Monday, February 11, 2008

Smith Mag's Six-Word Memoirs
Appropriated For the Sports Fan

When SMITH Magazine first came out with their "six-word memoir" idea, I was totally transfixed, in a way anyone obsessed with "Quickie"-style writing might be.

Now they have compiled the best into a book, "Not Quite What I Was Planning" (taken from one of the memoirs, naturally).

There was a time when I spent WAY too much energy trying to create my own (you don't want to see 'em), but now I think I want to create a version entirely dedicated to my sports fandom. I think it sums it all up:

My wife's team saved my fandom.

I encourage you to submit your own six-word sports memoir through the comments. And all credit for inspiration where it's due: Check out SMITH Mag's site -- and if you're as intrigued as I am, you'll get the book, too.

-- D.S.

16 comments:

Bob Anderson said...

Knicks, Mets, and Lions. Kill me.

TheRussianBear said...

Philadelphia: No Titles in My Lifetime

Trayton Otto said...

Can't beat Tressel. Maybe Rich can.

Unknown said...

Matt Millen. Worst. NFL. President. Ever.

Jake. said...

I got the Bay Area blues

The Mark Show said...

Rest in peace, Dad. GO TRIBE!

Unknown said...

Sweet salvation in '04. Now hunter.

Derek Carlson said...

Steve Bartman. Hundred years and counting.

A.P. Boynton said...

Red Sox will win title again

Celtics win number 17 this year

Jim Boeheim. Best zone coach ever.

Dallas Mavericks. Dirk has no heart.

Unknown said...

A Cubs fan, no sox on.

Andy Roberts said...

I grew up in South Bend.

marcomarco said...

Yanks will forever suck. Go Sox.

GoldManGold said...

Game enjoyment distorted by Fantasy impact.

Tyler said...

Thank you, grandpa. GO RED SOX!

Felix said...

Oliver Kahn saves the decisive penalty.

Tuffy said...

What does this one taste like?