It’s amazing some of the things you see on television these days. While watching the other day, I saw another one of those “without sports” commercials and it made me think twice about that statement.

Even though it was a mere advertisement, there is so much truth behind it.

If sports didn’t exist, where exactly would this world be today? That thought alone can certainly boggle the mind.

Sports have so much importance in our lives. Granted, there are many exceptions because everyone is different, but for the majority, it plays a key role.

Look back on the NCAA tournament every year. Bracket pools become the most popular craze during the time, regardless if they are in a major business or high school. Some people get so wrapped up in the tournament that they don’t miss a game. Some even take the tournament so far that it is basically a religion. It’s amazing.

When at a game, look around and you will always find extreme fans with their face or entire body painted, screaming until their vocal cords shred. I am one of them. You can find me at almost any Milwaukee sporting event decked out in fan gear, shown on the scoreboard screen dancing around.

You also have to consider playing sports, as well. The overall objective of sports can sound foolish, such as putting a ball through a hoop or slicing a puck into a net, but it sure does give you the craziest adrenaline rush when you do these things.

Sports do so much for us, and sometimes you just have to sit back and cherish it. Of course, friends may turn against each other in a heated game of backyard football, but when it’s all over, everyone is still friends. People will kill themselves to be better at a sport, even if they have no future in it. It is unbelievable, and yet, so fulfilling.

What exactly would we do without sports? I’m not sure, but I do know life would be dull.