Video: Brett Favre’s Fond Farewell

Every now and then we take a one-post break from snark and gossip. (But not too often, since we have a reputation to uphold.)

This is one of those times.

Brett Favre’s emotional goodbye to the NFL is all over the news and Internet, and with good reason. It’s sincere and utterly heartfelt, and there’s something here (10m, 43s) for every sports fan, whether or not you like Brett Favre. It’s about walking away from your passion and something that helped make you who you are—a sentiment to which everyone can relate.