At the end of the day, asking for the Cowboys score is about belonging. It’s a small way to say, “I’m part of this big, messy, wonderful thing called football season.” It’s a shared joke, a collective sigh, a moment of pure, silly happiness.
When you check the score, you’re not just a spectator. You’re part of a huge, invisible crowd. You’re nodding along with the guy at the gas station. You’re sharing a virtual high-five with a cousin you haven’t seen in years.
So go ahead. Pull out your phone. Ask the question. Embrace the chaos and the joy. Because whether they win or lose, that score is a little thread tying you to the world. And that’s a pretty good thing to check on a Sunday afternoon.
