I saw a story on the news yesterday about Steeler merchandise sales in the strip. Apparently, sales are slow before the first round of the playoffs, then pick up when (yes, when, not if) the Steelers win and move on. The reporter and the interviewed shop owners seemed to suggest that Steeler Country is a Nation of Doubters, reluctant to part with their money until they've been shown it's a sound investment.
Nonsense.
We don't doubt. We're superstitious.
I know I'm wearing the same shirt I've worn all season: it got us here didn't it?
We have the same Steeler flag flying.
We have the same Terrible Towel ready to wave.
And I'm not going to buy any shirts that come out as the team moves forward. I'm waiting for that seventh Superbowl shirt.
I wish the merchants in the Strip well. But they won't see me until February.
Stay strong, Steeler Nation. Stay superstitious.
My well worn Lambert jersey still sees some play, but I tend toward my Harrison jersey these days more. I won't be buying the schlock of the vendors. I like my gear real and not hyped.
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