wab wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:56 am
The Bears don’t have to tell us dick. And I don’t understand why this upsets fans so much. I don’t understand why fans 1- care what they say and 2- put any validity in what we are told.
Because *ahem*, let me look through the eyes of the average fan:
1. "Listen, when I'm watching the Bears, it's my relaxation and fun time. It's my Sunday/day off/whatever - it's my LEISURE time, and these clowns OWE me. Every minute I watch them suck ass out there is time I could've been working on the yard or hanging with my kids, but instead of giving me the fun and happiness they implicitly promised me, I was virtually prisoner to their 8-8 bullshit season. They owe me and us 20+ years of 10+ win seasons and numerous Super Bowls as severance for 30 years of losing, and I don't think that's too much to ask."
2. "I drop tons of money on this stupid team: Jerseys, tickets, merchandise, etc. You name it and I or my family have paid good money for it, and when I, nay, WE are paying for this team, we expect wins! Lots of wins! Every time these losers lose, they've stolen from me and mine! They're crooks!"
3. "I wear a Bears jersey, throw on my Bears hat, slap a Bears sticker on my car, show off my Bears tattoo - I represent the team! Everybody knows me as a huge Bears fan, but now I'm associated with them, and let me tell ya, it's fucking embarrassing! I don't want to be associated with these losers, because that makes me look like a loser in turn, and I'm no loser!"
4. "Due to the above 3 reasons, I consider myself more than just the average fan - I'm basically a stockholder in the team, emotionally, financially, and indirectly. I am entitled to answers - REAL answers, because I've made the sacrifice of time, money, and heartache. So don't give me these platitudes and milquetoast answers, dammit!"
5. "Additionally, because of reasons 1-3 I am entitled ACTION! Hasty, quick action that represents my anger, frustration, and football knowledge. I am disgusted by giving endlessly in one way or another to this franchise and not having my concerns addressed in the manner I see fit!"