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An open letter to Women Against Fantasy Sports

Dearest members of Women Against Fantasy Sports,

Let us start off by saying that we truly love the women species. Everything about it. You’re so sensual, you make us whole and we absolutely couldn’t live without you. But you know what? We feel the exact same about sports. Every little nuance about sports.

We love stats and scores and cheerleader whores. We love hats, bats and gaudy backtats. We love scorers, fourth quarters and sideline reporters. We love slick plays, trick plays . . . we could go on for days.

And we really, really love that sports unites men. We’re not saying that sports isn’t for women, because really, sports is for everyone, but it can be argued that men enjoy it the most. And one of the newest things about sports that we love involves fantasy. Not a normal man’s fantasy — the Super Bowl with beer, then a steak with beer, then a threesome with twins, then a beer, then bed without pillow talk — but fantasy with professional athletes. A fantasy where you own a team full of star players and you control the roster.

And now you want to fuck that up with this new organization, Women Against Fantasy Sports? You’re crushing our balls here. Sure, we get the reason for this new organization — it’s for the women who have been neglected by their men because fantasy sports has taken over. Well, you know what? You just suck at time management.

Rather than rubbing all up on us during our live draft, make some sandwiches, knit a sweater, go get a pedicure. We’ll pay for it just to get you out of the house. When we’re checking scores or player ratings throughout the fantasy season, rather than getting pissed at us, join us. Ask questions that you really could give a shit less about. You don’t even have to listen to our answers. That’s what we do! We ask bullshit questions about anything and everything: How was your day? Did you tell off that bitch at work? What’s your favorite shoe brand? We don’t care what the fuck you have to say after we ask these questions, but it gets you talking and we know you love talking. So do the same to us.

When we get into relationships, we know there are many guidelines that we must understand and follow. We’ll give you one week each month to be a bitch and we won’t consider you a bitch. If you act that way outside of that timeframe, you’re just being a bitch. And we accept that. We accept the fact that you’re obsessed with shoes and candles and purses and George Clooney. So you can let us be obsessive about sports, even the fantasy kind?

Relationships must be split into two halves. Each member must meet the other in the middle. You ladies who are part of the Women Against Fantasy Sports are clearly not traveling your 50 percent. So drop the act and meet us halfway. Bring us a beer while you’re at.

  1. August 22nd, 2008 at 17:09 | #1

    Well I guess the fear of getting women away from the sandwich making has really struck a nerve. Listen guys…RELAX. We are not a bunch of feminists trying to abolish the “sport”. We are not organizing a rally in front of your next draft. We are just having fun…So chill out..I know it’s a long walk to the refrigerator but i think you can make it…

  2. Manwich
    August 23rd, 2008 at 12:07 | #2

    This article is so perfect. Not only do you guys stand up for men and man-sports (including fantasy) but you do it in such a satire-filled way that it’s offensive to those members of Women Against Fantasy Sports. So perfect guys. Look, you’ve even pissed off a reader (Fantasy Sports Widow). Haha, keep up the good work!

  3. LAM
    August 25th, 2008 at 19:17 | #3

    Mission Accomplished.

  4. September 18th, 2008 at 12:58 | #4

    Check out this new site! Finally a site that tells the whiny WAFS to S T F U!!!!!!

  5. September 18th, 2008 at 12:58 | #5

    The site is AgainstWomenWhoHateSports.com

  6. Dave
    October 22nd, 2008 at 15:40 | #6

    I am a man against fantasy sports! They aren’t real. It destroys everything that you claim to be so wonderful about sports. If you love sports, you understand that you can’t dissect it like fantasy sports does and have it retain any of its greatness. It is the most annoying thing on earth fo watch a game with a fantasy footballer. They don’t care about the game. They just want to know how many points they got. That isn’t sports. That is math.

    Also, maybe if you weren’t so ignorant you would be able to find women you might actually want to spend time with. Honestly, I consider any woman to be lucky for your fantasy inspired extended absences if you treat her in the same way you describe her gender.

  7. November 5th, 2008 at 19:30 | #7

    My Website is the counter to WAFS. My goal is to get women more involved in it.
    It is called Girls’ Guide to Fantasy Football (or GG2FF).

    Agreed, 10 + fantasy leagues is overboard.
    Agreed, all obsessions/addictions are dangerous.
    Agreed, it is a good idea for people to have a place to share in their struggles (ie – I hate cilantro.com)

    However, I don’t think fantasy sports is the problem, it is just the symptom. I believe many women (and men) will be introduced to a whole new world of enjoyment from playing the game and I aim to help them do so.

    http://girlsguidetofantasyfootball.com

    Thanks!
    - Jordan

  1. September 19th, 2008 at 12:01 | #1