Maxman Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Bud Light recently surveyed NFL fans and formed the “NFL Fan Superstition Index”. They asked 50 questions which led to the rankings. Did you know that the Jets fan base is the 7th most superstitious in the NFL? And, they rank 2 nd in the league for believing that their superstitious activities affect the outcome of the game. Raise your hand if you believe that you can have an impact on the outcome of the game because of your rituals? I have to say that I was skeptical and first and then I realized how many of these I am actually guilty of myself. Here are some notes related to Jets fans. New York Jets (superstition ranking: 7/32 teams – top 10) Jets fans are most likely to try to curse or jinx the opposing team (37%). Jets fans rank second in the league (46%) for believing their superstitious activities affect the outcome of the game. Only Baltimore Ravens fans are truer believers. Don’t ask me to move. Jets fans are most likely to sit in the same spot when they watch the game to boost team performance (41%). Jets fans rank fourth in the NFL for being publicly mocked (10%) or having a relationship end (4%) due to their game-day superstitions. Jets fans rank fourth in the league (18%) for touching, kissing, rubbing or holding some kind of team memorabilia for the win. Some quality me time: Jets fans rank second in the league for engaging in superstitious activities alone (27%). Jets fans rank third in the league for believing that not doing their game-day superstitions has resulted in a Jets loss (30%) or missing a winning field goal (25%). Jets Fan Superstitions: “If they win, I will cook the same food the next week.” Male, Age 21-29 “Without a doubt, if I am sitting or standing or doing anything in my house, I will stay in that spot if something good happens.” – Male, Age 40-49 “I wear my jersey backwards.” – Female, Age 30-39 “My friends and I always wear our lucky jerseys. Just before the game starts we all open our bottles at the same time and clink them together.” – Female, Age 21-29 Return to Bud Light NFL Fans Superstition Survey and team links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 What's with Max's whorish promotion of Bud Light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's only weird if it doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 What's with Max's whorish promotion of Bud Light? The Jets have never lost when I have done that. Don't knock it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The Jets have never lost when I have done that. Don't knock it, lol. Ban Klecko? Give me the word and I will let Slats know. It's time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 LOL really? with all this superstition crap, you'd think they'd have won a Super Bowl by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 LOL really? with all this superstition crap, you'd think they'd have won a Super Bowl by now. Maybe we're not going far enough. Time for human sacrifices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Maybe we're not going far enough. Time for human sacrifices? obviously that's where I was going with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 LOL really? with all this superstition crap, you'd think they'd have won a Super Bowl by now. We were gonna a couple years ago but I moved from my seat during that last playoff run. You guys can fault me but the hot pocket wasn't gonna make itself ya know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 We were gonna a couple years ago but I moved from my seat during that last playoff run. You guys can fault me but the hot pocket wasn't gonna make itself ya know Hot Pocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 so tomshane has to start the gameday thread at 6:30 am the morning of gameday from now on its all on you dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If the Jets lose while I'm wearing any Jets gear, it doesn't make another appearance that year. I have a nice Jets polo I wore during the Titan game that I won't be testing out again until next preseason. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Maybe we're not going far enough. Time for human sacrifices? Tried it for the "Mud Bowl". Didn't work. Now maybe if I used a Dolphin fan. Hmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The one curse on the Jets that I truly believe, is the "curse of Joe Namath". It kinda goes like this: Since the Jets let their greatest and most famous of all players go to the Rams, the Jets have been cursed to never have a true championship team. The only way to alleviate the curse is to have Joe suit up for one play and then retire as a Jet (maybe hold for an extra point???). Make it happen Tanny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If I get a player (or coach) specific item, like a jersey or tee with name on it, without fail that player is done (at least as a Jet). I got a Mawae jersey. Mangini ran him out of the locker room because of his role with the players union. I got a Pennington figurine for my desk (from a friend as a gag gift). He tears his shoulder up again. I got a Favre jersey. He sustained the only injury of his career that should have had him on the bench missing games. He kept it secret, kept playing for us and ruined a great season. I got the Rex book after his 2 AFCC games. He leads us to 2 horrible seasons. I got a Sanchez jersey after his 2 AFCC games. He leads us to 2 horrible seasons and becomes one of the worst starters in the whole NFL. I got a Revis jersey last year. He gets hurt, then traded to the Bucs the next season. I have told people to ONLY buy me gridiron collection retro stuff, no specific players or numbers, and try to find me something non-sports related from now on instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRJETS Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If the Jets lose while I'm wearing any Jets gear, it doesn't make another appearance that year. I have a nice Jets polo I wore during the Titan game that I won't be testing out again until next preseason. Lol. Last year my kid and I used to wear all kind of Jets' jersey, Sanchez, Revis, Dbrick, etc. This year, nothing with Jets logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 If I get a player (or coach) specific item, like a jersey or tee with name on it, without fail that player is done (at least as a Jet). I got a Mawae jersey. Mangini ran him out of the locker room because of his role with the players union. I got a Pennington figurine for my desk (from a friend as a gag gift). He tears his shoulder up again. I got a Favre jersey. He sustained the only injury of his career that should have had him on the bench missing games. He kept it secret, kept playing for us and ruined a great season. I got the Rex book after his 2 AFCC games. He leads us to 2 horrible seasons. I got a Sanchez jersey after his 2 AFCC games. He leads us to 2 horrible seasons and becomes one of the worst starters in the whole NFL. I got a Revis jersey last year. He gets hurt, then traded to the Bucs the next season. I have told people to ONLY buy me gridiron collection retro stuff, no specific players or numbers, and try to find me something non-sports related from now on instead. Fck! I got a Revis jersey last year too so that's definitely why he tore his ACL and got traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 If I get a player (or coach) specific item, like a jersey or tee with name on it, without fail that player is done (at least as a Jet). I got a Mawae jersey. Mangini ran him out of the locker room because of his role with the players union. I got a Pennington figurine for my desk (from a friend as a gag gift). He tears his shoulder up again. I got a Favre jersey. He sustained the only injury of his career that should have had him on the bench missing games. He kept it secret, kept playing for us and ruined a great season. I got the Rex book after his 2 AFCC games. He leads us to 2 horrible seasons. I got a Sanchez jersey after his 2 AFCC games. He leads us to 2 horrible seasons and becomes one of the worst starters in the whole NFL. I got a Revis jersey last year. He gets hurt, then traded to the Bucs the next season. I have told people to ONLY buy me gridiron collection retro stuff, no specific players or numbers, and try to find me something non-sports related from now on instead. I have a much worse record. Chrebet (foot break), Esiason (nearly killed in Buffalo game), Pennington (shoulder) to name a few. Basically I get the shirt, they get clobbered. The worst was Leon Washington, bought the jersey, the next game was the Raiders game where he got hurt. Hell, I even doomed the Nuge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 On Saturday nights I make sure I sleep in jets gear of some sort. If it's a Monday game then I do that Sunday night. It works I swear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 On Saturday nights I make sure I sleep in jets gear of some sort. If it's a Monday game then I do that Sunday night. It works I swear I'm picturing you looking like a Rex Ryan tattoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 On Saturday nights I make sure I sleep in jets gear of some sort. If it's a Monday game then I do that Sunday night. It works I swear I know you're style. Jets thong and thats it for bed time. Hawt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My barometer is basically JIF. If he says the team will do poorly, I expect a win. If he expects them to win, I prepare for the loss. The same with players and coaches-He touts them, I get my sympathy cards ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I know you're style. Jets thong and thats it for bed time. Hawt. you're actually an inmate somewhere, aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My barometer is basically JIF. If he says the team will do poorly, I expect a win. If he expects them to win, I prepare for the loss. The same with players and coaches-He touts them, I get my sympathy cards ready. The Steelers are going to destroy the Jets this weekend. you're actually an inmate somewhere, aren't you? Conjugal visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Conjugal visit? I knew it. ban this perv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 no, seriously, how are we handling the game thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 no, seriously, how are we handling the game thread ? T0m Shane has to start it again at like 6am or something or we lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 My superstition hasn't really worked so much for the Jets, but so far it has for the Giants. I work on Sundays in retail which sucks anyway, but we're allowed to wear jerseys and hats on Sundays. I've worn the same work polo shirt and Jets' hat combo every Sunday when the Giants lost. I was faced with a dilemma on Thursday for the Giants game because I was working that night too. I took a chance and wore the same combo anyway. It turns out the closing manager is a huge Eagles fan. When I told him why I was wearing the Jets hat, he just looked at the tv, looked at me, and said "it's only weird if it doesn't work" as he was quoting those infamous commercials. He told me to keep wearing it all season. If there's any question, yes, he's my favorite manager lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I knew it. ban this perv! Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 How could any fan of this team maintain a superstition? Whatever you do... It didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I used to have multiple silly game day rituals and superstitions. I gave them all up because they were causing too many losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Maybe we're not going far enough. Time for human sacrifices? start with jif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 start with jif I said HUMAN sacrifices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I blame this thread for making us loose....way to go hope youre proud of yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I blame this thread for making us loose....way to go hope youre proud of yourself... It is the Jets fault. They moved the Aviators from one side of the field (lower level) to the other (mezz). The Jets were winning. You don't move them after a win. What the heck!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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