So, come January, everyone gets a little bit crazier; understandably so because there's a lot on the line. In my opinion, the Patriots fan base has some of the most intense, loud, cocky, superstitious -and sometimes annoying- fans in the league. And I love it. Because I proudly admit that I am one of them.
Twitter and the comment sections on Bleacher Report are probably the best places to witness New England fans in full blown playoff-mode. I mean, we take it to a whole new level. I present to you, some of my favorites.
The wicked superstitious fans:
~ "Ehh, to be honest, I don't really know how I feel about Gronk on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. Can't they wait until March?"
~ "Wait, did I wear this shirt in week 16?" (last time we won)
~ "Saturday games really confuse me. I mean, how am I supposed to follow all of my superstitions, now?"
~ "Don't say win and Patriots in the same sentence. Evah."
*You have to read this one with a Boston accent* ~ "Damon, c'monnn. Why would you guarantee we're goin' all tha way? You know if we lose we're all blaming you." *in reference to Matt Damon, a diehard Boston sports fan, declaring that the Patriots will indeed "go all the way" this year. Mm mm mmm, should've taken the Ben Affleck route.
Pats fans in general:
~ "We can't lose to Baltimore in the playoffs again..."
~ "Dude, wouldn't it just be the icing on the cake if we actually win another this year, since everybody said we were done the first month of the season? Nothin' would make us happier than proving everybody wrong. We gotta complete this turnaround."
~ "I'm not guaranteeing anything, but get the Duck Boats ready just in case."
~ "We need the Pats to do good since the Bruins' season pretty much sucks. Thanks, Chiarelli."
~ "I don't care if it's a blowout or a squeaker, as long as we win."
~ "We needed that bye. But I was so lost on Sunday without the Pats."
~ "I'm preparing myself for high blood pressure and unhealthy anxiety levels for Saturday's game. But what's new."
~ "Ya know, if our offensive line holds up for the entire game, I really like our chances. *knocks on wood*"
~ "Everyone's sleeping on Tim Wright. Watch him be Brady's lethal weapon during our post season run. Probably the key piece we've been missing all season long. Go long, Tim!"
~ "I hope Brady plays with a chip on his shoulder."
~ "I don't know if I'm sick like the flu, or just anxious for the game..."
~ "I'm wicked pumped. GO PATS!"
Come on, you know you've said at least a couple of these, lately.
*inspired by fellow Pats fans' tweets and my insanely superstitious self*
As always, go Patriots!
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