Interview with a Collingwood supporter
So as an unexpected surprise, I had the displeasure of speaking to a hungover Collingwood supporter, and ask him if I could interview him for this blog.
Let me set the scene up for you. Hopping on the train this morning , I sat on the only seat available , and after sitting down , it was quite clear why that seat was vacant. "Barry" as we will call him had been on a 3 day bender , since Saturday. I was seeing him, in the morning after the 3rd day, un-showered, unchanged, reaking of beer and a smell that can only be described as "wrong".
Barry looks around 40 years old, huge handlebar moustache, weathered face, and wearing black and white from top to toe. This guy, to me is the stereotype Collingwood supporter.
Barry: The other boys are still going. *burp*
Me: How long have you been at it, how many beers have you done since you started?
Barry: Mate, started Saturday morrrrnin, and couldnt tell ya how many beers we 'ad. But a f*ckin lot.
Me: Have you slept yet chief? It doesn't look like it.
Barry: Yeah mate, I slept, it was either at Jhonnos or at the pub, cant remember.
Me: Wow, you must really love Collingwood.
Barry: Oh yeah mate, I was *burp* born a Pie, I'll die a Pie, f*ckin loves those c*&%'s. 2010 Premiers, ohhh yeah mate, go the pies!!!
At this stage, Barry yells, "HOT PIES, COLD SAINTS" , and the whole carriage has eyes on Barry and myself.
I really couldn't handle the smell or the attention any more so I thanked Barry for his time, and got off the train 5 stops before my destination , and opted to jump on the next train.
Good on you Barry, get some sleep, and shower a few times.
I am glad that Colllingwood only win a flag once or twice a lifetime. God help us if they were consistantly on the top, god help Melbourne.
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