Superstitions - Super Bowl Edition

[PuRock]

We've done this before. But its the Super Bowl! My brother's wife wanted to throw a Super Bowl party and I said "No! You can't mess with the mojo! We have to do exactly what we've been doing."

So here are my questions:

1) Are you superstitious? And if so, what are your superstitions or traditions going into the Super Bowl?

2) To [u]Super Bowl Party[/u] or to [u]do more of the same[/u]? What are your plans for the big game?

[SecretAgentMan]

Lucky Jacket on, I hold lucky football

[PuRock]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1359079152' post='1329699']
Lucky Jacket on,[b] I hold lucky football[/b]
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Got one of those as well.

I also haven't shaved since the first day of the playoffs. And I've been wearing the same '2000 Superbowl' tshirt everyday since the Colts game as well. Lets just say that I don't look pretty or smell nice at this stage of the game.

[NSWraven]

Do what I do every game. Put my black 52 jersey on sit on my lounge and get ready to get yelled at by the gf when I jump up celebrating and shake the light down stairs lol.

[NSWraven]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359079327' post='1329700']


Got one of those as well.

I also haven't shaved since the first day of the playoffs. And I've been wearing the same '2000 Superbowl' tshirt everyday since the Colts game as well. Lets just say that I don't look pretty or smell nice at this stage of the game.
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[K-Dog]

During the Denver game my wife got up twice. Once to get me a drink, and another time to take care of the kid.
Well, both times she was up was when Denver had the returns for touch downs. So she is not allowed to get up any more. I will get my own drink and the kid can handle her self.

I will be wearing the black 52 I wore for the whole playoffs and she will wear her purple 52 she wore for the whole playoffs.

[Gordo52]

My christmas tree is still up. My dad hates it but I told him we couldn't risk it by taking it down lol.

I also haven't shaved which sucks!

[Gordo52]

[quote name='K-Dog' timestamp='1359079548' post='1329704']
During the Denver game my wife got up twice. Once to get me a drink, and another time to take care of the kid.
Well, both times she was up was when Denver had the returns for touch downs. So she is not allowed to get up any more. [b] I will get my own drink and the kid can handle her self.[/b]

I will be wearing the black 52 I wore for the whole playoffs and she will wear her purple 52 she wore for the whole playoffs.
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Lol!

[admartian]

I have a slightly oversized (for me) Flacco jersey and a football that I wear and hold. Haven't had a haircut since before the playoffs.

Also haven't changed my laptop wallpaper and user pic (to a Ravens one) - contemplating on doing so but not sure.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1359079650' post='1329707']
[b]My christmas tree is still up[/b]. My dad hates it but I told him we couldn't risk it by taking it down lol.

I also haven't shaved which sucks!
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That's awesome.

During the Broncos game and NE game I went for walks outside when the other team had the ball. And it worked. Peyton threw the OT INT when I went for my walk. Ridley also fumbled when I went for a walk. So I'll probably be doing some walking on Super Sunday.

[ellicottraven]

I am extremely superstitious. As an example, I have my wife watch the game and I come in to watch it only when we are leading and playing very well. I am mostly on chat, seeing the game through the chat and I sacrifice watching the game (the majority of it) and get my updates through Garrett or Ryan.

The other ritual I have is if we are trailing or if the other team scores, I go in and take a shower. In the shower I am begging that we have taken the lead by the time I finish up, so I holler at my wife asking her how we are doing? If she says we are doing okay, I run down like a rabbit to catch some of it before going back on chat! Otherwise, if we are trailing I am totally bummed and dejected for the game. And if we lose, I am off the forums and reading about the NFL for a full week till our next game!

So all in all, I am truly pathetic on game day! However, I must add that whenever I go through my rituals (especially during this playoff run), it has worked every time and I intend to continue my ritual on Super Bowl Sunday!!!!!!!!!!

[hawkprey]

You guys are crazy. I mean, I don't have any special rules or anything about what I do, but mine basically involves a carefully orchestrated sequence of sitting, standing, pacing, lying down, or crying with my head in my hands. Look what happened at Denver. You can't tell me that pass wasn't the result of me wandering around my room with a handful of tears.

[Tank 92]

No SB party. My fan hood sometimes doesn't travel well. I tend to yell, jump and cheer boisterously.

Playoff attire - same black Ngata jersey, same green cargo shorts, same black Adidas.

Radio pre game outside, leave radio on and may go out side during game to listen to Stan, Quadry and Jerry if I "get too hot". Radio broadcast leads the TV by about 8 seconds. Run back inside if things go well!

[PuRock]

[quote name='ellicottraven' timestamp='1359079909' post='1329712']
I am extremely superstitious. As an example, I have my wife watch the game and I come in to watch it only when we are leading and playing very well. I am mostly on chat, seeing the game through the chat and I sacrifice watching the game (the majority of it) and get my updates through Garrett or Ryan.

[b]The other ritual I have is if we are trailing or if the other team scores, I go in and take a shower. In the shower I am begging that we have taken the lead by the time I finish up,[/b] so I holler at my wife asking her how we are doing? If she says we are doing okay, I run down like a rabbit to catch some of it before going back on chat! Otherwise, if we are trailing I am totally bummed and dejected for the game. And if we lose, I am off the forums and reading about the NFL for a full week till our next game!

So all in all, I am truly pathetic on game day! However, I must add that whenever I go through my rituals (especially during this playoff run), it has worked every time and I intend to continue my ritual on Super Bowl Sunday!!!!!!!!!!
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Its funny how we always feel that if we don't watch they'll do better. I am also the same way Uber-superstitious. I wish I wasn't, but I can't help it.

[Tank 92]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1359079650' post='1329707']
My christmas tree is still up. My dad hates it but I told him we couldn't risk it by taking it down lol.

I also haven't shaved which sucks!
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Ha ha! My Christmas lights are still up in the family room where we watch games. No way they would be put away before Festivus Maximus!

[PuRock]

[quote name='hawkprey' timestamp='1359080083' post='1329713']
You guys are crazy. I mean, I don't have any special rules or anything about what I do, but mine basically involves a carefully orchestrated sequence of sitting, standing, pacing, lying down, or crying with my head in my hands. Look what happened at Denver. [b]You can't tell me that pass wasn't the result of me wandering around my room with a handful of tears.[/b]
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How do you know this for sure? : )

[PuRock]

I seriously believe that we need to find this guy. If we don't, we are doomed!

[img]http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af149/hairston4/49ers_zpsa0195a9e.jpg[/img]

[Gordo52]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359079814' post='1329711']
That's awesome.

During the Broncos game and NE game I went for walks outside when the other team had the ball. And it worked. Peyton threw the OT INT when I went for my walk. Ridley also fumbled when I went for a walk. So I'll probably be doing some walking on Super Sunday.
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You have to be very headstrong to be able to walk away during those times haha. I could never do it. But yes, you must continue! And if for some reason it doesn't work (because this is probably the first time you posted this on here, the cycle might be messed up) then you gotta run, jog, skip, whatever works!..

Crap, this thread should be deleted. I'm not feeling good about it anymore, don't remember having any of these this year!

I'm suddenly a nervous wreck

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1359080582' post='1329726']
[b]You have to be very headstrong to be able to walk away during those times haha.[/b] I could never do it. But yes, you must continue! And if for some reason it doesn't work (because this is probably the first time you posted this on here, the cycle might be messed up) then you gotta run, jog, skip, whatever works!..

Crap, this thread should be deleted. I'm not feeling good about it anymore, don't remember having any of these this year!

I'm suddenly a nervous wreck
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I seriously can't take the stress especially when the other team gets the ball and is in position to do damage. The Denver game I made it all the way to the end of my street when I heard yelling and I faintly heard 'interception!', I went sprinting back.

[admartian]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359080226' post='1329717']
Its funny how we always feel that if we don't watch they'll do better. I am also the same way Uber-superstitious. I wish I wasn't, but I can't help it.
[/quote]Haha that's the same with me sometimes.
[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359080361' post='1329722']
I seriously believe that we need to find this guy. If we don't, we are doomed!

[img]http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af149/hairston4/49ers_zpsa0195a9e.jpg[/img]
[/quote]IIt'll be fine - I'm sure we have some guys that are on it...

[admartian]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359080707' post='1329729']
I seriously can't take the stress especially when the other team gets the ball and is in position to do damage. The Denver game I made it all the way to the end of my street when I heard yelling and I faintly heard 'interception!', I went sprinting back.
[/quote]Yeah, my heart rate is nuts during these close games. Even in a loss (Texans, Broncos) sometimes it's better that we get down early just so I'm not in a risk of a heart attack!

Those sissy-[profanity deleted] non-sports fans don't know how lucky they are...

[Ragin'Raven]

We are hosting a Super Bowl party this year for some of the doctors and their families that work with my husband. This is literally the biggest thing we've done since we moved here, and I'm horribly nervous! We just thought this would be a fun event to host. We have a theater system in our basement, left behind by the previous owners. It's the perfect setting for a few people to come and join in the viewing of the game, and it's a nice distance away from our sons who will hopefully be sleeping soundly a couple floors above us when the game's over! I have no superstitions, but I do have to watch the commercials. It's often the most fun part of the whole evening; not this year though of course.

[SecretAgentMan]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359080361' post='1329722']
I seriously believe that we need to find this guy. If we don't, we are doomed!

[img]http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af149/hairston4/49ers_zpsa0195a9e.jpg[/img]
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I'm on it! SF Raven to the rescue
[quote name='admartian' timestamp='1359080757' post='1329732']
Haha that's the same with me sometimes.
IIt'll be fine - I'm sure we have some guys that are on it...
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Averagerz assemble!

[PuRock]

[quote name='admartian' timestamp='1359080757' post='1329732']
[size=4]IIt'll be fine - I'm sure we have some guys that are on it... [/size]
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[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1359080946' post='1329735']
I'm on it! SF Raven to the rescue
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[size=4]I need to see a picture of this guy chained down to something with next Sunday's newspaper date with verified time. [/size]

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ragin'Raven' timestamp='1359080918' post='1329734']
We are hosting a Super Bowl party this year for some of the doctors and their families that work with my husband. This is literally the biggest thing we've done since we moved here, and I'm horribly nervous! [b]We just thought this would be a fun event to host. [/b]We have a theater system in our basement, left behind by the previous owners. It's the perfect setting for a few people to come and join in the viewing of the game, and it's a nice distance away from our sons who will hopefully be sleeping soundly a couple floors above us when the game's over! I have no superstitions, but I do have to watch the commercials. It's often the most fun part of the whole evening; not this year though of course.
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I just don't know how I would be able to entertain guests on such a big day.

My wife just told me that her parents will be staying with us next weekend. I got silent because I want to tell her 'no' because they weren't around in any of our playoff wins. They are going to screw up the 'mojo'. But then I have to take a deep breath and say, don't be an [profanity deleted]. The Ravens aren't going to win or lose just because they are around (or will they?).

[SecretAgentMan]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359081110' post='1329739']
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[size=4]I need to see a picture of this guy chained down to something with next Sunday's newspaper date with verified time. [/size]
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Nah, I was going to use the tesseract to send him to asgard where the Cosmic Red Pandas rule, and let them torture him

The Averagerz have not shown up yet

[admartian]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359081110' post='1329739']
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I need to see a picture of this guy chained down to something with next Sunday's newspaper date with verified time.
[/quote]Ronaiah Tuiasosopo?

[Ragin'Raven]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1359081275' post='1329742']
I just don't know how I would be able to entertain guests on such a big day.

My wife just told me that her parents will be staying with us next weekend. I got silent because I want to tell her 'no' because they weren't around in any of our playoff wins. They are going to screw up the 'mojo'. But then I have to take a deep breath and say, don't be an [profanity deleted]. The Ravens aren't going to win or lose just because they are around (or will they?).
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If they weren't all Ravens fans, I wouldn't invite them. That sounds bad, but I'm one of those people that can't watch a major sporting event with people who aren't fans of the same team I am. My husband says it brings out the "feisty" in me.

[SecretAgentMan]

[quote name='Ragin'Raven' timestamp='1359081391' post='1329746']
If they weren't all Ravens fans, I wouldn't invite them. That sounds bad, but I'm one of those people that can't watch a major sporting event with people who aren't fans of the same team I am. My husband says it brings out the "feisty" in me.
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I have to go to a neighborhood SF themed SB party in my neighborhood. I will be the only Ravens fan/ kid there.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1359081599' post='1329751']
I have to go to a neighborhood SF themed SB party in my neighborhood. I will be the only Ravens fan/ kid there.
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Why in the world would you put yourself through that.

But here is a tip. If we start winning, dart like a bullet. You don't want to get stabbed.