12-21-2016, 02:49 PM
(12-21-2016, 01:12 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Being a fan is about emotional attachment. It has nothing to do with logic.
I wish I could just make myself be a fan of the team that was winning the most games every year, but I can't.
I don't know how I could just suddenly not be Bengal fan and love some other team.
Yep. I've been a diehard 'Bengalholic' for a little over 30 years. It's not like I can just flip a switch and turn that off.
I have no issue with fans that say they can't do it anymore or want to root for another team. Everyone has the right to do their own thing. For me personally, after 3 decades, it would feel very strange to root for another team.
You make a good point about the emotional side of it. When you've been following every aspect of a team for a number of years - or decades - there is definitely a certain level of emotional investment. The relationship between sports teams and their fans has always been a unique animal.
