Answer Gal tackles these difficult everyman questions in this, her first installment:

In my fantasy football league, everyone chips in for a trophy to give the winner and I just won. Where can I display my hard-earned football title in the house without irking my wife?

Assuming this trophy is not overly gaudy or a monstrous eyesore (how upset are your friends that they didn't win?), I don't think your wife will make a huge stink about where you want to show it off. That being said, be careful not to overstep your boundaries. I'm sure it would be harder for her to adjust to your victory if you displayed the trophy on her night table.

You do, however, want everyone in the world to be able to bask in your glory and bow down to your greatness, so you could consider replacing the flying lady hood ornament on your Rolls…or getting the trophy attached to a gold-plated chain. Bling, bling!

However, I think the best place to display this memento of your slaughter is right next to your 50-inch flatscreen TV. That way, when your friends come over to watch the game, they can have another constant reminder of how freaking awesome you are.

The guys in my office always talk about the fantasy football league they are in together and I'm usually left out of the conversation. What's a girl to do to be part of the group?

Aside from having the operation, not too much. Even I, as knowledgeable as I am in this area, still find myself being left out of "the group" and being trumped in sports conversations. The fact of the matter is that women are rarely taken seriously when the topic turns to football and you have to work hard to earn respect in a "man's" world.

You usually will, however, find a member of the group that is willing to listen to your sports ramblings, either because he finds your arguments compelling and on point, or for another more selfish reason (nine times out of 10 i's the latter). Use this to your advantage. Once you knock over the first domino, they will all follow.

Watch games, study stats, read articles and game reviews. You need to be well-versed in all aspects of the game because trust me, if you say something that is incorrect, you will lose many more credibility points than a man who made the same mistake. Don't let this intimidate you. Start slow.

Try jumping in a public league first so that you can learn the ins and outs of the fantasy football world so if the time comes when they invite you into "the group", you will be able to roll with the punches.

Is there hazing in fantasy sports? I just finished last and the guys in my league are thinking up some way to publicly humiliate me.

Honey, I feel your pain. This is what happens when you are given the second overall draft pick and select Shawn Alexander and use your second round pick on Trent Green. Fortunately, I DID NOT finish last in my league, but I know how you are feeling.

As for the punishment, take it like a man. You lost, face the consequences. Oh, and many a man can benefit from public humiliation. It's a great way to meet women. And it makes an excellent table conversation.