03-10-2017, 06:29 PM
(03-10-2017, 06:24 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: I've been a Bengals fan for 30+ years. Like you, I'm always 'hopeful' and relatively optimistic going into every season...but at the same time, no matter how well things may be going, there's always that lingering cynicism that says 'something is guaranteed going to go wrong'.
You're right, being a Bengals fan isn't for the faint-hearted. I think Bengals fans are among the most loyal and dedicated in all of sports...despite a clueless owner, the 90's, 26 years without a playoff win, record setting postseason futility, etc, etc, ect.
Once you've become an invested Bengals fan, it's very hard to change your stripes. The 'hope' you talk about is the drug that keeps us all addicted and coming back for more.
Great words, 'Holic. You're right, people have to make a conscious decision to be a Bengals fan. Likely why despite being one of the smallest fan bases, we are also so tightly close knit. Heck, just look at our message board community, it's so great that fans of rival teams are not only members, but post more on here than on their own team's pages.
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