Kirobaito
07-07-2005, 03:42 AM
This isn't a rant, just a poll of sorts.
This topic is to discuss fans, and their definitions. Specifically, what gives the fan the right to be a fan of certain teams.
Now, this is my take on it. I'm a very closed-minded person, as you all know, and it's not something I want to work on, because it's the way I am. What brings this topic to mind is the fact that the Red Sox and Rangers are currently involved in a series, and, like all across the country, the Red Sox have an enormous following. I had a long discussion with my grandfather on this issue. Now, what right to these "fans" have to be a Red Sox fan? Because they're winning? I consider that absolutely shameful. If fandom was the way I wanted it, every person who grew up in a certain area would support that place's accepted home team, and that would be it. No, you shouldn't become a fan of a different team for ANY reason - in reality, the reason that often propels people to change allegiance, or gain an allegiance, is a winning philosophy. This doesn't just apply to the Red Sox, of course. It applies to the Yankees of the late '90s, the Cowboys of the early '90s, and (in an attempt to reach out to the Brits out there) Liverpool of the '70's.
What are your opinions on this issue? Do you feel that a person has a right to decide what team they are a fan of for whatever reason (which most of the time is winning), or do think that a person should support the hometown team?
* This, of course, does not apply to, for example, a person who grew up in Illinois as a Cubs fan moving to St. Louis and remaining a Cubs fan. IMO, there's no problem with something like this.
This topic is to discuss fans, and their definitions. Specifically, what gives the fan the right to be a fan of certain teams.
Now, this is my take on it. I'm a very closed-minded person, as you all know, and it's not something I want to work on, because it's the way I am. What brings this topic to mind is the fact that the Red Sox and Rangers are currently involved in a series, and, like all across the country, the Red Sox have an enormous following. I had a long discussion with my grandfather on this issue. Now, what right to these "fans" have to be a Red Sox fan? Because they're winning? I consider that absolutely shameful. If fandom was the way I wanted it, every person who grew up in a certain area would support that place's accepted home team, and that would be it. No, you shouldn't become a fan of a different team for ANY reason - in reality, the reason that often propels people to change allegiance, or gain an allegiance, is a winning philosophy. This doesn't just apply to the Red Sox, of course. It applies to the Yankees of the late '90s, the Cowboys of the early '90s, and (in an attempt to reach out to the Brits out there) Liverpool of the '70's.
What are your opinions on this issue? Do you feel that a person has a right to decide what team they are a fan of for whatever reason (which most of the time is winning), or do think that a person should support the hometown team?
* This, of course, does not apply to, for example, a person who grew up in Illinois as a Cubs fan moving to St. Louis and remaining a Cubs fan. IMO, there's no problem with something like this.