The Beautiful Mess of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love)

The Beautiful Chaos of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate (and Hate to Love)

Confessions of a Recovering Bandwagon Jumper Look, I gotta admit something. I’m a fair-weather fan. There, I said it. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s true. I’m that guy who suddenly becomes a die-hard fan when a team is winning, then vanishes when they’re not. I mean, who hasn’t done it? Right? But … Read more

The Beautiful Mess of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

The Beautiful Chaos of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate

Confessions of a Die-Hard Fan Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I’m a mess. A complete, unapologetic mess when it comes to sports. I’ve been this way since I was a kid, sitting in the living room of my parents’ house in Chicago, screaming at the TV during a Bulls game. My poor mom, … Read more