After further review, little peeved over bandwagon...

Frederick Smith · 11-29-2009, 07:40 PM

I have been wearing old Saints hats and such all over the world when traveling a lot and didn't care one way or the other if there were any more people with Saints gear or not. Usually do not see much outside Louisiana but who cares I am a Saints fan so I will always wear mine. As far as others the more the merrier for me.

jnormand · 11-29-2009, 09:04 PM

I have a friend that is a Packers fan. He's been watching the few games that have been aired on tv at my place. He hasn't admitted it yet, but he gets almost as excited about the Saints as I do. The other day he TOLD me that we were going to listen to the game on Monday night in his patrol car because he has satilite radio and we have to work during the game. The guy is hooked.

pumpkindriver · 11-29-2009, 09:21 PM

I've got new Saints stuff, so don't be too annoyed. My other stuff was getting kinda worn out, needed to replenish the stock. I'm here in N.O., at Harrahs, seen a few pats fans walking around, they were quiet. Most of the staff here is wearing jerseys from all eras. I'm enjoying the ride.

jn671 · 11-29-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

... I know I shouldn't be, I thought I wouldn't care,maybe I should be happy about it, but during my annual Disney trip, I saw more new Saints gear walking around the Magic Kingdom than you'll see in the B&G shop. There was a sea of 9s and 25s everywhere...even saw people swimming in the pool with Saints gear on; and honestly, it kind of felt wrong. I usually see Who Dats here and there, but this year, I saw hundreds of people with new Saints gear. I usually don't walk around with much gear, maybe a hat or worn out B&G sweatshirt...of course, the faded Fleur-De-Lis tattooed on my left hand between my wrist, index finger and thumb is there for everyone to see that I was branded B&G long time ago, before tattoos became the accessory fad they are now.

..anyway, just a little peeved

WHO DAT!

i live in l.a. county baldwin park and so far seen only one guy with a saints hat and sweatshirt riding my bus to my college. thats jsut about it..

gumbeau · 11-30-2009, 06:04 AM

I'm all for bandwagon fans.

More revenue for the Saints organization is always a good thing. In turn it generates more revenue for New Orleans and the State of Louisiana.

Less chance the team will move to L.A. More chance the Saints will continue to be contenders.

Tutor them in the ways of being a Saints fan. Welcome them, don't get angry.

I'll take a bandwagon fan who will yell and scream any day over the "longtime Saints fans" who wear putrid purple and yellow in the dome and chant the only word they can spell whenever things are looking low for the black and gold.

I tell all new Saints fans they have a duty to punch anyone wearing purple at the Superdome in the face .

Tobias-Reiper · 11-30-2009, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by gumbeau

I'm all for bandwagon fans.

More revenue for the Saints organization is always a good thing. In turn it generates more revenue for New Orleans and the State of Louisiana.

Less chance the team will move to L.A. More chance the Saints will continue to be contenders.

Tutor them in the ways of being a Saints fan. Welcome them, don't get angry.

I'll take a bandwagon fan who will yell and scream any day over the "longtime Saints fans" who wear putrid purple and yellow in the dome and chant the only word they can spell whenever things are looking low for the black and gold.

I tell all new Saints fans they have a duty to punch anyone wearing purple at the Superdome in the face .

Honestly, I do agree with all you said. Is just that it irked me a little to see the literary hundreds of people wearing Saints stuff this year walking around Disney, even one dude swimming in the pool with a Saints visor on - I have NEVER seen anyone swim with a visor on, much less a Saints visor.

Now, this was in Orlando, so I don't doubt a lot of these people are from LA, but where were they the past years when the team wasn't doing that great? I think you should show your colors win or lose,not just when you are winning and winning big.

... maybe I'm just feeling a sense of "over-entitlement" after all the years of pain

gumbeau · 11-30-2009, 08:22 AM

I'm pretty sure only a serious Saints/Payton fan would swim with a visor on.

Are you sure it wasn't Sean himself?

Ready for the battle of the hoodie and the visor tonite!!!!

CantonLegend · 11-30-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by gumbeau

I'm pretty sure only a serious Saints/Payton fan would swim with a visor on.

Are you sure it wasn't Sean himself?

Ready for the battle of the hoodie and the visor tonite!!!!

true.....i notice a lot of bandwagoners are very cautious about how they treat saints apparel

i wear my saints stuff all the time so im not worried about my black #25 jersey getting scuffed cuz i know i can go home and change into the black #12 jersey or even the white #25

im also a fan of my #9 jersey that was a misprint and doesnt have anything on the front.....its kind of like a superstition thing

woody · 11-30-2009, 11:10 AM

i'm in des moines so i hate when people think i'm a bandwagon fan. i usually break out my old school gear for a night like this so i don't have to explain to everyone that i'm the real deal, and just because they like the saints now doesn't mean we're buddies.

WarEagle · 11-30-2009, 05:09 PM

Just remember this about being a fan: when someone jumps on board a bandwagon they may act like they really care, but they don't get the same satisfaction as a long-time fan. I lived in New Orleans when I was a kid and the Saints were my favorite NFL team, but I will admit, I have always been a bigger college football fan than NFL (so my name references Auburn, not Philly).

I (like a lot of people) found my level of support for the Saints really rise after Katrina. I had not lived in New Orleans for years, but I really wanted the city to have a symbol of hope. I was outraged that the Saints might move and I was so happy when the Saints beat the Falcons in that MNF game back in the Superdome. I have been following the team closely since then.

Be happy that the Saints are enjoying more support than they were in the past and remember that someone becoming a new fan doesn't take anything away from the fact that some of you have been fans for decades. New Orleans is a special place and the Saints are a special team, and I think the more people who recognize that, the better.

11-29-2009, 09:21 PM	#3
pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... I've got new Saints stuff, so don't be too annoyed. My other stuff was getting kinda worn out, needed to replenish the stock. I'm here in N.O., at Harrahs, seen a few pats fans walking around, they were quiet. Most of the staff here is wearing jerseys from all eras. I'm enjoying the ride.

11-29-2009, 09:34 PM	#4
jn671 Guam Saints Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Guam, USA Posts: 411 Blog Entries: 2	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper ... I know I shouldn't be, I thought I wouldn't care,maybe I should be happy about it, but during my annual Disney trip, I saw more new Saints gear walking around the Magic Kingdom than you'll see in the B&G shop. There was a sea of 9s and 25s everywhere...even saw people swimming in the pool with Saints gear on; and honestly, it kind of felt wrong. I usually see Who Dats here and there, but this year, I saw hundreds of people with new Saints gear. I usually don't walk around with much gear, maybe a hat or worn out B&G sweatshirt...of course, the faded Fleur-De-Lis tattooed on my left hand between my wrist, index finger and thumb is there for everyone to see that I was branded B&G long time ago, before tattoos became the accessory fad they are now. ..anyway, just a little peeved WHO DAT! i live in l.a. county baldwin park and so far seen only one guy with a saints hat and sweatshirt riding my bus to my college. thats jsut about it..

11-30-2009, 06:04 AM	#5
gumbeau Where Y'at? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 519	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... I'm all for bandwagon fans. More revenue for the Saints organization is always a good thing. In turn it generates more revenue for New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. Less chance the team will move to L.A. More chance the Saints will continue to be contenders. Tutor them in the ways of being a Saints fan. Welcome them, don't get angry. I'll take a bandwagon fan who will yell and scream any day over the "longtime Saints fans" who wear putrid purple and yellow in the dome and chant the only word they can spell whenever things are looking low for the black and gold. I tell all new Saints fans they have a duty to punch anyone wearing purple at the Superdome in the face .

11-30-2009, 07:41 AM	#6
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... Originally Posted by gumbeau I'm all for bandwagon fans. More revenue for the Saints organization is always a good thing. In turn it generates more revenue for New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. Less chance the team will move to L.A. More chance the Saints will continue to be contenders. Tutor them in the ways of being a Saints fan. Welcome them, don't get angry. I'll take a bandwagon fan who will yell and scream any day over the "longtime Saints fans" who wear putrid purple and yellow in the dome and chant the only word they can spell whenever things are looking low for the black and gold. I tell all new Saints fans they have a duty to punch anyone wearing purple at the Superdome in the face . Honestly, I do agree with all you said. Is just that it irked me a little to see the literary hundreds of people wearing Saints stuff this year walking around Disney, even one dude swimming in the pool with a Saints visor on - I have NEVER seen anyone swim with a visor on, much less a Saints visor. Now, this was in Orlando, so I don't doubt a lot of these people are from LA, but where were they the past years when the team wasn't doing that great? I think you should show your colors win or lose,not just when you are winning and winning big. ... maybe I'm just feeling a sense of "over-entitlement" after all the years of pain
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11-30-2009, 08:22 AM	#7
gumbeau Where Y'at? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 519	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... I'm pretty sure only a serious Saints/Payton fan would swim with a visor on. Are you sure it wasn't Sean himself? Ready for the battle of the hoodie and the visor tonite!!!!

11-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#1
Frederick Smith SaintsFan101 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 217	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... I have been wearing old Saints hats and such all over the world when traveling a lot and didn't care one way or the other if there were any more people with Saints gear or not. Usually do not see much outside Louisiana but who cares I am a Saints fan so I will always wear mine. As far as others the more the merrier for me.

11-29-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,735	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... I have a friend that is a Packers fan. He's been watching the few games that have been aired on tv at my place. He hasn't admitted it yet, but he gets almost as excited about the Saints as I do. The other day he TOLD me that we were going to listen to the game on Monday night in his patrol car because he has satilite radio and we have to work during the game. The guy is hooked.

11-30-2009, 02:51 PM	#8
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... Originally Posted by gumbeau I'm pretty sure only a serious Saints/Payton fan would swim with a visor on. Are you sure it wasn't Sean himself? Ready for the battle of the hoodie and the visor tonite!!!! true.....i notice a lot of bandwagoners are very cautious about how they treat saints apparel i wear my saints stuff all the time so im not worried about my black #25 jersey getting scuffed cuz i know i can go home and change into the black #12 jersey or even the white #25 im also a fan of my #9 jersey that was a misprint and doesnt have anything on the front.....its kind of like a superstition thing

11-30-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
woody 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 181	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... i'm in des moines so i hate when people think i'm a bandwagon fan. i usually break out my old school gear for a night like this so i don't have to explain to everyone that i'm the real deal, and just because they like the saints now doesn't mean we're buddies.
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11-30-2009, 05:09 PM	#10
WarEagle Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 96	Re: After further review, little peeved over bandwagon... Just remember this about being a fan: when someone jumps on board a bandwagon they may act like they really care, but they don't get the same satisfaction as a long-time fan. I lived in New Orleans when I was a kid and the Saints were my favorite NFL team, but I will admit, I have always been a bigger college football fan than NFL (so my name references Auburn, not Philly). I (like a lot of people) found my level of support for the Saints really rise after Katrina. I had not lived in New Orleans for years, but I really wanted the city to have a symbol of hope. I was outraged that the Saints might move and I was so happy when the Saints beat the Falcons in that MNF game back in the Superdome. I have been following the team closely since then. Be happy that the Saints are enjoying more support than they were in the past and remember that someone becoming a new fan doesn't take anything away from the fact that some of you have been fans for decades. New Orleans is a special place and the Saints are a special team, and I think the more people who recognize that, the better.
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