A little love for the Kool Aid drinkers (-!
If you stick around AP long enough, you'll notice a trend. Every so often Chris or Joel have to put out a post for ALL to read reminding us to play nice. I want to say for the record that I have never ever had the privilege to attend a game at Arrowhead. Ever. I have been to see the Royals in KC when Cookie Rojas and Quisenberry and Brett and Mayberry were cleanin' some Yankee ass back in the day. Man what a feeling. Every body there is one of your people.
When you go to a game at Arrowhead, everyone else is tailgating and partying and wearing RED!! Why? Because they love the Chiefs baby. That's what this is all about. OUR Chiefs. But let's not forget it's a man's game, it's confrontational and it's tough. It's competitive. So naturally whether you win or lose, your going to be passionate about our Chiefs. Whether your a kool-aid drinker or your in my camp with those of us who are not big on Haley yet.
The point is, we seem to have lost our sense of humor. We can't laugh at ourselves or our Chiefs. We're not that important people. People die all the time and when they do, that's it. Game over. So don't let this one special part of our lives, a part that should unite us, slip away and become meaningless. Enjoy it.
Look, you couldn't make a spaghetti dish and serve it to everyone on AP and then take a survey and get the same feedback on what people liked or disliked about it from 10 people, let alone hundreds. Now you sure aren't gonna get the same two opinions on something as diversified as football. Not when there's so much emotion involved.
Anyway, I'm just a regular dude growing up in America, a long long way from my Arrowhead friends. I'm not anybody's judge, juror or moderator. But it just seems we could embrace our differences and enjoy them. Just because somebody hates Haley at the moment, big deal. Laugh about it. Laugh at them. Help them to laugh at themselves. When someone is angry about our team right now and their venting, you certainly aren't helping to diffuse the situation by yelling and name calling and insulting people for being themselves.
We all have a right to say what we want and be ourselves and share that with anyone that WANTS to read our input on AP. Hey, personally, I love the kool aid drinkers. Can you seriously imagine how dull and boring AP would become if we didn't have the two camps to pick on each other? We'd be like robots. We'd all come in here and repeat the mantra and wait for our batteries to be recharged. But we're not robots, we're people, we're individuals. We should remember that. You never know what someone just went through in their life or at that moment. So it wouldn't kill us to have a little compassion and kindness for one another would it?
I don't know why people feel they have the right to take ownership of other people so much. People DON'T have to agree with our thinking. And again, if we all agreed I'd be bored to tears.
Take KCPorkchop for example. Instead of getting hateful when he's teased about drinking the Kool-Aid, he took it in stride and even put his profile pic as the kool-aid mascot. That's awesome!! That's the sprit right there. It's a fun, respectful way to say "In your face, I love Kool Aid..." Awesome!! That' makes it fun. Now you can debate and pick on each other all in good fun. When did we get so serious that we forgot what laughter is?
Nobody gets picked on more than me. It's great. Just do it in fun. Don't attack people and insult them for being who they are. That's not right. Look around you AP, for better or for worse we're all part of this dysfunctional KC Chiefs, AP family. We need to remember that and act accordingly, me included.
To all the Kool-Aid drinkers; I love each and every one of you! You make it fun to come to AP and debate. You give foor for thought and you help anchor us sometimes, so we don't drift too far off. I hope we do the same thing for you guys. Now get over here and give me a hug!!!!!!!!!!! (-:
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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Well said........
You’re good at these inspiring morning pep talks.
by Hail2DaChiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed Kray
I know you and I prob. didnt get off to the best start when you first came on here but I really enjoy reading what you have to say on here and I know me and you dont agree on a lot but man thats okay keep it coming kray! looking forward to many debates to come…
by tomahawk44 on Nov 17, 2009 8:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
TT you know your my boy..
you and porkchop are my favorite kool aid drinkers…!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 8:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Very good points Kray! wrecked!
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
by Lanier63 on Nov 17, 2009 8:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great Job!
Couldnt have said it better myself
by skychief on Nov 17, 2009 8:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
so you think you could have done better skychief??
you think your better than me now huh??? j/k.
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 8:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks everyone...I just love AP man.
I do. And i hate it when especially new comers act like I did when I was new (yah I’m a hypocrite). NOW LETS HAVE SOME FUN!!
GO Chiefs!!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 8:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
So Kray what happens if you are not a Kool Aid drinker, but not a hater! :)
Do I have to live AP limbo?!?
I got to say you can stir up some good debates.
by Helmets on Nov 17, 2009 9:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that's why they make helmets...lol
your camp is the minority in here and therefore not legally recognized. Both camps refuse to acknowledge your existence, instead choosing to think only our two schools of thought deserve any attention.
Thank you for attempting to legitimize your “fence sitters” camp. But since we know your camp has no opinion on anything what so ever, we prefer to let you taste the spaghetti dish and give your feedback on that only.
JUST KIDDING MAN!! Your camp gets a hug too!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hugs all around!
And personally the more camps the better. I mean if we had more than a freaking two party system in this country we might actually get somewhere. But that’s neither here nor there.
Point is that I fully agree with you.
Or disagree with you.
Or agree to disagree.
Respectfully.
And if we all did agree on everything, all the time? Well hell, that’d be way boring. That’s why nirvana is a bs concept. IT’d become gray real quick if everything was perfect all the time. Then it’d become snooztastic and well, we all know, the Chiefs are anything but snooztastic. Painful at times to watch, but worth cheering for, or yelling at, always.
by Eastcoastransplant on Nov 17, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice post! I freaking wrecked it!!
Good stuff Kray or Chris….whichever you want to be called. Nothing negative….I cant believe it! jk. You took the high road….something our coach cant even seem to ever do.
Good stuff buddy!
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
by Matt_Grbac on Nov 17, 2009 9:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
well said (can't believe i just told krayfish that)
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
by kcguy on Nov 17, 2009 9:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
tearing up right now
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
by kcguy on Nov 17, 2009 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's truly funny kcguy.
upamtn was joking with me the other day and he told me to keep the faith. I asked why and he said you and him actually agreed on something…after he told me that I had my computer checked for viruses, but no, you guys actually did agree.
Then I was picking on you (like we always do with each other) and one of our fellows on here who doesn’t know we always bump heads and it’s always ok with both of us, he jumped my ass something fierce for picking on you lol!!
Sometimes man…lol!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just tell that guy
we’re like the sheep dog and coyote looney tunes cartoon that are neighbors and friends until they go to work then they fight all day long but as soon as they punch the clock to leave, they’re best buds again. if we went to a game together, we’d have a great time until we went home to log into AP so we can argue some more…lol
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
by kcguy on Nov 17, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's exactly it kcguy!!
so which one am I?
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the ugly one =)
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells
Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells
by kcguy on Nov 17, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
okay then sam..
see ya’ after work!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i love looney tunes
i have like 90 stuff anmlais anyway i made mickey mouse a chiefs fan
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Nov 17, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO!! my nemesis just complimented me!
I can die now in peace. !! (-:
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My aunt
once told me (upon teasing me unmercifully – and upon my complaining about it) that we only tease the folks (or in her case the family) we like. And it’s true. People we don’t like (in general) we don’t waste our time with :)
Nice job Kray.
by Eastcoastransplant on Nov 17, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is true
Or the prospective converts :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rectastic, Kray!
You nailed it man. The best part of AP is reading all the different view points and the debates between people on different sides. We’re rooting for the same team. We all want to see the day when we’re good again. The difference is some choose to focus on pointing out what’s wrong with the team. There’s nothing wrong with that. They are pointing out what needs to be fixed so we can get better. The other side likes to point out what’s right with the team. They look at the positives as something we can build on to get better. We both want the same end result.
The problem is we tend to think the other side is ignoring us. The “negatives” think the “kool aiders” don’t see any problems with the team and the “kool aiders” don’t think the “negatives” will admit that there is anything good about our team.
I have to choose the positive side. I’m so obsessed with the Chiefs that if I only thought about all the problems I’d walk around pissed off all the time. I choose to try and get a little enjoyment out of my team (even when they stink). I do appreciate those who can’t get over the bad product on the field and I love hearing others’ opinions on what needs to be done to fix things.
Great post Kray!
Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"
by KCporkchop on Nov 17, 2009 9:23 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
There's a difference between ignoring what the other side says,
Choosing to ignore them, and reflectively listening – then telling them (whomever they may be) why they are wrong. Helping them see the proverbial light right? So here’s to AP reflectively listening to those we disagree with. And then helping them see why they’re wrong :)
by Eastcoastransplant on Nov 17, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Some don't want no help
But, we should help anyway
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kray, This isn't a snack !
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Call me dumb
but what the heck is that? Burnt Challah? mwah hahah
by Eastcoastransplant on Nov 17, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Extended Version
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and thanks for the shout out buddy!
Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"
by KCporkchop on Nov 17, 2009 9:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
'76 - '78 Royals were the best,
but not better than the Red Kool-Aid! You could have given a shout-out to my favorite SS Fred Patek in that post, but it was good anyway. Forgot all about Mayberry at first – been trying to remember whose on first for that team for awhile – man I’m getting old.
by chief66 on Nov 17, 2009 9:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Love it Kray !!!
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here)
(Cowboy's should be listed here)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Who's next?
by cpa913 on Nov 17, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey kray
so what you need to do…buy a cheap ticket of stubhub and come up to KC for the Browns game and we can tailgate and see a Chiefs win after last night I dont see us losing to the Browns there O is ridiculous! And then you will have a good first Arrowhead visit
by tomahawk44 on Nov 17, 2009 10:40 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
actually TT I'm going to check on the possibility of doing just that!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do it Kray! Id meet up with ya and tailgate!
Ive already got my tickets anyone else down?
by tomahawk44 on Nov 17, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had season tix last year, when I had more money...
And the Arrowhead experience is unrivalled. You’ve got to get to KC, Krayfish.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Nov 17, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
toma...where were you
when I went to Arrowhead?? I did not have a pleasant tailgating experience for my first trip there :(
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Nov 17, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my 2 girls and i walked all around....
I think we were in Lot C which is where most people told us to go. We had our own beer & whatnot….tried striking up convos with people & were given the complete cold shoulder. I was highly disappointed.
This was at the Cowboys/Chiefs game.
Other than that, the whole weekend there was awesome….Kansas City Live was sweet…wish we had something like that here. What a hot bartender that bought me a sake bomb….mmmm OH yeah…back to tailgating….not a good experience for me.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Nov 17, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol well come back out for the Browns game
I cant believe you got the cold shoulder…
by tomahawk44 on Nov 17, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...lol I'm a broke biatchhh now
I’m hoping maybe next year I can go back for a game, but I’m going on a cruise in Feb & that may just tap me out. What I really need is a rich Chiefs fan sugar daddy to fly me to every home game :) lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Nov 17, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if i had money
i wouild do that fou u and kray and paddy and others evry home game i wouild evan buy u a house in the kc area if u wanted it
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Nov 17, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear that was what happened.
Most of the time we Kansans and Missourians are accused of being overly friendly and too “familiar”. Sad that you were treated that way. Had I been there, you would have had smiles and hospitality to the max. I had planned on going to that game, but did not make it for various reasons. Oh well, when you come back, you just need to get with the right people.
by G.L. on Nov 17, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I looked for some....all over..lol
I thought I had HIV to Elway’s number & tried calling to find him tailgating, but I had the wrong digits I guess……I think he did it on purpose….haha
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Nov 17, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, sorry things were such a
bummer for you. I mean with the exception of the hot bartender. Lol. ;-}
by G.L. on Nov 17, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh I had the best time.....otherwise...
I was in KC for 4 days…made my rounds to some BBQ joints & lots of bars….but partying at KC Live was my fav part. The bartender was excited that I was wearing my KC stuff & when I saw his KC beanie, I told him I was there from Cali for the game & he said that he just had to buy me a shot for being a great fan….
ahhh, I’m in love. lmaooo
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Nov 17, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to TELL the bartender
he is hot! Haha. You gotta go for it girl.
by G.L. on Nov 17, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well it's not like...
I could take him back to my hotel room….I was sharing with my sister & my best friend…that’s just wayyyy too kinky for my taste…lol
I got a free drink…all is well :)
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Nov 17, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if i was there
i wouild have taiked to u
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Nov 17, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha I was broke ass poor...
I can only afford the cheap games lol why what happened?
by tomahawk44 on Nov 17, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no...
I need to rec the Kray, but I just can’t bring myself to it… I hate to admit it, but I’m starting to like Haley… He’s kind of a project that we can rebuild. We’ll make him stronger, faster, and smarter than before… ok, I guess I’ll rec it.
by 12t on Nov 17, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think that's Cassel 12t..
the 60million dollar man!
by krayfish on Nov 17, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking more like the $6 million dollar man
“Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world’s first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.”
by Eastcoastransplant on Nov 17, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup I just dated myself
But lets go all Lee Majors/Steve Austin on him – The Bionic Coach….
by Eastcoastransplant on Nov 17, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well said Krayfish.
I agree wholeheartedly that we need to keep a sense of humor, and perspective, about everything related to this team. Not just this year, either, or last year, but next year and in the years to come (when we’re kicking ass and taking NAMES).
This is FOOTBALL, and it’s our Chiefs—so passionate discussion is going to happen. That’s why AP was created. You’re exactly right: We all need to keep in mind that everyone on here is here for the same reason.
Good work sir. I couldn’t have said it better myself.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Nov 17, 2009 12:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm a Koolaid and Vodka guy.
You know…the trashcan punch we all chugged in our younger days. Tastes great going down, but the next morning afternoon you wake up and say “Man…What was I thinking!”
Every Sunday morning, I’m certain we have a shot at a win but Monday morning I’m just embarrassed by my folly.
by RrustyDawg on Nov 17, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why is this post not in the recommnended fan posts?
it has 14 recs
Bewsaf
by Bewsaf on Nov 17, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The simple way to settle our differences
is easy. Once done, we can sing Kum By Yah and all that happy stuff. First, everybody should just agree with me. Secondly,………………wait, that’s it. If everybody just agrees with me, problem solved. I am so good. ;-}
by G.L. on Nov 17, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You forgot something G.L....
;-}-
The soul patch…..
WE lost to WHO?
by Cowboynchrist on Nov 17, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec Kray
NIce post and I have not a damn thing to add :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If AP were playing a game right now...
with that little speech we would have kicked some serious A$$! Well said…I for one appreciate the forum to discuss the Chiefs. Good post.
by casselreadychiefs on Nov 17, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I don't understand some people's attitude at all
On the open thread from the Raiders game, I posted a Chuck Norris joke (given not realy funny) in an attempt to lighten the mood, and a poster who shall remain nameless jumped down my throat for it.
Leave the nerd rage for Donkey’s fans please.
In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.
by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Nov 17, 2009 5:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Excellent Post
Kray, I love your attitude…I haven’t been able to post in a while due to work, but I am still out here reading. Great work, man!
If everyone worked as hard as me, I would be out of a job.
-Steve Nash
by Red Shadow on Nov 17, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
by 58 was my friend on Nov 18, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
I find it ironic
that you guys choose to associate yourselves with a delusional cult that all killed themselves. Arrowhead Pride = Jones Town
Delusion and thinking things will get turned around despite evidence to the contrary is why we had Carl Peterson for too long, stuck with LJ, DJ, etc, etc. I enjoy the spirit and think that’s great, but there is a line. I find this site has far too many people who straddle and cross that line into delusion
I don't want no Yo-Yos
by CaptainPoopDeck on Nov 18, 2009 2:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
but I wouldn't ever go to another site
seeing you guys all come together and champion these sometimes crazy causes are far too entertaining to not jump into and stir things up
I don't want no Yo-Yos
by CaptainPoopDeck on Nov 18, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We're not delusional

(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 19, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i see you jumped the fence Kray....
bad form shmee! lol. nice post, way to be the spoke person for the disgruntled and disappointed….hey, but we beat the raiders so everyone is happy…now lets go get Blitzburg…..hmmm…maybe Cassell should sit out this one.
by Sea of RED on Nov 19, 2009 6:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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