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If you only do two things this afternoon, we ask that it be these:

1. Listen to Polka.
It makes you merry! We recommend online radio station WRJQ. It’s based out of Appleton so you can count on a lot of the Wisconsin-type of polka (i.e. songs about beer, girls, being in jail). We’ve listened to all the online polka radio stations and this one is the best. If you’re too embarrassed to play polka in front of other people, just put on headphones and tell your co-workers that you’re listening to a replay of Congress reading the entire Constitution.

2. Download The Dope Sheet at Packers.com.
Yes, we are keeping the cornball Wisconsin theme intact with this second item but- let’s face it- you’re probably a cornball Wisconsinite who won’t be able to sleep Saturday night. So, it’s best to spend that time reading about the Packers, who they’re made up of, what they’ve done, where they’ve been. You will be the smartest fan come this Sunday. Promise. If you can muster the strength to print out all 96(!) pages of the document, you can be nice and share the info with one of your cornball Wisconsinite friends.

The Dope Sheet (direct PDF link)

Go Packers!

Let's hope Michael Vick gets sacked often on Sunday. (Image from Packers.com)

When it comes to Packers gear we have our fair share of official merchandise: jerseys bought at Lambeau, t-shirts from ShopKo, random Christmas ornaments. While these acquisitions are legitimate and the proceeds going to the NFL and the Packers organization, the goods can be a little generic. Sure, it may be cool to have a toaster that makes toast with a Packers logo (it’s on our Amazon wishlist) but some of that coolness is diminished by the fact that the toaster is available for every other team, too.

So, where do you find those unique items that will set you apart as a Packer fan who didn’t just buy whatever Made in China garbage with an ironed-on “G” logo? The best only-in-Wisconsin stuff is often found in gas stations, flea markets, or tourist traps. This does mean, however, that a lot of your distinct new purchases won’t be completely legit and won’t bear any official Packer/NFL markings but, come on- you’re a real fan who doesn’t seek approval of your dedication.

Fortunately, in the internet age we can still find a lot of only-in-Wisconsin options without having to leave the house. Here are some of our favorites.
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Greg Jennings (left) is better than a Chicago Bear (right)

Turns out that tonight there is some kind of sporting contest between our state’s football team and a team assembled and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. You probably already know this and are busy making the necessary preparations: ironing your green-and-gold pants, texting “GO PACK GO!” to all your friends, and arranging for tomorrow morning’s hangover.

If you have the desire this afternoon to read something non-football-related, here is a round-up of some local blog activity so you can have something to talk about with your friends during the many television commercial breaks that you will experience tonight.

- Best Place at Pabst Brewery will start to feature music. They should bring Milwaukee Metal Fest back here! [OnMilwaukee]

- Obama’s rally in Madison on Tuesday is turning into a concert with The National and Ben Harper. That sound you just heard was several thousand college kids squealing at once. [Express Milwaukee]

- Folks up north did some fast acting to abate rising flood waters. We wonder if the Milwaukee flood taught state officials that intervention can’t be delayed. [Uppity Wisconsin]

- The Brewers are done at Miller Park for 2010. It was a disappointing season, for sure, but it ended with some class. [The Brewers Bar]

Oh, and if you want to talk football and sound smarter than everyone else, read The Dope Sheet. That is all.