Comments | olafandyjon: Super Stars of the Super Bowls

olafandyjon

Super Stars of the Super Bowls

Feb 01, 2006 16:43

I'm not a huge football fan, but I like the sport. So when Super Bowl time rolls around, like millions of other people, I watch. Honestly, I watch the commercials more than the game, but nevertheless I do watch the game. This year, however, is different. It's not every day that the Super Bowl comes to my town.

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michigan, sports

Comments 9

ohbejuan February 1 2006, 21:56:27 UTC

you had me until you gave props to the people mover. Otherwise, nice post. I am not a huge fan of the casino's, but I get your point.

olafandyjon February 2 2006, 00:33:14 UTC

Well, I wasn't actually giving props to it, though I admit to trying to put a positive spin on Coleman's Train.

I'm going to rewrite...

halfrek2 February 2 2006, 05:28:29 UTC

go Pittsburgh!!! *g*

btw did you get an email from me? just wanted to make sure
you got it.

olafandyjon February 2 2006, 15:01:48 UTC

Yep, I just did. Well, I should say I kept forgetting to check that e-mail for the past few days. Sorry! :)

And yeah, Pittsburgh is our adopted team! Get on the Bus!

jpettibone February 2 2006, 14:15:08 UTC

I love Greektown but it's been years since I've been there....

Actually listening to a story on NPR right now, they're talking about all the extra homeless shelters that have sprung up in Detroit to "hide" the homeless until after the Super Bowl. But I have to agree with you, Detroit is a much nicer place than it used to be. It's probably going to be a while before it loses the whole stigma, though.

olafandyjon February 2 2006, 15:06:09 UTC

Yeah, but this can go a long way in finally removing that stigma. We're actually going down this weekend to hang out. The last time I could say I hung out in Detroit, it had something to do with the event shown in my icon. :)

It would be nice to say that after the Super Bowl, much of this will still exist, especially things like the homeless shelters. Yes, it would be great to still have a vibrant downtown after all this, and that being the case, ideally the wealth spreads to keep the city in a good place socially. I think it has a better chance now than ever before, but time will tell.

katje0711 February 3 2006, 17:38:05 UTC

I find it amusing you are using a hockey icon while talking about football. LOL

olafandyjon February 3 2006, 18:40:02 UTC

Well, it's more about Detroit that I'm talking about than I am the actual game. And as far as I'm concerned, nothing says Detroit like Stevie Y.

katje0711 February 3 2006, 18:41:36 UTC

I'll take your word for it. ;)