THERE ARE VIKINGS fans and then there are Vikings fans.
When I spotted this ginormous Vikings helmet atop a roof recently in Waterville, just a half block off Main Street, I thought it marked a bar. Waterville seems to have a sizable number of drinking establishments.
But, upon closer inspection, I determined this building is a residence.
There’s a story here.
What story would you spin from these photo prompts?
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Minnesota Prairie Roots 
I can just imagine lawn chairs up there on a crisp fall afternoon, coolers filled with beer, tv trays filled with wings and nachos and a group of men huddled around a big screen tv with an orange extension cord running out of a window below to power the tv. The helmet just adds to the decor. 🙂
Now there’s a story. Love it, especially the detail about the orange extension cord running out of a window. Well written, my storytelling friend.
I would say someone is a HUGE Fan – Go Vikings – SKOL!!! Love it – thanks for sharing – made me smile this morning. Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
I know. How can this scene not make you smile?
Obviously this is a die-hard Vikings fan and the Mrs. must be as well. I don’t think I would get away with this at home; I wouldn’t try either as I am not that big of a sports fan. I think Packer-land is even more enthusiastic about their football team. I’ve seen some enormous Packer embellishment while traveling through Wisconsin.
I’m with you on not being a sports fan.
Any tips as to where those enormous Packers embellishments are located in Wisconsin? I’ve seen the green and gold houses in Wautoma, the billboards, the barn near New London, the green and gold brat buns and the green and gold popcorn…
I cannot recall any specific locations, but the closer you get to Green Bay is all that I recall. There are some creative outlives though in more rural WI, such as Rice Lake and Hayward way.
Thanks.
Given the strong winds lately, every roof needs a helmet.
Welcome back, Greg. Glad to have your wit gracing the comments section.
I bet there’s a good party on football nights in that house
Probably.
They have the perfect spot for that helmet, a flat-top roof…it displays so nicely!
It’s definitely noticeable.