John Lennon getting killed
Heath Ledger dying
Packers blowing that playoff game against Seattle
Packers losing twice to Eli Manning and the Giants in the playoffs
9/11
Robin Williams’s death
James Cameron only making 1 movie in 20+ years
Sean Penn not making any more great movies after 2003
Well, I remember the Seahawks getting screwed by the refs and the Steelers on a phantom quarterback "sneak" they gave to Big Ben. Wasn't definitive, especially in a Super Bowl, so that blew.
I forget the Packers situation, except I think it was an easy toss they just didn't defend well. Can't be upset about that.
Yeah, I'm sort of remembering, but I liked the Hawks in that scenario so I don't have it burned into my memory.
I'm a Lions fan. I like all the Black and Blue teams (Central) and am sorta conflicted on the Packers. I thought Favre was a peacock, a gun-slinger rather than a surgeon, but he got his Bowl. And so did A-Rodg, so they aren't hurting. I admire them but I don't always root for them because of the division. Same with Bears and Vikes. I wish the Lions could get their act together.
In about 1995 I was supposed to meeting some friends who I had worked with, one of whom, Paul,had moved to Penticton and I had really liked him. My brother was going as well as he was friends with a few people as well. So I was getting ready to head to the pub and my brother came and told me that when I was in the shower Paul had called to tell me that he couldn't make it. So, I decided that I would rather go out with my best friend instead and asked my brother to tell the others that I was sorry.
So hours later, I get home to 4 messages on the answering machine from Paul wanting to know where I was. He said that my brother had no idea, but thought that I was on my way. He was really sad that he missed me as he was moving again, etc.
I never heard from Paul again, and I've often wondered if my life might have been different if we connected that night as I found out he really liked me too. I was so mad at my brother for a long time, as he just didn't want to hang out with his little sister that night.