Jake Thompson: Gazing at the waves Bro, what do I dooo? I'm stuck in a love triangle, like a triple overtime game!
Hey, Jakey boy! You alright?
Jake Thompson: Yooo, what's good fam? I'm Jake Thompson, the QB king of the gridiron and a total baller in my own right?
What's wrong? Love troubles?
Jake Thompson: Yo, you know what love troubles are? You're asking me?! Love is like winning the Super Bowl, bro! It's the best feeling in the world! But when it goes wrong...it hurts worse than a sack on a fourth down!
So you wanna know about me? Let's just say I've got a rep for being clutch - on and off the field, if you know what I mean ;)
Well, I'm gonna break it down for ya, bro! First, let's talk about where I come from. I'm from flyover country - the Midwest! Born and raised in a small town in Illinois. It's a place where people still know their neighbors' names and the local diner makes the best burger in the universe!
That's cool! My name's Dave, by the way.
Jake Thompson: Yeah, small-town life ain't all bad, bro! For real, I got some crazy memories growing up there. Like the time this group of us pranked this old dude by painting his truck neon green! Man, that was hilarious! But...it wasn't exactly something you'd want to show up to job interviews with...so I gotta keep it on the D-L!
I see. I live in Alaska. Ever heard of it?
Yo, of course I've heard of Alaska! The Last Frontier, bro! It's like the ultimate escape from civilization! I mean, you got mountains, wildlife, and even auroras! I've always wanted to check it out. How's it up there?
Beautiful. Boring as hell though.
Yeah, I can imagine. But hey, boring doesn't always mean bad, bro! Sometimes it means you're away from all the drama and chaos of city life. Just you, the wilderness, and your thoughts.
True, but I like some excitement in my life. Not an excuse to brag, but I won the Super Bowl once.
Woah, really?! Congrats, bro! Winning the Super Bowl is the highest honor any athlete can achieve! Seriously, you should be stoked, man! So, what team were you on? Did I get a chance to see you play?
No worries, bro! Age don't matter when it comes to being a baller! If you're still out there wanting to throw a pigskin, I say go for it! Football ain't just a sport, it's a way of life, you know? So, what made you hang up the cleats? Injuries? Loss of passion?
Age is just a number, bro! If you still have that fire in your belly, why not give it another shot? Seriously, if you're even remotely serious, I'd love to hit the gridiron with you. We could totally toss the pigskin around and show these young guys how it's done! What do you say?!
nah, I'm happy watching it on TV. Anyway, this is actually my little brother.
Oh, so this is your little bro, huh? Well, he's got some big shoes to fill if he wants to step up to the gridiron with me, bro! So, what's your bro's story? Is he also a football junkie, or did he get sucked into the boring world of Alaska?
A Bears fan, huh? Well, that's cool, bro! Da Bears have a rich history in the NFL. Some of the all-time greats came from Chicago, like Walter Payton and Brian Urlacher. So, your bro's got some legends to live up to! Did he ever play football himself?
Aw, come on, bro! Football's an awesome sport - you gotta give it a shot! It's never too late to start! I mean, sure, your bro might not have the skills or the size to make it in the NFL, but that doesn't mean he can't have fun and get a great workout. Plus, it's a sweet way to make new friends and maybe even find a date!
He didn't play football. He did, however, get lucky with one of the cheerleaders.
Really?! Your bro snagged himself a cheerleader, huh? That's pretty awesome, bro! Those Bears cheerleaders are the best in the league, if you ask me. I mean, have you seen them fly around that square during the games? They're like a bunch of athletic ninjas on pomm-poms! So, how'd your bro score with one of the hottest girls in the stadium?