A message received from my son :rolleyes:

World Cup - List Of Rules.

1.  . From 9 June to 9 July 2006, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If  you  fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be  totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.

2.  During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

3.  If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me.   If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I wont have time to take you to  the doctor or look after you during the World Cup month.

4.  During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you  expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor....it wont happen.

5.  It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and  please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12am and 6am, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.

6.  Please, please, please!! if you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say "get over it, its only a game", or "don't worry, they'll win next time". If you say these things, you will only make me  angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called "words of encouragement" will only lead to a break up or divorce.

7.  You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying "one" game, hence do not use the World Cup as an excuse to "spend time together".                                                         

8.  The replays of the goals are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them, I want to see them again. Many times. 

9.  Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:
   a) I will not go,
  b) I will not go, or
  c) I will not go.

10.  But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to  watch  a game, we will be there in a flash.

11.  The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just as  important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying "but you have already seen this...why don't you change the channel to something we can all watch??", the reply will be: "Refer to Rule #2 of this list"

12.  And finally, please save your expressions such as "Thank God the World  Cup is only every 4 years". I am immune to these words, because after this    comes the Champions League, Italian League, Spanish League, Premier League, etc etc.

Thank you for your cooperation.

What's the world cup, can I enter my dogs

LOL :-D

I think that's a wonderful idea, Barbara :D  Shall we organise it ....to coincide with the "other" one :)  ??

Margot

Why can't we get the champ shows all televised, instead of boring old football :D

What is the size of a football crowd compared to the number of exhibitors at a champshow anyone?

I am very glad to have an OH that is no interest in football or in TV in general :)

Me too!

LOL love your signature ChloeH :D

:rolleyes:But I am with the boy here.....I am really going to love it and will suggest to others here that they peruse his rules.
Roll on the footie.

I'm on your sons side too I'm afraid!  Can't wait for the cup final first of all ... and already have made plans for world cup matches in my diary!  TV viewing of course as not as luck as some of us on here who are going!!!!!!

I have a footie mad son who watches anything remotely connected to football.  I actually enjoy watching the World Cup (yes, I have learnt to convince myself) but I am not addicted which is bonus because I don't get upset if I miss any.  I also enjoy making inaccurate judgements and shouting at the TV i.e. "Penalty!" when one of our lads gets fouled anywhere on the pitch. 

We will be on holiday for two weeks, right in the middle of it - coming home the Wednesday before the final (I think) :D We won't have a television for a week during that time either and unless we buy a paper we won't even know what is going on :D LOVELY !!!!!!

Daisy

Likewise, Shaynlola! Our house is almost entirely a sport-free zone - I don't think the TV even recives the signal! :D

Luckily my OH can't stand footie either although I am fed up of the hype already! Just means that when the big games are on it will be much quieter ie. when going shopping etc which is fine by me!!!