Makes me think we need contracts and trades for fans. Another mechanism for accountability, if you will.
For example, i was visiting my family in Ohio for Indigenous Peoples Survivors Day. My brother in law is a nice guy, but a dumb Browns fan. He needed to be held accountable and I knew I was the one to do it. My sister is kind of passive and my Mom has dementia, so she forgot Cleveland has a pro football team.
I sent my brother in law a text, stating i needed to see him in my Brothers home office. He thought it was odd, because we were sitting on the couch next to eachother. Anyway, we sat down and i looked him right in the eyeballs and said:
Me: “the organization has decided to make a change and you have been traded to the Cardinals fanbase. Here is the number to Sam, head of the Cleveland Cardinals Backers and will help arrange everything.”
Brother in law: “what the hell are you talking about?”
Me: “Frankly, you have been questioning the Browns lately — especially Chubb’s carries per game and 4th down Qb sneaks in short distances.”
Brother in law: “Dude…you are fucking weird. I am not even a Browns fan — i am from Michigan, remember?”
Me: “Oh, yes, right — well, either way — you have been traded. I’m sure you will land on your feet. You have a future as a fan in this league. Now let’s get back out there and finish this game of Uno.”
Being honest, i felt pretty alpha, even though my relationship with my brother in law may be strained now, as he has been giving me odd looks since the conversation. Luckily i do not live in Ohio, so i can avoid any awkward tension. I also blocked his number in my iPhone.
Family
Is
Not
Immune
From
Accountability