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Wow, so things are pretty heated these days, I thought light-hearted post might do us some good.

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This subject comes up every now in comments, but I am curious, what are some of your most ridiculous superstitions you have had as a fan of the Denver Broncos?

For me, as a kid, I used to be absolutely insanely superstitious while watching Bronco games.  My Top 4 most ridiculous superstitions (I would do a Top 5, but I can't remember more than 4):

#4 Wearing the same clothes, right-down to my damn boxer shorts, each and every Sunday.  Of course, when the Broncos were winning consistently, I was seen wearing the same outfit every Sunday and I think most of my family thought I was pretty weird... And yes, I did wash everything in between Sundays.

#3 Sitting in the same position on the couch each and every week.  Of course, if the Broncos started doing poorly, I'd switch spots.  It's suprising I didn't create an imprint of my butt in that couch from 85-89.

#2 Ok, this one grosses me out to think back on it now... but for some random reason, I decided that one week, because I had some KFC for lunch for the first time in forever before the game, that that was the reason the Broncos won.  So, I started to eat KFC for a few weeks until they lost.  Then I decided to switch food choice for the following week.  I did this for awhile until I realized how stupid it was.  I guess I'm thankful the Broncos didn't go undefeated that season, or else I'd have eaten KFC every Sunday!  Blegh...

#1 And I think this was the dumbest one of all... changing channels.  Yep, for some very strange reason, I got it in my head that changing the channel would change the luck of the Broncos from bad to good.  So, for example, if the Broncos were driving downfield, doing well, I would dare not touch the remote.  However, if the Broncos got a 3 and out, I'd snatch up that remote like it was my worst enemy, quickly change the channel and then quickly change it back.  I'd then set down the remote and sit there waiting for reversal of fortune to happen all on the quick channel changing of their #1 fan!!!

So, this stuff lasted through the teen years.  It was interesting but at some point I realized being so superstitious was actually ruining my enjoyment of the game.  I think it was around when I went off to college that I finally kicked most of these weird habits.  It's probably a good thing, I bet my wife, who I met in college, would've been pretty freaked out by some of this behavior and wouldn't have even talked to such a weirdo. 

In any case, over the last 10 years or so since college (ugh, that's depressing), it's weird, but some of these old tendencies have started to creep back into my behavior.  Not nearly as bad or as ridiculous as my earlier superstitions... just little things like being scared to pick against them in upickem, or wearing the same Broncos t-shirt every Sunday.  I find myself thinking to myself, as I don the same t-shirt I've worn every week this year, "wtf, am I doing?".  Then I shrug and put it on anyways...

So, if you've had (or have currently) any funny superstitions, please do share.  Have some fun... and take your mind off of such serious issues as to whether or not ol' Neckbeard should be our QB or whether not our OL is horrible this year.

Finally, in conclusion, I wanted to say....... ALLLLLL REEEAAAADY!!!!!

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  1. - What if you wnet comando one week and they won, would you continue to go comando? I usally wear the same shirt and bronco PJ bottoms when at home and I will switch shirts if they lose. I always start with the new shirt I get for christmass and work my way back.

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by Broncoman on Nov 12, 2009 4:16 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

lol

Well, I’ve never gone commando before but I do remember I used to wear … cough cough silk back then, including sulk boxers, so there’s a chance I was wearing silk boxers a bunch. So embarrassing… :(

by tunga77 on Nov 12, 2009 8:01 PM MST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Ha...

Just a few weeks ago my wife and I were going through some old boxes that I had packed up before I joined the army, and married her. We ran across a bag that had some of my old clothes. She decided to give them to good will so she went through the bag and found several pair of silk boxers… I dont think Ill ever hear the end of it. Why did ANYONE ever wear those damn things?

by Broncoferg on Nov 13, 2009 2:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, probably because

we thought we were so “cool” wearing them back then. ;)

Yea, I’m never going to hear the end of it either. My wife found out through my cousin who absolutely LOVES to tell the story. She loves it so much that she roasted me at my wedding with it. I got her back at hers… but it wasn’t nearly as embarrassing. =/

by tunga77 on Nov 13, 2009 2:35 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not superstitious

never have been. I have no problem with anyone else having what I’d call their traditions though.

by bchiper on Nov 12, 2009 4:49 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Guilty as charged

I am really bad when it comes to superstitions. The following are all true.

1. At games my dad and I will switch places if things aren’t going well.

2. Always wear my Champ Bailey Orange Jersey and I don’t wash it until they lose. Unfortunately had to wash it two weeks in a row. That’s right, I wore it 6 straight weeks without washing it but the Broncos were winning so I don’t want to hear about it.

3. While watching a game if they are doing well I am afraid to move. If my feet are crossed they stay crossed. If they chair is up it stays up etc.

4. Mountain Dews are good luck

During the Playoffs I am much worse and it turns to be every day instead of just game day. For example during the Super Bowl 32 and 33 runs I would pay attention to which shoe I put on first and make sure to always start with the left shoe. I developed further compulsive behaviors like having to open the fridge a certain number of times before getting a drink-which had to be mtn. dew or sitting on the couch using a rotate turn and squat method.

I know, I need help.

"No more my bad just make the play"-McJedi

by RockyMountainThunder on Nov 12, 2009 4:50 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

(kentuckybronco storms into tunga77's room) Hey buddy!!!! Who do you think you are?????

Slandering Kentucky Fried Chicken………… you ought to be ashamed of yourself…….

A kentucky chicken was killed and fried for your sake and all you can say is “blegh”? The Kentucky Colonel is probably rolling in his grave right now. Are you proud of yourself?

(turns to leave, slamming the door on his way out)

(comes back in and throws a bucket of fried deliciousness at tunga77 and turns back, slamming the door even harder upon exit)

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by kentuckybronco on Nov 12, 2009 6:05 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

rofl

Sorry Kentucky … uhh I meant it was Taco Bell! I just … uhh I misremembered that’s all

by tunga77 on Nov 12, 2009 8:11 PM MST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

lol, okay. That's understandable, then.

That grade D beef would do some damage if consumed every week. I completely understand. lol

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by kentuckybronco on Nov 12, 2009 8:59 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Since I'm no longer angry with you, can I have my bucket of chicken back please???

lol. Forget it. Keep it. It’s on me.

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by kentuckybronco on Nov 12, 2009 9:00 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

kthx

NOM NOM NOM

by tunga77 on Nov 12, 2009 9:57 PM MST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Also, to your last sentence..... RIP.

If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.

by kentuckybronco on Nov 12, 2009 6:12 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

From 1988-1995

My son and I would go to the same Loaf & Jug store to get the RMNews, then go to the same restaurant for a smothered breakfast burrito. All before 9:30 AM on game day. He wore his lucky shirt and I wore the same Broncos sweats (still have them in my closet) with my lucky Broncos home made hat. He would have hot cocoa while I had coffee with real cream (no creamer crap).

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by IgorBStrange on Nov 13, 2009 12:28 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

That sounds like a really nice tradition, Igor

Nice father / son bonding! I’m assuming you’re a guy :)

by tunga77 on Nov 13, 2009 7:17 AM MST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

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