Tom Talks: Adults shouldn't ask for autographs

[jasonluckydog]

i love the autograph in your signature from C_t M____t

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[shinner]

Adults shouldn't ask for autographs? Fine...maybe we shouldn't pay for game tickets, concessions or all the gameday paraphernalia too. Wonder how long the league would last then.

[shinner]

As a 40 year-old man, do I really need a 25 year-old football player's autograph to validate me in any way? Or will I really get any enjoyment in it? Does it prove some kind of man crush? Do I have to blush when I get the autograph or say, "Wow thanks Mr.! You've made my day!!!!"

Sorry, it's just not for me. I enjoy watching the games and get a rush out of some of the individual and team performances. I like cheering for my team. I'll also don a jersey now and then to show my allegiance. But I just can't ask (and let's face it, some folks beg) another grown man to sign a card or photo for me to put on my mantle.

One man's validation is another man's donning of a jersey. Big deal.

[Cat]

I don't give a crap about autographs. That being said to each their own stop being pompous bitches and let people be themselves.

[Claws]

i'm all for getting autographs. i'm more about a picture with said athlete which is quicker and is obviously not getting re-sold.

[SorthNarolina]

I remember when i was a really young kid. A few times i went up to players with a brochure to sign and i didn't have a marker. I remember going up to players as they were leaving and stuff. I know it might seem like the obvious right thing to do, but it's still really nice of them to all be so patient. I never got turned down or pushed aside. I was REALLY young like 6 years old though.

So yeah while they face the barrage of fans it's probably annoying to do the adults.

Still though he's being too high and mighty. I would feel akward now asking for an autograph but a lot of people want something to bring back memories 20-30 years from now. He turns out a douchey article once in a while and this is a good example.

[Hawk]

^people who get autographs don't give a poo if you think it's uncool.

I bet you don't have poo on your mantle anyways...

post of the week!!!

[Wither]

I have no autographs. I would probably never ask for one.

However, I would love to have Steve Smith sign something. Or maybe DeAngelo. Or Stewart. Or... [insert past or present Panther here].