Now, we've all heard stories about some idiot fans who take sports way too seriously- "IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!" You've probably seen footage of what Vancouver was like after losing to Boston for the Stanley Cup, or the riots during some of the soccer- err, "football," games in Europe after a fan favorite team loses. This begs the question, "Are sports fans stupid?"
Being my callous self, and lacking no controversy, I must ask myself this question. I can understand people rioting in England over police corruption, (a common occurrence in America, yet we ignore it) but when a team loses a game, is that a cause for rioting? I understand being upset, as maybe someone has a friend on the team, or was stupid enough to gamble away the deed to his/her house- but is this a worthy enough cause to light things on fire and act like pigs? Sporting events are just recreational games, and should be treated as such. If your team wins, great! If they lose, I shouldn't have to fear for the safety of myself. This is ridiculous.
I'm aware not ALL sports fans cause riots, or are immature, but it's becoming such a common thing in the world of sports. Shouldn't we all leave this BS where it belongs? Do we not discipline our children and tell them to behave? Shouldn't the same rules apply to us? Where is the reason and the logic in how we act? We're supposed to be the mature ones, the role models. After all, if one is pillaging, looting, and torching all in the holy name of sports- one is no more mature than that of a spoiled child, and should therefore be treated as such.
Eat your vegetables, kid, and stop taking games so seriously.
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