At church last week a very proper looking older woman in pearls and a fur wrap told me that she lives on the same street as Wayne Gretzky's family. She asked if I would like her to get Mr. Gretzky's autograph for my children. Looking back, what I should have said was "How kind of you, that would be lovely."
Instead I said "My children have no idea who Wayne Gretzky is."
She looked as if I had slapped her.
I blundered on "We really aren't hockey fans at all."
Again the astonished look.
"But he owned the Phoenix Coyotes- they're an American team. He played in America for American teams." She continued to splutter, as I tried to make her understand that I had never even seen an entire game of hockey played.
Luckily another woman came along to save me, telling me about their planned youth activities.
So, sports fans, would you be astonished if someone had not heard of, say, Michael Jordan? Jerry Rice? Joe Montana? STEVE YOUNG?!
You were taking your life in your hands with that response! I think I would be shocked about the Michael Jordan name not being known.
ReplyDeleteI heard a quote recently that went something like this "Hockey is not a sport, it is a way of life" - I am pretty sure a Canadian said it. LOL
ReplyDeleteWho is Jerry Rice? I wish I was kidding.
ReplyDeleteOh, Luann. I am astonished. Regarded as the best wide receiver of all time - Played for the San Francisco 49ers and Runner up on Dancing with the Stars! I grew up listening to my brothers go on and on about Jerry Rice.
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