My first day on the job starts Monday, which makes me so happy! I was really afraid I was going to have to work this weekend, which just so happens to be the first week of NFL playoffs. My Houston Texans are playing the Bengals - loser is eliminated.
I've been wondering what the psychology is behind sports fans. Why do I get so excited over watching a game on TV? I came to the conclusion that sports fans feel like they are on the journey with the team. If the team wins, then they win. I totally agree! When I watch the Texans, I feel a rush and it makes me super happy to see them win. Also, while reading forums from people talking about sports, they address their favorite team as "we" rather than "they," as if they are IN the team.
Why do I like the Houston Texans? I remember when I was in elementary school I liked the Houston Rockets basketball team because of a giant Chinese guy, Yao Ming. Then when my roommates got me into football this year, I decided that I was going to like the Texans purely because they're from the same city as the Rockets. Now I'm a huge fan of them! It's really weird the way that works but honestly, being into football makes life more fun.
So good luck to the Texans this weekend! Maybe if we're lucky, we'll make it to the Super Bowl.
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