I've mentioned before on here that I'm a Legionaire. One of my good friends at the branch is a hardcore Canucks fan. Yesterday he asked me if he could borrow one of my Bruins' jerseys, which certainly caught me off guard. Turns out the Cup will be in town this week - not sure the exact event, but it has something to do with a charity supported by Looch/Neely. Anyways, one of his clients is involved and will have a few alone minutes with the Cup. My buddy heard this and, well, he lied and said he was a Bruins fan, in order to get a chance to spend some time with it. He is a really nice older man, so my initial response was sure, as long as I can tag along. But he says he likely couldn't bring me as well.
So, do I help him out or not? I figure I should as he's been fairly kind to me, but it is a weird situation.
So should I help out a Canucks fan
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So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 2:46 PM EDT
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Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 2:50 PM EDT
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In Response to So should I help out a Canucks fan:I've mentioned before on here that I'm a Legionaire. One of my good friends at the branch is a hardcore Canucks fan. Yesterday he asked me if he could borrow one of my Bruins' jerseys, which certainly caught me off guard. Turns out the Cup will be in town this week - not sure the exact event, but it has something to do with a charity supported by Looch/Neely. Anyways, one of his clients is involved and will have a few alone minutes with the Cup. My buddy heard this and, well, he lied and said he was a Bruins fan, in order to get a chance to spend some time with it. He is a really nice older man, so my initial response was sure, as long as I can tag along. But he says he likely couldn't bring me as well. So, do I help him out or not? I figure I should as he's been fairly kind to me, but it is a weird situation.
Posted by red75
Character issues ? Sounds like a Nuck fan anyway, its your call. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 2:54 PM EDT
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Absolutely. A hockey fan is a friend as long as he/she isn't a (expletive). -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 2:57 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:Absolutely. A hockey fan is a friend as long as he/she isn't a (expletive).
Posted by Not-A-Shot
Wouldn't that cover a Nuck fan? Just kidding. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:00 PM EDT
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Yes, why deny him the thrill of a lifetime? Maybe he'll convert! -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:03 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:Absolutely. A hockey fan is a friend as long as he/she isn't a (expletive).
Posted by Not-A-Shot
I figure you're right NAS. He was inspired to play hockey because of Willie O'Ree, so I figured I could lend him that jersey.
But for the fun of it, I'm really tempted to lend him my Byron Dafoe Pooh Bear jersey. (it's game worn) -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:04 PM EDT
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In Response to So should I help out a Canucks fan:I've mentioned before on here that I'm a Legionaire. One of my good friends at the branch is a hardcore Canucks fan. Yesterday he asked me if he could borrow one of my Bruins' jerseys, which certainly caught me off guard. Turns out the Cup will be in town this week - not sure the exact event, but it has something to do with a charity supported by Looch/Neely. Anyways, one of his clients is involved and will have a few alone minutes with the Cup. My buddy heard this and, well, he lied and said he was a Bruins fan, in order to get a chance to spend some time with it. He is a really nice older man, so my initial response was sure, as long as I can tag along. But he says he likely couldn't bring me as well. So, do I help him out or not? I figure I should as he's been fairly kind to me, but it is a weird situation.
Posted by red75
Weird situation is right but as you said he's a good buddy. I'd help him out. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:07 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan : I figure you're right NAS. He was inspired to play hockey because of Willie O'Ree, so I figured I could lend him that jersey. But for the fun of it, I'm really tempted to lend him my Byron Dafoe Pooh Bear jersey. (it's game worn)
Posted by red75
Imagine that. I'm the voice of reason. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:08 PM EDT
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New meaning to the phrase "Wolf in sheep's clothing!"
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Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:14 PM EDT
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In Response to So should I help out a Canucks fan:I've mentioned before on here that I'm a Legionaire. One of my good friends at the branch is a hardcore Canucks fan. Yesterday he asked me if he could borrow one of my Bruins' jerseys, which certainly caught me off guard. Turns out the Cup will be in town this week - not sure the exact event, but it has something to do with a charity supported by Looch/Neely. Anyways, one of his clients is involved and will have a few alone minutes with the Cup. My buddy heard this and, well, he lied and said he was a Bruins fan, in order to get a chance to spend some time with it. He is a really nice older man, so my initial response was sure, as long as I can tag along. But he says he likely couldn't bring me as well. So, do I help him out or not? I figure I should as he's been fairly kind to me, but it is a weird situation.
Posted by red75NO.If he *needed* the jersey, if it was required that he has a Bruins jersey - that's a different story.I have Bruins t shirts, Bruins polo shirts and a Bruins jacket, but I don't have a Bruins jersey. What would I do in his situation - BUY a Bruins polo and keep it and remember it as a memento.Hell, if it REALLY REALLY came down to it and I could hang out with a bunch of old time Habs, Dryden and that whole bunch, and it required that I buy some Habs shirt or something. I would do it. and I would keep that jersey as a memento of the event.Nice old guy or not, I can't think of a legit reason why he really NEEDS it.And I would check around for cup appearances, I didn't think it circulated at this time of year. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:16 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan : Imagine that. I'm the voice of reason.
Posted by Not-A-Shot
There's a first time for everything...
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Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:19 PM EDT
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NO NO NO NOThe more I think about it, the more fishy it sounds.As NAS said, hockey fans are hockey fans. There is no reason to BORROW a jersey unless he lives under a bridge. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:20 PM EDT
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What kind of cup event in Vancouver is ONLY for Bruins fans?That doesn't make any sense. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:23 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:What kind of cup event in Vancouver is ONLY for Bruins fans? That doesn't make any sense.
Posted by BadHabitude
I don't think it's only for Bruins fans - just some private time I guess before an event. No idea about the precise details. I never asked. He just asked me to borrow oone to go see the Cup, i never pressed for the where and why fors, as I had no reason to doubt/question the guy. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:31 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan : I don't think it's only for Bruins fans - just some private time I guess before an event. No idea about the precise details. I never asked. He just asked me to borrow oone to go see the Cup, i never pressed for the where and why fors, as I had no reason to doubt/question the guy.
Posted by red75You have every right to ask, it's your property.Red - put yourself in his place, if it were REQUIRED for you to wear a nucks something to hang out with the cup, what would you do?Even tho I detest the nucks, if it were me I would buy a nucks polo shirt or something like that. If he's hard core like you say, why on earth wouldn't he want to save that shirt and wear it when you ware with people who would recall why you are wearing it?It makes no sense to me at all. I have 2 good friends who are hardcore Habs fans and I wouldn't dream of asking to borrow theirs. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 3:57 PM EDT
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Do it Red. No harm in it and it may bring good karma. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 4:02 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:Do it Red. No harm in it and it may bring good karma.
Posted by jmwaltersWHAT???? NO HARM???He could commit unspeakable crimes against society with that jersey on, he could make an explicit adult film with that jersey on.Or even worse than either of those, he could make a youtube clip uncomplimentary to the Bruins.O the humanity. I plead with you to think carefully about this. You may have nightmares for the rest of your life. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 4:06 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan : WHAT???? NO HARM??? He could commit unspeakable crimes against society with that jersey on, he could make an explicit adult film with that jersey on. Or even worse than either of those, he could make a youtube clip uncomplimentary to the Bruins. O the humanity. I plead with you to think carefully about this. You may have nightmares for the rest of your life.
Posted by BadHabitude
Heh....I promise to sleep on it and get back to you tomorrow.....LOL!! -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/14/2012 4:34 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan : Heh....I promise to sleep on it and get back to you tomorrow.....LOL!!
Posted by jmwaltersRed and I go back a long way. I've pledged my undying love for her many a time, but does she value that? I think not. I'll get over it - eventually. So I might stop eating for a while, cry myself to sleep for a few months, do myself an injury or 2.Go ahead Red, do whatever you want. No need to think about me suffering like an animal doing whatever it is you're going to do. I won't do anything. I'll just sit here like a mute. Go ahead and take the carving knife from the dinner ham and go ahead and stab me in the heart. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/17/2012 6:32 PM EDT
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Well?No followup to this story?Can't say I didn't warn you that something horrific would come of it.Hope you learned something. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/17/2012 6:34 PM EDT
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I've seen him twice since and he says he hasn't heard more from his client as to time, so it's just hanging there still. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/17/2012 6:41 PM EDT
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I like how he's a 'kind older man', but he lies through his teeth at the drop of a hat to get something.
I don't think I'd put on a Canuck jersey to meet Jesus. Low moral character in this one...
Tell him to get a Bruins tattoo. -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/17/2012 6:45 PM EDT
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make him kiss the jersey on his knees, take a pic and download it on your account ....the poor jerk wont see the cup before another 50 years..so he'll get the chance to see it... Stanley Cup to the BRUINS in 2011-2012-2013 (sent from my IPad) -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/17/2012 6:47 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan:I like how he's a 'kind older man', but he lies through his teeth at the drop of a hat to get something. I don't think I'd put on a Canuck jersey to meet Jesus. Low moral character in this one... Tell him to get a Bruins tattoo.
Posted by Fletcher1
If I had a client that was a Nucker fan and all I had to do to seal the deal was wear a Nucks jersey or something you bet your behind I'd do it. Its called a white lie. No harm no foul there.
I'd give him the crappiest one you own if any. Don't give him a game worn jersey... -
Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan
posted at 4/17/2012 6:47 PM EDT
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In response to "Re: So should I help out a Canucks fan":I like how he's a 'kind older man', but he lies through his teeth at the drop of a hat to get something. I don't think I'd put on a Canuck jersey to meet Jesus. Low moral character in this one... Tell him to get a Bruins tattoo. Posted by Fletcher1Fletcher you really made me laugh...lol lol lol Stanley Cup to the BRUINS in 2011-2012-2013 (sent from my IPad)