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Commander of Awesome

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Nov 12, 2010 2:41 PM
lol at CRYnasty making this thread to try and like a better fan than everyone because he went to a couple of Cavs games.
Nov 12, 2010 2:41pm
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GoChiefs

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Nov 12, 2010 2:43 PM
I drain 3's;555094 wrote:This thread should be interesting. I'm sure COA will come in and tell you all you're not real fans, who you should be fans of, etc. In other words, he's going to UBER PWN you! LOLZ.

FAIL!
Nov 12, 2010 2:43pm
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Nov 12, 2010 2:44 PM
In order to be a fan of a team they must be from the state in which you grew up.
Nov 12, 2010 2:44pm
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Laley23

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Nov 12, 2010 2:44 PM
sleeper;555102 wrote:No, its just hard to fathom a person from Ohio just happening to be a Lakers/Cowboys/Yankee fan, I mean why those teams? It's because they are good, and that makes you a bandwagon fan.

While that is true, who really cares? I mean is it affecting your ability to follow your team? Is it affecting how you live your life?

I understand that people are labeled bandwagon and why they are labeled as such....but in the end, who really gives a fuck?
Nov 12, 2010 2:44pm
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Heretic

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Nov 12, 2010 2:46 PM
In order to be a fan, you have to make !!!LOUD NOISES!!! to show everyone how super-duper of a fan you are. And occasionally light fans of other teams on fire to prove a point.
Nov 12, 2010 2:46pm
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Timber

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Nov 12, 2010 3:01 PM
I love all of the Cleveland teams... I am not a big fan of the "bandwagon fans." I tend to really show my support when my team is down... such as the Indians are currently, and the browns have been until the recent upturn. I will probably stop wearing my browns shirts and hats quite as much now that they have a pulse. Time for "amateur hour" to begin with the Browns fans. LOL
Nov 12, 2010 3:01pm
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Nov 12, 2010 3:05 PM
Heretic;555115 wrote:In order to be a fan, you have to make !!!LOUD NOISES!!! to show everyone how super-duper of a fan you are. And occasionally light fans of other teams on fire to prove a point.

Not sure why anyone would post after this explanation. Except to point out how perfect it is, like I just did.
Nov 12, 2010 3:05pm
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Nov 12, 2010 5:20 PM
I'm all for representing a city that you have ties with. No way could I like a team on the west coast. I'm not from there, I have zero ties to that area. The only team I'd say I don't have much connection with is Arsenal, but Henry is my favorite player ever and I did live in North London for a time.

The one thing I do find comical is the people from the midwest and north loving on the SEC. If you go down there, tell them you are a fan of said SEC school and you didn't go there....they will laugh in your face.

But in general.....support who you want...who really gives a fuck.
Nov 12, 2010 5:20pm
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Nov 12, 2010 5:23 PM
Automatik;555261 wrote:
But in general.....support who you want...who really gives a fuck.

Exactly.
Nov 12, 2010 5:23pm
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I drain 3's

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Nov 12, 2010 5:23 PM
Automatik;555261 wrote:But in general.....support who you want...who really gives a fuck.
This.
Nov 12, 2010 5:23pm
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friendfromlowry

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Nov 12, 2010 6:47 PM
justincredible;555111 wrote:In order to be a fan of a team they must be from the state in which you grew up.

What if you grew up in Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, South Carolina, Mississippi, Hawaii, Alaska, New Hampshire? None of them have pro teams at least. I'm not sure if Virginia, West Virginia, or Kentucky have any -- I've been drinking. Kansas might not either since Kansas City is located in Missouri (total mindblower really)
Nov 12, 2010 6:47pm
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Nov 12, 2010 7:08 PM
friendfromlowry;555307 wrote:What if you grew up in Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, South Carolina, Mississippi, Hawaii, Alaska, New Hampshire? None of them have pro teams at least. I'm not sure if Virginia, West Virginia, or Kentucky have any -- I've been drinking. Kansas might not either since Kansas City is located in Missouri (total mindblower really)

Tough cookies. It's college sports only for you.
Nov 12, 2010 7:08pm
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Nov 12, 2010 7:58 PM
justincredible;555315 wrote:Tough cookies. It's college sports only for you.

Or the closest team, in the Dakotas I would say Green Bay Packers, etc....
Nov 12, 2010 7:58pm
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Nov 12, 2010 8:21 PM
I know this is a shocking revelation, but I think justin's post flew right over a few posters' heads.
Nov 12, 2010 8:21pm
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Nov 12, 2010 8:49 PM
karen lotz;555424 wrote:I know this is a shocking revelation, but I think justin's post flew right over a few posters' heads.

Who's Justin?
Nov 12, 2010 8:49pm
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Nov 12, 2010 9:03 PM
ernest_t_bass;555474 wrote:Who's Justin?

Just some dipshit.
Nov 12, 2010 9:03pm
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Nov 12, 2010 9:22 PM
karen lotz;555424 wrote:I know this is a shocking revelation, but I think justin's post flew right over a few posters' heads.

lol I know one poster in particular that it did
Nov 12, 2010 9:22pm
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Nov 12, 2010 9:26 PM
Hb31187;555538 wrote:lol I know one poster in particular that it did
The guy the pwns everyone?
Nov 12, 2010 9:26pm
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Nov 12, 2010 10:12 PM
Commander of Awesome;555369 wrote:Or the closest team, in the Dakotas I would say Green Bay Packers, etc....

You obviously failed geography
Nov 12, 2010 10:12pm
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Nov 12, 2010 10:40 PM
LJ;555663 wrote:You obviously failed geography

Minnesota is not adjacent to the Dakota's.
Nov 12, 2010 10:40pm
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Nov 13, 2010 12:06 AM
Automatik;555062 wrote:If you like a good team....you = bandwagon fan. If you like a shit team you = true, die hard fan.

At least thats the idea I get from reading some of the posts on this board.

No, let me help you out...

You like a good HOMETOWN team...you = die hard fan.

You like a bad HOMETOWN team....you = die hard fan.

You like a good team from another state...you = bandwagoner.

You like a bad team from another state....you = stupid bandwagoner.

You only rep. your hometown team when they're good...you = fairweather.

Glad I could help out.
Nov 13, 2010 12:06am
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Nov 13, 2010 12:16 AM
I'm a stupid bandwagoner that has turned in to a regular bandwagoner. Sweet.
Nov 13, 2010 12:16am
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karen lotz

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Nov 13, 2010 12:21 AM
What do you call it when you change your screen name from LTrain23 to hoops23??
Nov 13, 2010 12:21am
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Nick Mangold

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Nov 13, 2010 12:23 AM
Is it farther to Chicago than by train?
Nov 13, 2010 12:23am
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Nick Mangold

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Nov 13, 2010 12:24 AM
That is assuming you're from Chicago. If not you're a train bandwagoner.
Nov 13, 2010 12:24am