I guess I'm not the only one that thought that meant something else. Seemed like a kind of random tidbit to throw in there until I thought about it for a second.
As long as she doesn't get paid for it, it's cool. I can't stand female announcers, officials, and broadcasters.
Did you pull that off my facebook? Edit: Because it's not her, but I'm trying to figure out how you know her name...did I mention it at a basketball outing once? The girl I'm talking about is from high school and all I remember is that her first name was Heather...I think.
No, I seem to recall you telling a story in the chatroom like 7 years ago. Yeah, I have a freakish memory. But I bet you anything Zac_D remembers too.
Wadasan is awesome. She plays bball (a little) but isn't really a fan of it and I didn't know her until college. Yes, that is a ridiculously good memory.
Decent knowledge is always good. Have this one friend who knows quite a bit about football and tries to show off to the guys. Makes me mad.
Indeed; but, for the sake of argument, let's assume they are. So, would you prefer a hot chick who knows sports over a hot chick who doesn't? For me, sports is synonymous with competition, which is a man thing... so, no.
after reading other responses.... This is a susceptible topic, because you got the chick who’s cool and knows just enough to get by and not be an idiot. But then you have the ones that think they’re Jackie Mcmullan and wanna tell u what they think about everything and think that they should have a take on everything. I’m gonna have to go with the 1st option. A chick who knows too much about sports isn’t natural. Just like if I knew too much about make up or hair dye. You have to draw the line somewhere…leave sports talk to the fellas and manicures/style to the ladies.
I need my girl to be girlie...high heels, dresses, etc... Most sports knowledge chicks dont really fit the mold of what Im attracted to. The girls Ive dated arent too into sports...the good ones are usually the ones that allow me to enjoy my sports while they try to learn and become knowledgeable about basketball, football, baseball, etc...
I know a particular girl that is as lady-like as lady-like gets, is stunningly attractive, and she's an avid football fan. I find the last part an extra turn-on. I'm still trying to figure out why I haven't asked her out yet. Then I know this other chick ... smart, good looking too, but she talks wayyyyyy too much smack. That is a turn-off. So it can be a two-edged sword.
I think thats complete bull****. If you truly were interested in make up and enjoyed talking about it, why wouldn't you? Gender roles are lame.
I've met a few girls who were pretty good at playing ball. For my money even a moderately attractive girl that plays ball is super hot. As far as sports knowledge, I think it's a good thing, but "turn on" is a little strong. I mean, my first reaction to a Hayesfan post, for example, is less along the lines of "that's so hot" and more like "she sounds awesome". Big difference. Disclaimer: I'm happily married
I'm turned off by any person that has no clue about sports... I have to be around people, in my leisure time, that like what I like. But that could be any topic. We all tend to gravitate toward people with similar interests. Don't we? Whether a girl or a guy, it's just gonna go better if you know something about the sports scene. That's not all I talk about, but it is VERY evident in my speech. I catch myself speaking about sports and using sports as a comparison or analogy quite often... I don't ONLY have sports friendships, but most, I'd say, outside of "work" relationships are based around sports. But, for the record, I grew up playing sports... Its what we did in our small town to socialize. Sports were everywhere. I never really thought of it as a guy or girl thing only. Many friends of mine, female friends, played sports... but that did not necessarily make me attracted to them or not... even if they were physically attractive. My wife, on the other hand, was not only sports savvy enough to pique my interests after we began talking to each other, but she was even more eager to learn what sports I liked, and learn which teams I liked and THAT is the turn on. She understood it was about learning one another. It is all about what attention you get from the relationship, and what attention you give back. Relationships do best when each party involved pays attention. My relationship is gonna turn to poo if I never communicate... and communication only gets better as I learn the other person. I thoroughly believe that had I not been a sports guy, my wife would have desired to learn whatever my hobbies or interests were. All of that said, I think it is more important to find someone you can find common ground with... whether sports or not... and/or are willing to gravitate towards their likes and dislikes, or an understanding of them at least. If you can't stand what they like to do, or spend their time doing... you may want to move on. You're not going to change their interests any time soon. Does it help that my wife was and is still attractive to me? Why, of course it does! Did it help that she's tolerant of, and interested in sports? It helped then, and still does now. Sure it does. She always makes sure to ask if a game is on during our family TV viewing hours... maybe not so much for her enjoyment, although she does enjoy watching the games... but, she also loves me enough to want to experience the sharing of the moments that are important to me as a fan. She has become quite the authority on the rules of basketball since 1995 (when we met), and has fine tuned her knowledge of football as well (which, growing up in TX, being on drill team in high school, she was always around the game). She is amazing. In reciprocation to her likes and dislikes, I will watch things she enjoys as well. Some classic movies. Some food network. Some style network like "Clean House," etc. We make it work beautifully. To come back and address the tone or question of the OP... I never did appreciate it if I felt someone, guy or girl, was trying to impress me with some knowledge of something in a showing off or showing up manner. If a girl knew a lot of sports, and it was a sports conversation though, I never was "turned off" by it. There are soooooo many more things involved, to me at least, in the whole "attracted to" or "turned off by" discussion. If you're shallow enough to be turned off by someone else possibly knowing more about a topic then you, then you're probably a bit too insecure to have a serious relationship... or you at least need an enabler or someone to baby your delicate psyche. I find it valuable when I realize someone knows more about a topic that I'm also interested in. I look at it as a chance to learn more myself. If you're intimidated in a relationship that easily, then you might have bully tendencies and need to be in control. You may have also had the remarks on a review in grade school, "does not work well with others." Remember, people spew information or knowledge about something because they need attention or approval. Many times you must consider, though, why they know these things. If a girl seems to know a lot of sports, she may need to feel approval from a male for different reasons... Sure, she could just genuinely love sports. I don't doubt that for a second as a sole reason. But many times she may be looking to please a father that is otherwise her best friend, or maybe even to try and fit in with her male siblings. But again, why this would make a man uncomfortable is a bigger "concern" in my estimation. Would the same concern be there if the topic were sewing, knitting, or cooking? Would it bother you if a girl knew more about "the birds and the bees?" What about her knowledge of the stock market or politics? Finding your reasons for the "turn off" feeling is important. Usually it is based in a fear of failure or fear of being inferior or inadequacy in some area.
Yep, I like girls who knows sports, and want to watch them with me. but she has to be cute, I dont mean super hot, but just a bit pretty, because talking to her about sports is cool.
