Why do we care about winning?

[Stoner]

Mere tribalism? Do we all have low self esteem?

Why isn't the show enough?

[bob_sauve28]

 

Watching the same group of players all the time makes you just feel part of their team trying to achieve a goal, winning. 

In the end it really doesn't matter. **** ****'s 1983 OT goal didn't ruin my life. Heck, maybe it's even a good memory in some way. 

 

[DarthEbriate]

We like a good story with good vs. evil. The story feels better when the good side wins. Of course, "Good is a point of view."

What we're left with is the question, is our choice of team the side of good or the side of evil? Or the third side of moral victory?

[Demoted]

1 hour ago, Stoner said:

Mere tribalism? Do we all have low self esteem?

Why isn't the show enough?

The show has to be interesting though...

 

I can guarantee Netflix would not give them a second season.

Edited December 29, 2024 by Demoted

[bunomatic]

17 minutes ago, Demoted said:

The show has to be interesting though...

 

I can guarantee Netflix would not give them a second season.

Its about as exciting as Squid Game

[Thorner]

A lot don’t 

[...]

Dopamine.

[SABRES 0311]

IMO professional sports is the modern day mixture of gladiator arena, ancient Olympics, and city state warfare. Without the intentional killing.

The “tribalism” is bragging rights over another city for just one day. The battle for resources is the trophy as the resource.

[North Buffalo]

4 hours ago, Stoner said:

Mere tribalism? Do we all have low self esteem?

Why isn't the show enough?

Good question why?

[RangerDave]

I watch the Sabres, even when they are not doing well, because I like hockey.  But I always feel better after a win than I do a loss.  I guess maybe I like the Sabres more than I like hockey since I don't watch much hockey other than the Sabres ( and playoff or Olympic hockey. )  I always am happy when the team I root for wins.  Isn't that natural?

[HOUSE]

It beats a root canal or 3 hours with my mother in law

 

[French Collection]

TP doesn’t care about winning, why should I.

[SwampD]

Evolution has programmed me that it helps in getting laid.

[Night Train]

5 hours ago, Stoner said:

 

Why isn't the show enough?

Because they're not strippers with a 44 D rack..

[Pimlach]

6 hours ago, Stoner said:

Mere tribalism? Do we all have low self esteem?

Why isn't the show enough?

 

Because we are men of the sword. 

[Doohicksie]

Always remember that striving and struggle precede success.

[Slack_in_MA]

48 minutes ago, Doohicksie said:

Always remember that striving and struggle precede success.

Then we must be destined for some MASSIVE, long-lasting success!!!  😂 

[Doohicksie]

32 minutes ago, Slack_in_MA said:

Then we must be destined for some MASSIVE, long-lasting success!!!  😂 

They didn't strive during that 13 game losing streak.

[Pimlach]

4 hours ago, SABRES 0311 said:

IMO professional sports is the modern day mixture of gladiator arena, ancient Olympics, and city state warfare. Without the intentional killing.

The “tribalism” is bragging rights over another city for just one day. The battle for resources is the trophy as the resource.

You made good parallels, but the question of why we care about winning?  
 

It’s in our DNA.  Being better, being stronger and smarter, improving so that can get even getting more, winning gets you wealth and power and notoriety, surviving requires winning.  We can’t help it, it’s there in everyone.  Some more than others.  

[PerreaultForever]

5 hours ago, ... said:

Dopamine.

Online sports betting is creating a generation of dopamine addicts but that's another discussion. 

[Porous Five Hole]

34 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

You made good parallels, but the question of why we care about winning?  
 

It’s in our DNA.  Being better, being stronger and smarter, improving so that can get even getting more, winning gets you wealth and power and notoriety, surviving requires winning.  We can’t help it, it’s there in everyone.  Some more than others.  

I think you’re onto something here.  Pro sports are one thing when it comes to competition, but even as a kid…the point is to be successful/win.  Duck Duck Goose, Uno, Candy Land…you play to win the game from a young age. You learn to care about winning early. That explains why competitors want to win. 
The second step is why do we care about winning at NHL hockey as a fan? It’s the hometown team, but no one is from the hometown.  The players are mercenaries.
 

Why do we care about them and this? My answer is because I was in the building when Derek Plante ended OT game seven against Ottawa. Euphoria. The building shook. that felt AMAZING. I will chase that high for the rest of my life. I had nothing to do with it but react, but it was FUN! That’s why we care about winning. 

[spndnchz]

Why do you care to us lossing?

[Indabuff]

5 hours ago, SABRES 0311 said:

IMO professional sports is the modern day mixture of gladiator arena, ancient Olympics, and city state warfare.

If they bring in chariots with spikes I'd be the first one lined up for season tickets.  

[inkman]

15 hours ago, Indabuff said:

If they bring in chariots with spikes I'd be the first one lined up for season tickets.  

Only if the gladiators have 44 Ds right?  
 

BTW, is 44 a good number for that area? Kinda seems big, like the whole body is big.  Like 38 triple F seems more my style.  At least that’s what my wife is 🙂. 

Edited December 30, 2024 by inkman

[JP51]

On 12/29/2024 at 1:24 PM, Stoner said:

Mere tribalism? Do we all have low self esteem?

Why isn't the show enough?

I feel like we need to sit over a bourbon and a splief and solve the worlds problems the rabbit hole would not be deep enough LOL..😆