Why is being a rat a compliment?

[Guiness]

Ok - here's an offbeat question to break the drudgery of the draft speculation (who cares? TT won't do anything we want or expect anyways is the best comment I've seen...)

I was chatting with a friend and reading PR, and right after I took a shot at the Habs (Montreal Canadians) who are in the process of an epic playoff meltdown, they said

And how are the rats?

which she thought was a burn...I replied

problem being - that's a compliment!

because I consider it one!

So they wanted to know why that's a compliment? So, tell me all, why is it?

[Deputy Nutz]

Its not a some time thing, its not a maybe, being a rat is a way of life, you can't get away from it.

[MJZiggy]

Because the Rats are the best of the most knowledgeable fans, dear. That's why.

[sheepshead]

Rats a good question...

[packinpatland]

Because the Rats are the best of the most knowledgeable fans, dear. That's why.

I will never claim to be the 'most knowledgeable'......but I know that I'm part of the best fans!

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Why is being a rat a compliment?

So they wanted to know why that's a compliment? So, tell me all, why is it?

Its really not a compliment. Were a horrific bunch of misfits.

[Harlan Huckleby]

It doesn't get any cooler than the rat pack.

[sheepshead]

[Scott Campbell]

It doesn't get any cooler than the rat pack.

I think you give off more of that Mel Torme kind of vibe.

[Kiwon]

Being a Packer Rat is a compliment because we are being "progressive" and displaying unique cultural sensitivities towards Asians, especially the Chinese.

2008 is the "Year of the Rat" according to the traditional Chinese calendar.

Also, since the 2008 Summer Olympics is China's coming out party we are demonstrating that even coarse-joking, beer-swilling American football fans are sophisticated enough to recognize and respectfully acknowledge the world's newest superpower early on.

The fact that it all occurred as a coincidence, well, that can be attributed to dumb luck.

[MadtownPacker]

2008 is the "Year of the Rat" according to the traditional Chinese calendar.

Interesting.

If you are looking for someone to blame the answer is HERE

[woodbuck27]

It doesn't get any cooler than the rat pack.

Too many reasons why being a PackerRat is a compliment. yet a few I feel below:

Because we get to hang with cool fella's like HarlanH and many other's, of course none cooler than the "H" man.

I think it's great to be a Rat, because this is our Packer forum, "OUR HOME" to get all the great inside stuff. It's generally all here. To hang with and learn from the best and some of the most knowledgeable NFL fans on the net.

Yea Eh? PackerRats.

It's also a cool place to play FF and Pro Pick'Em and other special events that people like Grnbay007 dream up and put so much into.

Reading the articles from OUR home page are extra special. Too many really knowledgeable and good writers to mention. ( Thanks MJ ) All PackerRat features. OUR people.

I'm aware if your not? That we have some of the best result analyists on the net here. People like Fosco33,KyPack,Harvey,Motife,Vince and Deputy Nutz. Again I have left Rats out that also write excellent pieces.

We have women and men Packer fans here. Something we respect.

I love my Packer HOME. I'm grateful to all that have made this such a special place to come to.

PACKERRATS FOREVER!

[woodbuck27]

2008 is the "Year of the Rat" according to the traditional Chinese calendar.

Interesting.

If you are looking for someone to blame the answer is HERE

Who DAT GUY.

[woodbuck27]

" I was chatting with a friend and reading PR, and right after I took a shot at the Habs (Montreal Canadians) who are in the process of an epic playoff meltdown. . . " Guiness

Hey Eh? Guiness.

The meltdown is over! 5-0 HABS!! Yeeaaaa!!

Saw a lot of Hab GREATS at the game including my boyhood hero. The BIG 'M', Frank Mahovlich.

Of course Le Gros Jean, Jean Beleveau was there as well.

The HABS ( Montreal Canadians) are back!!

Packers Forever!

[KYPack]

Buck, I'd think you'd have to include Maurice "Rocket" Richard in that post someplace.