It is so funny the way we have certain likes and dislikes ingrained into us from birth. Why did I start liking the Eagles? Because of my family. Phillies? My family. Penn State? My family. But why have I stuck with these teams for all these years? Mostly, my family, friends, traditions, etc. Along with those strong feelings for a team comes strong feeling against certain other teams. I hate the Cowboys, the Yankees, Ohio State, Michigan, etc. Why do I hate them? Simply because I love the other teams and if you love the other teams you hate these teams! That's just how it works!
Now, with that said, my family was never really into hockey. So I never grew to passionately love a team. I always would cheer for the Flyers because they were affiliated with Philadelphia. I didn't know players names, team stats, rivals, etc. However, over the past few years I have become more interested in hockey, more so this year than ever.
I sat down one night with David and we watched a documentary on the Pittsburgh Penguins and Mario Lemieux. I was shocked by the passion and commitment to the sport and his team Mario had and still has today. That was the day I became a Penguins fan!
I'm an all around lover of sports. If my team isn't playing I'll watch another game! I get the rivals but when it comes down to it, I just like to watch sports! Well, I was certainly not prepared for the intense rival between Penguin and Flyers fans. WOW!
And although it was a little strange for me putting on my first Penguins yellow and black jersey, I stand by my choice. I still don't get the rival between the 2 teams but do any of us really understand any rival teams and why there is such disdain? Probably not.
I will say though... having a blue Penguins jersey would allow me to kinda blend in at the Funky Farm among all the blue and white Penn State gear. David will have to fend for himself! :0)
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