Fan Or Fanatic?

MatthewT · 07-08-2021, 04:23 PM

At the stage in life that I am just a fan.

Rugby Saint II · 07-11-2021, 01:20 PM

I am actually quite surprised that we do not have more fanatics on this board. The energy spent by the members here is just amazing. Who dat!

AsylumGuido · 07-11-2021, 08:58 PM

I seriously do not understand the difference. I have always been a fan and am fanatical about it I suppose. I have read some say they are only fans because they don't get destroyed over a loss. I get disappointed over a loss, but no where near as upset as most around here that claim to be "just fans". When we lose I mostly just move to the next game after a brief respite.

And that brings me to wondering what would be a negative interpretation of being a "fan" versus being a "fanatic?

Rugby Saint II · 07-14-2021, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I seriously do not understand the difference. I have always been a fan and am fanatical about it I suppose. I have read some say they are only fans because they don't get destroyed over a loss. I get disappointed over a loss, but no where near as upset as most around here that claim to be "just fans". When we lose I mostly just move to the next game after a brief respite.

And that brings me to wondering what would be a negative interpretation of being a "fan" versus being a "fanatic?

Fanatics live and breathe Saints football. I'm definitely a fanatic who doesn't hold it against people who are just fans....well mostly.

skymike · 07-17-2021, 11:07 AM

Absolute Fanatic 38 years.
Season Ticket Holder / Tailgate organizer.
Watched 1/2 a game last year that was on at my cousin's house.
Don't know what their record was last year or how far they got in playoffs.
(I think they lost to Tampa. Dont know the round.)
Same reasons as cited by others above.

Rugby Saint II · 07-18-2021, 12:21 PM

I am still a fanatic and usually go to training camp but I just feel deflated without Drew and don't want to watch a QB contest with two players that I don't believe in. I'm still a fanatic who will be scouring the internet for news from camp though. Who Dat!

AsylumGuido · 07-18-2021, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I am still a fanatic and usually go to training camp but I just feel deflated without Drew and don't want to watch a QB contest with two players that I don't believe in. I'm still a fanatic who will be scouring the internet for news from camp though. Who Dat!

I actually believe in Winston now. In Payton's offense I can easily see him becoming an all round elite QB.

Boston Saint · 07-18-2021, 12:43 PM

I’ll mention the elephant in the room and say I became less a fanatic of the league when they started taking political stances. My fandom decreases the more they do so.

AsylumGuido · 07-18-2021, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I’ll mention the elephant in the room and say I became less a fanatic of the league when they started taking political stances. My fandom decreases the more they do so.

Politics doesn't affect my fandom at all one way or another. It means nothing to me compared to the enjoyment I get out of my Saints. Zero. Zip.

Boston Saint · 07-18-2021, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Politics doesn't affect my fandom at all one way or another. It means nothing to me compared to the enjoyment I get out of my Saints. Zero. Zip.

Glad you feel that way.

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07-08-2021, 04:23 PM	#11
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? I am actually quite surprised that we do not have more fanatics on this board. The energy spent by the members here is just amazing. Who dat! Boston Saint likes this.

07-11-2021, 08:58 PM	#13
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? I seriously do not understand the difference. I have always been a fan and am fanatical about it I suppose. I have read some say they are only fans because they don't get destroyed over a loss. I get disappointed over a loss, but no where near as upset as most around here that claim to be "just fans". When we lose I mostly just move to the next game after a brief respite. And that brings me to wondering what would be a negative interpretation of being a "fan" versus being a "fanatic?

07-14-2021, 01:23 PM	#14
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I seriously do not understand the difference. I have always been a fan and am fanatical about it I suppose. I have read some say they are only fans because they don't get destroyed over a loss. I get disappointed over a loss, but no where near as upset as most around here that claim to be "just fans". When we lose I mostly just move to the next game after a brief respite. And that brings me to wondering what would be a negative interpretation of being a "fan" versus being a "fanatic? Fanatics live and breathe Saints football. I'm definitely a fanatic who doesn't hold it against people who are just fans....well mostly.

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07-17-2021, 11:07 AM	#15
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? Absolute Fanatic 38 years. Season Ticket Holder / Tailgate organizer. Watched 1/2 a game last year that was on at my cousin's house. Don't know what their record was last year or how far they got in playoffs. (I think they lost to Tampa. Dont know the round.) Same reasons as cited by others above. iceshack149 and jeanpierre like this.

07-18-2021, 12:21 PM	#16
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? I am still a fanatic and usually go to training camp but I just feel deflated without Drew and don't want to watch a QB contest with two players that I don't believe in. I'm still a fanatic who will be scouring the internet for news from camp though. Who Dat!

07-18-2021, 12:35 PM	#17
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I am still a fanatic and usually go to training camp but I just feel deflated without Drew and don't want to watch a QB contest with two players that I don't believe in. I'm still a fanatic who will be scouring the internet for news from camp though. Who Dat! I actually believe in Winston now. In Payton's offense I can easily see him becoming an all round elite QB.

07-18-2021, 12:43 PM	#18
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? I’ll mention the elephant in the room and say I became less a fanatic of the league when they started taking political stances. My fandom decreases the more they do so. iceshack149 and jeanpierre like this.

07-18-2021, 01:01 PM	#19
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? Originally Posted by Boston Saint I’ll mention the elephant in the room and say I became less a fanatic of the league when they started taking political stances. My fandom decreases the more they do so. Politics doesn't affect my fandom at all one way or another. It means nothing to me compared to the enjoyment I get out of my Saints. Zero. Zip.

07-18-2021, 02:17 PM	#20
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Fan Or Fanatic? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Politics doesn't affect my fandom at all one way or another. It means nothing to me compared to the enjoyment I get out of my Saints. Zero. Zip. Glad you feel that way.