My credentials consist of Laker memorabilia covering four walls, the ceiling, and displayed in bookcases and glass cabinets of my Laker Room. I've been a Los Angeles Laker fan since 1962.
The Joys of Being a Sports Fan
True fans take on a team's identity and consider themselves both players and coaches. Some go as far as adopting players and giving them advise while watching them compete.
When their team wins the pure joy is like a shot of adrenaline for 24-hours. Fans of the same team gather in front of TVs and arenas nationwide like packs of feral dogs swilling beer and other alcoholic beverages.
A win is a time for celebration and to brag about how good your team is. Smack talk reverberates on the internet like a swarm of bees as game winners metaphorically strut around the web like a rooster who added another hen to his harem.
True fans favorite source of entertainment is talking about their team's player statistics and history. The sense of belonging, knowing there are other crazy people who spend too much time on sports, is a fantastic experience.
The Sorrows of Being a Sports Fan
When your team loses a game, you drape black curtains on the windows and are unapproachable for a long period of time.
True fans also hold mock wakes after their team loses followed by an autopsy seeking answers to the tragedy.
It's not unheard of for fans to believe a conspiracy is afoot when their team loses a game. They're convinced the other side has cheated or the team's front office has been taken over by chimps in MAGA hats.
The stigma among sports fans who follow a losing team is brutal as other fans ridicule their team regardless of if it wins or loses.
The sense of loss is acute when the superstar of a team goes down and is out for the season. That kind of blow leaves fans mindlessly drooling and complaining about the fickle finger of fate.
Some Last Thoughts About Sports Fans
**People who marry true sports fans must truly be in love and also be ready when their mate acts like a pissed-off juvenile when their team loses a game.
**Sports fans can be moody on game day.
**Sports fans often binge on junk foods during games.
**It's not unusual for sport fans to drink alcohol before, during, and after a game to gin up the excitement.
**Never interrupt a sports fan during a game or you'll suffer their wrath and hours of whining.
As it stands, our society is stocked with sports fans who finance professional sports. Without them there would be no teams to root for.
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