Truth is this weekend is the big Texas-OU game, otherwise known as the Red River Shootout. Yes, I said Shootout. You may know it as the Red River Rivalry. In 2005, sponsors replaced shootout with rivalry because they didn't want people to think they condoned gun violence. Sigh. Now, while I appreciate the sentiment, we're talking about tradition and football, not guns. Ever since I was little, the Red River Shootout was about one thing: Texas and Oklahoma in a football-throwing showdown. Never, ever did I or anyone I know associate gun violence with the Red River Shootout. Sometimes, the political correct stuff can get a little out of hand, especially when it messes with tradition. So...
This weekend is the Red River Shootout, Red River Shootout, Red River Shootout. There, I feel better now.
Truth is I'm actually glad the Cowboys have a bye week. My gut needs a break this Sunday (apart from NASCAR, of course). It'll be in tilt come Saturday anyway.
Truth is I'm in love...with Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs cereal. And here I thought I'd never find love.
I totally need to eat some of that cereal now. Maybe it will help me stop being sad that I finished off all the peanut butter snickers.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...the kids eat that cereal and I tried it and it's so sweet it makes me ill. You must have a serious sweet tooth. I on the other hand am not a fan of chocolate so it doesn't surprise me that I'm not a fan.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Reeses Puffs! And they appear to be Gluten Free, Yeah!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing this week!
Abigail Dawn: Oh, they are so good! I saw them in the store, my eyes got all wide, and knew I had to try them.
ReplyDeleteJewels: LOL--Funny thing is, I don't really have a sweet tooth--my Dad has the monster sweet tooth. I'm not a big candy fan, apart from M&Ms and candy corn, which I only get around Halloween. But, I do love my cereal.
Julianna: I didn't know they were Gluten Free! That's a bonus! They are so addicting!!!
Frisky, Truth is I don't understand sports. I'm glad that stuff makes you happy, but I don't get it. However, I have read some good books about sports and enjoyed them. There: Now I feel better about us.
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Lola
Rivalry vs Shootout is nothing but political correct garbage. I'd never heard about it until you mentioned it but I can't stand PC police.
ReplyDeleteLOLA: LOL--It's all good. :)
ReplyDeleteJay: Agree. Some things just go too far. It's like, "lighten up and take a load off, people!" lol
I love peanut butter snickers! I had one the other day for the first time! I had to try it after seeing that commercial with the shark...so funny!
ReplyDeleteEva: Oooh, those sound good! I haven't tried them yet, but that shark commercial is hilarious. :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh I've been curious about that cereal. You talked me into it!
ReplyDeleteTruth is this is a good post. Enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThere is NOTHING like a good shootout! Come on people! Relax a little. Do people seriously think that calling it a shootout will encourage people to bring guns and really shoot it out? Our home team, the Denver Broncos have a bye too.
ReplyDeleteRita: :) They are excellent!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLucy: Thank you so much! You're too sweet!
The Crazy Coxes: Thank you! It's the most annoying thing to change tradition. People aren't stupid, they're not going to think it's a "real" shootout, Western style. :/ I'm glad Denver will be starting Tebow! He's a good man and I truly think everyone will be pulling for him. :)