10 Most Depressing Things About Being a Sports Fan

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10 Most Depressing Things About Being a Sports Fan

worst things about being sports fan — Being a sports fan is all fun and games when the season is going on and your team is winning, but things obviously don't always work out that way. This can cause sports fans to sometimes be pessimistic at heart, and these are the 10 most depressing things about being a sports fan.

10. Dealing With The Offseason

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10. Dealing With The Offseason

worst sports fans — Sure, the offseason is filled with free agency, trades and a draft for the NFL, NHL and NBA, but that doesn't make it that great. Fans live to watch the games, and this simply can't happen during the offseason.

9. The Cost of Going to Any Live Game

Money worst sports fans

9. The Cost of Going to Any Live Game

Money worst sports fan — The cost of going to a live sporting event seems to be going up with every passing year, and it can cost well over 0 go to a MLB, NBA, NHL or NFL game. This pricetag forces big fans away from live sports, and takes away from the atmosphere at many venues.

8. Putting Up With Obnoxious Fans

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8. Putting Up With Obnoxious Fans

obnoxious sports fan — Not all fans are obnoxious, but the ones who are seem to always be the loudest, get the most attention and generally attempt to ruin sports for the rest of us.

7. Fighting the Urge to Jump On a Bandwagon

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7. Fighting the Urge to Jump On a Bandwagon

bandwagon sports fans — For fans who are not tied strictly to any one team, it can be difficult to avoid jumping on board with the hottest team of the season. Of course, people then have to remember they hate bandwagon fans, and remember not to join the next bandwagon.

6. Having Jerseys of Former Players

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6. Having Jerseys of Former Players

worts sports fan — Having jerseys of former players is not always bad, but it is if that player now plays for a main rival. In this scenario, some fans simply burn their jerseys, but the more sensible ones simply give it away to someone in need.

5. When Non-Sports Fans Ask About Your Struggling Team

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5. When Non-Sports Fans Ask About Your Struggling Team

worst sports fan — Non-sports fans always seem to ask about your favorite team when they are at their worst, which draws a disappointing groan and a hope that the conversation will quickly change.

4. Fantasy Sports Force You To Cheer for Opponents

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4. Fantasy Sports Force You To Cheer for Opponents

worst thing about sports fan — Many hardcore sports fans play fantasy sports, which forces them to root for players on opposing teams or against a favorite player. This obvious feels like a giant sin.

3. Watching Your Favorite Player Go Down In Infamy

Pete Rose worst sports fan

3. Watching Your Favorite Player Go Down In Infamy

Pete Rose — Nothing is worse than watching a player get embroiled from a scandal as the rest of the world turns on your hero, and you are left to defend them against all your friends.

2. Buying the Latest Sports TV Package

worst thing about being sports fan

2. Buying the Latest Sports TV Package

worst things about being sports fan — Buying a season-long sports package costs more than 0 every season. This may be a price worth paying, but it is not a price that feels good on the wallet.

1. Watching Your Favorite Team Blow Big Games

Steve Bartman blown game

1. Watching Your Favorite Team Blow Big Games

Steve Bartman blown game — All sports fans want to see their favorite team win titles, and nothing hurts worse than watching your favorite squad fall just short. The pain from a bad loss can sting for months, years or even a lifetime, and nothing can make it go away.

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