Football, the Last Bastion for Big Butts

Russ completed the installation of the last part of my walking desk Christmas present, a flat screen TV on the wall of my office to watch while getting my steps.  He argued for the largest one that would fit in the space and I talked him down to a smaller size.  Now as I walk and work I am confronted by images of people that are more than life size.

Today as the last four teams battle it out for the spots in the Super Bowl I am watching football.  I am not a crazy fan until it comes to these final games and then I watch with the intensity of a twelve-year-old boy.

With the HD LED giant screen a few feet from me at all times I am struck with the size of these offensive linemen.  Never before have I had such a close up shot of these athletes’ big back sides and ample love handles.  I know that these well-trained athletes are covered in pads and protective gear, except on their butts that are taking up a full 55 inches on my office wall.

It is nice to see that there is one place left in America where an ample backside is not just appreciated, but prized.  It’s not just butts but there are some ample stomachs barely restrained by their polyester uniforms out there on the field.  Now the running backs, and the QB’s hardly have an extra ounce of fat on them, but I am sure that they appreciate more than anyone those massive teammates there to protect them.

So hooray for the supersized, you make the game fun to watch.  I’m glad that there is one place left for those who are more than just large, but skilled and scary.  Football would not be the game it is if it were played by supermodels.