It's UM-OSU-OCD Time

Every year at this time it's the same thing. The two camps:


Fans of the Ohio State University from the blue state of Ohio:



Fans of the University of Michigan from the People's Republic of Ann Arbor:




And so our local general store stocks up because, friends, around here these items are recession-proof.


We have these for the Joe Six Packs:



And these for the Joe Six Packs not on carb-restricted diets:



who dare to their eat corn chips in disposable plastic during this Green Revolution:



along with their grilled red meat:




by grillers who demand to be comfy while standing around missing the best plays:



and who are sticklers for cleaning up afterwards (if not too drunk):



And for the tail-gaters there's these:




And these for the tail-gaters in denial of our Midwest weather:



For the frat house boys concerned with decor:



And something for the kids and geek collectors among us:




And something for the medical professional:



And the medical professional trying to score Power of Pink points:




And something for those struggling to keep up with the Jones' outdoor decor:



And of course, there's this for those wish to compensate for the size of their members:




Since we live on the border of the two states, we are a house divided.

Most of us are Ohio State fans. But the youngest among us has been devoted to Michigan since he was a mere four years old.





You may wonder the reason.

It's simple.

His name is Michael.

And Michael, like Michigan, begins with the letter "M".


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