September is a time where most people think of going back to school, the beginning of fall, and new seasons of their favorite television shows. But in Buffalo, it’s all about the rumblin’, bumblin’, and stumblin’ for a touchdown. Buffalo is notorious for their football and their fans. Despite not having made the playoffs since 1999, don’t worry, this is our year, the Bills have one helluva following. When you live in Buffalo all your life, you become aware of the different types of fans.
1. The Bandwagoner
This is the type that buys a shirt and claims they’re a fan. Sure, they may know Tyrod Taylor is the quarterback and Rex Ryan is the coach, but ask them what their record was last season, (8-8), and they will be looking as confused as everyone watching Super Bowl XXV. Although the bandwagoners are supportive during the preseason and hell, maybe the first half of the season, the second the Bills start to falter, they will definitely jump ship.
2.The Drunks
You’ve all seen videos of how much Buffalo loves their tailgates, whether it be sunny, raining, snowing, or a chance of lighting yourself on fire, The New Era Field parking lot will be packed with these types of people. Beer in hand and face paint applied, many of these fans won’t even make it through the gates. They are loud and proud for their team, well that is until they pass out from too much dizzy bat.
3.The Brady Haters
We all know this type of fan, one who just wants to see the Patriots not make it, just once! This fan doesn’t necessarily love the Bills, but their hatred for that cheater Brady burns so immensely that they just need one team from the AFC East to bring the Patriots down a notch. Now these fans could root for the Jets or the Dolphins, but like I said, they need a team that COULD ACTUALLY take down those dirty Patriots.
4.The Diehards
This is a category for only the most loyal of fans. These are people who cringe at the name of Scott Norwood and the thought of a wide right field goal. These are the fans that watch every game, analyzing and screaming at their television screens for every ruling on the field. Their fantasy football team is solely Bills players, along with some other names such as Cam Newton or Odell Beckham Jr., I said they were diehard fans, not stupid. These diehards grew up dreaming of one day becoming the next Jim Kelly, Drew Bledsoe and Doug Flutie. Every night before kicking off into dreamland, these fans pray for just one super bowl before they die.
5.The Drunks
Being such a large category, it must be repeated. Like I said, it’s Buffalo. The only thing these people like more than their football is their beer. Molson Canadian, Budlight, IPAs, it doesn’t matter, just as long as they have enough to make it through all four quarters and beyond to drown their sorrows.
And there you have it, the five types of Buffalo Bills fans that you will meet if you ever step foot in Buffalo on a game day.
Don’t even get me started on our hockey fans though.
