Portrait #43: Minnesota Vikings fan Brenda
I noticed the purple Ford Focus in the parking lot of a Faribault convenience store late on a Sunday morning. Lucky for me, I had my camera. I sprang from the van, striding toward the car on a photographic mission.
Lucky for me, the driver, Brenda, granted permission to photograph her and her car, painted her favorite purple for her favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings.
She doesn’t have a favorite player. I asked.
But it’s clear, from the purple rims to the purple steering wheel cover to the Vikings seat covers to the Vikings hood art to Brenda’s purple hair, that she loves the color purple and the Minnesota Vikings.
And to think, this wasn’t even a game day.
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I had to read your comment several times before I understood. I “think” I get it.
Super Fan
Definitely. I loved her enthusiasm and loyalty.
Cool Photos – What a Sweet Ride – loving the design on the hood – thanks so much for sharing! Happy Weekend – Enjoy 🙂
I think Brenda has a lot of fun with her car.
awwwwww, what a GREAT face!!! xx
I know. You gotta love Brenda’s smile. She just looks so happy.
Ha ha that is a true fan.
Yup.
I love this! Now that is what I call a fan!
Yes, I was pretty excited when I spotted Brenda’s Vikings’ car.
I loved your words … I sprang from the van, striding toward the car on a photographic mission.
You are definitely a lady ready for a story at any time! I certainly can relate to this. Nice job.
That’s why I try to carry my camera with me at all times. When I don’t, I miss something worthy to sharing here.
Now THAT’S a vikings fan!!! (even her hair is purple, crazy!)
I noticed her hair right away.
My goodness! There’s an enthusiastic supporter. You’d think she’d be entitled to free tickets to every game xx
Oh, we have lots of die-hard Vikings fans in Minnesota.
Sorry, I was looking around and spotted this article from way back . If anyone has team spirit it would be Brenda and I hope she is well and still cheering on her team. Sorry I missed the initial postings of this. She has decked out her car better than my truck with “USMC”
Yes, I believe Brenda still has that Vikings car. If I was to poke around in my photo files, I think I would find a fairly recent pic of Brenda’s car. Gotta love her spirit. And yours, Gunny.