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I’d Rather ________ Than be a Bruins Fan

Leading up to Saturday night's game, we played a game of our own on the Patch Facebook pages to see how far people would go before becoming a sworn Blackhawks enemy.

We are in the throes of Stanley Cup fever and we should embrace it.

I think we should also embrace a really good opportunity to creatively and playfully mock our Boston opposition in our quest for the large trophy.

A simple challenge was put on the Orland Park and Palos Patch Facebook pages.

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“Fill in the blank: I’d rather __________ than be a Bruins fan.”

Here are what people offered:

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Christy Dominguez I'd rather be covered in tarantulas then be a Bruins fan!!!!

Nicole Bitzer I'd rather drive a Ford then be a Bruins fan.

John Morrissey I'd rather sit through a Barry Manilow concert than be a Bruins fan.

Alan Perkaus Think that Little Caesar’s has great tasting pizza.

Adam Alex I’d rather eat a homeless man’s puke then be a Bruins fan.

Monica Miller I’d rather lick the floor of the UC after a Hawks game than be a Bruins fan.

Tracy Westwater Drive from 143rd to 159th on LaGrange Road in the construction on a Saturday afternoon than be a Bruins fan.

Rebecca Wilson I'd rather become a Cubs fan than be a Bruins fan. 
Go Hawks! Go Sox!

Barb Fennessy I'd rather have oral surgery then be a Bruins fan.

And last but not least, my answer:

Orland Park Patch and Palos Patch I'd rather be a Sox fan than a Bruins fan.

Tell us your suggestions in the comments.

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