With sports becoming a larger and larger part of society, more and more people are becoming fans. However, the term "fan" does not have a real narrowed down meaning.
There are numerous different types of fans, let's take a look and see if you are any of these!
1. The Noob
This is generally referring to someone who is just coming into the sports world. They tend to be extremely excitable and eager to learn. They will probably bring a bunch of questions to the table, but it is all out of good spirit. The noob is easy to spot in a group because they probably will not be wearing any sports attire. If you have a friend like this in your group, don't be mean or put them down for asking questions. We all were this person at one point!
2. The Girlfriend
The girlfriend is a fan much like the noob, but instead of asking questions and trying to learn, they will try to use terminology and names to impress you. This has been played out in numerous sitcoms and is naturally funny. This is another one that you need to be supportive of, because after all, they are trying.
3. The Veteran
This fan has been around the block of the sports world. They are familiar with a majority of the rules and lingo. They do not get super excited, but have a level of excitement that lets you know they appreciate the game or moment. If you are either one or two on this list, you should seek out a veteran because they are going to be your best combination of information and toleration.
4. The Band Wagoner
This is the fan who is always in good spirits and probably has a large collection of different teams clothes. However, this name can also be one of the largest insults you can give to a fan. This fan is one of the loudest boasters when they are on the winning side, but crawl away like a cowering dog when they lose. If you go to a regular place to watch sports and see someone who wears a different team every time, they are probably a bandwagon fan.
5. The Die-Hard
This is a fan that you do not want to question or interrupt when the game is on. There are numerous ways to spot this fan: face/body paint, outlandish costumes, loud yelling both good and bad and possibly even a rule book. This is the least tolerant of all sports fans. They will not tolerate your questions, nor will they tolerate you questioning their team. If this is you, you are the most intimidating of all fans!
