I read a psychological studywhich suggested that supporting a team is basically just the desire to bask in reflected glory. People who have recently had a good personal achievement (eg a good test result) are apparently less likely to describe a team as 'we', for example.
After reading that, I actually feel pity for many football supporters who must be using it to fill a certain sense of worthlessness.
(After reading that, I actually feel pity for many football supporters who must be using it to fill a certain sense of worthlessness.
monkeon schmonkeon,
Mon 11 Jun 2012, 18:50,
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So what if....Like me you support an utterly shit football team that has no glory to reflect? Is it not OK to just like a sport as it's fun?
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gardenclaw mac fuckes your gradeds balls!,
Mon 11 Jun 2012, 20:44,
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Where would you say the fun lies?I suspect it also has something to do with herd mentality, which must give a certain pleasure back to encourage people to do it.
Would you support your team if there was no one else supporting them?
If so, is it football you like or being in a lively crowd?
(Would you support your team if there was no one else supporting them?
If so, is it football you like or being in a lively crowd?
monkeon schmonkeon,
Mon 11 Jun 2012, 21:12,
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