I figured I would bring this up with, perhaps, the only population who could understand. I am, as many here are, a Celtic fanatic and "NBA-junkie." I understand basketball well, follow the NBA for instant updates, and get affected when the Celtics win or lose.
My problem is I can't stand watching Celtic games with others, specifically my family, who are usually "around" and sort of "join me" when I'm watching. Don't get me wrong, most of my family members understand the game and know the NBA, but they still manage to irk me all the time.
Let me explain: There's one family member, Alvin, who watches 60+ Celtic games a year, claims he is a big fan, yet says nothing knowledgeable about the games while they're on (when he possesses the knowledge to do so). Instead, he does just the opposite. For example, if it's the first quarter and the C's fall down to the opponent early, he'll say, "The Celtics suck! Looks like they just want to go home tonight." Or if Paul Pierce misses a couple shots in a row, he'll say, "Pierce is terrible. Why can't we trade that bum!" If Rondo turns the ball over once, he'll say, "What's wrong with that guy?" Etc, etc, etc. These are not "once in a while" comments; but are, in fact, chronic sentiments of a so-called "fan." Needless to say, it's purposeful instigation and it's stupid.
Then, there's another family member. Let's call him Bax. I guess the only reason Bax watches is because I do. But Bax has seen many, many, many Celtic games in his day, despite there being legitimate concerns about his fan-hood. Anyway, whenever I'm watching, Bax seems to be there. It wouldn't be a problem, but Bax asks me way too many stupid questions about the C's and about the NBA in general that he should ALREADY KNOW. For example, "how many fouls before you foul out?" "Is there an offensive three seconds?" and "How many fouls before penalty?"
However, it doesn't end there. Perhaps worse is when Bax tries to sound knowledgeable about the game when he knows nothing. For example, during the most recent game, these were some sound bites: "Let Verajao get away with murder while Big Baby gets T'd up all the time!" Um, since when has Davis been known for technical fouls? "The refs are fixing this game. They want Cleveland to win this game!" Um, the refs called a lot of fouls, and the game lacked flow, and besides the shot clock play, it was pretty even. Besides, it's not even like the "fixed game" comment came at an opportune time. Bax says this stuff when the game is at its most uncontroversial point.
But it doesn't end there. Perhaps the worst is when Bax asks me completely irrelevant questions about the C's and the NBA when Celtic games are at their most tense moments. For example, against the Cavs, when the C's were down by only three points in the last minutes of the game, Bax will ask something completely irrelevant, like, "Were did Delonte West go to college?" Or, "does Tracy McGrady still play?" I don't care about that stuff when the C's are in a tight one, nor do I want to talk when Ray is trying to tie it up with a three. Just pipe down, watch and listen to the game!
I usually watch games with two characters: "The Instigator," Alvin, and "The Pretender," Bax. I can't stand it! When I watch games, I only like to talk during commercial breaks. If I talk during the game, I talk during an opportune time, like a televised timeout, free throws, jump ball, etc. Pretty much any time there is a small stoppage of play. I watch the game with people who talk right over the game sometimes, in the most inopportune times, too. I could care less about the announcers, but I like to hear the fans, and the game action (court mics are pretty good these days). If I decide to talk during the game, I make knowledgeable comments. And I don't just speak to speak during the games. If I have small talk to share, I share it during the commercials.
Topic: Anyone else find it hard to enjoy Celtic games with others? (Read 6729 times)