10 Ways To Make Oakland Raiders Fans Mad

By Nicholas A. Marsico

10 Ways To Make Oakland Raiders Fans Mad

Oakland Raiders flag — The Oakland Raiders were a vaunted team in the 70s and 80s, a dominant force that was feared around the NFL. The team has had limited success, dwindling downward from the 1990s into the 2000s. In fact, they haven't made the playoffs in over a decade. As all teams do (except maybe the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), the Raiders have plenty of fans, often referred to as The Raider Nation. Want to find out how to make them mad? Click on for 10 surefire ways.

10. Insist That They're Still In Los Angeles

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10. Insist That They're Still In Los Angeles

la raiders — When you meet a Raiders fan at a sports bar, keep saying that you have to get out to Los Angeles to see another Raiders game in person. It's just been so long! When they correct you and say that you must mean Oakland say that the Raiders never played in New Jersey. Insist that you are sure they are still playing in LA. Bonus points for sneaking in that the Rams are the better Los Angeles team. Maybe they'll just think you're a time-traveler.

9. Say That Their Best Coach Was John Candy

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9. Say That Their Best Coach Was John Candy

john madden oakland raiders — John Madden is a Hall of Fame head coach and was at the helm of the Raiders when they won their first Super Bowl in 1976. John Candy was a comedic actor in the 80s and early 90s. You, however, don't know the difference. Even when someone pulls out their phone and shows you Wikipedia and pictures of the Madden NFL series of videogames, you just keep saying "Candy". It'll drive them nuts.

8. Check Them For Knives

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8. Check Them For Knives

Oakland Raiders raider nation — You may have seen the video of a Raiders fan stabbing a Chargers fan in the side during a game. If you haven't, you won't have trouble finding it. Oakland already has a reputation for being a pretty rough place, so rub it in by telling any Raiders fan that before you are comfortable sitting with them, you first have to frisk them to make sure there are no knives hidden on their person. Oh, and if you find one, RUN!

7. Tell Classic "Bad Team" Jokes

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7. Tell Classic "Bad Team" Jokes

NFL: International Series-Miami Dolphins at Oakland Raiders — Skip straight past the old, beleaguered "Your Momma" jokes and go headfirst into the treasure trove of jokes that can be used for any bad team. The best way to make sure they get mad at you is to act like you're very proud of your clever new joke. My favorite: "Why doesn't Sacramento have a football team? Because then Oakland would want one." Classic!

6. Explain Why They Have No Retired Numbers

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6. Explain Why They Have No Retired Numbers

matt schaub oakland raiders — The Raiders have never retired any of their past players' numbers in the 55-year history of the team. As far as you're concerned, that's because they are still waiting to find a player worthy of having his legacy remembered. Alternatively, say that they've had some great players but others who have used those numbers left such a stink on them that it would cast a heavy shadow to retire them. A spectre of suck, if you will.

5. Bring Up Their Away Game Losing Streak

Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt Schaub

5. Bring Up Their Away Game Losing Streak

matt schaub oakland raiders — The Raiders have lost their last 11 away games, last winning against the Houston Texans in November 2013. You have to go back another 9 games (more than one full year) to find their last win away before that one. Extra points for insinuating that the reason they only win at home (and even then it's rare) is because other stadiums check the fans and players for weapons before allowing admittance inside.

4. Suggest That Charles Schwab Would Be A Better QB

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4. Suggest That Charles Schwab Would Be A Better QB

charles schwab phil mickelson — Instead of Matt Schaub, maybe the Raiders should swap out for someone else and hope nobody notices (unless they start winning, of course - people would notice that). Possible suggestions would be the 77-year-old investment banker Charles Schwab, superfan and former gameshow host Howie Schwab or a bargain brand cotton swab. All legitimate options.

3. Ask Who Will Be Head Coach For The 2016-2017 Season

Oakland Raiders Introduce Jack Del Rio

3. Ask Who Will Be Head Coach For The 2016-2017 Season

Oakland Raiders Introduce Jack Del Rio — Oakland just brought in Jack Del Rio to be their head coach starting this season. He will be the 7th head coach in the last 12 seasons. His odds are just as good as anybody else's to stay on more than a few years, but the Raiders' track record with coaches speaks for itself. Might as well start preparing now to start complaining about someone new after this season.

2. Ridicule The Coliseum's Nickname of The Black Hole

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2. Ridicule The Coliseum's Nickname of The Black Hole

San Diego Chargers v Oakland Raiders o.co coliseum — The O.co or Overstock.com Coliseum (which is a joke in its own right) is commonly referred to as 'The Black Hole' by Raiders fans. Suggest that it's not called The Black Hole because of the team's colors or to strike fear into the hearts of other teams -- it's actually referring to a toilet bowl due to the building's history of sewage backup problems.

1. Claim That BALCO Got Them To The Super Bowl

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1. Claim That BALCO Got Them To The Super Bowl

bill romanowksi — The last time Oakland made it to the Super Bowl was at the end of the 2002 season. Coincidentally, the BALCO drug scandal was discovered and blown open in the summer of 2003. Bill Romanowski was involved with BALCO dating back to 1996 and he was with the Raiders for that final good season. The Raiders went 4-12 in 2003 and haven't had a winning record since. That will ruffle some feathers.

Nicholas A. Marsico is a featured writer for Rant Sports. Follow him on Twitter!

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