“A Break from Reality” by Norm Brooks
Like fantasy-fantasy, it can’t hurt you. Drink up, bitches!
Sure, I may be a fantasy addict, but just because it’s called “fantasy” doesn’t mean it’s not real. You try walking in my shoes for a day, and not only will you get athlete’s foot, but you’ll understand the harsh realities of my day to day. From panhandling to public urination, it’s no walk in the park…although I do enjoy sleeping in the park during the summer months.
As you can imagine, I need a break from reality every now and then — one can only spend so much time poring over box scores and lineups. So when I found out about whatifsports.com, it was like a gift from the heavens.
This site is like a bar for alcoholics…that only serves O’Douls. It’s the same rush and excitement that I get from my real fantasy league, only its fake. Fantasy-fantasy, as my support group calls it, and I really do think its helping me get better. The first step is admitting you have a problem, and I’m willing to do that. And if basing my life around fake fantasy sports with fictional players made up by some computer algorithm is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
Category: Baseball
After breaking my wife’s antique lamp in anger over missing out on the brightest young prospect to hit the Whatif market over the last 10 seasons, I can only shake my head in disgust. I try to put together a competitive offer, and next thing you know, my only refuge is the leftover clam chowder they leave outside of the local Long John Silver’s every Sunday. And I don’t think those lumps are clams, if you catch my drift. You are not alone, Norm. Stay strong.
fantasy team with fantasy players?…sounds pretty ridiculous to me but do what ya gotta do Norm!