Ladies equivalent to playoff beard

[55fan 5,133]

Not trying to be negative here but while you should feel free to wear bracelets string or even a lucky game-day-thong it isn't the same as having a playoff beard.

Amazingly enough, our mental abilities are functional, and we realize that they are not the same. If they were the same, we wouldn't have had to go out in search of an alternative, now, would we?

Most of the ladies here don't grow facial hair naturally, and the rest of us middle-aged, unbotoxed, unelectrolocized wrecks keep a tweezers handy. So what are our options? Chia face?

Watching hockey is not the same as playing it, but few of us are able to suit up for the Wings, so we watch the games. Telly is not the same as being there in person, but for those of us who are geographically challenged (from a Detroit perspective), the boob tube is the next best thing. Or the internet, for those who don't get the games.

We can't all have what we want, so we remain positive about what we can have. That is the secret to happiness: Be content with what you have.

No, wearing underwear and jewelry is not the same as growing facial hair. Given that most of us have hair growing experience, as well as jewelry and underwear-wearing experience, we are aware that they are not the same.

What is the same is the desire to do something to show our support for the team, to feel the unity with our like-minded fans, and to have a superstition that we can practice to make ourselves feel that we are somehow helping the boys in their quest for the Cup. On a certain level, it is the same; on another level, it is different.

But thanks for pointing it out to us that our game day thongs should not be worn on our faces and should probably be removed occasionally. Because they are not the same as a beard.

Edited April 14, 2008 by 55fan

[EuroTwinLove40 0]

Amazingly enough, our mental abilities are functional, and we realize that they are not the same. If they were the same, we wouldn't have had to go out in search of an alternative, now, would we?

Most of the ladies here don't grow facial hair naturally, and the rest of us middle-aged, unbotoxed, unelectrolocized wrecks keep a tweezers handy. So what are our options? Chia face?

Watching hockey is not the same as playing it, but few of us are unable to suit up for the Wings, so we watch the games. Telly is not the same as being there in person, but for those of us who are geographically challenged (from a Detroit perspective), the boob tube is the next best thing. Or the internet, for those who don't get the games.

We can't all have what we want, so we remain positive about what we can have. That is the secret to happiness: Be content with what you have.

No, wearing underwear and jewelry is not the same as growing facial hair. Given that most of us have hair growing experience, as well as jewelry and underwear-wearing experience, we are aware that they are not the same.

What is the same is the desire to do something to show our support for the team, to feel the unity with our like-minded fans, and to have a superstition that we can practice to make ourselves feel that we are somehow helping the boys in their quest for the Cup. On a certain level, it is the same; on another level, it is different.

But thanks for pointing it out to us that our game day thongs should not be worn on our faces and should probably be removed occasionally. Because they are not the same as a beard.

Hahaha, well put.

[dawings 0]

Good one 55fan!

[HenrikRules40 14]

Amazingly enough, our mental abilities are functional, and we realize that they are not the same. If they were the same, we wouldn't have had to go out in search of an alternative, now, would we?

Most of the ladies here don't grow facial hair naturally, and the rest of us middle-aged, unbotoxed, unelectrolocized wrecks keep a tweezers handy. So what are our options? Chia face?

Watching hockey is not the same as playing it, but few of us are able to suit up for the Wings, so we watch the games. Telly is not the same as being there in person, but for those of us who are geographically challenged (from a Detroit perspective), the boob tube is the next best thing. Or the internet, for those who don't get the games.

We can't all have what we want, so we remain positive about what we can have. That is the secret to happiness: Be content with what you have.

No, wearing underwear and jewelry is not the same as growing facial hair. Given that most of us have hair growing experience, as well as jewelry and underwear-wearing experience, we are aware that they are not the same.

What is the same is the desire to do something to show our support for the team, to feel the unity with our like-minded fans, and to have a superstition that we can practice to make ourselves feel that we are somehow helping the boys in their quest for the Cup. On a certain level, it is the same; on another level, it is different.

But thanks for pointing it out to us that our game day thongs should not be worn on our faces and should probably be removed occasionally. Because they are not the same as a beard.

Thank you!

[hockeysattva 8]

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

[55fan 5,133]

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

Up until your last paragraph, I thought that maybe the issue here was with the use of the word "equivalent". In that case, I could see that we were arguing semantics. Is an "equivalent" something that is the same, or is it something that is used when the original is not feasible? I thought that in this case it was the latter, you seem to have considered it to be the former.

The last paragraoh, however, made it clear that you consider it to be neither, but rather an inferior attempt to rise up to your level. No one would argue that eating pizza is a tasty way to celebrate, and if one is not at the game, one just might consider eating a slice of pizza for each goal, although the cheese would get nasty if the game went into overtime. The label "scared-y-cats" definately set a tone of superiority and distaste for the alternative, and, by extention, the alternative of wearing bracelets over growing beards.

You have an issue with red-for-win, white-for-loss, claiming that you don't trim your beard after a loss. Well, we don't take off the bracelets either. I believe the dual colour scheme arose from someone not wanting us to be confused with a religious group who wear red strings.

Perhaps you would have been more comfortable had the thread been named "Alternative to the playoff beard" or "For those who can't grow a beard" or something along those lines?

After 12 pages, I'd say the idea has gone over well.

[SweWings 45]

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

Now you're just being silly.

[HenrikRules40 14]

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

Nobody cares if you have a "real issue." Nobody asked you to participate. Nobody asked for your condescending remarks. Saying things like "I'm glad you like your hockey" is the exact reason I can't stand people like you. You're glad I like hockey? Thanks for the approval! At the end of the day, your mind-boggling rant is just YOUR opinion. To be honest with you, I couldn't care less. You could ask me to care less...but I really couldn't.

So yeah I'm a connving shrew attempting to "trick" you into accepting me into your ranks. Spare me.

[glasgowcelticwing 18]

I'm really liking this idea . everyone doing their own thing to back the Wings . wether it's growing a Playoff beard , wearing a band on your wriste for every win or supporting the team we all love with our own little Playoff routine's and rituals then it's all good.

oh and Rabs....*high fives*. good for you for standing up for yourself and what you are doing.

[Wingsfan25161929 3]

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

Okay ladies,

since we cannot tie strings or bracelets, etc on our wrists, how about we do this instead. It will be equivalent.

We will all put the tweezers, razors, etc away until the red wings win the stanley cup. That means, no shaving of legs, etc, no tweezing of eyebrows, etc. and we will all be hairy. It's the same thing isn't it? It's equivalent.

hockeysattva:

how about your wife/gf/whatever join us? Would you like us to continue to use strings, etc then? Just let us know. Hell...some women could probably grow a hell of a better playoff beard than you (I've never seen you so I have no idea) or some other guys...

If we are so into the technicalities, then no more razors, wax, or tweezers ladies. We're done.

[OsGOD 3]

Not trying to be negative here but while you should feel free to wear bracelets string or even a lucky game-day-thong it isn't the same as having a playoff beard.

There not? s*** i should shave and start wearing bracelets then!

Who are you to say its not the same effect... The beard is just a way of showing support... in the OHL the players all dye their hair to match the teams main color (which makes Ferry and Stamkos on the Sting look very much like tinkerbells ) but really yeah you can win a stanley cup with or with out a beard, the same was with or without a string around your wrist... why you have to be knocking down someones fun....

Edited April 14, 2008 by OsGOD

[Wingsfan25161929 3]

So I confess I hadn't read the whole thread before I posted and many have said they will not not shave, whatever...that's cool. But anyhow...I was reading the beginning and enjoyed these quotes...

Hey, playoff beard smayoff beard.

I know for a fact that many of you ladies will end up having kids.

When you do, you will get a minivan or whatever and have to get up at 5 am to drive the little ones out to the rink for hockey practice.

I think that more then makes up for playoff beards....

Without you who would play in the playoffs?

This made me think of that commercial where the kids are playing nintendo or w/e and the boys all stand up on the couch and are talking about how great Danny's mom is and they're like "Danny's Mom" "Danny's MOM!!!" and also a beer commercial..."We salute you moms....because without you, who would play in the playoffs?" lol...sorry just had to comment...

Give birth? Probably not.

lol it's a good thing that class is over now cuz I was laughing loudly at that one...

[redwingslady87 130]

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

I'm frustrated that you are the only person making a huge deal out of this, while the rest of the members on this site have done nothing but support the idea. Seriously what is your problem? Is it that hockey is a "man's" sport, and bracelets just aren't masculine? Cause this isn't just for the females. I have MALE friends, who can't grow a beard, or aren't allowed to grow a beard because of work, that have proudly jumped on to this idea, because its a way to support your team. Isn't that what any of this is all about anyway? We're just supporting the Wings. This string theory as you call it, has already gone over well. 12 pages on here, its over on the official detroitredwings.com forums, it has its own facebook group, it's been on sports websites all over the internet, it's been on 971theticket.com's webpage, its been talked about on LIVE RADIO on magic 105.1, and has spread to other NHL team's fans. I'd say it's gone over pretty well, unless you want something major like an actual player or an anouncer endorsing the idea. We don't take the braclets off whenever we want, they come off when they get knocked out or the day after winning the Stanley Cup, just like a beard. We add one for each loss, the only reason why we are doing red and white, is so we don't get compared to people who believe in Kahbalah.

Nobody cares if you have a "real issue." Nobody asked you to participate. Nobody asked for your condescending remarks. Saying things like "I'm glad you like your hockey" is the exact reason I can't stand people like you. You're glad I like hockey? Thanks for the approval! At the end of the day, your mind-boggling rant is just YOUR opinion. To be honest with you, I couldn't care less. You could ask me to care less...but I really couldn't.

So yeah I'm a connving shrew attempting to "trick" you into accepting me into your ranks. Spare me.

Rabs and 55fan, I love you both. Thank you for standing up for the rest of us.

[Rivalred 630]

I think it is cool the girls are getting into it..... I mean, to be honest my g/f could care less about hockey..... I try to hide my shame (ha!).

I can not grow a beard for the playoffs due to my clinicals, I have to be professional looking at all times (if I grow a beard it looks like a 1/2 beaten raccoon)

Coming up with a creative way to support the Wings is a positve thing.....

[OsGOD 3]

i know god forbid someone comes up with an idea outside of the norm to support a sports team... effing Bernie shirts... gah

[zetterberg_fan_40 0]

Wow this could be a long response but Im not happy at all with where this is going.

I was afraid that I would come off the wrong way, but now that I think a bit more about "Ladies equivalent to playoff beard, Officially stamped " I am frustrated that you are trying to play such a trick with your words.

I am glad you like hockey, and happy that you support the winged wheel, but seriously.

You are on a hockey forum talking about tying string around your wrist being the same as growing a playoff beard. Do you expect this String-Theory to go over well?

To be honest it sounds far-reaching. If you want people to know that you are a fan, just wear a jersey, or do whatever you want.

My real issue is actually about the different colors for wins and loses, I don't trim my beard for loses; I shave it off the day they are knocked out... thats the point.

But, you can do what you want, and I suppose that means you can compare string with growing a beard, heck why don't you come up with an alternative to throwing an octopus on the ice too. Alternative octopus throwing for scared-y-cats, instead of throwing one on the ice just eat a slice of pizza... with a thong on your head...

Like Rabs said no one is forcing you to do this and Im pretty sure all of us could care less what you think. Stop putting this down...its not making me very happy and as one of the creators of this I really dont care what you think because people are doing this and it has gotten really big.

Up until your last paragraph, I thought that maybe the issue here was with the use of the word "equivalent". In that case, I could see that we were arguing semantics. Is an "equivalent" something that is the same, or is it something that is used when the original is not feasible? I thought that in this case it was the latter, you seem to have considered it to be the former.

The last paragraoh, however, made it clear that you consider it to be neither, but rather an inferior attempt to rise up to your level. No one would argue that eating pizza is a tasty way to celebrate, and if one is not at the game, one just might consider eating a slice of pizza for each goal, although the cheese would get nasty if the game went into overtime. The label "scared-y-cats" definately set a tone of superiority and distaste for the alternative, and, by extention, the alternative of wearing bracelets over growing beards.

You have an issue with red-for-win, white-for-loss, claiming that you don't trim your beard after a loss. Well, we don't take off the bracelets either. I believe the dual colour scheme arose from someone not wanting us to be confused with a religious group who wear red strings.

Perhaps you would have been more comfortable had the thread been named "Alternative to the playoff beard" or "For those who can't grow a beard" or something along those lines?

After 12 pages, I'd say the idea has gone over well.

well put...

Nobody cares if you have a "real issue." Nobody asked you to participate. Nobody asked for your condescending remarks. Saying things like "I'm glad you like your hockey" is the exact reason I can't stand people like you. You're glad I like hockey? Thanks for the approval! At the end of the day, your mind-boggling rant is just YOUR opinion. To be honest with you, I couldn't care less. You could ask me to care less...but I really couldn't.

So yeah I'm a connving shrew attempting to "trick" you into accepting me into your ranks. Spare me.

Rabs you are amazing.

Okay ladies,

since we cannot tie strings or bracelets, etc on our wrists, how about we do this instead. It will be equivalent.

We will all put the tweezers, razors, etc away until the red wings win the stanley cup. That means, no shaving of legs, etc, no tweezing of eyebrows, etc. and we will all be hairy. It's the same thing isn't it? It's equivalent.

If we are so into the technicalities, then no more razors, wax, or tweezers ladies. We're done

The whole point is to not do that because of conflicts people have...Ive said it before the weather is getting warm out Im shaving my legs whether anyone likes it or not. end of story we are not dropping the strings.

I think it is cool the girls are getting into it..... I mean, to be honest my g/f could care less about hockey..... I try to hide my shame (ha!).

I can not grow a beard for the playoffs due to my clinicals, I have to be professional looking at all times (if I grow a beard it looks like a 1/2 beaten raccoon)

Coming up with a creative way to support the Wings is a positve thing.....

Maybe its because Im tired and just got home from school but seriously if people are going to shoot this down or think it is a bad idea dont add a reply no one cares. gaahhhhh thank you for making me angry. Im not trying to be a ***** but honestly who here cares? We all like what we are doing and if we didnt we wouldnt be wasting out time doing it.

**happy thoughts hockey tonight...happy thoughts hockey tonight...**

[Inultus 12]

Eh, just ignore the guy. If you really don't care what he thinks (and you shouldn't) then don't bother replying any longer because you have explained everything already.

Anything more is just going to be argument.

I've been growing my beard for almost a week now (I had to shave it off for my grandfather's funeral). I have my own championship game on Wednesday and if my girl wanted to show me support by wearing something specific, I'd be happy to have the support.

Way to go, ladies!

[PenaltyShot 96 521]

High fives for 55fan, Rabs, rwlady, Katie and all the other supporters. I hope to have an arm guard of bracelets by summer

Edited April 14, 2008 by PenaltyShot 96

[zetterberg_fan_40 0]

High fives for 55fan, Rabs, rwlady, Katie and all the other supporters. I hope to have an arm guard of bracelets by summer

WOO-HOO!!

Also as the playoffs take off ( I would wait a few days) for those of you that get Local 4 news...I would watch the nights Katrina Hancock does sports...*cough* *coough*

I'll keep you guys updated if I hear anything.

[wingsgirl001 983]

There should be no reason to have to explain yourself for thinking of creative ways to support your team.

The simple fact is that we're supporting the Wings. The method shouldn't matter.

That said, I still need to get some string. Until then, I've been wearing one of my Wings shirts every game day.

[OsGOD 3]

High fives for 55fan, Rabs, rwlady, Katie and all the other supporters. I hope to have an arm guard of bracelets by summer

By arm guard, I hope you mean just adding on 14 more...

did you find the second one easier to put on?

Edited April 14, 2008 by OsGOD

[Wingsfan25161929 3]

The whole point is to not do that because of conflicts people have...Ive said it before the weather is getting warm out Im shaving my legs whether anyone likes it or not. end of story we are not dropping the strings.

I just want to explain myself for what I said because I think it was taken the wrong way. I like the bracelet idea. I just meant that maybe we could see how what's his butt felt if women were all hairy. He would probably be moaning about it if that was the case too...he will complain either way. I admitted further down, that I did not read the whole post, just the page or two before I posted. So I did not see everything before that. More power to you. I would participate in the bracelets but the kids would pull them off. :-\ I like the idea. I'm sorry this came across wrong, I was not in the greatest of moods.

I just wanted to explain my writing. I was not calling the idea dumb. So I apologize to all who were offended. Now I am off. Have a nice day. :-)

[zetterberg_fan_40 0]

I just want to explain myself for what I said because I think it was taken the wrong way. I like the bracelet idea. I just meant that maybe we could see how what's his butt felt if women were all hairy. He would probably be moaning about it if that was the case too...he will complain either way. I admitted further down, that I did not read the whole post, just the page or two before I posted. So I did not see everything before that. More power to you. I would participate in the bracelets but the kids would pull them off. :-\ I like the idea. I'm sorry this came across wrong, I was not in the greatest of moods.

I just wanted to explain my writing. I was not calling the idea dumb. So I apologize to all who were offended. Now I am off. Have a nice day. :-)

Haha yeah I was definatly in the red when I first read everything but your post didnt bother me at all...I was just explaining that we had thought of that and we decided against it...well I put my foot down right away because I may be a hockey fan but Im also a girl and I need to wear like wearing dresses in the spring.

I apologize if my rant come off wrong towards you...in fact I apologize to everyone I lashed out at...I hate school so coming home to all of that kind of set me off that edge...sorry guys...only a month left of high school and Im OUT! I should become more pleasant.

[Rivalred 630]

Ok...

Who is wearing those blue strings on the same arm as the wings?

*runs and hides*

[dawings 0]

Awwwww....do I have to? Please don't make me!