In my circle of friends, we use the term “Outback wings” to describe anything that receives so much hype that the reality can’t live up to it. This expression came about because a few of us have deep respect for the chicken wings at Outback Steakhouse. And why shouldn’t we?! They are well seasoned, crunchy, not greasy, and meaty. I DO NOT care what anybody says, Outback makes some great wings! The fact that I expressed this opinion so admittedly has made some of my friends insist that those very yummy wings are merely average. I don’t know what it is about something being anointed “great” or “the best” that just makes people want to scrutinize it more.
This is definitely the case in football too. Terry Bradshaw was the first player selected in the 1970 NFL draft. Usually this tends to bring on the “Outback wings” syndrome and the player never really lives up to the hype. I can think of numerous examples of this but the one that is sticking out at the moment is Courtney Brown. Brown was the first pick of the 2000 NFL draft. This was the same year Tom Brady was drafted #199. Brown was plagued by injury his entire career and was ultimately cut from the Denver Broncos in 2007. Terry Bradshaw on the other hand, lived up to every expectation (and then some). He won four Super Bowls while quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a two-time Super Bowl MVP and obviously he resides in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now maybe the story of a #1 draft pick becoming a hall of famer lacks the kind of dramatic tension we like in the movies, but sometimes the obvious answer is the best answer.
This brings me to the top mentioned “best gift” story from women – the spa day. Sure it seems SO obvious, but that doesn’t change the fact that most women really enjoy the pampering. I can’t express how important it is the keep your woman relaxed. As the expression goes, “If Mama’s not happy, nobody’s happy.” Trust me – a spa day is a gift for both of you. You’re the quarterback; I’m just here to protect you.
Gift Quarterback 
As a Cowboys fan I usually don’t show approval for anything Pittsburg related, but Bradshaw is my exception. He’s one of those people that just obviously loves his life and enjoys what he does. I wish everyone had that level of enthusiasm about their life.
Gotta love that pic! Almost as good as George Kastanza posing nude on the chaise lounge…