When Grown Men Cry
Filed under: ZportzBrett Favre gave a very emotional press conference on Thursday announcing his retirement from the NFL.
Click here to watch his touching goodbye from football.
We got choked up just watching him!
When a grown man cries, that's some serious shit. It's actually quite beautiful.
Goodbye, Brett!
Posted: March 7, 2008 at 3:42 am
um… that speech was WAY over dramatic! lol. He was talking like someone had just raped his mom or something. haha… good hell. When most people retire they don't go on and on like that. Haha. He was just trying to make it a big deal but over what i am not sure. It's just everyone now dayz has to try and outdo the last person in drama so I guess he gave it a good shot with his sobbing and sex sounds. I was laughing the whole time. yawn.
He's a fag.
and whats up with you homos leaving heart felt comments, you a bunch of a fags.
Its a fuckin' game. We Americans are so overly emotional over football and place WAY TOO MUCH importance on it. I have no problem with Brett Favre but in schools and in our culture, football is like a damn religion, especially in the South. There are more important things in life that football. I'm sure Favre is sad but he's got plenty of money, he's good looking and I'm sure has a good life. Enjoy your life…there's more to life than sports, Brett! Do other things you've dreamt of or perhaps give back to your community—you just might find that more satisfying that throwing a winning touchdown.
TO ALL YOU FUCKED UP INSECURE BRITNEY, ASHLEE, RIANNA, PEREZ JUNKINE PUD MUTHERFUCKERS…..
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ATHLETES THAT EVER LIVED….
HE REPRESENTS THE MOST POPULAR SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS COUNTRY…
MOST OF YOU HAVE NEVER STRAPPED ON SHOULDER PADS IN YOUR FUCKING LIFE OR WENT THROUGH 2 A DAY WORKOUTS IN THE SUMMER HEAT WITH A HELMET ON…
BRETT FAVRE IS EMOTIONAL—-HE GIVES A SHIT—-HE IS A TEAM PLAYER….
THE BEST FUCKING QUARTERBACK THAT EVER LIVED!!!
HE COULD KICK THE SHIT OUT OF ANY OF YOU FAT ASS ZIT FACED CUNTS SITTING AT YOUR FART STAINED CHAIR AND STINK COMPUTER.
Oh, boo-hoo. He'll be fine. Hell, think of that beautiful NFL pension! Plus, I'm sure he'll keep some multi million dollar endorsements. I bet we'll see him become an announcer. If only we all could get paid as well for playing a game.
This Farvce would have kept slinging interceptions into his 50's if he thought he could get away with taking more HGH.
Cry because you can retire in your 30's. What a sweet deal.
he's a freakin hottie - I wanna go to Wisconsin!!!
Ah…ok grew up/live in WI…hate packers….but this did make me tear up…cus now I cant watch the bears kick his ass….im just sick of hearing about it and seeing it…its all over every damn station here….including the damn radio..thanks connie and fish for playing it every damn time you come back from a break..I think I will be screaming by 10 am..
Re: GO BEARS – mmm me love me some bears…sure they didn't do the great last season..but hey the did kick the packers asses…TWICE:)..I believe the bears need to get rid of Rex
I wish the saints would of picked brett up in the begining when they had a chance,Oh well,good luck brett with all them millions$$$$$$ were gonna miss you but as a saints fan,I'am glad to see you go…..
OH MY GOD STOP ALREADY BRET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! are you kidding me? i saw this and i am always one to like it when i a man cries and shows emotion but this was wayyyyy overboard !! He isnt dying of cancer, his family is healthy, he is rich as hell, so stop slobbering like your life is over. What a pansy! I was so annoyed with him. He needs to put his priorities in order and be thankful for what he has NOT that his effin football career is over!
All I can say is dayum. He'll be missed. Dayuuuummm Brett is phoine! this blatino wouldnt mind a touchdown in Florida
Best of luck to Brett in his retirement.
I cannot believe some of the comments on this blog. You people need to grow up and get some serious help for your obvious anger management issues, negative attitude, and judgmental comments.
Thanks for the great memories Brett!!
I am really going to miss him.:(
I got all teary watching this again. As a proud Packer fan this is the day I have dreaded for a long time. I wish you all the best Brett. The Packer Nation will miss you.
people can say whatever they want about his career. yes, packer fans have loved him through both good and bad games (and plays, obviously he's had his fair share). however, the reason it's so hard to see him go is not because we're going to miss him on the field (yes, it will be quite the adjustment), but because he has always treated green bay well. he is like family in wisconsin. packer fans aren't looking up to an unreachable idol. he definitely is "one of us," and that makes it hard to say goodbye.
perez I offically love you for respecting brett favre and even mentioning him on this website you are the mannnnnn
brett is not a great man. can we talk about his addiction to pain killers or the fact that he cheated on his wife. not exactly what i would call a class act. i'm from wisco and have never been happier to see him gone. people treat him like he's god because he can throw a damn football.
Re: I love Brett – wouldn't mind mr. favre owning the packers tho…or even being a coach..hmmmmm
What a stud! He'll be missed, but he's not dead…people should stop acting like it!
I love how people call him overrated–Hes the most amazing quarterback ever. How can someone whos pathetic and is probably not going anywhere even start to judge someone as amazing brett favre…simply amazing is all he is
CRIED DURING THE WHOLE THING YESTERDAY!!! WE MISS YOU BRETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok…so being from Wisconsin, particualarly the Green Bay area…I am a die hard Packer fan..no need for the haters. I love Brett Favre!!! I cried when he cried and Wisco was at a standstill when he announced his retirement…we'll remember him 4..ever!!! we're f*cked now…
Re: I love Brett –
just because you have a share of the stock doesn't mean you "own" the packers. i don't any of you guys helping with the trades or hell did he contact any of you when he retired. no, because just like with every other professional team, the fans don't really matter when it comes to that stuff. the packers are just smart enough to steal your money and make you think you are making a difference
Its great a man like that can show raw emotion. He is and always will be one of the best quarterbacks ever!
HAHA! NOW THE PACKERS ARE GOING TO SUCK SUM MORE THAT'S UNLESS HE DECIDES TO COME BACK AGAIN FOR THE 8TH TIME!!
That was beautiful…never been a packers fan (Cowboys all the way baby!)…and I always use to beat up on my friend about his love for Favre…but man no one should be putting him down for showing his emotions. He gave so much to the NFL, to his fans….and he truly loved the game…not for the glory and money though. Amazing athlete, I wish him all the best in life and God Bless him. Nobody should show anything but respect on here for Favre.
im so sad to see him leave! he was one of the greatest players out there. he will be missed!
Brett Favre will truly be missed!! My husband is a die hard Packers fan and though the years I have watched the Packers and seen how much Favre loved the game and his team…He was a great quarterback and will be remembered throughout the years.
That was some moving shit. I made fun of the fact he was leaving the sport, but in the end he was a good guy who had a great run.
He's so hot!
I love Brett i live in WI and everyone here is devastated that he is leaving! Hes an amazing person and a great player!!!!All you haters can shove your fingers up your ass.
Re: wewillmissyoubrett –
we will miss you Brett!! We were spoiled because every Sunday it was always Brett. Now it will be Aaron! I must give him kudos for marrying a BRUNETTE, not a dips-it blonde. Deanna rocks!
I LOVE YOU BRETT… i don't watch football ever, even though I lived in Green Bay for a year… I always loved him though… he's such a cutie i just want to give him a big hug and then maybe make out with him.
My heart is broken! I had some much hope that Brett would give us one more season! But as I am sad, I am happy. I have enjoyed being able to watch such a legand! I love him and respect his choice and #4 needs to be retired in Green Bay!!!
To all the haters, do you know anything about Brett Favre? Besides being one of the greatest ever to step on the field, he is an incredible human being.
His Fourward Foundation has benefited so many and he's made so many children happy granting their wishes. Did you see the interview where he cried over one of the children? He did all of these great things for charity and didn't make a self promoting spectacle of himself like some of the celebrities worshipped today (Angelina anyone!) He will be forever treasured here in Wisconsin, the Packer and the man.
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Re: noonecares –
clearly you don't watch football or have a clue
Awwww! Favre is amazing. He has done so much for the Packers and WI.. watching the games on Sunday just won't be the same without him! I know he's struggled with this decision for a while.. so I'm sure he's doing the right thing
I love Brett Favre. I'm going to miss watching him play. He is one of the greatest qbs ever. He is awesome.
He broke every record (including most interceptions, I'll give you that), he's a living legend, but he's just a regular guy who loves playing football. He's also amazingly sexy. We will miss your love of the game Brett and your scruffy beard!
Wow. Completely surprised by the comments. Been a Lions fan my entire life and this man was such a constant for so many years. It's touching to see him giving thanks; saying goodbye. He really deserves our respect.
WISCONSIN LOVES YOU BRETT! We'll miss you dearly and we'll always remember you.
I'm so sad lol, this made me cry. He's been the Packers quarterback ever since I was 3 or 4 years old. This is the end of an incredible era. It's so depressing to even be in Wisconsin at the moment, you can walk up to anybody and be like "so about Brett Favre…" and we'll all get mad/sad/emotional/whatever. I know he's just a football player, but he's a part of all of us and will always be. This is so cheesy lol. I'm done.
It's only football…geez!!!! He should save those tears for something important like the death of a loved one or the thousands of soldiers being killed in a senseless war . People get fired or resign from jobs every day and don't carry on like that….move on…get a life!
Brett! We LOVE YOU! You will be missed by everyone who has any respect for the game of football. You truly are the example of the best all around player! I wish you would have hung in there just for one more season! But we respect your decision and respect you for doing what you need to do. Come back and coach!!!
Long live #4! GB baby!
PEREZ YOU DOUCHE STOP WRITING ABOUT THINGS YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT!but atleast you spelled his name right this time
ps.he is a mega hottie
boooo fuckin hoooooo. he could stay if he wanted and let their second string progress.
update the site perez u fat fuck
CRACKS ME UP….HE'S SO EMOTIONAL…..HAS A HABIT OF CRYING AT PRESS CONFERENCES….THIS IS NOT THE 1ST TIME
I mean, he is a good guy and all, and I know everyone loves him…but come ON dude! Pull it together! Grow some balls and be a man! Cry at home. No one needed to see this.
I watched the news conference live (in Kenosha "kenowhere" wisconsin) and cried with him. I thank Perez for giving him the respect that he deserves. His records (interceptions included) speak for themselves!
Those football queers always cry when they retire! You don't see hockey guys crying - you know why? There's NO crying in hockey!
Re: Bob Onit –
Wayne Gretzky DID cry when he announced his retirement AND when they retired his jersey!!
For all of you who have negative comments it's only because you don't know what kind of person he is and what he did for his team and community. Him and his family are kind, humble, great people. He deserves everything he achieved while playing and deserves all the happiness and relaxation he can get in retirement! WE WILL MISS YOU BRETT!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!—-proud GB fan
He's the perfect example of the good guy who was always on the other team, but you still couldn't help but admire and appreciate him. Much respect for giving it one last shot. It's not easy walking away….
Most American men cry when it affects them in sports, which is funny. Enjoy your millions, Brett! Thanks for the memories, cheesehead.
He is simply the best there is. He will be followed by a fan base in any pursuit he chooses. Personally I hope he does some sports on television because he is totally gorgeous inside and out.
So, basically he said, he can still kick ass…. but his team isn;t worth it… Is that it?
Re: Bob Onit – No, bc hockey sucks and no one gives a damn when one of em gets retired dah!
awww…papi no llore.
Hey BOB: #130
Name any other NFL team that has sell out games each and every single game winning or losing and has a waiting list for season tickets for the next 50 years!!!!! we are the best fans ever - they are not stealing my money - I am giving it up freely to see the greatest team in history…we might not always win but the fans are always there….
i'm from green bay area! you will be missed brett! i dont remember watching the packers with anyone but you as quarterback! it's the end of an era!!!! ((bring on aaron rodgers…..))
I grew up in Wisconsin watching this guy play every Sunday… he will be missed! Cheers to an amazing retirement!
We lost one of the true gentlemen of football. Its for all the right reasons, he doesn't owe us a thing…gave us years of great football. Awesome role model. He will be missed. I only hope the new generation of quarterbacks can behave and play as well. Carry on Brett, you deserve some rest.
Thanks for everything Brett!!!!!!!
Thanks Perez! I appreciate your kind words on this one! I'm from Green Bay and haven't know anything but Brett Favre. Most people can not realize what it's like to lose such an amazing man… we'll miss you Brett!
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PA-THE-TIC!!! It was about time, the guys fucking OLD AS FUCK. Wipe your fucking tears dude.
All of you making fun of Brett: get a fucking life. Obviously he's gonna be upset about leaving not only a job, but THE job that pretty much every guy wants, unlike you stupid retards who probably work a job you hate. To get emotional is to be human, so all you douches that have no life or soul to rely on, that's what happens: you get emotional. Look it up on the Internet. Obviously you have plenty of time if you're gonna waste it criticizing a man who's one of the best players in NFL history. Fuck you, lame asses, and, again, get a fucking life & a clue… retards.
Is it just me or is Perez getting lazy???
i'm in the uk and normally can spend my lunch hour catching up on my celeb gossip and general bitchiness and the new gossip is being uploaded later and later.
Come on guys!! Keep it professional!!
…me miss u
What's up, Perez? This is kinda old. Where's the new stuff???
sweet…honest…..no ego. WOW!
Seldom seemed. Wish him the very best!
he's amazing….
steelers is my favorit team, but brett is a great player….
we gonna miss you brett!!!!
kisses from monterrey mexico!…
this man is a classic for the ages. a gunslinging gambler who never quit. THE prototype pro athlete. Loyalty, dedication, guts and determination. The emotion he his showing here is a reflection of what he has put into the sport over the years. Those ignorant fucks who have chosen to slag him here are very cynical small people who dont know shit about life. Ever played a sport on a serious level? i didnt think so. The favre example of what to do in your life, how to approach challenges and how to respond when people depend on you will shine through to the end of time. what will you dinks leave behind? fuck all i assume. thanks brett favre for showing how it should be done.
i really cant believe the people who say brett favre sucked. you cant deny hes good even if your not a fan….he has broke a lot of records and is number 1. even if one of them is interceptions but thats because he has played so many games and has had those opp. and he is a gunslinger. thats why people love him…he gives it his all. dont be rude and respect someone who has done great things in football and for numerous charities around the world. i am from wisconsin and love him and was at his last regular season home game and this is hard time for hard core packer fans but dont hate on him simply because you dont like him…he is a good player weather you hate the packers or love the vikings or bears or any other team….he is one of the greatest and there is no denying it…and a great man. he was not being over dramatic…it was from his heart. do you really think he wanted to cry and have it all over the world…no…but he did because it was what he was feeling
steve yzerman cried after 20+ years in hockey. where was your post about that? this asshole isn't half the athlete #19 was.
One of the best quarterback in the league even at his age. Hopefully Peyton Manning and Tom Brady will be able to say the same.
Boo freakin hoo! I feel SO sorry for him about to get millions in endorsements.Cry me a river, Brett Farvrerreer!
oh god already - didn't he go home yet??
get up - get out, get outta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The fact that Brett Farve is hoping that the owners of the Green Bay Packers know that their money was well spent bothers me. It makes me wonder how someone of his stature would be put in a position where he his questioning that. Makes me not feel to warm and fuzzy for the owners of the Packers. Brett Farve never missed a start in his whole career. Can you think of anybody else who can say that? Someone mentioned on a post that there is a rumour that the rest of the Packers team weren't behind him anymore. I hope that isn't true.
perez, how come there hasnt been any new bulletins ALL fricking day?!?!?!?
lol, im sorry but this was just rediculous, so american-ish, get over urself, looked a bit fake also, and the same old speech about god and family, get me a bucket please.
one day i'll tell my kids how i cried watching this, because brett favre is the best damn quarterback the packers have ever seen and will ever seen. you'll be missed, brett!
wisconsin is in mourning still, i'm still in shock.
Did Perez retire? His site sure isn't updated as often as it used to be or should be. What a douche. Too big for his frilly brithces these days. Oh well, there are plenty of other sites.
Wisconsin will miss you, Brett. Thanks for giving me some of my happiest childhood memories–I will always remember Sundays with the whole family cheering on the Pack.
thanks Brett for all the years and great games.
He will be missed, a good family guy who never got in trouble, and a great team leader
He's got nothing left to give…Boo who, Boo who !!!!!
Love you Brett. So does my 11 year old son. He cried when the announcement was made. I cried when you made your speach. My husband wiped a tear. You are the real deal and we already miss you so much here in Wisconsin… Sigh……
this is pathetic. he is 38 years old. this almost made you cry? do you know what should make you sad?
eve carson, the student body president of unc-ch, was murdered 2 nights ago. she was 22 years old.
Re: um yea – What the f does one have to do with the other? In life there is suffering and there is also joy.
It isn't a contest.
You are obviously angry but stop taking it out by kicking someone else when they are down. GET A GRIP
Aww i love this! That's adorable!! He's gorgeous. It's really cool that has so much passion for something.
Re: David –
you are a fucking creep
What the fuck….I cannot BELIEVE some of the immature and just plain stupid comments from a lot of you on here. Most of you probably don't even know anything about football. GROW UP!!!!! Brett Favre was an amazing athlete who played from the heart, which is why he got so emotional. For him, the game meant so much more than money and fame…unfortunately, we don't have many NFL players like him anymore. When you've been a part of something for as many years as Brett has been part of the Packers, you're going to get emotional. Goodbye Brett…thanks for everything that you've done for the Packers and the state of Wisconsin. You'll be missed!!!!
I love Brett! I live in Wisconsin and have been a fan since I was conceived… I'll miss the most talented athlete to ever play the sport!
Anyone who rips on Favre can FUCK OFF. He's a humble, genuine man who played for the love of the game, and he doesn't deserve some of the comments that you ignorant fools have posted on here. There's nothing wrong with a man crying over something he loves…it only shows how much he cared.
OK, Perez- where's the new stuff? You continue this crap- not updating the site- I'm going to switch to T M Z for good!!!
RETIRED? OR HIS HE? I THINK HIS LOVE AND DEDICATION TO FOOTBALL IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER I'VE SEEN IN YEARS! I TRUELY THINK HE WAS'NT MEARLY COLLECTING A BIG CHECK LIKE OTHERS IN THE SPORT!!!!
Sundays will never be the same. We will always remember #4. Thanks for everything you did for Wisconsin. You were the very best. Enjoy your family!!