The writer might be what we call a ‘bandwagonist’, but he makes some interesting points.
If there is one thing Americans are good at, it’s being loyal to their favorite sports teams. Fanatical, absurd loyalty. I can appreciate that, I have my favorite teams, and have had them for a while now. I am a fan of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Buffalo Bills, Texas Longhorns, and Texas Rangers. However, my loyalty is waning.
I have decided to put the Bills on a two year probation while I search for a new team to support with my fandom. If they do not make the playoffs this year or next, I will abandon them. The Longhorns on the other hand I have already let them go. Unfortunately my wife found a Longhorns t-shirt for my youngest daughter to wear as a night-shirt. She loves to put it on and come show me that she’s wearing my favorite team. I must now live a life of lies…
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Bandwagonist?? What? I had been a Bills fan since I was 12, I’m now 34, and a longhorns fan since I was 18. I challenge you to a duel!
The point of the post was how people can make a lifelong commitment to something as trivial as a sports team, but not their spouses, or best friends. I was noting that because sports teams let us down and frustrate us, we remain loyal, yet when a significant other does the same, we throw in the towel rather easily.
Cheers!
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I guess bandwagonist was too harsh. I understand the points you were making though.
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Ok, on a different note, why is being a bandwagonist looked down upon with such disdain?
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Because being a true fan takes so much time & effort. It’s hard to have any respect for a bandwagonist.
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Shouldnt that also apply to personal relationships like marriages?
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Yes it should! Like I said earlier, I understand the points you were trying to make.
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I mean, people jump on bandwagons with things like cellphones and clothing styles, why not sports teams? Why must we remain loyal yo one?
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There is a different dynamic with sports teams. Being a sports fan is a lot more intimate & interactive. There is normally a conversation surrounding the team you sport. Bandwagonist fans also want to be part of that conversation. That’s when it is a problem. They should not be seen or heard.
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