I felt as if God had blessed me when I awoke this morning and discovered that Georges St. Pierre had accepted me as a friend on Facebook!
Some of you readers may laugh at the thought of a 62-year old grandmother becoming elated over something like that, but my husband was even thrilled to see me start a day so happy.
As a teenager I did not have Fabian posters or idolize James Dean, although they were prevalent favorites of my generation. My friends were all "ga-ga" over one singer, movie star or another. I had a collection of baseball cards and knew all of Mel Ott's statistics.
So why now? Why Georges?
Good question, and I have been asking it myself.
Possibly he represents the connection between me, my youngest son and my grandson: we all enjoy MMA and it has become our shared passion.
Initially Cody could not see GSP due to being blinded by his adoration of Matt Hughes, with whom he shares many of the same qualities, i.e., being from a small town in Illinois with only one high school, where wrestling is revered more than football or basketball, having farming in his background (through us, his grandparents), and all the same ways to get into trouble, etc.
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But because he is a wrestler and because we compare techniques and styles he was forced to admit that Georges has superior skills, although he still has a soft spot for his dethroned hero, Matt Hughes in his heart.
My son however, has been a GSP fan from the very first and used to enjoy hearing Cody and I go back and forth over Hughes and St. Pierre. He would take my side when Cody would pull the "you are too old," "you have never been a wrestler," or the "you are a woman" card on me. My son is not loyal to me, he just knows that there are times when I do know what I am talking about.
Now Cody has a GSP signed flag of Quebec hanging prominently in his bedroom with a Mickey's can with Georges' picture on it and an autographed glove, along with too many autographed pictures of Georges to count. When Georges fights now the whole Willis gang is cheering for him, even the girls and 4 year old Trevor.
While I used to buy autographed memorabilia and t-shirts, I now write for Bleacher Report which is a more rewarding, less expensive use of my time.
In reading articles about Georges and watching as many interviews as I can find, I learned that he had a Facebook account, although I had no urge to get one until my friend "Smiley" from Newfoundland talked me into it and then talked me through the process.
Being addlepatted from having Multiple Sclerosis, I messed up one account and now have two accounts on Facebook which requires me to use one to reach the other—don't ask, I probably could not even explain how this happened.
Back to the point. In an interview Georges said he had gone through the 8,000 names allowed by Facebook many times over requiring him to open additional accounts (I wish that had been my problem). So, somehow I guess he finally found room for me. Boy, am I thankful that he did!
Finally, to all of my readers who are as crazy about Georges' St. Pierre as I am, I guess this could be your chance to let him know you are out there and do care. Especially before his fight with BJ Penn, who he says he likes (guess grandma had better change her tune, huh?)
Just get a Facebook account—please don't ask me how, I would have to refer you to Smiley, and he is busy promoting KIng of the Cage in Newfoundland and may not appreciate it—and ask Georges to be your friend.
Grandma Dee did and hasn't stopped smiling since!
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3 months ago
Great article Dorothy. I love that your a grandmother and you have as much passionas a twenty-five year old kid for MMA. I too have facebook and I too I'm going to have to try and add GSP to my friends list. Keep writing!
from 3 months ago
Just look for the same picture as at the top of this article for his new account. Good luck and you can tell him Gandma Dee sent you and to get ready to beat BJ big time.
3 months ago
IVE ACTUALLY TALKED TO THE ICEMAN ON (MY SPACE)....WHICH I USED TO LIKE BETTER THAN FACE BOOK....GOOD 4 YOU DEE...:)
from 3 months ago
I am still happy and I found out about being added as his friend this morning, I am so happy!!!
3 months ago
hahaha love the enthusiasm dee
3 months ago
Wow, lady you rock big time, great job and you are a fab writer. 5 stars and POTD
3 months ago
Dee I'm now officially concerned about your GSP infatuation.
Seriously concerned.
For one GSP probably has a restraining order against you so if you go to one of his fights you'll likely be taken out in cuffs. Secondly, your husband must be getting worried. I mean I get a little worried when my girlfriend is scoping out GSP on tv and I'm a 28 yo youngin who works out religiously. I'm willing to bet he takes a swing at GSP as hes walking down the aisle so now both of you will be taken out in cuffs. Lastly, if GSP ends up falling for you and tries sneaking over the border so you can be together he'll likely get caught and he'll be taken away in cuffs.
Another great article.
from 3 months ago
Nate! Shame on you! Georges is young enough to be my grandson! This is not a sexual attraction or a romantic thing. It is like the Mel Ott baseball card, I admire his athletic achievements and fighting abilities. (Georges' that is not Ott's).
My husband doesn't like MMA he is a NASCAR redneck. However, he would offer to cook a meal for Georges and would enjoy meeting and talking with him, that is the way my husband is.
My sons would want to spar with him b/c they are idiots, and my grandson would ask a lot of questions about how best to prepare for a career in MMA.
My granddaughters are big flirts and love Georges' looks and accent, and four year old Trevor would run to put on his Asics wrestling shoes and try to put a RNC on Georges.
The dog and horses would probably mob him and insist on his undivided attention, which would not go over well with the grandchildren who are attention hounds themselves, and he would have to go on a nature walk through our property to see all our wildlife.
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