{"id":15943,"date":"2011-09-12T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2011-09-12T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=15943"},"modified":"2011-09-12T10:00:13","modified_gmt":"2011-09-12T10:00:13","slug":"rugby-world-cup-rules-for-partners-dear-wags-habs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/rugby-world-cup-rules-for-partners-dear-wags-habs\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby World Cup Rules For Partners, Dear WAGS & HABS!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear WAGS & HABS, <\/p>\n

1. From 9 September to 23 October, 2011, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.<\/p>\n

2. During the World Cup, the television is mine, the VCR, DVD and SKY PLUS are all mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it and possibly you hand as well.<\/p>\n

3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don\u2019t mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won\u2019t have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the World Cup month.<\/p>\n

4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor\u2026 it won\u2019t happen.
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\n5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least two six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12pm and 3pm, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day<\/p>\n

6. Please, please, please, if you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say \u2018get over it, it\u2019s only a game\u2019, or \u2018don\u2019t worry, they\u2019ll win next time\u2019. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about rugby than me and your so called \u2018words of encouragement\u2019 will only lead to a break up or divorce.<\/p>\n

7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime, but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note, I am saying \u2018one\u2019 game; hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to \u2018spend time together\u2019<\/p>\n

8. The replays of the tries are very important. I don\u2019t care if I have seen them or I haven\u2019t seen them, I want to see them again. Many times, and record them and this does include any TMO decisions that I may have a view on.<\/p>\n

9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:<\/p>\n

a. I will not go,<\/p>\n

b. I will not go, and<\/p>\n

c. I will not go.<\/p>\n

10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash.<\/p>\n

11. The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying, \u2018But you have already seen this\u2026 why don\u2019t you change the channel to something we can all watch?<\/p>\n

12. Please save your expressions such as, \u2018Thank goodness the World Cup is only every four years\u2019. I am immune to these words, because after this comes the reruns of the Rugby World Cup, etc, etc.<\/p>\n

13. And finally, if you are female and your \u201cman\u201d likes rugby less than you, he is not a real man and shall be bound by these rules and additionally be referred to as \u201cthe bitch\u201d for the duration of the World Cup. <\/p>\n

Thank you for your cooperation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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