And she's not far off base. Admittedly, I have flip-flopped in the past, and as recently as a few years ago. I was a "diehard" Phillies phan, but my time spent in the bay area, my adoption of the word "hella" (which I hella hated as a Hawaiian t-shirt wearing college freshman), and our love of the local San Jose Giants (which produced current SF Giants greats like Panda and Posey), morphed me in to a SF Giants fan. The ultimate test of loyalty came this season, when the Phils and the Giants squared off. I was forced to choose, and much to the chagrin of many, I went with the Orange and Black.
Also, and realize that this is a very big confession for me, I spent a lot of my childhood following the... Washington Redskins! The reason was simple- my big brother was a fan, and I wanted to do everything he did, including following a team that I now despise. I came to my senses as a young adolescent, before the Andy Reid/McNabb era, and have not looked back since, despite countless disappointments.
It has been suggested that I look for a new NFL team, and that I base part of my decision in part on that team's fight song.
My current team's fight song is as follows:
"Fly Eagles Fly, On The Road To Victory.
Fight Eagles Fight, Score A Touchdown 1-2-3.
Hit ‘Em Low.
Hit ‘Em High.
And We’ll Watch Our Eagles Fly.
Fly Eagles Fly, On The Road To Victory.
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!"
Admittedly, this fight song is stupid. But in defense of the song, most Eagles fans can't really count past three, and are lucky if they get past the entire spelling of the "Eagles." Still, it does sadly get me riled up for my beloved Eagles.
Here are the other noted fight songs amidst the NFL:
http://www.footballbabble.com/football/nfl/fight-songs/
So, with this in mind, and as long as it's suitable with my reader(s), I submit that if I were ever to change allegiances again, I think it would be for the Buffalo Bills. Here's my case for the Bills:
1. They are the most loveable losers of the NFL. There was a period where they went to FOUR SUPER BOWLS IN A ROW AND LOST. That is so awesomely pathetic that I cannot hate.
2. They have diehard fans. They play in upstate New York, the state with the stupid Jets and Giants that dominate ESPN coverage and still manage to garner crowds in ungodly weather. That's dedication, and it's dedication that I respect. If they ever do get to the promised land, their fans will be vindicated. Also, their fans aren't douchey about their misfortunes like Cubs fans or back-in-the-day Red Sox fans. I also enjoy that.
3. They have a Harvard educated Quarterback. Something about that makes me laugh.
4. Wings. As in, wings from Buffalo.
What team should I switch over to if I were to flip flop yet again? Submit your thoughts, and provided that the Eagles win the super bowl and continue to do well, I just may oblige!*
*I'm also a secret hipster about sports, sadly. I only like "underground" teams. Sigh... I know I'm lame.
EAGLES!
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