.Buzz Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, sledgehammer said: What if I decided which team I support after the super bowl every year, so I can participate in the celebrations and parades on an annual basis? Would that be kosher? Agreed, which is clearly what he's doing with the switch to the 1-15 team. Turrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywindO2 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 5:10 PM, Uncle Buck said: That World Series for the Cubs must have been incredible! It had unintended side effects on the space time continuum though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, skywindO2 said: It had unintended side effects on the space time continuum though. Maybe we can blame the Cubbies for everything that happened in 2020. As a fan of the Cubs, it may have still been worth it for you though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 You know, I never weighed in on this. You can cheer for whatever team you want. And it is odd to change loyalties, it is a personal decision. Changing teams is better IMO than having two favorite teams. And nobody likes the bandwagon jumper. But jumping to a team that is not successful in the past or present really isn't that big of a deal to me. It would be a different thing if you were full Patriots Tom Brady and then jump to the Chiefs because they look like the next big power. Plus who cheers for the Vikings anyway? 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 What!? I read the beginning of your post and honestly, as a Vikes fan I was a little depressed. You've been a fan of them for so much longer and to have that hope for so long, yikes! I'm still in the SKOL camp and will be but man, I hope that something happens with the Vikings because I don't know if I could go as long as you. I already get emotionally exhausted watching their games. It's a toxic relationship I cannot leave That said, total respect with the time you spent deciding this and also completely understandable!! I hope that if the Vikes ever do win anything (LoL) - you'll at least be happy for them! (also enjoy retirement in sunny FL --- these winters are getting more and more brutal) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 7 hours ago, .Buzz said: Agreed, which is clearly what he's doing with the switch to the 1-15 team. Turrible. I wasn't suggesting he is! I'm just musing out loud. I already stated that I think it's fine doing what he's doing. Now I'm thinking about fandom in general ... and wondering if perhaps the idea of sticking it out with a team is for suckers. If you can support the Super Bowl team every year, why not do it? It's a philosophical question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifeelasleep Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) its kosher man, it's just a little out of the ordinary. Even the idea that you have to go for the hometown team is weird, why is it more valid that your city imposes your fandom than what you choose? of course its awesome to have memories of season tickets growing up but not everyone is in that situation. think about it, why do we even choose our teams? im from mexico, packer fan because i started watching the nfl in the 90s and it was a good team. A bunch of my friends are packer fans because of me, does it make them less of a fan because of that? how is that different from your family rooting for X team, so you follow suit? its just a thing to enjoy and share moments. Edited January 17, 2021 by ifeelasleep 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskieTitan Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I understand your post and your logic. I'm just disappointed in your decision, but it's your decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilenFroggen Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1) I read your reasoning a couple of months ago and sensed your pain. 2) You and I talked about how you’d like to move South anyway. 3) You should do what makes you happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoric Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I was a Rams fan before they left Los Angeles. Then I moved to San Diego and loved the Chargers. I had to move back to Los Angeles and eventually they followed me but it’s not the same. They aren’t my San Diego Chargers anymore. I try to like them and root for them but it just doesn’t feel like it used to. 🤷♂️ Now I just enjoy a game for what it is. A single game. I don’t really have anyone I root for. It’s weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMossIsBoss Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 It's certainly odd, and quite frankly I'm not convinced it's really possible to SWITCH teams as much as it is to simply stop getting so emotionally invested in that league... like I'd be surprised if you ever reach the emotional highs or lows you did rooting for the Vikes with the Jags, and perhaps that is the goal. With that being said, you don't owe anyone anything and can do whatever you want. Switching to the Jaguars, one of the sorriest franchises in NFL history, will certainly never really have anyone calling into question your character. I have never considered switching teams, but I've certainly battled with toning down my fandom as the stress that being an Eagles fan causes me far outweighs the joy these days, and this has developed pretty independent of the Eagles results on the field. This started before the SB, around 2014, and I will say, the pure ecstasy I experienced after finally seeing the Eagles hoist the Lombardi will be with me forever, and the motivation for staying so invested is to chase that feeling again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy86 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I'd usually say it's acceptable until about a fortnight after your voice breaks, but MIN-->JAC is such a remarkable trade down that I'm more than willing to make an exception! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillSabre Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Buck, this is pretty simple. It’s cool to do whatever you want. It’s all a farce though. If you “switch teams” and the Vikings win it all next year......... how will you feel? Mad that your “old team” won it all right after you left???? NOPE. You’ll be ecstatic and probably cry that the day finally came, just like any other grown man does!!!! This was a fun, entertaining experience but there is no switching fandom. The heart wants what the heart wants. GO BILLS Edited January 18, 2021 by BillSabre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastercheddaar Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 3:07 AM, Matts4313 said: @Mastercheddaar did the same thing. He left the Browns for the Eagles after the superbowl win. Now the Birds are trash and the Browns are awesome. Ya, but you are one of those super homers living in lala land. (its a joke) When Cleveland moved to Baltimore back in the mid 90's, I became an Eagles fan. When Cleveland rebooted the Browns, Philly became my 2nd fav. I watched both teams. Philly now just has preference if they are both televised at the same time. People like to pretend I'm Judas because I didn't want to watch garbage, Hue Jackson coached, football anymore. Also (I was wrong, he was great draft pick 🙂) I didn't like Baker Mayfield at the time because of the flag planting incident at the shoe. That is all MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 54 minutes ago, Mastercheddaar said: People like to pretend I'm Judas because I didn't want to watch garbage And yet you chose the Eagles. Sad, really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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