Military Dad Brings Son to Tears With Surprise Return at Football Game (VIDEO)

vrijdag 27 september 2013

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by Ericka Sóuter 10 hours ago

It's easy for teens to take their parents for granted. We are always hovering, asking questions, getting into their business. We never actually give them the opportunity to truly miss us. That's clearly not the case for all those teens with parents in the military. That separation can be agonizing, but it also makes the reunions that much sweeter. Among the most astonishing examples I've ever seen is the surprise return of Master Sergeant Joseph Martel at his son's football game.

With his dad disguised in a football uniform and helmet, the teen had no idea he had returned early from deployment. The reaction is priceless. Get the tissues ready!

No matter their age, this is a reminder just how much our kids need us. There is nothing like that bond. It’s really heartwarming seeing this big, brawny, tough football player break down in complete joy at seeing his dad. Such a special moment -- not just for them but everyone who witnessed it.

Did this bring tears to your eyes?

Click "Like" if you love someone in the military! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ericka Sóuter

is a veteran pop culture and celeb news writer. That experience boils down to two things: she knows way too much about the Kardashians and she dominates on Trivial Pursuit's arts and entertainment questions.

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A Woman in a Football Jersey Is a Major Beauty DON'T

dinsdag 17 september 2013

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by Rebecca Stokes 17 hours ago

It's football season once more. You know what that means. No, no, I'm not talking about your Fantasy Football League gearing up again. I'm talking about ladies thinking it is a good idea to go around wearing football jerseys. Ugh. Excuse me while I throw up into the bag I keep just for this purpose.

Look, I support boyfriend jeans and oversized button-downs. I've got no beef with ladies wearing ties or a shoe that could be described as "mannish". I've long been a fan of Annie Hall, and as such, I think ladies who can pull off that look should! I just think that broads in jerseys are the exception to this rule.

Sure, you're supporting you team, but couldn't you do it with a hat? Or by waving a pennant flag? I'm not saying you've got to oust your team spirit in order to be fashionable. I'm just saying that there are alternatives to doing it while wearing an item of clothing that is designed to make everyone look like a fat, terrible sandwich.

Lots of ladies try to rectify the jersey's inherently unflattering shape by making it "sexy." I put that word in quotes because tying your jersey into a knot in the front in order to expose your midriff makes it look like there's been some sort of accident and you have to let your abs breathe at all times or you will die. None of it works. Just wear a tee-shirt, dudettes. I promise you, the world will be a better, happier place for us all.

Do you think ladies look okay in football jerseys?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rebecca Stokes

Rebecca is a writer who lives in Brooklyn with her cats. She is probably even at this moment spilling food on herself.

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Parents of 7-Year-Old 'Football Heckler' Should Be Ashamed of Themselves (VIDEO)

donderdag 12 september 2013

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Wow. Just ... WOW. Have you seen the video that's floating around all over Facebook of a 7-year-old New York Jets fan heckling a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan at MetLife Stadium?

And when I say heckling, I mean the kid repeatedly yells things like, "In your face, loser!" "Shut your mouth!" and "Pay attention!"

Oh, and he kicks off the video with, "You stink bubba head! Your defense so sucked, you're gonna get outta New York!"

Or at least that's what it sounds like he's saying.

Here's the clip so you can hear this little brat (I'm sorry, but he is) for yourself. Have a listen and then we'll discuss.

Ok, so I'm sure we can all agree that despite his young age, this kid is acting like a complete jerk. But that raises one key question -- what the hell is wrong with his parents?!?

Why on earth would they allow him to engage in such disrespectful behavior toward another adult? Actually, forget the adult thing -- it's completely irresponsible of them to allow their son to treat anyone so horribly, regardless of their age.

There's no way to know whether or not this boy was accompanied by his parents at the game. At one point, a woman's laughter can be heard on the video, so it's probably safe to assume an adult was the one behind the camera. And if it was his mom? Shame on her for thinking that her son screaming insults at a total stranger is acceptable and not doing something to stop it.

By letting this kid get away with his mean words, it's basically the same thing as teaching him that it's ok to bully others and put them down -- and it's actually quite hilarious to do so. (That's just messed up.)

Damn. I'm sure glad my kid doesn't go to school with this boy, considering what he's able to get away with.

As the mom of a 7-year-old son myself -- I'd be absolutely outraged and appalled if anything like this ever came out of his mouth, and if it did? I'd probably never take him to a sporting event again, and that would only be the beginning of his punishment.

But as much as I'd love to give this kid a good scolding, it's important to remember that he is just a KID. And kids need adults to guide them and instruct them on what kind of behavior is and is not acceptable. They'll never figure it out on their own and will continue to act inappropriately until someone tells them otherwise.

Ugh. Why can't parents just suck it up and do their jobs instead of ruining perfectly enjoyable sporting events for the rest of us?

Do you think this boy's parents are to blame?

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