Right, a little research, one could say, skewed and all, considering the specifics of this forum. Topic: Sports, and what people actually look for. The question is what you consider the most prevalent aspect of the sporty life, and here's a quick rundown...
The sport itself
You're there to watch the game because of the game. You know the game in depth, not only the teams playing, but the statistics, preferred styles of play, rules of the game, even the obscure ones. If your team makes a good play, you'll tip your hat, if they get lucky you'll be critical, if they go for a bad play, you'll get cranky. You're likely to forget the folks around you when it gets exciting, simply because you get so whipped up in the game itself. And you'll be quite willing to explain the game to people who might be wondering what the hell you're cranky about even if your team just scored.
The socializing
You go to games because it's part of your social activity. The game might be good, and you might be interested in it, but you're primarily there to have a good time with your gang, be it by getting hammered with them, or by choreographing a whole unique dance routine for when your team scores.
The escapism
Getting lost in the crowd. You might care about the game, but you're mostly there because you need some "me time" and getting away from the world for a while is your main motivation to be there. You'll focus on the game, and won't care about anyone else who's around.
The chance to score
Puns galore. But, you basically go to sports events because you hope to get laid, the sport itself is a secondary concern. You'll be spending more time eyeing the audience than the playing field, trying to find a willing partner for a post-game nookie.
Now I understand these are not mutually exclusive, and they likely overlap, but I do wonder about the most prominent one. I mean I would actually make a bet on what the poll winner is going to be, but I still wonder how different people are around here.
The sport itself
You're there to watch the game because of the game. You know the game in depth, not only the teams playing, but the statistics, preferred styles of play, rules of the game, even the obscure ones. If your team makes a good play, you'll tip your hat, if they get lucky you'll be critical, if they go for a bad play, you'll get cranky. You're likely to forget the folks around you when it gets exciting, simply because you get so whipped up in the game itself. And you'll be quite willing to explain the game to people who might be wondering what the hell you're cranky about even if your team just scored.
The socializing
You go to games because it's part of your social activity. The game might be good, and you might be interested in it, but you're primarily there to have a good time with your gang, be it by getting hammered with them, or by choreographing a whole unique dance routine for when your team scores.
The escapism
Getting lost in the crowd. You might care about the game, but you're mostly there because you need some "me time" and getting away from the world for a while is your main motivation to be there. You'll focus on the game, and won't care about anyone else who's around.
The chance to score
Puns galore. But, you basically go to sports events because you hope to get laid, the sport itself is a secondary concern. You'll be spending more time eyeing the audience than the playing field, trying to find a willing partner for a post-game nookie.
Now I understand these are not mutually exclusive, and they likely overlap, but I do wonder about the most prominent one. I mean I would actually make a bet on what the poll winner is going to be, but I still wonder how different people are around here.
