by Mark Eisenhauer
On the long, tiresome plane ride to Indianapolis, in lieu of game films, the New England Patriots finally decided to watch The Notebook on DVD. However, the team’s critical decision did not come without some heated arguments.
On the long, tiresome plane ride to Indianapolis, in lieu of game films, the New England Patriots finally decided to watch The Notebook on DVD. However, the team’s critical decision did not come without some heated arguments.
Lighter Side
“Although we have a bountiful collection of awesome romance and rom-com flicks it really came down to two all-star movies. Those were Bridget Jones’s Diary and, of course, The Notebook,” said tight end Rob Gronkowski.
According to team pilot Horace Lumps the discourse usually starts out very respectfully, but by the time it’s down to two films, he hears more vulgarity then he did on his first tour of Vietnam.
“Ok, I understand that Hugh Grant and Colin Firth are underrated and the two best British actors of all time, but Ryan Gosling’s acting (not to mention six pack abs) is simply superb,” said defensive lineman Vince Wilfork.
“I respect Vince’s point but have to disagree. The Notebook is just way too sappy for me–I mean, come on. We are a football team, not a bunch of little girls,” said quarterback, and part-time teen heartthrob, Tom Brady.
The team was split completely, half wanting to see Renee Zellweger juggle two men and the other wanting to see Rachel McAdams overcome social differences in the name of love. So, it was up to Head Coach Bill Belichick to make the final decision.
Said Belichick, “As coach of this prestigious football organization, I am the one who must take responsibility and make the tough decisions, whether it be to sit players for poor performance, call a pivotal play in the fourth quarter, or decide on which heartwarming film to watch before game time.”
After the arguing, name-calling, and a couple of physical scuffles, Coach Belichick made the call and The Notebook was getting the start. “Bridget,” to many player’s visible dismay, was benched.
But just as the credits rolled, and the tissue boxes opened—and Mrs. Brady’s famous lemon bars were passed around— the plane touched down in Indiana.
According to team pilot Horace Lumps the discourse usually starts out very respectfully, but by the time it’s down to two films, he hears more vulgarity then he did on his first tour of Vietnam.
“Ok, I understand that Hugh Grant and Colin Firth are underrated and the two best British actors of all time, but Ryan Gosling’s acting (not to mention six pack abs) is simply superb,” said defensive lineman Vince Wilfork.
“I respect Vince’s point but have to disagree. The Notebook is just way too sappy for me–I mean, come on. We are a football team, not a bunch of little girls,” said quarterback, and part-time teen heartthrob, Tom Brady.
The team was split completely, half wanting to see Renee Zellweger juggle two men and the other wanting to see Rachel McAdams overcome social differences in the name of love. So, it was up to Head Coach Bill Belichick to make the final decision.
Said Belichick, “As coach of this prestigious football organization, I am the one who must take responsibility and make the tough decisions, whether it be to sit players for poor performance, call a pivotal play in the fourth quarter, or decide on which heartwarming film to watch before game time.”
After the arguing, name-calling, and a couple of physical scuffles, Coach Belichick made the call and The Notebook was getting the start. “Bridget,” to many player’s visible dismay, was benched.
But just as the credits rolled, and the tissue boxes opened—and Mrs. Brady’s famous lemon bars were passed around— the plane touched down in Indiana.