If you read this small corner of the Internet even occasionally, you know that I am a Chicago kid trapped in Wisconsin.  That's why I don't wear my Bears gear too often as it brings out the wost in the Cheeseheads.  But lately, i haven't been wearing it out in public not because I am afraid of having to settle my differences in a parking lot (bring it, cheesehead) but because I am truly embarrassed to be a Bears fan.

Yesterday, an aging hillbilly quarterback had his way with the Bears.  I make no secret in the fact I hate Brett Favre.  Yesterday, my hate intensified as Favre did whatever the hell he wanted to, taunting the Bears and exposing the fraud that is their defense to the tune of 36-10.

The turning point in the game was in the second quarter, with the Bears trailing 17-7, but driving with a chance to come within three points by halftime.  With 2:45 to go in the half Jay Cutler gets picked off in the end zone.  Drive over.  Moments later, Cutler got picked off again (not necessary his fault, it was tipped) and the Vikings drove it in for a TD and a 24-7 halftime lead.

it was at that point I turned off the TV and headed back to Sheboygan.

Nothing worked for the Bears.  They got a great kick return from Johnny Knox to start the half, first and goal at the eight.  But a couple of sacks pushed them back and what should have been a sure TD to start the half and close the gap resulted in a field goal.  Favre took over at this point and before you knew it, it was 36-10 and Favre was sitting on the bench.

The defense was horrible.  How can you not tackle a 40 year-old quarterback?  The offensive line couldn't have stopped anyone if the Vikings defensive line consisted of my wife, my 85 year-old mother in law and both my dogs.  Orlando Pace should announce his retirement today.  Not since Wilie Mays with the 1973 Mets has a former superstar looked so over matched.  It was sad, pathetic and maddening all at the same time. And a preview of what we can expect from Andruw Jones in a White Sox uniform.

Obviously, the easy thing to do would be to fire Lovie Smith and Jerry Angelo today, but I think they should remain until the end of the season just to have to watch this mess with the rest of us.

At one point, St. Louis looked like the free space on the Bingo board, but with the Bears in a death spiral, nothing is for certain.

If you are still set on watching this team play, learn these two words to keep your sanity: Go Hawks.