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From “Brettrosexual” to “Aaron Starin’?”

By Casey Burkett | March 18th, 2008

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There is a strange phenomenon which occurs in many men throughout Wisconsin and the world: Brettrosexuality. This term, coined by myself to describe men much like my good friend and fellow MVN writer, Andy Erdman, means that even though he may be completely heterosexual he will still profess an undeniable man-love for Brett Favre. C’mon, you know what I mean. You probably are one yourself if you’re reading this!

There are plenty of men that laugh nervously when this subject is breached. They’re thinking to themselves….”hmmmmm,” while displaying an outer front of unabashed denial. These man crushes are hidden with thin veils of belching, chest thumping and Playboy displaying (oddly, right next to their Favre commemorative SI issue). Why the refutal of this perfectly acceptable lifestyle? I don’t know!

Most of these men are in committed relationships with women! I’ve known Andy since 8th grade and he has a long history of dating women. He first admits to having a man crush early in his life around nine years old. Don “Majik” Majkowski was the first to steal his heart with fancy footwork and a long flowing blond mullet. This secret affair lasted a good four years before a young heartthrob was forced into a game in 1992. Set jawed Brett Favre strong armed his way into Andy’s (and many other men’s) field of vision and completed a TD pass of love. Not only bringing the Pack back for a win against Cincinnati, but reminding Andy what it meant to feel. If a football could be an arrow, Brett could have been called Cupid on that day.

Andy’s current long-time, live-in girlfriend admits that living with Andy’s strange desire has led her to make an agreement. If he ever has the chance he has permission to go for it. Not all men are as lucky to have such an understanding mate. I wonder what Brett would think about that? He may turn and run, but you can’t run from love. It follows you because it is a force. In other words, its not made of matter. You can’t touch it. Its kind of like electricity, only less tangible. Actually, I really don’t know what the hell it is, but it’s there, man. Oh yes, it’s there.

This brings me to our current situation. Recently I was on the phone with Mr. Erdman and we were discussing the Packer’s new starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Andy sounded almost giddy when describing what he thought would be a break out year for the young man whose hair shows no signs of graying and whose legs run with youthful exuberance. Are these the signs of a changing wind? I said, “Oh no, man, you’re already falling for the new guy!” I just hope this Rodgers fellow isn’t a tease. I’m not sure Andy could take it being fresh off a long term with Brett.

So what can I call heterosexuals whose only male attraction is for a man named Aaron Rodgers? Brettrosexual just rolls of the tongue, but where can I go with Aaron or Rodgers? Please help me tease my friend and fellow Packer fan! We need to create a new name for the new wave of man love that will soon be sweeping the nation for our young QB.

For all the Brettrosexuals out there, stand tall and proud. Don’t be afraid of who you are. Just think of that one brave fellow who doesn’t care what others think and pin that heart right to your sleeve, but don’t be afraid to let go. Let go. Let go. Let g……

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15 Responses to “From “Brettrosexual” to “Aaron Starin’?””

Andy Erdman says:

March 18th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

And before Don Majkowski, I had a man love for Randy Wright! Pretty much any Packers quarterback has to do very little to earn a spot in my heart But if Rodgers plays poorly, our relationship may start off on rocky terms.

It really is a crazy phenomenon with with the national man love for Favre, though. If you listened to John Madden announce a Packers game within the last 10 years, you’d swear he was vying for Favre’s hand in marriage. Same thing listening to Chris Berman and Terry Bradshaw talk.

I like this quote from Jay Mariotti (which I’m sure people who aren’t Packers fans find completely absurb) when he was describing Favre during his bounce-back ‘07 season: “The rebirth of Favre is bad news for Bears fans. But it’s great news for football, sports and, when you think about it, life.” Sounds like Mariotti has the hots for the Ironman, too. Even journalists can’t objectively get past Favre’s allure.

What I’d like to hear, Casey Burkett, is the extent to which this man-love phenomenon has inflicted your thought processes. Did Favre sweep you off your feet back in ‘92 like he did me and so many other football fans? And is Aaron “Starin’” Rodgers beginning to develop a place in your own heart? Don’t deny it! You know it’s true! But I suppose he won’t be so lovable if the Packers start 0-4.
Casey Burkett says:

March 19th, 2008 at 9:39 am

Rodgers has yet to earn my adoration. Favre had me at “Packers Win!” If the Packers win it all this year I’ll be saving up for a nice ring for Rodgers.
Tripp says:

March 19th, 2008 at 10:13 am

Manlove for Aaron should be the act of “Aaronocity”, with the person exhibiting Aaronocity would be called an “Aaronocitist”

I looked it up in Wikepedia for which Andy has much affinity for.
Aaronocity = Public showing of male affection for packer starting QB Aaron Rodgers
Aaronicitist = one who practices Aaronocity
Aaronitus = when one inflicted with Aaronocity becomes obsessed to point of being useless at work, home, play.
Andy Erdman says:

March 19th, 2008 at 10:51 am

I’m feeling kind of out of sorts . . . like I’ve got a bug coming on . . . i think it might be a small bout of Aaronitus!
Samuel Lam says:

March 19th, 2008 at 12:40 pm

There are a few sports players that are worth having man-crushes on.

Brett Favre definitely is one of them. On the basketball side, Chris Paul is another one. Baron Davis, for his manly beard, is another one that’s OK to have one on.

Just to name a few… and I’m straight… but man-crushes are sometimes undeniable
Tripp says:

March 19th, 2008 at 1:04 pm

Andy, you certianly exhibit many symptoms associated with Aaronitus!
Dave B. says:

March 19th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

I am not a Packers fan, but i was impressed with Aaron in the game against Dallas. Think u have a good one there..
Aaron says:

March 19th, 2008 at 7:57 pm

Having the same great first name as Aaron Rodgers, I see nothing but greatness on the horizon…..

I understand fully what Andy and KC are talking about with their man-love for present and former Green Bay QB’s….however, I do not feel I have succumed to such unhealthy desires…

I myself feel that I may have a time or two been infatuated with the Green Bay QB’s…

Thus I think this affliction should be called “Aaronfatuation”

Everyone, have a great Easter!!
Casey Burkett says:

March 19th, 2008 at 9:00 pm

Fantastic additions! Great thoughts in the comments!
Jeff says:

March 22nd, 2008 at 10:18 am

Casey - you sick, brilliant bastard! Called out, I must now profess my man-love for Favre. My first. During the years with Majik, I was wrapped up in my first real heterosexual encounters. Not even man-crushes on Packer QBs can break through that sort of thing.

But here I am, waiting on Aaronicity (I hear a spoof Police song on the horizon . . . )
Scott S says:

March 23rd, 2008 at 7:26 am

Everyone has erogenous zones. If you’re in love with the new Packers quarterback you’ve just entered the A-Rodgenous Zone.
pegb says:

March 24th, 2008 at 10:32 am

To all (Andy, Aaron, Kc etc)
I never realized that watching football was such a “SEXUAL THRILL” for you all. So long as
the relationships are only in your heads and don’t
act upon them– i can handle it. Ya know!!!??
Sam says:

March 24th, 2008 at 12:09 pm

A-Rodgenous Zone - that is classic. well done mr. Scott S!

good article kc. andy’s understandable, yet often disturbing, love for packer qbs is bound to continue. i for one am more like kc, where i will need A-Rodg to sweep me off my feet before i announce my love. If he tears it up early i may be forced into it, but i’ve set a standard for packer qbs to earn my man love: once Rodgers wins his first playoff game i will not be able to hold back.
Steve Hoffman says:

March 24th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

Well, I’m guessing I’m a bit older than all who have posted to Casey Burkett’s article. My first man crush was on Bart Starr. My bedroom was adorned with pics & articles cut from newspapers and sports magazines. I wanted to grow-up to be Bart, but alas may genes took me more horizontal and than vertical. Tears ran down my ten year old cheeks when he sneaked across the goal line on that bitter cold Sunday on the last day of 1967. From that point on, I was a Packer fan even though I grew up in Canton, Ohio and now live in Brown’s town.

Farve was a second coming to me. Another green and gold hero that took me back to my youth. Time and distance are relative. When I was last in Green Bay for a share holder’s meeting, I visited Fuzzy’s bar and there on the wall among many other photographs (it’s a friggin 2nd Packer HOF), was one of Starr and Farve holding a football together. I took a pic of that pic with my digital camera and it now holds a prominent place in my Packer Shrine. I was young enough to be Starr’s son and old enough to be Brett’s father. Will I adore Rogers as a “grandfather” does his only grandson? Time will tell.
Andy Erdman says:

March 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

Thanks for your memories, Steve Hoffman. I’ll be the first to admit that Bart Starr would’ve definitely won me over if I would’ve been lucky enough to see him play during the Lombardi years.

It’s great to get feedback and input from longtime Packers fans like you, Steve. I hope you plan on visiting this blog often and giving your take on the issues of the day.