Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Identifying Bandwagon Fans

By Jason Larrsohn


Within the sports community, there is a fierce amount of loyalty when it comes to specific teams. Fans tend to pick a team to support in their early years, and then stay loyal to the team for their entire life.

Following certain sports teams and watching games is a real hobby for many people. They put a lot of time, energy, and effort into keeping up with a team's schedule and attending and watching games.

People who are not sports fans often ask sports fans what it is all about, and why they're so passionate about sports. Many sports fans love the feeling of community they feel when watching a game with friends or family.

Sports fans also just like having something to be passionate about. They like putting their time and energy into something, and having someone and something to root for.

First, you'll need to pick a sport that interests you. You do not have to pick a mainstream sport like football or basketball, but keep in mind that these are the sports that most people will be talking about.

Chances are that they're likely to say Arizona State. The next step is to ask them why Arizona State is their favorite team.

If they can come up with solid reasons why Arizona State is their favorite team, like statistics, plays, or strategies, odds are that they're a true fan. But if they can only say vague comments about the team being awesome or really good, then chances are they're a bandwagon fan.

You need to walk from the parking lot to the stadium, and then up many flights of stairs to your seat. You're usually standing from most of the game, and then when you're sitting, you're leaping out of your chair often whenever your team scores.

Even if you can't make it to the physical game, watching it at home will still help you burn calories. If you're up and moving around and getting into the game, you will still burn calories.

Many sports fans also report feeling a deep sense of belonging and community from their fellow fans. Having a common interest and goal helps people to feel unified and like they're making a meaningful contribution to a group.

College basketball can be more fun to watch because you can root for the college that you attended. If you, for example, attended Florida State University, you could attend their basketball games and wear Florida State apparel, proving that you're a real fan.

But if the fan only likes a team when they're doing well, this is a big clue to you that they're probably not a real fan. Another way to tell if someone is a bandwagon fan is to ask them if they're a bandwagon fan in a very straightforward manner.

If they become very defensive and rude, they're probably a bandwagon fan. If they don't really care what you're saying and are confident in being a fan of their team, then they are probably a real fan.

If your friends are also decked out in Texas Tech apparel, then the feeling of unity and community only grows. Although it may seem odd, being a sports fan is definitely good for your overall health.




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