On the outside, Gisele and I have pretty much nothing in common. But her recent blunder caused me to relate to an otherwise untouchable, almost fictitious character.
In case you're living under a rock, Tom Brady's wife Gisele is being attacked for saying after the Patriot's loss in the Super Bowl, "My husband can not F****ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times."
My first reaction was, what an idiot. Everyone knows the first rule in team sports is you win and lose as a team. What she said was so wrong on so many different levels. With her money, charmed life, handsome husband, it's pretty easy to bash Gisele.
But if I was really honest with myself, I can't blame her. I've done and said some ridiculous things in defense of my husband or kids. At the time she made that blunder, she was being verbally fired upon by Giant fans. She was obviously caught up in the moment and said something real.
In a world of fake statements, marriages and images, she was raw and said exactly what was on her mind. I do this all the time. I've burned bridges and caused my husband to put his face into his hands on numerous occasions.
In a marriage where my husband lives by the words: If it feels good, don't say it. And I live by: Better to get it out instead of let it fester inside, I can completely relate to the conversations that Gisele and Tom are having today.
Was she wrong? Absolutely. Is she passionate, outspoken and strong? Absolutely.
She has a great life and it's fun to find something wrong with what appears perfect. But I have to say I feel for you Gisele. I've eaten the humble pie after saying something stupid in the heat of the moment. And selfishly, I'm loving that I have something in common with a super model.
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Tags: Gisele, Super Bowl, Tom Brady
