As I cheered the latest GSP victory in UFC 100, I got to thinking how much influence the Habs actually have over me. Throw out the fact that I religiously watch every game, usually on RDS even though I don't speak French. Forget about how my beautiful wife to be and I took trips to see the Habs play the past two seasons. And don't even worry about the time I spend reading posts on various sites regarding the Habs or the Habs gear I seem to always wear.
Now I don't really like MMA. Something about watching a guy get KO'd and then punched/kicked a few times when he's out for good measure just doesn't do it for me. I enjoy boxing, but MMA, although a very tough sport in which the competitors are in peak physical condition and have a wide array of skills in various forms of martial arts and wrestling, is something I have never got into.
Now with this being said, I was beaming with pride after GSP dominated his latest match. Yes, some of the pride comes from him being a Canadian, but more of it comes from him being a Canadiens fan, which got me thinking about how I seem to have some sort of a bond with those associated with the Canadiens. George Strombolopolous did a 100th anniversary special complete with celebrities from all walks of life talking about the Habs, some of them fans, others not as much. Not only did I suddenly have a new respect for Strombo, (who I couldn't stand before) but also with many of the guests featured. Sam Roberts, who I never really got into, was suddenly a great singer and I was downloading his tunes. My support of Justin Morneau as my favorite baseball player was threatened by Dodgers catcher and die hard Habs fan Russell Martin. I now enjoy Great Big Sea's music a lot more after hearing lead singer Alan Doyle talk about being a fan. Hell, Celine Dion's creepy old husband now didn't seem so bad. Viggo Mortensen is now an actor I can't get enough of, I mean he was a good actor before, but add the Habs factor in and he's unreal (pictured above at a film festival in TO no less, wearing a Habs shirt, take that Leafs fans).
Now this doesn't just stop with fans, songs, such as U2's "One" with Mary J. Blige is currently one of my favorite tunes after hearing it at the Bell Centre during the players intro. As is the case with "All The Things I've Done" by the Killers along with u2's Vertigo (old Habs goal song). A recent tribute to Saku Koivu has left me listening to Coldplay's "Scientist". I mean Coldplay, really....I don't like Coldplay.
So it appears my obsession has reached new levels. I may need help, who knows. But like I tell my lovely bride to be, there are worse things I could be addicted too. I then usually talk about drugs (making sure to bring up meth, cocaine, heroine), gambling (on cockfighting), booze, etc. to further prove my point. Lucky for me she is so understanding. Gotta love the Habs!
Now I don't really like MMA. Something about watching a guy get KO'd and then punched/kicked a few times when he's out for good measure just doesn't do it for me. I enjoy boxing, but MMA, although a very tough sport in which the competitors are in peak physical condition and have a wide array of skills in various forms of martial arts and wrestling, is something I have never got into.
Now with this being said, I was beaming with pride after GSP dominated his latest match. Yes, some of the pride comes from him being a Canadian, but more of it comes from him being a Canadiens fan, which got me thinking about how I seem to have some sort of a bond with those associated with the Canadiens. George Strombolopolous did a 100th anniversary special complete with celebrities from all walks of life talking about the Habs, some of them fans, others not as much. Not only did I suddenly have a new respect for Strombo, (who I couldn't stand before) but also with many of the guests featured. Sam Roberts, who I never really got into, was suddenly a great singer and I was downloading his tunes. My support of Justin Morneau as my favorite baseball player was threatened by Dodgers catcher and die hard Habs fan Russell Martin. I now enjoy Great Big Sea's music a lot more after hearing lead singer Alan Doyle talk about being a fan. Hell, Celine Dion's creepy old husband now didn't seem so bad. Viggo Mortensen is now an actor I can't get enough of, I mean he was a good actor before, but add the Habs factor in and he's unreal (pictured above at a film festival in TO no less, wearing a Habs shirt, take that Leafs fans).
Now this doesn't just stop with fans, songs, such as U2's "One" with Mary J. Blige is currently one of my favorite tunes after hearing it at the Bell Centre during the players intro. As is the case with "All The Things I've Done" by the Killers along with u2's Vertigo (old Habs goal song). A recent tribute to Saku Koivu has left me listening to Coldplay's "Scientist". I mean Coldplay, really....I don't like Coldplay.
So it appears my obsession has reached new levels. I may need help, who knows. But like I tell my lovely bride to be, there are worse things I could be addicted too. I then usually talk about drugs (making sure to bring up meth, cocaine, heroine), gambling (on cockfighting), booze, etc. to further prove my point. Lucky for me she is so understanding. Gotta love the Habs!
Best. Post. Ever. And not only because you mentioned me (aka: your beautiful wife to be) twice.....hehehe :)
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