Somebody 'Splain Me ...

wolf · 05-07-2007, 01:26 PM

Okay, I just don't get this one ...

Why is it that there are guys who never went to college, in fact, never graduated high school, never played any sports in their brief, undistinguished high school career, never were scouted for a college team, and never experieced a heart-wrenching knee injury in the last big game of their senior year and never were able to live their dream as a college and later professional athlete, none of that stuff on the table here ... why does this anthropoid display an undying devotion to a college football team, festooning his home with banners, pillows, front door mats, wearing hats, jerseys and jackets with the name of the team and it's quite recognizable logo, including having a tattoo commemorating his devotion? To top it off, is not Catholic and has never lived in Indiana.

LabRat · 05-07-2007, 02:12 PM

Since he sounds like he had no edumactional groups to identify himself with as a kid, he has as an adult, found a sense of belonging by becoming a fan of team "X". The overcompensation may be a way of self-reassuring himself that, though he wasn't a distinguished sports player himself, he'll be be the best damn fan there is...

Or something.

glatt · 05-07-2007, 02:44 PM

As a non sports fan type, I got nuthin.

busterb · 05-07-2007, 02:47 PM

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Or something.

Was over at Shine's yesterday for burgers on grill, some work on grist mill. Shut down for NASCAR.
I prefer watching paint dry. Who gives a flying flap, unless you bet money.

Spexxvet · 05-07-2007, 02:48 PM

What LabRat said. In other words, he's a LOSER! I'll bet he's not even Irish, is he?

He just wants to be in a Grand Faloon.

SteveDallas · 05-07-2007, 03:36 PM

I don't know, but I'm sure it has something to do with how people who were born and raised in Philadelphia and lived their whole life here can root for the Dallas Cowboys.

Hime · 05-08-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

I don't know, but I'm sure it has something to do with how people who were born and raised in Philadelphia and lived their whole life here can root for the Dallas Cowboys.

Which team you root for doesn't necessarily relate to where you're from. I root for the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) because my college basketball hero (from the college I actually went to) plays for them, and the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) because I like the way they play the game and I have a crush on Peyton Manning. Of course, I always root for the home team when they're playing, but I'm from DC -- all my home teams suck. :p

EDIT: Just wanted to clarify that I am not by any means a fan to the extent that the guy in the OP is -- I own two pieces of sports memorabilia: a child-size Nationals jersey and a Colts tank top that a friend screen-printed for me. My bf is an obsessive sports fan, but more obsessed about the games themselves than about his teams in particular.

jinx · 05-08-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

I don't know, but I'm sure it has something to do with how people who were born and raised in Philadelphia and lived their whole life here can root for the Dallas Cowboys.

Who else would they root for?

Trilby · 05-07-2007, 03:39 PM

I can't believe you don't know this: it's a Classic case of
Compensation.

Or, not.

You have to believe in Freud for any of this to work.

I don't believe in Freud (tho minions have argued his case before me)

xoxoxoBruce · 05-07-2007, 05:55 PM

Duh...he's Irish.

05-07-2007, 05:58 PM

Spend time in FL... football is like a religion here. It is an illness.

jester · 05-08-2007, 12:31 PM

even though most of my family members did not play "school sports" football was & still is huge - I grew up with brothers - so I just carried over into my household - I have sons - alas no other girls in this home. Big fans of the UT Vols & Colts. It's the thrill of the game - heart pounding especially when down to the last seconds.

Hime · 05-08-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jester

even though most of my family members did not play "school sports" football was & still is huge - I grew up with brothers - so I just carried over into my household - I have sons - alas no other girls in this home. Big fans of the UT Vols & Colts. It's the thrill of the game - heart pounding especially when down to the last seconds.

<3 the Vols. My fiance went to UT, and I took a class there. Man, I miss TN.

(note to non-fans: the reason Vols and Colts love go together is because the Colts quarterback was a big star on the Vols when he was in college, and still lives part-time in TN.)

05-10-2007, 06:30 PM

What is funny around here are people who will give you crap for being educated. I wear gear with my college logo on it. People will pick on me about it, then I will tell them I do not follow sport very much, just went to the school.
I get two reactions, often.
Confusion... this confuses me as well, perhaps some of you can help me there.
Disdain for being educated... this is often from someone who is festooned, head to toe, with college logos. Makes my head hurt.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-10-2007, 07:25 PM

Bragging about education alludes to claiming superiority. Bragging about a sports passion alludes to class leveling, common ground, camaraderie.

That's my guess, but who knows what people are really thinking?

05-07-2007, 01:26 PM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Somebody 'Splain Me ... Okay, I just don't get this one ... Why is it that there are guys who never went to college, in fact, never graduated high school, never played any sports in their brief, undistinguished high school career, never were scouted for a college team, and never experieced a heart-wrenching knee injury in the last big game of their senior year and never were able to live their dream as a college and later professional athlete, none of that stuff on the table here ... why does this anthropoid display an undying devotion to a college football team, festooning his home with banners, pillows, front door mats, wearing hats, jerseys and jackets with the name of the team and it's quite recognizable logo, including having a tattoo commemorating his devotion? To top it off, is not Catholic and has never lived in Indiana. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-07-2007, 02:12 PM	#2
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Since he sounds like he had no edumactional groups to identify himself with as a kid, he has as an adult, found a sense of belonging by becoming a fan of team "X". The overcompensation may be a way of self-reassuring himself that, though he wasn't a distinguished sports player himself, he'll be be the best damn fan there is... Or something. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

05-07-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	What LabRat said. In other words, he's a LOSER! I'll bet he's not even Irish, is he? He just wants to be in a Grand Faloon. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

05-07-2007, 03:39 PM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I can't believe you don't know this: it's a Classic case of Compensation. Or, not. You have to believe in Freud for any of this to work. I don't believe in Freud (tho minions have argued his case before me) __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

05-07-2007, 05:55 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Duh...he's Irish. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	As a non sports fan type, I got nuthin.

05-07-2007, 03:36 PM	#6
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I don't know, but I'm sure it has something to do with how people who were born and raised in Philadelphia and lived their whole life here can root for the Dallas Cowboys.

05-07-2007, 05:58 PM	#11
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Spend time in FL... football is like a religion here. It is an illness.

05-08-2007, 12:31 PM	#12
jester why so serious Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,712	even though most of my family members did not play "school sports" football was & still is huge - I grew up with brothers - so I just carried over into my household - I have sons - alas no other girls in this home. Big fans of the UT Vols & Colts. It's the thrill of the game - heart pounding especially when down to the last seconds.

05-10-2007, 06:30 PM	#14
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	What is funny around here are people who will give you crap for being educated. I wear gear with my college logo on it. People will pick on me about it, then I will tell them I do not follow sport very much, just went to the school. I get two reactions, often. Confusion... this confuses me as well, perhaps some of you can help me there. Disdain for being educated... this is often from someone who is festooned, head to toe, with college logos. Makes my head hurt.

05-10-2007, 07:25 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bragging about education alludes to claiming superiority. Bragging about a sports passion alludes to class leveling, common ground, camaraderie. That's my guess, but who knows what people are really thinking? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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