ZachEY Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I know this game is not the end of the world, but I was on the phone with my father afterward... he apologized for making me a Jet fan... I'm wondering, what's the upside? We never win, we usually suck. Even when we think we're good, we're disappointed. Seriously, I know I'm addicted or I wouldn't be posting here, but what is the upside of being a Jet fan? Why would anyone want to be one? It's like going to the dentist, I feel like I have to do it, but I'm certainly never happy about it. Any insights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 We all like the color green. See, that's how we hooked the Irish guy too. haha sucker, good thing he didn't notice the Packers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I honestly don't know what the point is anymore.. This team is a cruel joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 We all secretly love to be punished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETROCK Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I honestly don't know what the point is anymore.. This team is a cruel joke... And they've been playing a cruel joke on their fans for 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 There's no upside and there's never going to be a ****ing upside. Now, sit down, eat your bowl of **** and shut up like the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 You could always be a Cardinals or Lions fan -- see how you feel then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The upside is, if we continue this type of play, we can still get a good draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Jets keep their first round pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 You could always be a Cardinals or Lions fan -- see how you feel then I was thinking something more along the lines of a hobby, something with some reward. Hell, gardening sounds better than being a Jets fan. At least I'd get some food out of it. Rather than depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetman_67 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 This team is bulk****!!!!I am tired of year after year letting those bastards fool me into thinking theyh anfe a good team when the truth is theryh suck. They wont iwn the divsioon of anything they war theyh paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I know this game is not the end of the world, but I was on the phone with my father afterward... he apologized for making me a Jet fan... I'm wondering, what's the upside? We never win, we usually suck. Even when we think we're good, we're disappointed. Seriously, I know I'm addicted or I wouldn't be posting here, but what is the upside of being a Jet fan? Why would anyone want to be one? It's like going to the dentist, I feel like I have to do it, but I'm certainly never happy about it. Any insights? Its quite simple actually. Its an addiction. We were brought on by relatives or friends, we were brought on during a successful season and had fun watching each and every game. But just like every other addiction, there comes a point where there is no more high, and you just need a fix to feel normal again. Thats what it is to be a Jets fan. We are addicted, we do not enjoy it, we are always expecting the worst, and many times we get it. I cant remember the last time I really enjoyed being a Jets fan. I guess '06 was the only year in recent history that it was somewhat fun, considering we were supposed to win 4 or 5 games that year and we ended uo winning 10 and earning a playoff berth. But just like always, we all got hope in Mangini and Pennington, and the Same Ol' Jets came back the next season to go 4-12. Being a fan is what I consider people who actually enjoy and have fun rooting for their team and watching the games. Being addicted is what I consider people who can't stop thinking about their teams upcoming and past games, and spend every minute of evert game, not enjoying it as it happens, but waiting for your team to disappoint you. That, I think, describes many many Jet fans, and most people on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandarinia Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The upside is Farve will finally be retiring at the end of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 The upside is, if we continue this type of play, we can still get a good draft pick. So what? We can get our hopes up about another guy who will just find his way into the pantheon of Jets picks that can't help us win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I know this game is not the end of the world, but I was on the phone with my father afterward... he apologized for making me a Jet fan... I'm wondering, what's the upside? We never win, we usually suck. Even when we think we're good, we're disappointed. Seriously, I know I'm addicted or I wouldn't be posting here, but what is the upside of being a Jet fan? Why would anyone want to be one? It's like going to the dentist, I feel like I have to do it, but I'm certainly never happy about it. Any insights? Honestly I'll tell you what my woman said to me probably the 4th Jet game she ever watched with me. We're gluttons for punishment. It validates our true fandom. On another note my buddy is a die-hard life long lions fan. He says it gives him a "yea well" factor. For example "yea well your team lost but mine is 0-13." or "yea well you got nothing to complain about, my team is 40-100 something in the past 8 years." It could work like that as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Its quite simple actually. Its an addiction. We were brought on by relatives or friends, we were brought on during a successful season and had fun watching each and every game. But just like every other addiction, there comes a point where there is no more high, and you just need a fix to feel normal again. Thats what it is to be a Jets fan. We are addicted, we do not enjoy it, we are always expecting the worst, and many times we get it. I cant remember the last time I really enjoyed being a Jets fan. I guess '06 was the only year in recent history that it was somewhat fun, considering we were supposed to win 4 or 5 games that year and we ended uo winning 10 and earning a playoff berth. But just like always, we all got hope in Mangini and Pennington, and the Same Ol' Jets came back the next season to go 4-12. Being a fan is what I consider people who actually enjoy and have fun rooting for their team and watching the games. Being addicted is what I consider people who can't stop thinking about their teams upcoming and past games, and spend every minute of evert game, not enjoying it as it happens, but waiting for your team to disappoint you. That, I think, describes many many Jet fans, and most people on this board. You're probably right. And all addictions require a support group. Enter, Jet Nation As a follow-up, do you think there are any 'Jet fans' then, or just addicts? Because I can't imagine anyone actually enjoying watching this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 the groupies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikeyman3 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Being a fan of any team is a a losing proposition. There are 31 losers every year and 32 teams. As a fan you just have to believe that this is the play, game or season that it is our turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Being a fan of any team is a a losing proposition. There are 31 losers every year and 32 teams. As a fan you just have to believe that this is the play, game or season that it is our turn. True, I've only been a diehard for 24 seasons so I'm not even due yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 You're probably right. And all addictions require a support group. Enter, Jet Nation As a follow-up, do you think there are any 'Jet fans' then, or just addicts? Because I can't imagine anyone actually enjoying watching this team. Those who would describe themselves as "casual Jets fans" who tune in to watch when they get the chance, and root for the Jets, would probably be more 'fans'. If you're on this board though and have been a Jets fan for a long time, you're probably more of an addict than fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 You could always be a Cardinals or Lions fan -- see how you feel then browns fans finally got quinn in the game, and he's done for they year bills started 3-0, now they are 6-7 green bay started on fire, now they are 5-8 after going 13-3 chargers are loaded, and somehow 5-8 jacksonville - del rio has lost the team and they are 4-9 the chiefs have hermy the saints have an MVP at QB, and won't probably make the PO's hey, this game is fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETROCK Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The upside to the Jets missing the playoffs is that they don't re-sign Mangini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I know this game is not the end of the world, but I was on the phone with my father afterward... he apologized for making me a Jet fan... I'm wondering, what's the upside? We never win, we usually suck. Even when we think we're good, we're disappointed. Seriously, I know I'm addicted or I wouldn't be posting here, but what is the upside of being a Jet fan? Why would anyone want to be one? It's like going to the dentist, I feel like I have to do it, but I'm certainly never happy about it. Any insights? When we hoist the Super Bowl trophy in February you will understand. It will be the greatest thing to happen in your life. Family and friends will call, visit and share congratulations that you suffered through so much and now you reached the promise land. I cant wait until we win one. All those years of mediocrity and awfulness will be worth it. That is my one hope... that we win before I die. If not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 When we hoist the Super Bowl trophy in February you will understand. It will be the greatest thing to happen in your life. Family and friends will call, visit and share congratulations that you suffered through so much and now you reached the promise land. I cant wait until we win one. All those years of mediocrity and awfulness will be worth it. That is my one hope... that we win before I die. If not... When? And I really hope it's not 'the greatest thing to happen in my life', as much as I'm obviously 'addicted' to this team, that wouldn't say much about my quality of life, I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 When we hoist the Super Bowl trophy in February you will understand. It will be the greatest thing to happen in your life. Family and friends will call, visit and share congratulations that you suffered through so much and now you reached the promise land. I cant wait until we win one. All those years of mediocrity and awfulness will be worth it. That is my one hope... that we win before I die. If not... If not you always have UMass Hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 When? And I really hope it's not 'the greatest thing to happen in my life', as much as I'm obviously 'addicted' to this team, that wouldn't say much about my quality of life, I'd think. Well if you had played pro sports then you would ACTUALLY understand why this would be so wonderful. Pfft, what do you know, non-pro-sports guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Well if you had played pro sports then you would ACTUALLY understand why this would be so wonderful. Pfft, what do you know, non-pro-sports guy Um, perhaps you didn't see my response to the poll. I've played pro sports. twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Being a Jet fan, and I say this quite honestly, has helped me cope with failure. I used to be the type of person that would dwell on failure and negativity. Now I've learned it's really not the worst thing. I'm still alive, so is my family, so are my friends. In fact I got over and pretty much forgot about this loss approximately 2 hours afterward and have been doing so for the past few seasons. I'd say the Doug Brien game was really the dagger which helped cure me (was that a painful pill though.) Anyway, I have given this serious thought before and feel that I can genuinely point to being a Jets fan as a character builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Um, perhaps you didn't see my response to the poll. I've played pro sports. twice. Holy Crap dude, can I call you Bo Sanders or Deion Jackson or Debo Jackders? Great dual sport athletes. Those guys must've REALLY known what it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroseone Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 When we hoist the Super Bowl trophy in February you will understand. It will be the greatest thing to happen in your life. Family and friends will call, visit and share congratulations that you suffered through so much and now you reached the promise land. I cant wait until we win one. All those years of mediocrity and awfulness will be worth it. That is my one hope... that we win before I die. If not... I have to admitt, the Mets fans are really good at this. It's like September all over again and again. and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Eventually we will win one in our lifetime EY, eventually. I'll admit though, sometimes it feels like we never will. I'm just happy I got miss out on seasons from 1970 to 1986. I cut out 16 years of pain and waiting. And if I live to say 80, I still have 59 chances. Hmm, 59 doesn't seem like its that high of a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroseone Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Favre is trying to do what Messier did for the Rangers, who waited 54 years. If he does he will be a New York Legend, if not it just goes to show you how great The Captain really was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 When? And I really hope it's not 'the greatest thing to happen in my life', as much as I'm obviously 'addicted' to this team, that wouldn't say much about my quality of life, I'd think. Feb '09. And it would be the greatest thing. Everything else is easily accomplished. Marriage. Children. almost anybody can do that. Being a suffering Jets fan for years? Small minority are able to do that and not commit suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 If not you always have UMass Hockey. At least they never raise my hopes up that they will actually be good... well, they did c0cktease me last year, but once in 15 years is ok I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I have to admitt, the Mets fans are really good at this. It's like September all over again and again. and again. It sucks being a Mets and Jets fan. It really does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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