A Melbourne-based NSW Blues fan has been underwhelmed by the lack of Origin hype.
Wearing his favourite 2005 Blues jersey, Peter had a spring in his step on his way to work this morning, ready to banter with co-workers about tonight’s game. After moving to Melbourne late last year, this was his first taste of Origin hype outside of Sydney and Brisbane.
But his cry of “UP THE BLUEEESSS!” as he entered his work section fell flat.
“Mate, Carlton don’t play until Sunday!” said one co-worker.
“What’s with the get up? I didn’t know this was a charity dress day?” said another.
“It’s Origin tonight fellas! The mighty Blues against the despised Maroons! We’re gonna smash em!” said Peter, trying to muster as much enthusiasm as possible. “And then I’m going to the second game here when the wrap the series up!”
“Huh? We haven’t had Origin since the ’90s?” said another co-worker, “Remember when Teddy stuck it up the Croweaters at the ‘G?”
Feeling downhearted, Peter tried again to argue his case. “But it’s STATE OF ORIGIN! How could you not know? How could you not care?”
“Are you talking about the Rugby?” asked another co-worker.
A frustrated Peter skulked off to his desk, set up YouTube on his phone, put his headphones in and began watching Origin highlights while he got his computer systems set up, all the while muttering “Bloody Victorians!” under his breath.
