The Royal Wedding & the NFL Draft – they are basically the same thing, and I’ll prove it.

Two huge media events took over the airwaves this week, starting on Thursday and probably going through the whole weekend. The amazing thing is how similar these two events are. The Royal Wedding & the NFL Draft – they are basically the same thing, and I’ll prove it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Wedding: Fulfills nearly every girl’s (and woman’s) dream of being plucked from obscurity and made a princess adored by millions. NFL Draft: Fulfills nearly every boy’s (and man’s) dream of being plucked from obscurity and made a sports hero adored by millions.

Royal Wedding: The media obsesses over whether the chosen one is "worthy." NFL Draft: See Cam Newton.

Royal Wedding: Seems to go on forever. NFL Draft: Seems to go on forever.

Royal Wedding: A bunch of hyper-rich people who no longer know what life the real world is like. NFL Draft: A bunch of hyper-rich people who no longer know what life the real world is like. But at least they may remember.

Royal Wedding: Entourages aplenty. NFL Draft: Ditto.

Royal Wedding: Limos. NFL Draft: Double ditto.

Royal Wedding: Represents the initiation into a life of wealth, colorful costumes, ornate hats and ridiculous scrutiny. NFL Draft: Represents the initiation into a life of wealth, colorful costumes, ornate hats and ridiculous scrutiny.

Royal Wedding: Everyone wants to know what the bride will be wearing. NFL Draft: Everyone wants to know what the number one pick will be wearing.

Royal Wedding: While the attention is on the new bride, the media can’t help but talk about past busts. NFL Draft: While the attention is on the number one pick, the media can’t help but talk about past busts.

Royal Wedding: Non-royal spouse is now part of an organization run by a crazy family, including a dorky guy who thinks he’s all that but really doesn’t have a clue. NFL Draft: See Redskins, Raiders, Cowboys, etc.

Royal Wedding: Often seems to ends in divorce, but the ultimate goal is to stay on the gravy train. NFL Draft: See Tiki Barber.

Royal Wedding: Broadcast is essentially ruined by gabby newscasters eager to show how much they know, and ultimately becoming incredibly irritating. NFL Draft: See Chris Berman.

Royal Wedding: Husband can’t understand why his wife would want to watch this boring crap. NFL Draft: Wife can’t understand why her husband would want to watch this boring crap.

Are there any other ways are they similar?.