Women, Beer and Football
February 6, 2010
I wasn’t sure how to title this post, but as the Super Bowl approached there seem to be two convergent things that women in this country seem to be under-interested in. Interest in good beer, and interest in football.
Generally speaking, I think most women would rather change the car’s oil than watch the Super Bowl, but maybe they would enjoy the sport more if they understood it better.
In my opinion, Football is the best sport to be a fan of. There is the unbelievable athleticism displayed by the players – its a physical game, pure and simple. But there is also the strategy that goes into planning the game, and how it gets executed by the players. On top of that, you have injuries, weather, stadium noise – so many variables go into the game.
By the time you get to the playoffs, and in particular the Super Bowl, you have two teams facing each other who have survived 4 months of tough games. Crem dela crem! It’s great entertainment!
Now, the ladies unfortunately seem to be less interested. Maybe its the culture of sports that turns them off, or how they were raised, but I think if women had a guide, a ‘football 101 for women’ written by a woman, that might help!
Similarly, is just like getting the ladies more interested in quality beer. I hope that The Brew Club has had some success in getting women more interested in trying something new, but its an issue that will take some time to work on I guess like getting guys to accept and wear makeup. (Don is warming up to the idea I’ve heard 
)
So, that brings me to the whole point of this post. Liz, who is a Brew Clubber (and responsible for the Bud Select 55 pick) is also quite the athlete. While she has a hard time keeping up with me on the hiking trails, she’s played on Championship basketball teams in College, is still very involved in all types of sports, and can talk just about any sport with just about anybody! So, she took it upon herself to write “Football 101 For Girls” over at her own sports blog The Sports Bra Reports.
Her post is getting some good response because its written from a girl’s perspective, and I think even some guys might want to pass it along (or read it for themselves). Hey, how cool would it bee if the women in your life could spend the time enjoying the game with you (with a good beer perhaps) because they understand it rather than sitting in the spare room watching Thornbirds or something?
Go check it out and pass it along! Football 101 For Girls
How about you? Are you without female company for the Super Bowl? Why do you think that is? Remember, I’m not Dr. Phil here, so keep it lite OK?
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February 6th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
We women who drink good beer tend to also follow real sports, like soccer – (American) football is little more than overweight men in spandex standing around, which is likely why the rest of the world does not follow it. I’ve seen a more direct correlation between men who watch (American) football and the consumption of crap beer – we females have taste and avoid both bad beer and boring sports.
February 6th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Lisa, thanks for the comment! I would agree about the ingrained link between crap beer and football, but that doesn’t mean that people can’t choose to educate themselves about better beer and make better choices when watching the game. You certainly won’t find me drinking a Coors Lite during the game.
I’m not sure that I would consider soccer a more exciting sport. 90 minutes and you get one or two goals? That’s not boring? Still, that’s not really the point of my post. I’m trying to help more women understand football, that’s all.
Maybe you should read Liz’s post and take some time to understand the game as well. Maybe you would see its more than a bunch of ‘overweight men standing around’. It really is a great sport. Cheers!
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February 6th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Interesting perspective, Scott. I definitely agree with your opinion that the game is more enjoyable when you know what’s going on. As for watching TV in the other room, maybe True Blood or Big Love. The Thornbirds is so 80s. As for women and beer, you obviously haven’t read my Tetley’s English Ale review.
Seriously, this was a fun post. I always like a good Mars/Venus discussion.
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February 6th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Thanks Rachel, I’ll have to check it out. I thought the Thornbirds mention would add some extra somberness to the situation! I think even I might be found switching between the Super Bowl and True Blood! (if I had cable)
Again, I’m not saying women don’t like beer, or don’t have the capacity to enjoy good beer. But, go to any beer event and its mostly guys. Not all guys, but mostly. Just sayin’.
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February 6th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
I actually read the novel The Thornbirds. Somber is a good word for it. As for women and beer, honestly, if it wasn’t for my husband, I would have never tried beer other than the typical lager or light beer. I can watch a football game too but is it something I love to do? Not really. Maybe there can be some trade off: a Sunday of beer drinking and football swapped for a Saturday of shoe shopping/manicures?
Rachel´s last blog ..Tetley’s English Ale
February 7th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Scott – Thanks for showing the Sports Bra Reports some love on this post. I think that football like beer, the more you know about and understand it – the more you will love it. And of course it’s not going to be for everyone – but if people give it a chance maybe they’ll like it, maybe they won’t. This concept applies to everything.
That’s why I did the post on the Super Bowl 101 for ladies – b/c maybe they want to give it a try and be informed and hopefully the brief post will help them!
So – Thanks again for the post, much appreciated even though you’re still a loser
… Everyone out there I hope you enjoy the super bowl and some good beer… Salud!
Liz – SB Reports´s last blog ..Football 101 for Girls – Your Guide To Super Bowl XLIV (44)
February 7th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
@Liz, not a problem. I think you hit it in your comment – football isn’t for everybody, but if you WANT to learn about the game, it helps to know whats going on. I think your post helps in that regard even though you are also a loser.
I think the point of your post is that there are those women who WANT to get more involved, and those who have no interest in learning about it. Some will seek out information, some could care less. I directed people to your post from the former camp as those from the later just aren’t going to care.
@Rachel – I’m sure your husband would love to go for a Sunday of shoe shopping and manicures as a trade off! I think the idea is that some women want to learn about football for whatever reason, and it shouldn’t be approached as a reciprocal torture event!
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