Straws For Grasping
Disclaimer: The theme of this email is admittedly a serious reach - it was bound to happen - blame the Bills.
Its 2010 - The Bills are winless after 8 games. Their losses have come in all varieties: inept defense, inept offense, game-changing turnovers, heartbreaking OT defeats, blown leads, blown comebacks, missed field goals, missed extra points, and levitating fumbles. This season's rollercoaster of failure has lead to the largest fracture of faith since "The Second Great Awakening" when WNY/CNY was referred to as the "Burned-over District".
For those of you who do not scour the internet looking for obscure details relevant to WNY, the "Burned-over District" is a term used to describe the many spiritual and religious movements that swept through our region in the mid 1800s. Three of the most notable religious movements of this era were:
For those of you who do not scour the internet looking for obscure details relevant to WNY, the "Burned-over District" is a term used to describe the many spiritual and religious movements that swept through our region in the mid 1800s. Three of the most notable religious movements of this era were:
1.) The Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons): Believed the angel Moroni descended from the heavens to deliver the principles of purity, piety, and plural marriage.
2.) The Oneida Nation: Most known for their unique interpretation of group marriage- spouses are chosen by committee and offspring raised by the community.
3.) The Shakers: Beliefs of social equality, communal farming and rejection of any sexual relations are still widely practiced by exactly no one today.
For further reading on the "Burned-Over District": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burned-over_district
"Back to Buffalo" 12/12/2010
If you are not scared, join the growing movement to return back to Buffalo for the Bills vs Browns on 12/12. Direct round trip Jetblue flights are less then $150. Bills tickets are selling under $40. Flights to Buffalo - anytime Saturday - Flight back: Jetblue 6:22 pm 12/12. Bills Tickets: Section 117. Tailgate spot: TBD.
This Week at Bleacher Bar
WNY / Bills Photo-hunt at halftime: Teams of 4 will compete for a $50 Bleacher Bar gift card.
Tailgate Specials: 11 am to 1 pm - 1/2 priced Beef on Weck, $1 Sliders
Free Wings at Kickoff and Halftime
First 4 people to arrive wearing Bills gear get a free 22 oz mug of beer compliments of the Bills Backers of Fenway.
Buckets of Labatt Blue and Genny Cream Ale: (6 for $20 & 6 for $15)
* Game is not on local TV - but this powerhouse matchup will be shown in all its glory at Bleacher Bar. If you choose to watch the Bills alone- you have a problem. We can help,
Buffalo Bills fan support groups meet every week at 1 pm at Bleacher Bar.
So come on down to Bleacher Bar this Sunday where you can watch the Bills beat the Lions, practice abstinence, help raise a child, pick up a 2nd husband/wife and vote on an arranged marriage.
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