“I love the Packers, but should I love them this much?”
But the prospects of Green Bay Packer fans deadening their pain with a few too many alcoholic beverages during Sunday’s Super Bowl has caused the state’s Department of Transportation to issue a sobering directive.
“Since the Green Bay Packers won’t be playing for the Lombardi Trophy this year, fans may be tempted to drown their disappointment by drinking too much on Super Bowl Sunday. That could be dangerous, or even deadly, if they decide to drive,” said State Patrol Major Sandra Huxtable.
Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the country, according to a nationwide study in 2009. About a fourth of all Wisconsin adults said they have driven under the influence of alcohol during the previous 12 months, according to the study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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They have cars in Wisconsin?
Bishop on February 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM
Ahhh. Throwing down the gauntlet early I see.
cynccook on February 3, 2012 at 9:54 PM
I thought Cliff’s eldest child wanted to be a doctor.
RickB on February 3, 2012 at 9:55 PM
They just gotta eat more deep fried cheese curds to soak up the excess alcohol.
Fallon on February 3, 2012 at 10:04 PM
It’s understandable. What else does Wisconsin have? I think everyone should grow up in Philadelphia so as to make sure their expectations never rise above baseline no matter how far their team goes.
wte9 on February 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM
They have the written word in Minnesota?
MadisonConservative on February 3, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Cheese, beer, and a revolution.
MadisonConservative on February 3, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Are we sure Sandra isn’t a she?
I thought all Wisconsin “women” were fat dudes with man boobs.
lorien1973 on February 3, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Yes, it was bestowed upon them when they elected Jesse Ventura, Al Franken, and brave Sir Dayton.
Logboy on February 3, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Tell me when they get real cheese in Wisconsin. I’m talking about Brie, Roquefort, Camembert, Pont L’Eveque, maybe some nice goat cheese too…
Cornell Conservative on February 4, 2012 at 3:04 AM
Don’t worry. Tomorrow Aaron Rodgers is going to bring home the NFL MVP, and it’ll all be fine. We’ll just have to get the next one.
P.S. Wisconsin produces some of the best, award-winning cheese in the world.
capitalist piglet on February 4, 2012 at 3:13 AM
Maybe if you move to France with the rest of the pussies you’ll find what you’re looking for.
MadisonConservative on February 4, 2012 at 3:31 AM
As we say around here- Green Bay: A drinking town with a football problem.
Betenoire on February 4, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Cornell Conservative on February 4, 2012 at 3:04 AM
They make lovely goat cheese in Wisconsin.
Fallon on February 4, 2012 at 8:31 AM