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- iceman0113, on 03/10/2008, -4/+119The man's been playing for years. He has love for the game, if anyone who plays sports and loves the camaraderie among teammates would know why he cried. Those in the media who ask and exploit this crying do not understand what it's like to be in a team and lead it through the good and bad times. The fact that he won't be able to perform again on the field and the love that Green Bay has for him has got to be very emotional; it's enough to make anyone cry in that situation. The media are a bunch of vultures.
- jayhawk, on 03/10/2008, -3/+93maybe he was just trying to win New Hampshire.
- cdelcoro, on 03/10/2008, -1/+77It was such a down to earth, honest conference, the media had nothing else to use to sensationalize it except the fact that he cried.
- Fission, on 03/10/2008, -2/+52Why are people even questioning this? Brett Farve is not only one of the greatest athletes in American history for his skill but also for his dedication to the game. He probably loved football and the fans more than any other player I've seen and he showed it in 17 great seasons without missing a single game. Imagine going into work for 17 years and not taking one day off. Now imagine getting shoved, tackled, and slammed to the ground and still continuing to go in every single time. The man is a legend and it's pretty sad how people are trying to say hes weak because he cries. If anything, it shows how much of a real man he is because he actually cried as he realized he won't be doing what he loves anymore. Good luck Brett, America needs more people like you.
- thegolfgirl, on 03/10/2008, -3/+46Some will never be able to handle a guy crying.
- WordsWithin, on 03/10/2008, -6/+47Because there are so many people in this world that cannot handle a person that is in touch with their emotions.
Sad state, really. - dizturbd2, on 03/10/2008, -1/+29Montana cried too. They were both great.
- thedogfatherx, on 03/10/2008, -1/+25What the *****. This is being talked about? What the ***** is wrong with people.
- Spuy767, on 03/10/2008, -1/+23I would imagine that Brett cried because he was giving up something that he loved. *****, I had a job I hated for seven years and was kind of sad when I left.
- poordavey, on 03/10/2008, -1/+22Why is this even a question? Does he need to justify to you guys?
He played for what, 17 seasons? Thats a lot of memories and emotions, let him be. I'd probably cry too. - mal1964, on 03/10/2008, -1/+20Proves he's not a robot, Now he's eligible for the Hall Of Fame
- Manberries, on 03/10/2008, -5/+23The man loved the game he played for 17 years (professionally) and is going to miss it...
can't a guy get upset about it? - zetsurin, on 03/10/2008, -2/+19Any man who criticises another man for being human is a repressed ***** who is too afraid of what the world thinks of them. Basically, what i am saying is that real mean eat quiche because a real man shouldn't live in constant fear of how others will judge him. The kind of guy that makes all efforts to show no emotions/lack of empathy and follows classic 'manly' behavioural patterns for fear of being condemned is in fact a complete pussy.
A boy becomes a man when he can see through the whole facade of manlihood and can see that those who attempt to judge have generous portions of their own insecurities, and heck, we are all a lot more alike than our insecurities will let on. - oOLiquidNightOo, on 03/10/2008, -7/+23it takes a big man to cry in public, and an even bigger man to laugh at that man crying.
- nick2, on 03/10/2008, -1/+16I'm surprised you know what the Superbowl is if you're a Lions fan....
- mkriss5681, on 03/10/2008, -2/+16In an age where so many players are just in it for the fame & money it's nice to see a guy like Farve be passionate about the game. It's refreshing to see a guy get so emotional about the game when most players are just in it for themselves. It was that same passion that made him one of the top 3 quarterbacks of all time. Football will be a little less fun with Brett not around.
- sjbdallas, on 03/10/2008, -2/+15I seem to remember Elway getting choked up at his press conference and I didn't have a problem with that.
- TripcodeMel, on 03/10/2008, -8/+21I don't see the problem. I mean, everyone else watching was crying, right?
- dizturbd2, on 03/10/2008, -2/+13This is Digg. If you want world and economy news, click on World and Business at the top. Don't like it, don't read it. Some of us have to hang on to our sanity somehow.
- inactive, on 03/10/2008, -3/+14It had to be a hard decision for him and whether or not he cried was not the big deal. This press conference was the latch clicking on the door he closed. It was real then because he was telling the world he was done, which made it absolutely as certain as any decision can be. I hope he coaches kids. He is real enough and spirited enough so that nobody could doubt what he says. Bart Starr began my loyalty to the Packers and Favre was the good omen for the team. Even when he was frustrated he was a leader on the field like no other. I hope they can find another one soon because I remember each and every losing season between the two.
- aliengoods, on 03/10/2008, -0/+10But we should care that you don't?
Two key points. You can turn off sports news if you don't want to hear about "some idiot jock". Also, typing in all caps doesn't make you a hardass. - lamprey187, on 03/10/2008, -10/+20I don't know why Brett cried. I know the Lions have never made it to a Superbowl, now there is a reason to weep openly.
- InferiorWang, on 03/10/2008, -0/+10Probably not, but that is kind of the point of his comment, right?
- Entheoddity, on 03/10/2008, -0/+10Yeah they never practice or anything good call.
- beaunewcomb, on 03/10/2008, -1/+10Wow. Anyone who criticizes someone for getting emotional during a time like that really needs to have their head examined. I've often wondered, how do you motivate someone who makes millions of dollars whether they win or lose? That's where Pro and College sports differ greatly. People like Brett Favre are assets in whatever field they choose because they put their heart and soul into the game... how could you possibly not admire that?
- poordavey, on 03/10/2008, -0/+9Win
- Fission, on 03/10/2008, -2/+10Yeah you're right man! And we gotta drink beer in our sauce stained wife beaters, hit our women, shoot squirrels with shotguns, bench 300 lbs, and fart as loudly as we can to show our manliness. Where did we ***** up in society where man actually cry now? Damn sissy men.
- slashbot, on 03/10/2008, -1/+9EVERY story! damn people. apparently we cannot discuss any other topic
- Fission, on 03/10/2008, -0/+8Hey satanatnmtedu, ***** You!
Sorry gentlemen, just keeping things in order. - shortmilton, on 03/10/2008, -0/+8I wish I loved my job enough to cry when it's time to retire.
- Entheoddity, on 03/10/2008, -1/+9Grow the ***** up and discard your ancient standard of "manliness".
- BKD107, on 03/10/2008, -3/+11Brett Favre is one of the greatest football players of all time and he is a man secure and honest enough with his emotions.
He is great and that is all there is to it. - EtherGnat, on 03/10/2008, -0/+7I didn't even know Jack Handy had a Digg account. :D
- Ribbed4U, on 03/10/2008, -0/+7Most people here won't cry unless their mom kicks them off the computer and they can't post on Digg.
- hokie47, on 03/10/2008, -1/+8Who cares that he cried? Hell, Favre deserved the right to eat a plate of hot wings during that press conference if he wanted to.
- SpenderH, on 03/10/2008, -3/+10LEAVE BRETT ALONE! How friggin dare anyone out there make fun of Brett after all he has been through. He lost a playoff game. You are lucky he even performed for you BASTARDS! Anyone that has a problem with him you deal with me, beacuse he is not well right now.
- aliengoods, on 03/10/2008, -0/+7They held it in Detroit once.
- chrissku, on 03/10/2008, -4/+11There's no crying in baseball.
- NSMike, on 03/10/2008, -0/+6Which is probably why it isn't necessary to report that he cried. Anyone would think, "Yeah, well, duh, he's quitting doing something he loves."
- dafragsta, on 03/10/2008, -0/+6Say that to his face. I've seen Brett Farve get drilled on a sack and get up and grab the faceguard of the guy who did it while smiling from ear to ear. I actually think he liked to get hit every once in a while.
- teamr, on 03/10/2008, -0/+6Correction: It's a perfectly valid statement for someone who's had the crap beaten out of him for the last 17 years. Without missing a single day. A 38 year old man playing in a sport where athletes peak in their mid 20s. All while dealing with far more emotional tragedies than your typical suburbanite.
He made his money by playing a game that people, the fans, paid him to do. And he was completely entertaining every step of the way.
BRAVO BRETT FAVRE!! - SupaDawg, on 03/10/2008, -0/+6A sad day when Favre steps down. A sad day for cheeseheads everywhere. Hell, as Packers fan, knowing the era is over makes me want to cry too. And anyone as dedicated as he was to his job and his fans deserves his final moment in the spotlight.
Favre will be missed. - apryld, on 03/10/2008, -2/+8Yeah, its a shame they can't spend more time on what he has contributed to the game for the last 17 years!
- Entheoddity, on 03/10/2008, -0/+5Hard to cry with all the steroids coursing through your veins.
- shanehonda, on 05/19/2009, -2/+7Mark my words... Aaron Rodgers, provided he stays healthy, will have the Pack right back in the playoffs this year.
- nick2, on 03/10/2008, -0/+5Cut that meat! Cut that meat!
- Herald42, on 03/10/2008, -0/+4Achievement Unlocked: Second!
You had to be first, but someone beat you to it, so you were the first to respond to the first -- and then you did it to the next eight posters, for good measure. - Eldorian, on 03/10/2008, -2/+6Anytime you play in competitive sports, especially THAT much time into competitive sports, it becomes emotional because it's what your life is.
Any high school senior or college senior playing in their last game they know they'll ever play can probably relate. - mal1964, on 03/10/2008, -0/+4The Vikings and the Bills have both been there 4 times, and are 0 for 8, anyone need a tissue?
- Ribbed4U, on 03/10/2008, -0/+4After you read the 5 millionth article about the election, economy, etc. they all start to blend together. Why read the same thing day in day out?
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