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No-lose situation

Email|Link|Comments (0) Posted by Chris Forsberg, Boston.com Staff February 3, 2008 04:12 PM

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Joann Rivers has been drawing quizzical glances all week long.

They start from afar, typically when a passerby notices her Patriots apparel clashing with the New York Giants gear typically sported by Rivers's longtime friend, Aldo Barbieri.

But then you get closer and notice Rivers is wearing a Giants viser. Somebody's got some 'splainin' to do.

"My dad's from Massachusetts," said Rivers, who grew up and lives in New Jersey.

"It's my favorite team in the AFC and my favorite team in the NFC. It's the best of both worlds."

But she has to be leaning one way or another, right?

"It's history, either way," said Rivers. "If the Giants win, it's the biggest upset. If the Patriots win, they're 19-0."

But having the best of both worlds is a costly experience. Rivers and Barbieri bought their tickets off eBay for a cool $5,000 total. The duo doesn't even want to think about their budget for the week. So instead of worrying about the charges on their MasterCard, they just borrowed the company's tagline.

"It's priceless," said Rivers.

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