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[nicoga3000]

Why is this even an issue? Let people get excited about their favorite team. It is doing you ZERO harm.

 

[Shadownet]

Yep I hate it, the exception I make is if you are talking about a college team and you are currently attending that college.

I don't see how that's different from normal though. You might go to college, but you don't play on the team. You being there at college has little to no impact on the team performance.

Isn't that being a bit hypocrite to call people out on it but saying being college is okay?

 

[Zibrahim]

Aligning or attaching yourself to someone/something is not unusual.

When a man says, "We are pregnant". Does that kill you?

After all, the man isn't pregnant; his wife is.

 

[Google]

I own part of Real Oviedo, is it cool with you if I use 'we' or is that beyond the pale?

Me too, brother.

 

[FriedConsole]

I think it is worse when people into politics use "we" to describe their party. At least my sports team takes less of my money and patronizes me less.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Because you at least have some minor connection to the team. Even then it's a stretch. I just think it's stupid as hell.

There is no more connection in going to a college then there is living in a city.

 

[ThankYouDaletech]

No one is part of anything, we all exist in impermeable bubbles of solipsism yadda yadda.

 

[JimJamJones]

I'm part owner of the Packers, so that's my excuse.

 

[xDUMPWEEDx]

Watch this

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

Because you at least have some minor connection to the team. Even then it's a stretch. I just think it's stupid as hell.

I would say that's a major connection.

 

[Volimar]

we got a badass over here

How is that badass? Did I forget a smiley emoji?

 

[Couleurs]

What about the Seahawks calling fans the 12th man, and similar situations with other teams.

 

[thecouncil]

It's not that big of a deal. I suggest you get over it and get on with your life.

Heh. You sound like someone that says 'we'.

 

[gutshot]

I'd always ask "oh, what position do you play?" when the guys at work did this.

Is it fun eating lunch alone every day?

 

[xbhaskarx]

It's more convenient to say "We" than "My favored team, the Metropolis City Fighting Caterpillars". That's all there is to it.

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[norm9]

People like to belong to a group and collective and it makes sports even more fun than it already is. Not you though. Youre above and beyond all that.

 

[commedieu]

I always giggle.


Then I think about me getting banned over console wars...a few times..

Then I stfu...

 

[Volimar]

Heh. You sound like someone that says 'we'.

Well he said it kills him. I don't see how people get worked up over basically nothing.

 

[John Kowalski]

It feels nice to be part of something.

 

[Sanjuro]

Everyone in this thread is now considered part of the we universe.

 

[Wreav]

It's super awkward, and no adult should do it.

However, the one exception is if you're referring to your alma mater, because you paid enough money to earn the right to say "we".

What about the Seahawks calling fans the 12th man, and similar situations with other teams.

Reporting this post to the TAMU athletic department, you owe some royalties, sir.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

We, The New England Patriots organization, believe it's perfectly fine to talk about us and our performances in this manner.

We think that we can do whatever we want if we want to talk like this.

 

[NameGenerated]

I don't see how that's different from normal though. You might go to college, but you don't play on the team. You being there at college has little to no impact on the team performance.

Isn't that being a bit hypocrite to call people out on it but saying being college is okay?

There is no more connection in going to a college then there is living in a city.

Ok you're right. It's stupid no matter how you put it.

 

[Jeronimo Jones]

So, you don't get why individuals attach themselves to or associate themselves with sports teams they support financially or invest in emotionally?

Well we do.

 

[FriedConsole]

Is it fun eating lunch alone every day?

Yeah I don't think anybody actually says that. They just fantasize saying that when they are eating lunch alone and overhearing people with social skills.

 

[Brinbe]

Who cares?
Ppl make personal connections to their sports teams. Why is that any different than ppl that are part of ANY fandoms? This isn't anything unique to sports. And I don't know why you or anyone would be upset at what others do as long as it's not affecting you

 

[Cymbal Head]

I used to make fun of my friends for doing this, but I made a decision several years ago to quash my inner pedant.

 

[ItIsOkBro]

What about if it's your home team, then it's okay. The team represents the city of which you are a part of.

 

[Volimar]

When the "U-S-A" chants or "we beat them!" phrases would start during a particular event, that was my cue to leave the room.

Ugh, still makes me rage. Lol.

I never realized how annoying it was until the Australian Olympics.

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

 

[Jack Scofield]

People who complain about this come off to me as socially awkward.

 

[Camwi]

Hell yes, fellow NFL team owner!

 

[Dice]

When sports fans try to insult me just by pointing out I'm a kpop fan it's really funny.

 

[norm9]

When the "U-S-A" chants or "we beat them!" phrases would start during a particular event, that was my cue to leave the room.

Ugh, still makes me rage. Lol.

How does it feel to not enjoy simple things in life?

 

[nicoga3000]

People who complain about this come off to me as socially awkward.

Can't help but agree with you.

 

[ThankYouDaletech]

Am I part of the Z Fighters because I gave Goku some energy for the Spirit Bomb?

 

[bucknuticus]

When the "U-S-A" chants or "we beat them!" phrases would start during a particular event, that was my cue to leave the room.

Ugh, still makes me rage. Lol.

you seem like fun

 

[Apath]

So you don't follow sports?

Cool.

 

[SephCast]

Why nitpick? Feels good man.

 

[Quick]

I say both "we" and "them" - whatever comes first.

 

[Veritigo_X]

Jeez, a lot of people in this thread don't sound like fun people to be around...

 

[ShaneDude]

People who complain about this come off to me as socially awkward.

Exactly this.

 

[The Llama]

People who complain about this come off to me as socially awkward.

I mean we are on a video game forum...

 

[weekev]

To be fair, real fans do contribute to the team, the money invested to watch your team play will pay a significant chunk of the players wages so I think the real fans are more than entitled to include themselves as "we"

 

[Google]

I feel sorry for all of you who have nothing to believe in.

We're going to beat Fiji on Friday and 50 million English people get to celebrate the fact that we won a Rugby game.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

We shipped a billion PlayStations this quarter. Go us!!

 

[norm9]

I feel sorry for all of you who have nothing to believe in.

We're going to beat Fiji on Friday and 50 million English people get to celebrate the fact that we won a Rugby game.

Ugh. *stomps out of thread*

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

We dem boyz!

 

[Wreav]

To be fair, real fans do contribute to the team, the money invested to watch your team play will pay a significant chunk of the players wages so I think the real fans are more than entitled to include themselves as "we"

I went to a concert, bought a shirt and an LP, and called myself part of the band.

Nothing's weird with me, no sir.

 

[Sanjuro]

I mean we are on a video game forum...

...we?

 

[Kenzodielocke]

You say We because you're part of it, you're supporting your team. They sounds too external, like you're not really a part of it.