A lot of things in sports reflect the real world and whatever issues we as a society tend to be having. One such problem that has gripped the world with an iron grip is a growing multitude of "that guy" and "that girl."
While the United Nations is sending food rations to combat this insidious disease of "thatpersonitis," the plague is still spreading even into the sacred grounds of sports. Why do you think there are so many Pittsburgh Steeler fans now?
(Other than them recently stealing a Super Bowl title, and their bandwagon tailgate swinging wide open).
If you're scared of becoming "that" sports fan, here are some classifications that you should study closely.
The Washington State Basketball Bandwagoner
While you may proudly be sporting your "Friel the Excitement" or "WSU Basketball" T-shirt, two years ago you were probably rocking a Gonzaga jersey. The problem with people walking around Eastern Washington's campus in WSU basketball gear is the simple fact that (a) they don't go to Wazzu and (b) they didn't know the Cougars had a basketball team until two years ago.
Bandwagoner to the core
The person who wears clothing from two competing professional sports teams. I'm not 100 percent sure why you're wearing a Cincinnati Reds hat, but it certainly doesn't go with your Mariners jersey. There are seven deadly sins in the Bible, and then there is this equally sinister action that should probably also be added.
You can't support two teams from the same professional sport.
Only a single sports franchise can win the championship every year. Not two, unless of course it's Div. I-A football. So make a decision in your sports loyalties and stick with it.
San Antonio Spurs fans
You claim to enjoy "fundamental basketball" but only watch roughly 10 seconds of a Spurs game… during the playoffs, make some off-hand comment about how Robert Horry is a swell guy and then promptly switch back to your season four DVD of "Friends."
Die-hard jock sniffers
Just because you yelled "hello" at A-Rod when he was playing in the minor-league system of the Mariners and he smiled back doesn't mean that you know the guy. Please stop name dropping him like he's the godfather of your child.
And did you seriously just spend $450 on used game pants worn by A-Rod?
Pro Wrestling Fans
Stop bugging me and go back to kissing your sister.
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