LosMediasBlancas Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 If I see another Red Sox or Cub fan praying at a game, I'm gonna go Elvis on my big screen. It's not even geniune, it's just like 'oh God please please put my face on TV or in the paper, so everyone can see my fake anguish'. Call me crazy, but I have a feeling God might have more important things on his plate than Red Sox baseball, just a hunch. I was really hoping the Red Sox would get to the WS this year just so I could see an end to that s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I was laughing the whole time watching these morons praying and crossing their fingers and whatever else they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Only on the north side of Chicago will you see fans more in love with failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 Only on the north side of Chicago will you see fans more in love with failure. See, it's not even that. The reason Cub and Red-Sox fans are so annoying is because they think THEY are the story. Not the team, or the game of baseball but them. Listen to Cub and Red Sox fan interviews, you'll never hear another fan base talk so much about themselves. It's all about look at ME, MY pain, I'M a better fan etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 :fthecubs Where is our f*** The Red Sox sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxShuf Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I was doing a drinking game with this situation. Every time I saw a praying fan we would take a drink. Needless to say, I was sloshed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Are you people serious? You really think people look mentally anguished to get in the newspaper?? It couldn't have anything to do with being in a tie game in extra innings, on the brink of elimination against your rival or anything, naw. I'm sure all you people were just sitting all happy and content when the Mariners were about to eliminate the Sox in 2000. Wouldn't want to look interested or anything, for fear of being accused of mugging for a camera. There's so much jealousy around here right now it's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Are you people serious? You really think people look mentally anguished to get in the newspaper?? It couldn't have anything to do with being in a tie game in extra innings, on the brink of elimination against your rival or anything, naw. I'm sure all you people were just sitting all happy and content when the Mariners were about to eliminate the Sox in 2000. Wouldn't want to look interested or anything, for fear of being accused of mugging for a camera. There's so much jealousy around here right now it's ridiculous. Yep, you're right again - in 2000, I was praying into my hat, murmuring "pleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease" and I just started CRYING and CRYING and CRYING and CRYING when the Sox were eliminated. And then I blew up a little toy boat to erase the "Mariner Curse" and I hung a Jerry Dybzinski doll in effigy to erase the "Curse Of The Dybbino" and all kinds of other cuddly curse rituals. No jealousy whatsoever, just pointing out jackassedness where I see it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Hmm...and people wonder why our attendance average is 15,000 a game... Oh thats because we dont care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 The praying, etc, doesn't bother me, as long as they remember that it applies to fans, too: There's no crying in baseball! And hell yes I'm jealous. That's an interesting question, actually -- Where were you when the Mariners booted us in 2000? When the Sox got eliminated, I was in a bar a few blocks from my job, my boss having let me leave a bit early, and I was nursing a Coors Lite, the cheapest admission ticket I could buy. I wasn't happy and content, but, at least I was already in a bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I had just walked in the door from school when they were eliminated. Of course Brain called to rub it in (big mariners fan). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxShuf Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I dont think anyone is criticizing the fans praying. I for one am sick of Fox showing them every ten seconds. I know they are trying to set the mood, but come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I dont think anyone is criticizing the fans praying. I for one am sick of Fox showing them every ten seconds. I know they are trying to set the mood, but come on. It does bother me. I gotta imagine if there is a God, he has better things to do than grant basehits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 So if a Yankees fan prays, and a Red Sox fan prays, whose prayer is answered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I was doing a drinking game with this situation. Every time I saw a praying fan we would take a drink. Needless to say, I was sloshed. Know what is an even better drinking game? Every pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Are you people serious? You really think people look mentally anguished to get in the newspaper?? It couldn't have anything to do with being in a tie game in extra innings, on the brink of elimination against your rival or anything, naw. I'm sure all you people were just sitting all happy and content when the Mariners were about to eliminate the Sox in 2000. Wouldn't want to look interested or anything, for fear of being accused of mugging for a camera. There's so much jealousy around here right now it's ridiculous. Spiff, you truly are one smart and respectable dude. I applaud you for knowing your ass from hand unlike some, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 It does bother me. I gotta imagine if there is a God, he has better things to do than grant basehits. No to mention, how many other times do you think those people pray? I'm sure some probably do, most don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 Are you people serious? You really think people look mentally anguished to get in the newspaper?? It couldn't have anything to do with being in a tie game in extra innings, on the brink of elimination against your rival or anything, naw. I'm sure all you people were just sitting all happy and content when the Mariners were about to eliminate the Sox in 2000. Wouldn't want to look interested or anything, for fear of being accused of mugging for a camera. There's so much jealousy around here right now it's ridiculous. I think in some sick, attention hungry kind of way, YES some Cub and Red Sox fans do enjoy the pity party and would almost prefer to keep it going. It keeps the focus on them. Any White Sox fan will tell you that we love our team just as much as anyone, have a 'curse' of our own and have been in many heartbreaking situations of our own, but we take our losses like rational adults who keep baseball in perspective. If we're not praying or crying, it's not because we're not great fans and we could give less of a toss about where the cameras are. Jealousy? You mean of that long Cub's and Red Sox success? Uh, yeah that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I must agree. I, too, am sick of the shots of Red Sox fans praying, hats down over eyes, rally caps, etc. But, then I think...oh yeah, THESE ARE 5-6 HOUR GAMES!!! What do you expect Fox to do, show shots of McCarver every 5 minutes? Joe Buck even said, it was so late, the blimp had to leave. No overhead shots. Do you want to see shots of Joe Torre's beak? The hideously ugly Luis Sojo? Mike Timlin acting like a linebacker? Pedro's/Damon's/Manny's hair? I feel bad for Fox and the broadcasters (not to mention the umps who NEVER sit down) to be there and come up with things to look at/say for 5 1/2 hours two straight nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Are you people serious? You really think people look mentally anguished to get in the newspaper?? It couldn't have anything to do with being in a tie game in extra innings, on the brink of elimination against your rival or anything, naw. I'm sure all you people were just sitting all happy and content when the Mariners were about to eliminate the Sox in 2000. Wouldn't want to look interested or anything, for fear of being accused of mugging for a camera. There's so much jealousy around here right now it's ridiculous. I cried at the end of game 3 ... and I'm proud to admit it. I was pissed for a good 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxShuf Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I must agree. I, too, am sick of the shots of Red Sox fans praying, hats down over eyes, rally caps, etc. But, then I think...oh yeah, THESE ARE 5-6 HOUR GAMES!!! What do you expect Fox to do, show shots of McCarver every 5 minutes? Joe Buck even said, it was so late, the blimp had to leave. No overhead shots. Do you want to see shots of Joe Torre's beak? The hideously ugly Luis Sojo? Mike Timlin acting like a linebacker? Pedro's/Damon's/Manny's hair? I feel bad for Fox and the broadcasters (not to mention the umps who NEVER sit down) to be there and come up with things to look at/say for 5 1/2 hours two straight nights. more shots of leon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I cried at the end of game 3 ... and I'm proud to admit it. I was pissed for a good 2 weeks. I completely lost my mind after game 1 in 1993. I was 6, at it was my first time attending a playoff game in any sport. I was cheered up when we saw MJ's car in the parking lot I cried out of frustration after game 2 in 2000. I wasn't going nuts, just tears and a few beat up pillows. I had an excuse...I was 13...so steff, what is your excuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I completely lost my mind after game 1 in 1993. I was 6, at it was my first time attending a playoff game in any sport. I was cheered up when we saw MJ's car in the parking lot I cried out of frustration after game 2 in 2000. I wasn't going nuts, just tears and a few beat up pillows. I had an excuse...I was 13...so steff, what is your excuse? No excuse. I had taken off work. I was excited. I really, really, REALLY believed we had a chance... and poof... our offense peed themselves... I stood in complete disbelief at the end of game 3. For a good 30 minutes I don't think I could speak. I cried the rest of the day, probably the next, too. I couldn't watch any of the postseason for days. I was sooooo mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxShuf Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 No excuse. I had taken off work. I was excited. I really, really, REALLY believed we had a chance... and poof... our offense peed themselves... I stood in complete disbelief at the end of game 3. For a good 30 minutes I don't think I could speak. I cried the rest of the day, probably the next, too. I couldn't watch any of the postseason for days. I was sooooo mad. try being a white sox and a jayhawk fan :puke :puke :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 try being a white sox and a jayhawk fan :puke :puke :puke I've got that beat... I'm a Bills fan, too. :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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