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And this is why people fight over 'teams'
My examples were obviously me being facetious
Referring to your favorite teams as "we"....
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And this is why people fight over 'teams'
My examples were obviously me being facetious
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bruh my old college roommate did the same thing for usc...except we went to gw...
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Teams are civic entities, they represent the people. Fans should absolutely be able to use 'we'.
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Are people saying it's unlawful?
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Are they? What I see are people not understanding how teams function as a representation of a location and people. Seems clear to me that saying 'we' is fair.
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No. I was poking fun at "should...be able to." Of course people can, and be able to. However, when particular fans use 'we' it's very annoying.
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I find myself using "we" when I'm with other fans of my favorite team. If I'm talking to other fans, then it's usually "them".
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dont see why people would even care about something like that... when referring to we it just shows the fans loyalty to one team... nothing wrong with that
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Yeah I always say we when referring to the cowboys and Lakers. IDC
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what's the ? Always asked " who is your team"
not that serious...
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what's the ? Always asked " who is your team"
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That's what I am saying man. Like you're not going to spend money on a movie and say..."We made an awesome movie. Excellent.!"The basis was if people didn't spend their money on them they wouldn't exist. How does that not apply?
I would find it awesome if he did
'We had a great release today' - referring to Nike
'We make an awesome sandwich' - Chick Fil A
It would be amazing
I just have an issue like if I were to run into Andy Reid/Bill Self/Jeff Hornacek/Ned Yost after one of their games and said "Great win for us tonight! We really needed that!" ...he would look at me like "uhhhh what do you mean we...?"
I know I am nitpicking, just a pet peeve of mine.
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I highly doubt a coach would react that way...they know fans have an attachment to a team, I think they would welcome the support. As long as people know its just in a form of support I don't see the big deal. Too many rules for things that don't really need rules. Support who you wanna support, say we, and whatever else.
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highly doubt a coach would look at you like you're an idiot. they sometimes refer to fans as part of the team. that's a you problem bruh
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I'm the 12th man. I can see we all I want
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I have my pet peeves in sports, but this ain't one of them.
When referring to teams I root for...I use "we" AND "they". Sometimes it depends on the circumstance.
If I'm talking to a group of the same fans (like in a team thread)...it's usually "we".
When it's with outsiders or any other situation about the team..."they".
That's not strictly enforced though. It can switch up at any time because it's not one of those things I actively think about when I'm posting/talking.
However...
Not that I have an issue with it, but it's kind of a weird deal when it's school-related.
When referring to teams I root for...I use "we" AND "they". Sometimes it depends on the circumstance.
If I'm talking to a group of the same fans (like in a team thread)...it's usually "we".
When it's with outsiders or any other situation about the team..."they".
That's not strictly enforced though. It can switch up at any time because it's not one of those things I actively think about when I'm posting/talking.
However...
That might be the only exception for me.
Not that I have an issue with it, but it's kind of a weird deal when it's school-related.
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The basis was if people didn't spend their money on them they wouldn't exist. How does that not apply?
I would find it awesome if he did
'We had a great release today' - referring to Nike
'We make an awesome sandwich' - Chick Fil A
It would be amazing
Except I don't see people cheering and supporting businesses like they do sports teams
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I'm a Laker fan b. Always have been, always will be. They're like familia. I root for them, I argue and debate for them, I wear the colors, I go to the games, I watch them on tv, I've met, sat and talked to and chilled with a bunch of them. It's a 'We' thing papi. That's my team. Sure, I may not get a check from the organization, but they've brought me so much enjoyment and entertainment over the years, they pay me back in other ways. I almost feel like you aren't a true fan if you don't use 'we'. You don't feel like you're a part of the team. You don't feel like your rooting matters, like it doesn't make a difference if you make sure you wear the same jersey and socks every time you watch because they always seem to win when you do. You cheer when they win, but it doesn't bother you when they lose. Nah that's not a real fan imo. That's just a spectator. Of course, there are extremes. I'm not saying get team tats, or fight opposing team fans, that's never okay, but I am saying, saying 'we' just makes sense if you feel your support actually matters. It's why home-court advantage means so much. That positive energy is a psychological boost for most players. I'm the 12th man.
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That's what I am saying man. Like you're not going to spend money on a movie and say..."We made an awesome movie. Excellent.!"The basis was if people didn't spend their money on them they wouldn't exist. How does that not apply?
I would find it awesome if he did
'We had a great release today' - referring to Nike
'We make an awesome sandwich' - Chick Fil A
It would be amazing
I just have an issue like if I were to run into Andy Reid/Bill Self/Jeff Hornacek/Ned Yost after one of their games and said "Great win for us tonight! We really needed that!" ...he would look at me like "uhhhh what do you mean we...?"
I know I am nitpicking, just a pet peeve of mine.
You clearly are an outsider and have no idea how this sports fraternity works. There's no way they'd look at you sideways once you make yourself known as a fan. It's 'We' on a macro level. It's a different 'We' from the micro level that they have in the lockerroom. Our 'We' refers to the entity, which includes all fans, promoters, concession stand people, managers, employees, families, training staff, etc. It's one unit. Then there's the smaller, more literal 'We' which is encompassed by those in the lockerroom. And is really just the organization.
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I've liked Miami (football) and Duke (basketball) since I was a kid. I knew I wasn't going to either school. I graduated from Mississippi State in 2008. When referring to any of the their teams, I usually say "we" and "our". Will never stop.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11420478/ned-yost-kansas-city-royals-implores-fans-show-games
You think coaches like this would look at a fan crazy for saying "we played a good game"? Coach would say "damn right we did".
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11420478/ned-yost-kansas-city-royals-implores-fans-show-games
You think coaches like this would look at a fan crazy for saying "we played a good game"? Coach would say "damn right we did".
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Now we're jumping to conclusions? Relax. I cheer for my teams and schools just like everyone else here.
I am just as big of a fan as everyone else, but that's what I am...a FAN...not a part of the payroll, not employed by the team, not apart of the team (other than rooting for them)...
Again, jumping to conclusions, calling me an "outsider"...? I know about sports and I know about rooting for teams...
...also you just broke down/analyzed the word 'we' man...c'mon now.
If you guys say 'we', that's fine I suppose, I mean I am not gonna say it, but to each their own. Was just wondering if this bothered anyone else.
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I wasn't referring to you specifically. Just anyone with the general mindset that you have. I wasn't saying you were wrong for not using it per se, just stating why we do. I broke down the 'we' so you would understand what we mean when we use that word. It's just like how you say you cheer for 'your team, your school'...do you own the team? Do you own the school? 'My' is clearly a term of possession, or ownership, so you must own the team right? You see, it's that same type of situation when we take the words at face value and run with them.
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i catch myself doing it sometimes... just a habit i guess
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What I find more disturbing is the "good game *insert sn here* " that I see in the NBA thread after games.
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lol yea that actually is kinda weird to me, and then they say 'thanks bro' lol.
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I really dont understand why anyone would have a problem with a sports fan saying "we" about his favorite team. Normally, when there is a sports debate on NT, I can at least understand where the other side is coming from even if I dont agree with it.
This is not one of those cases. I find it absurd that something like this bothers people.
This is not one of those cases. I find it absurd that something like this bothers people.
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for those bothered by it -- are you bothered when someone who supports your favorite team uses "we" ?
