Category Archives: Supporter Philosophy

Back Into The Abyss

I’m going to start this post out by saying…I’m not a fan of Elon Musk. I’m not a complete hater–the man has done some great things. He’s also done some very questionable things. He’s erratic, arrogant, occasionally (read: often) childish, and simultaneously brilliant, visionary, and unapologetic. These are all things to which I can relateContinue reading “Back Into The Abyss”

Philosophy and Supportership: When the one you love isn’t perfect

My first love, at least as far as sports go, was baseball.  My Dad played all through high school and had a tryout with the St. Louis Cardinals at one point (he was way too short to play, or so he would tell me), and he taught me from an early age.  I collected baseballContinue reading “Philosophy and Supportership: When the one you love isn’t perfect”

Supporters vs. Fans

Words mean things.  This is a constant phrase thrown around my day job and speaks to me on a personal level, as I have a special connection with English and foreign languages.  The right words add emotion and nuance to a conversation, but equally as important is adding context to what’s being said.  Words facilitateContinue reading “Supporters vs. Fans”

Support as an Emotional Investment

I can’t stand Nebraska fans.  You might think that would be a problem, considering I’ve lived in Omaha for a total of 15 years of my life, but I’ve managed to maintain my disdain for the Big Red faithful.  In fact, Nebraska fans (specifically, the football fans) are why I don’t particularly care for theContinue reading “Support as an Emotional Investment”