AINTS are back!!!

leilung · 10-05-2023, 02:44 PM

To be honest: The Aints Bag Era was when I became a fan of the team I love. I figured, hell, if Saints fans could STILL show up to the game, as bad as they were, even with bags on their heads in protest... THOSE are truly diehard fans! I really didn't see fatalism... I see passion!

I've seen fake fans for other franchises ("America's Team" comes to mind) who disappear when they're trying to right the ship. Even though I hate listening to it, those that b!t@# & moan but still ride out the storm, still have my respect.

My two sheckles.

K Major · 10-05-2023, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

I've seen fake fans for other franchises ("America's Team" comes to mind) who disappear when they're trying to right the ship. Even though I hate listening to it, those that b!t@# & moan but still ride out the storm, still have my respect.

Lol, fairweather fans & I live around these clowns.

When the losing starts, they scatter like roaches. Not all, but some.

iceshack149 · 10-05-2023, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Lol, fairweather fans & I live around these clowns.

When the losing starts, they scatter like roaches. Not all, but some.

Similar to the blue and green team 2,000 miles to my south.

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2023, 02:54 PM

The whole head baggers deal was grossly over-hyped. There were fewer than 200 or 300 "fans" that wore the bags over a small of a handful of games just hoping to get shown in the TV highlights. Most of them never even understood the meaning of the protest started by Buddy Diliberto.

mapcow · 10-05-2023, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The whole head baggers deal was grossly over-hyped. There were fewer than 200 or 300 "fans" that wore the bags over a small of a handful of games just hoping to get shown in the TV highlights. Most of them never even understood the meaning of the protest started by Buddy Diliberto.

and you personally spoke to each and every one of them to opine, i am sure.

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2023, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by mapcow

and you personally spoke to each and every one of them to opine, i am sure.

No. Of course not. I am relaying what I have heard and read over the years about those isolated events. But, yes, in some accounts it was specifically stated that they didn't understand what they were "protesting" at the time, but just did it for the moment. Due to my love of my Saints and my love for research I have spent a great deal of time delving into our history whenever possible.

AsylumGuido · 10-05-2023, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

To be honest: The Aints Bag Era was when I became a fan of the team I love. I figured, hell, if Saints fans could STILL show up to the game, as bad as they were, even with bags on their heads in protest... THOSE are truly diehard fans! I really didn't see fatalism... I see passion!

I've seen fake fans for other franchises ("America's Team" comes to mind) who disappear when they're trying to right the ship. Even though I hate listening to it, those that b!t@# & moan but still ride out the storm, still have my respect.

My two sheckles.

My issue is with the ones that only show up to b!t@# and moan when things are going bad. They aren't there to ride out the storm. They are using the prevailing winds to navigate their ship of negativity.

Sinner · 10-05-2023, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

My issue is with the ones that only show up to b!t@# and moan when things are going bad. They aren't there to ride out the storm. They are using the prevailing winds to navigate their ship of negativity.

We ARE riding the storm. Our ship is not looking sea-worthy. The crew looks uninspired. The captain has no fire. The prevailing winds “just keep doing what they’re doing”.

Mr.Riaton · 10-05-2023, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

My issue is with the ones that only show up to b!t@# and moan when things are going bad. They aren't there to ride out the storm. They are using the prevailing winds to navigate their ship of negativity.

And yet here you are b**thing and moaning about people b**tching and moaning. Textbook hypocrisy. At least members are b**tching for a good reason, you just b**tching because you’re not getting your way.
I see people b**tching, and rightfully so, but nobody is leaving here…that’s riding out the storm to me.
Speaking of leaving, if that’s your issue you should go and find a site where nobody complains or look at things with their dung covered glasses and it’s all positive vibes even in the midst of a poor product being put out by their team…oh wait! My bad, it doesn’t exist.

Sinner · 10-06-2023, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

And yet here you are b**thing and moaning about people b**tching and moaning. Textbook hypocrisy. At least members are b**tching for a good reason, you just b**tching because you’re not getting your way.
I see people b**tching, and rightfully so, but nobody is leaving here…that’s riding out the storm to me.
Speaking of leaving, if that’s your issue you should go and find a site where nobody complains or look at things with their dung covered glasses and it’s all positive vibes even in the midst of a poor product being put out by their team…oh wait! My bad, it doesn’t exist.

^^^ AMEN.

10-05-2023, 02:44 PM	#1
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,428	Re: AINTS are back!!! To be honest: The Aints Bag Era was when I became a fan of the team I love. I figured, hell, if Saints fans could STILL show up to the game, as bad as they were, even with bags on their heads in protest... THOSE are truly diehard fans! I really didn't see fatalism... I see passion! I've seen fake fans for other franchises ("America's Team" comes to mind) who disappear when they're trying to right the ship. Even though I hate listening to it, those that b!t@# & moan but still ride out the storm, still have my respect. My two sheckles. iceshack149, jnormand, mapcow and 2 others like this.
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10-05-2023, 02:52 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by leilung I've seen fake fans for other franchises ("America's Team" comes to mind) who disappear when they're trying to right the ship. Even though I hate listening to it, those that b!t@# & moan but still ride out the storm, still have my respect. Lol, fairweather fans & I live around these clowns. When the losing starts, they scatter like roaches. Not all, but some. leilung likes this.

10-05-2023, 04:32 PM	#3
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,426 Blog Entries: 1	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by K Major Lol, fairweather fans & I live around these clowns. When the losing starts, they scatter like roaches. Not all, but some. Similar to the blue and green team 2,000 miles to my south. K Major likes this.

10-05-2023, 02:54 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,672	Re: AINTS are back!!! The whole head baggers deal was grossly over-hyped. There were fewer than 200 or 300 "fans" that wore the bags over a small of a handful of games just hoping to get shown in the TV highlights. Most of them never even understood the meaning of the protest started by Buddy Diliberto.

10-05-2023, 03:39 PM	#5
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,819	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The whole head baggers deal was grossly over-hyped. There were fewer than 200 or 300 "fans" that wore the bags over a small of a handful of games just hoping to get shown in the TV highlights. Most of them never even understood the meaning of the protest started by Buddy Diliberto. and you personally spoke to each and every one of them to opine, i am sure.
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10-05-2023, 03:55 PM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,672	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by mapcow and you personally spoke to each and every one of them to opine, i am sure. No. Of course not. I am relaying what I have heard and read over the years about those isolated events. But, yes, in some accounts it was specifically stated that they didn't understand what they were "protesting" at the time, but just did it for the moment. Due to my love of my Saints and my love for research I have spent a great deal of time delving into our history whenever possible.

10-05-2023, 03:00 PM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,672	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by leilung To be honest: The Aints Bag Era was when I became a fan of the team I love. I figured, hell, if Saints fans could STILL show up to the game, as bad as they were, even with bags on their heads in protest... THOSE are truly diehard fans! I really didn't see fatalism... I see passion! I've seen fake fans for other franchises ("America's Team" comes to mind) who disappear when they're trying to right the ship. Even though I hate listening to it, those that b!t@# & moan but still ride out the storm, still have my respect. My two sheckles. My issue is with the ones that only show up to b!t@# and moan when things are going bad. They aren't there to ride out the storm. They are using the prevailing winds to navigate their ship of negativity.

10-05-2023, 03:25 PM	#8
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,071	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido My issue is with the ones that only show up to b!t@# and moan when things are going bad. They aren't there to ride out the storm. They are using the prevailing winds to navigate their ship of negativity. We ARE riding the storm. Our ship is not looking sea-worthy. The crew looks uninspired. The captain has no fire. The prevailing winds “just keep doing what they’re doing”. iceshack149, jnormand, leilung and 2 others like this.
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10-05-2023, 11:50 PM	#9
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by AsylumGuido My issue is with the ones that only show up to b!t@# and moan when things are going bad. They aren't there to ride out the storm. They are using the prevailing winds to navigate their ship of negativity. And yet here you are bthing and moaning about people btching and moaning. Textbook hypocrisy. At least members are btching for a good reason, you just btching because you’re not getting your way. I see people b**tching, and rightfully so, but nobody is leaving here…that’s riding out the storm to me. Speaking of leaving, if that’s your issue you should go and find a site where nobody complains or look at things with their dung covered glasses and it’s all positive vibes even in the midst of a poor product being put out by their team…oh wait! My bad, it doesn’t exist. leilung, Sinner and K Major like this.

10-06-2023, 12:00 AM	#10
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,071	Re: AINTS are back!!! Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton And yet here you are bthing and moaning about people btching and moaning. Textbook hypocrisy. At least members are btching for a good reason, you just btching because you’re not getting your way. I see people b**tching, and rightfully so, but nobody is leaving here…that’s riding out the storm to me. Speaking of leaving, if that’s your issue you should go and find a site where nobody complains or look at things with their dung covered glasses and it’s all positive vibes even in the midst of a poor product being put out by their team…oh wait! My bad, it doesn’t exist. ^^^ AMEN.
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