Now that we've endured our first loss, it seems appropriate to discuss the Top 10 Things True Sounders Fans Don't Do. Bring on your comments folks, let's hear what you think!
10. Wear pink or silver or any other non-blue-and-green-colored variation of Sounders gear just because you think you look cuter and/or cooler. You don't, you faker. So far, I don't think the Sounders have sold out a la the Mariners and Seahawks, so this is for future reference (since the Mariner's home opener reminded me how lame this is).
9. Wear high heels to a match (unless you're a big hairy guy and it's part of your Sounders get-up). But you ladies, c'mon. I know there are a lot of dudes at Sounders matches, but wearing high heels is not the way to catch their eye. If you do wear heels and you bite it coming up the stairs as you try to execute a turn into your row whilst double-fisting Mike's Hard Lemonades for your sorority sisters, well... you will be appropriately mocked.
8. Wear your Premiere League scarf instead of a Sounders FC one because it's good for picking up chicks afterwards. "Yeah, I've been to England. Eng-LAND. It's an island, ya know. The Sounders, they're alright, but they don't compare. You wanna wear my scarf? Sure, baby. Okay, that's enough. Now give it back before your spill your Cosmo on it."
(Okay, moving on from the sartorial no-no's. True Sounders fans do not...)
7. Wander aimlessly through the concourse asking, "Where are the garlic fries" and "Why didn't I get my Kasey Keller bobblehead at the gate?"
6. Throw shit on the field like those Toronto lame-os. Class, baby. Class.
5. Brag to all your friends at work of the inaugural game, "Oh my god, it was sooo awesome!" and then fail to be able to name the opposing team when queried. "Huh?"
4. Discriminate against Freddie Ljungberg's playing abilities based on his age, the fact that he's retired from the international game, or that he is also (whew, it’s getting warm in here all of sudden – must be the laptop on my knees) an underwear model. And we're not talking Hanes either.
3. Let your lack of singing ability stop you from joining the Emerald City Supporters in their rendition of Perry Como's "Seattle" (Memorize the lyrics here). It's not really singing folks. It's a combination of shouting and chanting, and with a minimum of 20 people participating, it sounds just fine.
2. Boo the home team. And since booing the visiting team and/or refs can't be distinguished from booing the home team, best not do it at all. M'kay?
1. Leave early. Goddam it, unless your house is burning down, you better stay in your seat until the bitter end (presuming it is bitter if you are considering leaving early).
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Top 10 Things True Sounders FC Fans Don't Do
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2 comments:
lol! fun list! great idea! but i'm not sure i agree with all of your rules. i am going to boo, it's part of sports. if some referee screws up, i'm booing. if some opposing player strikes me the wrong way, i'm booing.
Okay, you're right. The booing no-no is debatable. I do condone booing the refs during the match or any other time the booing is clearly directly at the refs/opposing team. Also, what if you are watching Sounders FC playing at another club's home field? Then booing the "home" team is okay. Touche.
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