Let’s be honest—knowing the start time is just the excuse. What you really want is to plan your day around feeling something. Maybe it’s hope. Maybe it’s dread. Maybe it’s pure, unadulterated joy when the Lions score a 60-yard touchdown. That’s the payoff.
So here’s your assignment: check the time. Set your alarm. Stock the fridge with snacks. And remember, no matter what time it is, the Lions will find a way to make you laugh, cry, or yell at the TV. That’s the brand.
Now go get ‘em, you beautiful Lions fan. And if you miss the kickoff? Don’t worry. I’ll still be here, waiting for your text asking, “Wait, what was the final score?” It’s a friendship built on football and bad memory. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.