Sports Personalities

I have never been the biggest sports fan. Sure, I can see how people find watching them entertaining, but I’ve never quite caught on to what makes you a fan versus just a viewer. So when it comes to watching sports, I usually end up watching the other people in the room and laughing at their ridiculous reactions. I’ve noticed that sports fans tend not to sort themselves into distinct categories, but rather they exist on a spectrum that spans from least to most intense love for their team. 
People who are on the lower side of this spectrum tend to care less about the game. Sure, they stay invested, but they sit more relaxed, settling into their seats. They also check their phone often and easily get distracted from the game. But they are still there to watch the game, and thus they still invest themselves in it. They know what’s going on, and they cheer on their team. They might not know much about the game, but they still enjoy watching it. But, this is just the bottom of the spectrum of sports fans. 

As people’s knowledge of how to play a sport increases, usually the love they hold for a team increases as well. People who play football tend to know quite a bit about the professional scene of the game, and they often are ride-or-die fans of one particular team. Others just grew up watching the game, and have learned its rules over time. In any case, people who understand the game are able to grasp what is going on, and they are able to immerse themselves further into the experience. These are the people who scream at the screen, spill their food when cheering, and who will spend hundreds of dollars on merchandise for their team. While I myself have never been able to grasp the concept of supporting a team, I have been able to see the different kinds of people who watch them. 

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