What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"?

UK_WhoDat · 01-05-2010, 12:18 PM

You qualify if you survived the whole game v Kitties in the chat room.

foreverfan · 01-05-2010, 12:36 PM

I was so drunk I fell off the bandwagon and it left without me.

Budsdrinker · 01-05-2010, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

At what point does a fan quit being someone on the bandwagon and become a "real fan"? Does it take one year, two years, a decade or longer? Is it about being there in the ups and downs? If someone started rooting for the Saints after Katrina because of the media attention and are still fans, are they still just on the bandwagon? What are the criteria and qualifications to becoming a "real Saints fan"?

BTW, do you think it's hereditary? You know, some other addictions are inherited like alcohol and drug abuse. lol

Alcohol does help you become a real fan. It's what kept me going throughout the mid 80's, 90's especially the Ditka years.

boonedocksaint · 01-05-2010, 02:23 PM

i jumped on the saints bandwagon.....in 1992! i fell in love w/ the dome patrol.

what makes me a true fan? i've NEVER jumped off and have NEVER stopped loving them! even though i'm born and raised in florida, i've gone to a game every year since 99. i've seen them in tampa 3 or 4 times, twice in jax (once was preseason), once in mia (this year), and like 6 times in nola. (i'll be going to my 7th game in nola on the 16th!)

Rugby Saint II · 01-05-2010, 03:03 PM

So, no one knows if being a "real fan" is hereditary?

boonedocksaint · 01-05-2010, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

So, no one knows if being a "real fan" is hereditary?

nope, rugby. i dont believe it is. otherwise, i would've been born a cowboy.

....although, i was born a gator...hmmm....

RaginCajun83 · 01-05-2010, 03:47 PM

I don't know if its hereditary but I DO know my dad would of kicked my ass if I would of grown up a Cowboys fan

skymike · 01-05-2010, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

For all you Houstonians that can not find Saints gear like I can not in the store. Make a trip to Harwin...Loads to be found

I scored a black LS T with louisiana on the front and big Fleur De Lis. On the back is a helmet in the middle with #9 and the rest of the helmets surrounding it with the numbers in them..

outstanding.... yes Harwin... forgot about it. Saw some great caps there too. thanks!

Much cleaner than I expected too.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-05-2010, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat

You qualify if you survived the whole game v Kitties in the chat room.

Woo hoo!!! I'm a real fan. As mad as I got after the game against the kitties, I was beginning to doubt myself. Thanks UK!

01-05-2010, 12:18 PM	#101
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,825	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? You qualify if you survived the whole game v Kitties in the chat room.

01-05-2010, 12:36 PM	#102
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? I was so drunk I fell off the bandwagon and it left without me.

01-05-2010, 12:48 PM	#103
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II At what point does a fan quit being someone on the bandwagon and become a "real fan"? Does it take one year, two years, a decade or longer? Is it about being there in the ups and downs? If someone started rooting for the Saints after Katrina because of the media attention and are still fans, are they still just on the bandwagon? What are the criteria and qualifications to becoming a "real Saints fan"? BTW, do you think it's hereditary? You know, some other addictions are inherited like alcohol and drug abuse. lol Alcohol does help you become a real fan. It's what kept me going throughout the mid 80's, 90's especially the Ditka years.

01-05-2010, 02:23 PM	#104
boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? i jumped on the saints bandwagon.....in 1992! i fell in love w/ the dome patrol. what makes me a true fan? i've NEVER jumped off and have NEVER stopped loving them! even though i'm born and raised in florida, i've gone to a game every year since 99. i've seen them in tampa 3 or 4 times, twice in jax (once was preseason), once in mia (this year), and like 6 times in nola. (i'll be going to my 7th game in nola on the 16th!)

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,739	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? So, no one knows if being a "real fan" is hereditary?

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boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II So, no one knows if being a "real fan" is hereditary? nope, rugby. i dont believe it is. otherwise, i would've been born a cowboy. ....although, i was born a gator...hmmm....

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? I don't know if its hereditary but I DO know my dad would of kicked my ass if I would of grown up a Cowboys fan

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skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? Originally Posted by x626xBlack For all you Houstonians that can not find Saints gear like I can not in the store. Make a trip to Harwin...Loads to be found I scored a black LS T with louisiana on the front and big Fleur De Lis. On the back is a helmet in the middle with #9 and the rest of the helmets surrounding it with the numbers in them.. outstanding.... yes Harwin... forgot about it. Saw some great caps there too. thanks! Much cleaner than I expected too.

01-05-2010, 05:12 PM	#109
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: What are the qualifications to be a "real fan"? Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat You qualify if you survived the whole game v Kitties in the chat room. Woo hoo!!! I'm a real fan. As mad as I got after the game against the kitties, I was beginning to doubt myself. Thanks UK!