Fantasy Puppy Bowl ... Yes it's a real thing

Puppy Bowl X is this weekend. You'd be forgiven for not realizing this legendary event is in its 10th year.

For those that have never been bored enough during halftime to watch the Puppy Bowl, it works something like this: Animal Planet throws a bunch of adorable puppies into a play area with "end zones" and roughly defined rules. There are teams, I think. The dogs can score, I think. Really you're just watching adorable puppies.

This year, there is Fantasy Puppy Bowl. And I am obviously doing it.

I have no idea how it works. I don't know how you win. All I know is that this guy is my No. 1 pick:

HIS NAME IS VAN HELSING!

If anyone wants to be my favorite person forever and ever, find a way to adopt this dog for me.

Anyway, just though you should be aware this is a thing. We will probably be watching the adorableness on Sunday. May as well have a dog in the fight. (See what I did there?)

Super Bowl Party!

Well, the Panthers lost on Sunday. It stinks, but it was a fun season. And one good thing comes from it: I can enjoy our Super Bowl party without giving a hoot about who wins. Unless the Patriots are playing ... ugh.

That's right, we're still having a Royale with Cheese Super Bowl party! I thought about canceling it out of protest because Mark won the league (Zing!), but it's still a go.

Here's the deal: The Super Bowl is Feb. 2. Courtney and I will host the party at our house in Charlotte. For out-of-towners, we have a guest bed, a queen-size air mattress and a couch. After that, you're on your own.

We will prepare some food, but ask that everyone bring a little something to eat and drink and share.

Here's what you need to do now: Send me an email ASAP (coreyinscoe@gmail.com) if you plan on coming to the party. Include in the email whether you plan on staying the night. Once I find out how many we have coming, we'll talk food.

Let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing you all.

Corey

P.S. Don't slack off, send that email now!