The thing about an Ohio State loss before we moved was that if I went somewhere Sunday or even Monday there was likely to be support and understanding, a sharing in the loss that made it seem bearable. The "misery loves company" philosophy that says, "you and I share in the pain of this defeat and so it'll be ok."
It's different when you're somewhere else. At church Sunday, people didn't know they should be sullen, the didn't share in the agony of a loss. It makes it more difficult when you know that at best there will be an apathy to the whole thing and at worst and antagonistic attitude toward someone who is feeling the sting of a Buckeye defeat. It's a strange world, here in the corn. Perhaps there's a buckeye out there somewhere we can befriend and all will be better, at least for a while.
I don't know why I care so much, I just do.
Joe
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it is a dark time. ben has the same feeling in kentucky with the ohio state loss. no fans are like ohio state fans. no one understands the deep felt pain. i am feeling your sorrow. i am sending you comfort, you must continue on.
debbie
Joe, Im sorry you're surrunded with people who don't care; if they only knew...
i am so sorry that you are surrounded by emotionless cornloving people. but hey at least you are far from me and my 16 year old self. i am getting my license in two weeks so be careful. you never know where i may end up!!!!
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