I was reading the comment section on an article about an American Football team that hasn't won consistently for decades. Fans of the team were swapping war stories about who had been through the most losing seasons and heartbreaking moments. I thought to myself, "why do people put up with this?" And better yet, "does being a fan of a loser negatively affect your own self-identity?"
I'm thinking Cleveland Browns, Chicago Cubs, los Angeles Clippers, Boston Red Sox (before they won the World Series).
If these teams were people you wouldn't want to associate with them. They never amount to much. They waste money. They talk about self-improvement, but they never follow through. You keep giving your time, mental energy and MONEY to these teams.
If these teams were people, and worse YOUR FRIENDS, you'd be considered a loser by association.
I'm not advocating swapping favorite teams. I'm advocating that you not root for loser franchises and enjoy the game on its own merits. Mets fans don't become Yankee fans, just enjoy baseball as a game.
I think that the same reasons we don't hang out with loser humans should be the same reasons we're shouldn't associate with loser sports teams.
Thoughts?
I'm thinking Cleveland Browns, Chicago Cubs, los Angeles Clippers, Boston Red Sox (before they won the World Series).
If these teams were people you wouldn't want to associate with them. They never amount to much. They waste money. They talk about self-improvement, but they never follow through. You keep giving your time, mental energy and MONEY to these teams.
If these teams were people, and worse YOUR FRIENDS, you'd be considered a loser by association.
I'm not advocating swapping favorite teams. I'm advocating that you not root for loser franchises and enjoy the game on its own merits. Mets fans don't become Yankee fans, just enjoy baseball as a game.
I think that the same reasons we don't hang out with loser humans should be the same reasons we're shouldn't associate with loser sports teams.
Thoughts?