I would like to share some of the wisdom I have gained about the strange breed known as Packers fans from my 3 decades of living in the border lands.

How to identify...

This is a much trickier task in the Favre as a Viking era. In the past, the Packer fan could be spotted from a great distance wearing his or her green #4 jersey for the 826th consecutive day including weddings, funerals, church, work, school functions, etc. Now, your observations skills must be much more keen. They are usually quite large given their insatiable affinity for alcohol of any type, cheese (usually at room temperature) and pork (and/or venison) sausage. Often bearded, but not always (sometimes the males shave). They may due to Favre's departure have given up on shirts (they only had the one to begin with.) It is likely that they are inebriated and wearing strange things on their head. It is possible to be surprised by one, if you require assistance in dealing with one, see next topic.

Packer fan intelligence...

The topic title is misleading. Packer fans are not smart. You have to understand that it is likely not their fault - they were simply born this way. (I mean, does the offspring of these two have a chance?) Interacting with one is much like dealing with a senile old relative - they are delusional and are constantly talking about how great things were in the '60s. Deal with them in the same manner you would the elderly - speak loudly and slowly. Preferably no words over 3 syllables. If they get overly excited about any particular topic (say Favre winning the Super Bowl as a Viking), distract them with something shiny (Miller Lite labels work particularly well). They will stare at it and calm down.

Talking Super Bowls...

Inevitably, once the Packer fan has realized that they are losing whatever argument or discussion they are having (or realize after an hour that you are making fun of them with your "big, smart" words), they will go to the tried and tired, "How many Super Bowls have the Vikings won? There is a reason they call Green Bay 'Titletown!'" Deep breath, respond slowly. One, no one outside of Wisconsin calls Green Bay anything, they can barely find Wisconsin on the map. Two, the '60s don't count - there were like 12 teams in the league and the Vikings were a 6 year old expansion franchise. I can think of very few instances when a 40 year old matched up against a 6 year old is considered fair play. Unless you are talking about a 6 year old Viking fan and a 40 year old Packer fan opposing each other in a game of Trivial Pursuit. Three, the 1997 Super Bowl is where the Packer fans have us. There are no excuses, but in 5 months you will be able to reply, "The same number Favre won for you. Now may I finish ordering? I would like Value Meal #2 with a Diet Coke."

I hope this helps. I would invite you to share your wisdom about Packer fans. Or if I can assist you in discussing another topic about this group - please let me know.