I giggled way too much reading Helen’s explanation for her decision to officially barrack (Americans: substitute “root”) for the Essendon Aussie Rules team. My favorite reason she offers is: “[AFL] players hug each other in a caring and proud manner upon doing something good in a game.” I totally get that.
Sidherian
July 15, 2004 — 3:01 pm
Saying you root for them would inevitably lead to confusion along the lines of the Canterbury Bulldogs scandal….
amy
July 15, 2004 — 8:56 pm
good one Sid!
Miss Helen
July 16, 2004 — 10:27 pm
Ooooh! I feel famous!
I was going to write something about how they look less inclined to involve themselves in pack mentality type behaviour but a discussion with my boyfriend about the local football team put that idea to rest.
(Go the Bombers)