10 Ways To Make A New York Yankees Fan Mad

By Jacob Kornhauser

10 Ways To Make A New York Yankees Fan Mad

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox — By nature, New York Yankees fans normally get their way. That keeps them happy, however, there are a few ways to grind their gears. Here are the 10 easiest ways to get a Yankee fan extremely annoyed with you.

10. Talk Smack About George Steinbrenner

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

10. Talk Smack About George Steinbrenner

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees — George Steinbrenner died in 2010, but that hasn't stopped people from talking about the controversial former owner of the Yankees. He was mostly beloved by fans during his days as owner, and anyone who thought he was anything but the best could stuff it in the minds of Yankee fans.

9. Disrespect Their Tradition

World Series GM6 X

9. Disrespect Their Tradition

World Series GM6 X — One thing nobody can deny about the Yankees is that they have some of the greatest tradition in all of baseball. If you don't recognize their unique place in baseball history, you're going to upset your fair share of Yankees fans.

8. Not Know Your Baseball

New York Yankees v Baltimore Orioles

8. Not Know Your Baseball

New York Yankees v Baltimore Orioles — Despite their reputation as a bunch of stuck up rich guys, Yankees fans are among the most knowledgable in all of baseball. Whether you're rooting for the Yankees or not, nothing is going to get on the fanbase's nerves more than you not knowing what you're talking about when it comes to baseball.

7. Accept Anything Less Than Championships

World Series X Jeter

7. Accept Anything Less Than Championships

World Series X Jeter — The Yankees have developed a championship pedigree and their fans have come to expect excellence every single season. It hasn't been as prevalent lately, but fans are very demanding of the Yankees. If you're okay with losing, you're not okay with Yankees fans.

6. Calling Anyone But Babe Ruth the Best of All Time

2010 Baseball Hall of Fame Preview

6. Calling Anyone But Babe Ruth the Best of All Time

2010 Baseball Hall of Fame Preview — Unless you're calling Lou Gehrig the best of all time instead, Yankees fans won't accept anyone but the Great Bambino as the best of all time. No matter what type of logic or stats you try to bring into the situation, you're not going to convince a Yankee fan otherwise.

5. Mention the 2004 ALCS

World Series: Red Sox v Cardinals Game 4

5. Mention the 2004 ALCS

World Series: Red Sox v Cardinals Game 4 — After blowing a 3-0 series lead against the rival Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS, the Yankees were devastated, and so were their fans. You will actually get a Yankee fan visibly upset if you mention any aspect of the series that eventually led to the rival Red Sox erasing their nearly century-long World Series drought.

4. Say They "Buy Championships"

New York Yankees World Series Parade

4. Say They "Buy Championships"

New York Yankees World Series Parade — Does the high payroll the Yankees have make them more likely to be competitive than the average team? Yes. But does it guarantee them championships? Absolutely not. There are other teams with similar payrolls that haven't had dynasties. Most Yankees fans will get really angry if you suggest winning championships is as easy as spending a lot of money.

3. Mention Alex Rodriguez

Rome Braves v Charleston RiverDogs

3. Mention Alex Rodriguez

Rome Braves v Charleston RiverDogs — Really since he arrived in New York, Alex Rodriguez has had a love-hate relationship with the city. Based on his PED suspension and antics surrounding that situation, it's safe to say he's closer to the hate part right now. Even muttering his name around a Yankees fan will likely make them sigh and say something in disgust.

2. Say Anything Bad About Derek Jeter

85th MLB All Star Game

2. Say Anything Bad About Derek Jeter

85th MLB All Star Game — It's very rare that someone will say something bad about Derek Jeter, but if it happens, Yankees fans will absolutely go off, and for good reason. Jeter was one of the classiest players to ever play the game, and he was also one of the best Yankees ever. It would be strange to criticize him anyway, but for the sake of appeasing Yankees fans, resist saying anything negative about Mr. November.

1. Root For the Boston Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles v Boston Red Sox

1. Root For the Boston Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles v Boston Red Sox — The easiest and most obvious way to make a Yankees fan upset is to root for the Boston Red Sox. These two teams are hated rivals, and Yankees fans probably wouldn't even consort with you if they found out you were a Boston fan. This hatred really runs deep, and anything positive associated with the Red Sox is going to seriously upset any true Yankee fan.

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