The (Quasi) Official Half-Time Silence Protocol

[Tiger_heart]

In the event we are down at half time...

Rule 1: The Code of Silence
Put your phone face down immediately.

Rule 2: The Ghost Protocol
Act like the internet does not exist.

Rule 3: The 15-Minute Delusion
Pretend the first half was just a rehearsal.

Rule 4: The Blind Faith Clause
If you did not post it, it did not happen.

Rule 5: The Technical Difficulties Alibi
Blame your sudden online absence on a regional power outage.

Rule 6: The Reverse Psychology Law
Banning all complaints to trick the universe into a comeback.

Rule 7: The Witness Protection Act
Change your profile picture to a neutral sport.

Rule 8: The Media Blackout
Do not open group chats until full-time.

Rule 9: The Safe Space Mandate
Only text your therapist during the break.

Rule 10: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Stare into the abyss instead of your screen.

There.

 

[innsaneink]

My rule. Make a cuppa tea, go out the back and take a few deep breaths

 

[happy_tiger]

My rule. Make a cuppa tea, go out the back and take a few deep breaths

What's in the tea Ink .....something 80 proof

 

[Flippedy]

In the event we are down at half time...

Rule 1: The Code of Silence
Put your phone face down immediately.

Rule 2: The Ghost Protocol
Act like the internet does not exist.

Rule 3: The 15-Minute Delusion
Pretend the first half was just a rehearsal.

Rule 4: The Blind Faith Clause
If you did not post it, it did not happen.

Rule 5: The Technical Difficulties Alibi
Blame your sudden online absence on a regional power outage.

Rule 6: The Reverse Psychology Law
Banning all complaints to trick the universe into a comeback.

Rule 7: The Witness Protection Act
Change your profile picture to a neutral sport.

Rule 8: The Media Blackout
Do not open group chats until full-time.

Rule 9: The Safe Space Mandate
Only text your therapist during the break.

Rule 10: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Stare into the abyss instead of your screen.

There.

I always follow rule 8 win or lose 😂

 

[Spartan117]

I like some of these.

Whats the Go Stand out side away from Family because Im Angry option called???

 

[Tucker]

What if we are ahead at halftime?

 

[Tiger_heart]

What if we are ahead at halftime?

Then these apply.. ;-)

Rule 1: The Do Not Touch Clause
Do not change your seating position by a single millimetre.

Rule 2: The Screenshot Mandate
Capture the live ladder instantly because this evidence will disappear.

Rule 3: The Humble Brag Ban
No arrogant posts or you will jinx the entire universe.

Rule 4: The Delusional Math Clause
Start calculating grand final ticket prices during the 15-minute break.

Rule 5: The Amnesia Act
Pretend you never publicly called for the coach to be sacked.

Rule 6: The Aggressive Optimism Law
Mute all rival fans before they can mention the second-half fade-out.

Rule 7: The Ghost Post Technique
Draft the victory tweet now because you will be too stressed later.

Rule 8: The Reverse Psychology Defense
Post that the team is still terrible so the footy gods stay happy.

Rule 9: The Shock and Awe Alibi
Blame any typos on your hands shaking from sheer disbelief.

Rule 10: The Maximum Smug Rule
Send a simple "?" to the group chat and log off immediately.

 

[Tiger_heart]

I like some of these.

Whats the Go Stand out side away from Family because Im Angry option called???

How about "The Solitary Confinement Clause" ?

 

[Tiger_heart]

My rule. Make a cuppa tea, go out the back and take a few deep breaths

Ah, the old "The Billy Tea Breather" .... we've all done that!!

 

[krissy]

I like some of these.

Whats the Go Stand out side away from Family because Im Angry option called???

I believe that is temporary relocation protocol

 

[tonza]

What if we are ahead at halftime?

Compose yourself because you know it won't last. Dumb mistakes will come to the forefront.

 

[Tiger_heart]

Compose yourself because you know it won't last. Dumb mistakes will come to the forefront.

Was always a hypothetical question.. ;-)