Difference between Goose and Gander | 8 Scientific Facts (differpedia.com)
So, it's Monday morning, the day after the Super Bowl. The team that I was cheering for eventually won the game. Yet, there was an incident that is a nagging irritation in the back of my mind. One 'said' player was experiencing frustration for not being in the game. His actions were less than desirable and tainted their win in my eye.
At the time of the incident, things were falling apart; he ran over and bumped...or rather RAMMED... his coach, nearly knocking him down. The coach did not see it coming and this 'said' player is a huge man garbed in his battle equipment. I was shocked at the exact second that it occurred. Don't get me wrong; I am a coach's wife and we were part of an extremely well-run program with high expectations. This would never be acceptable. Until now? ... nah, never!
"What's good for the goose is good for the gander." This idiom means that a rule or standard that applies in a situation should apply to everyone equally, regardless of gender or characteristics.
Just because this 'said' player makes millions does not make him any better than any of the other players, pee wee on up, across the nation. He should regulate himself with the same acceptable standards. Yet, he found himself above all the rest with no self-constraints, having a tantrum like a child. He looked a bit like the gander who was taking advantage of the goose.
So...he fell out of favor with me. I'm expecting him to be a better role model for all those young people watching. He is front and center stage, dating the most popular pop star on the planet, but in no way does this make him better than the rest. I'm waiting for him to learn some humility....it may be a LONG wait.
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