The "Love Boat" saga involving various members of the Minnnesota Vikings once again hit the headlines yesterday, as local authorities charged four prominent Minnesota Vikings with "lewd and lascivious conduct," among other things. We were regaled with tales of Bryant McKinnie's predelictions, Fred Smoot's fondness for implements and other unnecessary details, brought forth with clinical precision by local authorities. Aren't we all happy to know all this?
As a Packer fan living in Minnesota, I'm conflicted. Yes, untoward behavior should be discouraged. Yes, the Vikings have a long, sordid history of drunk driving, Whizzinating and other less than hygenic pursuits. Yes, it's amusing to see the Purple Helmeted Love Warriors spend a few weeks in the stocks. But it's not clear that sewing a scarlet "V" (either for "Viking" or "Vulgarian") on the uniforms of these players really accomplishes much. Here's one vote for hoping that this story goes away quickly - I'd rather not explain marital aids to my 10-year old son until a time of my own choosing.
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