I have a prediction

[KBCraig]

I have some luck at seeing into the future. Let's try out my newest prediction:

Sunday;
January 21, 2007;
6:30 PM Eastern;
Keene, NH;
In a sports bar;
In a sea of New England Patriots fans, one lonely man is dressed in blue and white with a hoofprint on his hat.
Some call him the redheaded stranger.

[Caleb]

 

[Jim Johnson]

How do those guys get that hoof print on their foreheads?  Is that from an actual jackass or is it from being kicked by a fellow democrat?   

[KBCraig]

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Patriots+plus+playoffs+equals+party%2c+party%2c+party&articleId=b3c5c942-3283-424e-b6fc-93ac404eb3bd

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Patriots+plus+playoffs+equals+party%2c+party%2c+party&articleId=b3c5c942-3283-424e-b6fc-93ac404eb3bd

Patriots plus playoffs equals party, party, party

By CRAIG N. LIADIS
Union Leader Sports

SHIFT MANAGER Greg Giorgio could barely hear drink orders above the cheers and jeers while bartending at JW Hill's Sports Bar & Grill in Manchester last Sunday. Football fans were two and three deep at the bar watching the New England Patriots eke out a come-from-behind playoff win over the San Diego Chargers.

"It was louder than it was for our Halloween Party or New Year's," Giorgio said.

Giorgio expects to hear the drink orders at home this Sunday. He's putting out a spread of Italian food for a dozen or so friends for the AFC Championship game between the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts at 6:30 p.m.

"I'm at work for every football game," Giorgio said. "I figured I'd throw my own party this time."

Giorgio won't be alone. In what has become an annual tradition, the Patriots' march to a Super Bowl gives fans an excuse to host house parties and pack sports bars. New England has won three of the last five Super Bowls and, after making it to the second round of the playoffs last year, now has a chance to make it four-of-six.

Expect overcrowded chip and beer aisles, overwhelmed pizza delivery drivers and overblown bar tabs this Sunday.

"During the regular season, you have the hard-core fans, but in the playoffs interest spreads to the casual fan, culminating with big-game parties," Judy Chong said for Shaw's Supermarkets. "We're pulling out all the stops for this."

The Shaw's on South Willow Street in Manchester has three prominent beer and chip displays: two with televisions showing highlights of past Patriots playoff wins and another with a Patriots-themed canopy.

Stores also see an increase in playoff-day sales for party platters, chicken wings, ribs, chips, soda, beer and Patriots-themed party supplies.

"It's like the old adage: During a snowstorm people look to buy milk, eggs and bread. The same goes for football in terms of things most associated with parties -- salty snacks, beer," said Neil Coutu, assistant manager at the South Willow Street Shaw's.

As for watching the game, advertisements for big-screen televisions are prevalent at this time of year. Surprisingly, television rentals have not picked up at area Rent-A-Centers.

"We haven't had a lot of interest thus far," said Steve Lachapelle, assistant manager at the Rent-A-Center on Elm Street in Manchester. "Usually, there's a big push at this point."

Sports bars are getting that push. Giorgio was impressed with the atmosphere at JW Hill's last Sunday.

"You could tell every time the Patriots were doing something good," Giorgio said. "It was real loud -- a fun atmosphere to be involved with."

Radio station Rock 101-FM will be raffling off Manchester Monarchs tickets at JW Hill's from 4 to 6 p.m., before Sunday's game.

Jillian's in Manchester also will raffle off items, said event sales manager Wendy Colby. Like JW Hill's, Jillians was packed for last Sunday's Patriots win, she said.

"It's usually pretty full during games," Colby said. "We have it on every TV. It's a good time. This week will be even bigger because they're getting ready for the Super Bowl."

Beauty's Pizza in Manchester is getting ready for a big Sunday. Owner Alex Nirgianakis said sales during the Sunday-night playoff game should rival that of a Friday night, and extra workers will be on hand to meet the demand.

He said Beauty's will offer specials for the game.

[Lloyd Danforth]

Baked Bean Pizza

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I'm just waiting for the government to get involved and ruin everyone's fun.

[aries]

I'm just waiting for the government to get involved and ruin everyone's fun.

If there was a resolution proposed that "The senate hereby officially hates all New Hampshirites who don't like the patriots" it would pass.

[Dreepa]

I'm just waiting for the government to get involved and ruin everyone's fun.

If there was a resolution proposed that "The senate hereby officially hates all New Hampshirites who don't like the patriots" it would pass.

How could you not like the Patriots... they are a true TEAM.  The way football was meant to be played.  And a GREAT coach.

[Pat McCotter]

I'm just waiting for the government to get involved and ruin everyone's fun.

If there was a resolution proposed that "The senate hereby officially hates all New Hampshirites who don't like the patriots" it would pass.

How could you not like the Patriots... they are a true TEAM.  The way football was meant to be played.  And a GREAT coach.

Is it OK if I don't NOT like them?

[Dreepa]

Is it OK if I don't NOT like them?

For you Pat it is OK.

[Jim Johnson]

Is it OK if I don't NOT like them?

If Pat doesn't like the Pats, is that a form of self hatred?   

[AlanM]

Is it OK if I don't NOT like them?

If Pat doesn't like the Pats, is that a form of self hatred?   

Read what Pat wrote carefully. 

[Jim Johnson]

Oh, I see, double negative.   

[Kat Kanning]

I'm just waiting for the government to get involved and ruin everyone's fun.

You don't think the government is involved in football?   

[Lloyd Danforth]

Army?  Navy?