Dear fans of terrible teams, my name is Cedric Perry and as a Redskins fan...I've been there. To quote a great gospel song, I've had some good days, I've had some weary days. It can be difficult to remain steadfast; to witness your team go through poor play, blowouts, and embarrassment can be rough. Through your struggle however, there is a proper etiquette to behave and pull through:
1. Don't lie to yourself- A famous quote of a loser fan is "We beat ourselves". No fool, the other team beat you. Cut it out.
2. Someone else's team losing won't keep you warm at night- Commenting on Facebook about another person's team losing? Where's your pride? Where's your dignity? Don't play yourself by talking trash on someone else's squad when your team is in the same or worse position.
3. Maintain a sense of reality- You'll get through this, whether it's this year or in 5-10 like Ol' Otis says. When you do however, don't start ragging on everyone else. You were sorry last week...don't catch amnesia.
4. Don't jump ship- There is nothing worse than a traitor. If you wore a Giants jersey last year, and now you're ordering a Broncos pillow from Classic Seams, shame on you. I know a girl who was a "diehard" Redskins fan; always talking about the Skins. One day I'm on Facebook, and I see Philadelphia Eagles banners, "Go Vick" statuses, and Instagram photos from Lincoln Financial Field. That right there? If you can't be loyal to a football team, how (are) you going to be loyal to a husband? I think T.D. Jakes said that...maybe.
5. Defend yourself, but with quality weapons- If you must stoop to trash talking, which is inevitable, use good comebacks. As a person who is commonly around Eagles fans, I feel bad for them when people begin the "Where's your rings?" chants. Now there is only partial sympathy because some of their fan base likes to START the fight, but in essence that argument is old and a bit skewed. While the franchise does not have any Super Bowl wins, until recently they were one of the most consistent and successful franchises in the NFL. If your team has a championship ring, but it was in 1992, aren't you a little thirsty for success yourself?
Fans of "sucky" teams, new members and old, acknowledge your team's current place...and celebrate the struggle.
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2. Someone else's team losing won't keep you warm at night- Commenting on Facebook about another person's team losing? Where's your pride? Where's your dignity? Don't play yourself by talking trash on someone else's squad when your team is in the same or worse position.
3. Maintain a sense of reality- You'll get through this, whether it's this year or in 5-10 like Ol' Otis says. When you do however, don't start ragging on everyone else. You were sorry last week...don't catch amnesia.
4. Don't jump ship- There is nothing worse than a traitor. If you wore a Giants jersey last year, and now you're ordering a Broncos pillow from Classic Seams, shame on you. I know a girl who was a "diehard" Redskins fan; always talking about the Skins. One day I'm on Facebook, and I see Philadelphia Eagles banners, "Go Vick" statuses, and Instagram photos from Lincoln Financial Field. That right there? If you can't be loyal to a football team, how (are) you going to be loyal to a husband? I think T.D. Jakes said that...maybe.
5. Defend yourself, but with quality weapons- If you must stoop to trash talking, which is inevitable, use good comebacks. As a person who is commonly around Eagles fans, I feel bad for them when people begin the "Where's your rings?" chants. Now there is only partial sympathy because some of their fan base likes to START the fight, but in essence that argument is old and a bit skewed. While the franchise does not have any Super Bowl wins, until recently they were one of the most consistent and successful franchises in the NFL. If your team has a championship ring, but it was in 1992, aren't you a little thirsty for success yourself?
Fans of "sucky" teams, new members and old, acknowledge your team's current place...and celebrate the struggle.
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