The SP Betimes

Illustration by Gail Nobles
Story by Gail Nobles

This week, we delve into the whimsical world of fantasy sports, specifically, a rather…unique corner of that universe.

We're talking about the K9FFL – the Kickoff 9 Players Fantasy Football League. And their flagship publication? *The SP Betimes* – a title that practically screams "urgency." Apparently, in the cutthroat world of pretend football with imaginary canines, breaking news is king.

The SP Betimes promises news speedily and early as possible.
But the K9FFL universe doesn't stop at breathless reporting. They've also ventured into the realm of advertising. And that brings us to... "The Keg Video."

It's...well, it's certainly a *choice*. We see "Big Jim Joley," presumably a prominent figure in the K9FFL pantheon, enjoying a beverage. As he does, the players on the field, the very lifeblood of this fantasy league, simply…vanish.

One wonders, does the implied message of the ad suggest that fantasy football is a zero sum game, where someone's indulgence comes at another's teams expense? Or perhaps it's just a bizarrely memorable way to sell the joys of a cold drink. Either way, the video’s existence raises the question, in a world where anything is possible, just what does it mean to say anything is possible?

It's all a reminder that even in the most serious of pursuits, there's always room for a little…silliness. And perhaps, a little bit of canine-themed fantasy football.

The K9FFL