First, I should clarify that I try really hard to keep a straight face when discussing fantasy football. I do think, though, that whoever conceptualized the name should have some up with something that sounds a little less fairies-and-goblins and a little more sweat-and-manliness. If fantasy football were ACTUALLY from the fantasy genre, I would be thoroughly into it.
So, I was attempting to take it seriously the other night and my boyfriend said something about how the thrill of it was really just to prove that you were smarter than all the other people on your team (league?). I had to look at him sternly and say, "you mean, better at predicting the future?"
Because that's what it is, you know. It's not actually being SMARTER. It's not a math-problem-solving-contest. It's a contest in which you do some research and then do some math problems and then ATTEMPT TO PREDICT THE FUTURE.
If someone had come up with a game in which people did some research and some math problems and then attempted to predict the future FOR SERIOUS MONEY, it would be called Wall Street.
(oh, and the happiest of happy birthday to my favorite fantasy football guy! I love you.)
I always thought Fantasy Football sounded girlie even. Like a bunch of teens having slumber parties talking about Tom Brady (douche) in his underwear. Yet somehow I have 3 leagues going. No Tom Brady though, thankfully. :)
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