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John Matthew IV's avatar

Who said, "Fandom is supposed to be fun?" That would never explain the existential dread that supporters of the Arsenal live through.

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MarkyV's avatar

During my time living overseas I acquired fandom for teams in the Mexican and Argentine futbol leagues. Haven’t seen either play in over 20 years, not even on the tube. When I chance upon a score from their games, I am still bitter if they are on the losing end.

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Jon Weisman's avatar

Could you root for your team in Championship and then pick another for Premier?

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Bob Timmermann's avatar

That is considered poor form in that part of the world. Changing affiliations is very difficult for fans. Not for players (who move around a lot), but definitely for fans.

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Jon Weisman's avatar

Not so much changing as adding. In the manner I rooted for the Angels to win the 2002 World Series. I even bought the DVD!

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Bob Timmermann's avatar

If Everton were not in the Championship, my Premier League fandom would be "rooting for the team playing Liverpool" every week.

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