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[IUHoosiergirl88]

I hate the Hawks solely because of the bandwagon fans. I grew up in the Chicago area and even from a young age, rooted for the Wings solely because of the number of fans who know NOTHING about hockey and then when the Hawks start winning are like ZOMG HAWKS GO KANER HAWKS WIN!!!!11!!!

[chitownxo]

Originally Posted by IUHoosiergirl88

I hate the Hawks solely because of the bandwagon fans. I grew up in the Chicago area and even from a young age, rooted for the Wings solely because of the number of fans who know NOTHING about hockey and then when the Hawks start winning are like ZOMG HAWKS GO KANER HAWKS WIN!!!!11!!!

Yeah, you're right about the bandwagon brigade. We've gone to Hawks games for years (sometimes, I miss Chicago Stadium). It is really annoying when my 5 year old knows more about the game than the adults sitting next to him. To quote Mikey, "Do these people know there's a game going on, or are they just here to drink and be stupid?" Awesome.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by chitownxo

Yeah, you're right about the bandwagon brigade. We've gone to Hawks games for years (sometimes, I miss Chicago Stadium). It is really annoying when my 5 year old knows more about the game than the adults sitting next to him. To quote Mikey, "Do these people know there's a game going on, or are they just here to drink and be stupid?" Awesome.

Yeah, but that's my point...for fans around my age, we effectively grew up without a team because they wouldn't televise the games.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by chitownxo

Yeah, you're right about the bandwagon brigade. We've gone to Hawks games for years (sometimes, I miss Chicago Stadium). It is really annoying when my 5 year old knows more about the game than the adults sitting next to him. To quote Mikey, "Do these people know there's a game going on, or are they just here to drink and be stupid?" Awesome.

Originally Posted by IUHoosiergirl88

I hate the Hawks solely because of the bandwagon fans. I grew up in the Chicago area and even from a young age, rooted for the Wings solely because of the number of fans who know NOTHING about hockey and then when the Hawks start winning are like ZOMG HAWKS GO KANER HAWKS WIN!!!!11!!!

Are you guys sure you didn't mean to say "Cubs" instead of "Hawks"? (especially the bolded).

Nah, I get what you mean, the Blackhawks have a big bandwagon following. In my opinion, Cubs "fans" are far worse, but the Hawks definitely have their share.

I will say that I admit that I am not a hockey follower...but it's been fun to see them do so well and make it to the finals. I'm homesick out in CO!!

As a lifelong, die-hard White Sox fan, I feel every Blackhawks fans' pain regarding bandwagoners. '05 was heavenly, but WOW, there sure are far less White Sox fans just a few years latter...

Anywho, hoping my hometown team pulls through

[honeychile]

We're a house divided by sports, but we've reconciled to cheer on the others' teams EXCEPT when they're playing each other. With that, I say

Congratulations, Blackhawks!!

[barbino]

Alot of celebrating is going on here because of the Blackhawks- my quiet area is loud right now and alot of people are outside shooting off firecrackers & making all sorts of noise. You could not park because everyone is at the bars a few blocks away. There are times when I really enjoy living in a big city; this is one of them.

[joliebelle]

Originally Posted by barbino

Alot of celebrating is going on here because of the Blackhawks- my quiet area is loud right now and alot of people are outside shooting off firecrackers & making all sorts of noise. You could not park because everyone is at the bars a few blocks away. There are times when I really enjoy living in a big city; this is one of them.

My quiet area has juuust calmed down. This is one of the reasons why I don't live in Lakeview A friend of mine lives near the United Center and I'm pretty sure he won't be sleeping tonight.