Being a fan of the Patriots labels us 'crazy' without people knowing us. Many New England outsiders think that the Patriots fans are just not right in the head. My family proves that. One of my many cousins will jump up like a sumo wrestler every time the Patriots get a touch down. She gets very into the game and if you are talking while the refs are, you may get a slap upside the head. My Memre will hoot and holler every time the Patriots make a good play. I also bought my Memere a sign that says "you are in the home of a patriots fan, cheer accordingly or shut up!". She thinks its pretty funny. My dad sat on the couch one night pumping his fist in the air while yelling “go,go,go.” I then asked him what good that did and he responded with “it got him an extra three steps." Sure it did, dad.
I’ve been told I’m even a little crazy. I dragged my roommate, who isn’t very fond of football, to the game down in our common room. I was highly upset at one point that we weren’t making it down to the red zone so I threw my snapback and screamed "What crap". My roommate then proceeded to tell me to calm down like I was a child, which is exactly what I was acting like at the moment. I wasn’t just starting to act this way; as I grew up I learned more on the sport and my fandom to the Patriots grew. I grew up in that type of environment and I invested into it. So, if you think you’re an excessive cheerer, come watch a game with us.
In conclusion, to summarize what it's like to be in the L'Italien home during August through early February is pretty intense. A crazy football dad and seven year old rule the home along with the rest of the family being crazy die hard Patriot fans. We aren't normal this crazy between Late February to July.
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