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(12-08-2018, 04:07 PM)Lucidus Wrote: If one doesn't find something -- the Bengals in this case -- "worth getting upset about," then why invest any time, emotion or financial support at all? Why be a part of this site? It would seem to logically follow that it's also not worth getting excited about, correct? If it indeed it has that little of a "worth" to someone, then it seems nonsensical to follow it at all. 

Of course, as fans, we obviously each have reasons why we follow the Bengals or not a single one of us would be here. From the most cynical and critical fans to the most optimistic and hopeful fans; we all have an investment in the Bengals of different kinds and levels. Being a fan involves a certain emotional attachment as well. When the team does well or does poorly, it tends to be reflected by degrees of emotional response. 

However, it's not as though being a dedicated fan is somehow all-consuming and encompasses every aspect of one's life. 

Ehh.. I do get mildly upset, but nowhere near the level where I want to scream or call people names over it and certainty don't break my personal possessions over this team and DEFINITELY DON'T invest money in this team aside from MAYBE buying something I might have seen on a commercial ,but I probably would have purchased it anyway commercial or not. The few bucks I did spend years ago never got spent again and probably never will again. 
It's still just entertainment and nothing more for me and yes, even when they lose badly I find it amusing and entertaining like watching a Harold Loyde comedy except Loyde always won out in the end. 
If they win, well great, but losing isn't going to change my outlook for my day or life.  My blood pressure might rise a little, but it isn't going to stroke me out and cause a brain hemorrhage or anything. .or at least I damned sure hope not .