Living in Eagle Country. It's hell!

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I would assume that most posters in this forum live outside of the Phila fan region. Lucky for you!!! For those living in the Phila/South Jersey region you may understand my thoughts.... The outright hate (yes I will use that word) for Dallas fans in my area is immense, unlike anything in regards to any major sport you will probably see. Eagle fans are consumed with a bizarre Dallas obsession, the basis of which I supposed is jealousy, but its ingrained into their DNA. Hate Hate Hate!! Being a Dallas fan I suppose it is also in my DNA living where I do!! I despised the Eagles. While the Eagles have enjoyed success, a lot more than Dallas these past 10-15 years, the lack of a Super Bowl win has ultimately ended most conversations, however salty they become. I give credit where credit is due, Phila earned a great achievement, took advantage of the good fortune that presented itself this season.. BUT

How does a Dallas fan proceed....

The obnoxiousness of their fanbase is just maddening!!. I admit my mood is very sour over the Eagles (and only them) winning!! it's childish but hardened by years of exposure to a putrid fanbase. I deal with friends and family, all Eagle supporters, with countless texts, emails and calls taunting (mostly good natured) but it hits home, I cant be happy, cant crack a "I am glad for you"...just cant do it!!

My kids, 7 and 8 year old rabid fans like myself, are taunted as "losers" when going to school, being singled out at school to remain in the classroom with other non fans last week while Eagle kids get to sing fight song in the hallways...Parents and getting kids getting constant jabs that kids have been raised wrong etc?? joking yes, but kids don't get that...its out of hand!! And it will only get worse each day for the next few weeks...My house has been tense with my wife "saying just be the better person" LOL!!! Don't be like THEM....Tell the kids to just say "congrats you guys had a great season". Problem is I am not the type of person to can do that, and there you go... silly I should at my age understand and do just that, BUT alas I cant my rage is as hardened...LOL, wasted energy on all of this being a football fan!! More things in life, just gotta deal with it..

Lucky to all of you live outside of Phila, far away from having to deal with this...most likely you really don't understand my plight!!
 
Sun shines on a dog's *** now and then. But you've got my sympathy.
 
Definitely the most annoying, low IQ fan base in America. Just watch those "celebration" videos and it confirms it. I feel sorry for you.
 
I lived in Harrisburg from 89-91 during Buddy Ball and do have a little understanding and empathize with dealing with that but I also met some fine folks that were Eagles fans and embarrassed for how a lot of their fan base acted. As a fan base, they do have that rep and it is earned because those fine folks allowed that to continue and give that city a horrible rep in the world of sports.

I do consider myself lucky to not live in Philly but look on the bright side for your kids. They're not following the wave; they're riding against it. Their fanhood is being tested at a very early age and until fans have lived in enemy territory, they do not realize how special that is. Your kids are earning their fanhood, mine just happened because I lived close by.
 
I would assume that most posters in this forum live outside of the Phila fan region. Lucky for you!!! For those living in the Phila/South Jersey region you may understand my thoughts.... The outright hate (yes I will use that word) for Dallas fans in my area is immense, unlike anything in regards to any major sport you will probably see. Eagle fans are consumed with a bizarre Dallas obsession, the basis of which I supposed is jealousy, but its ingrained into their DNA. Hate Hate Hate!! Being a Dallas fan I suppose it is also in my DNA living where I do!! I despised the Eagles. While the Eagles have enjoyed success, a lot more than Dallas these past 10-15 years, the lack of a Super Bowl win has ultimately ended most conversations, however salty they become. I give credit where credit is due, Phila earned a great achievement, took advantage of the good fortune that presented itself this season.. BUT

How does a Dallas fan proceed....

The obnoxiousness of their fanbase is just maddening!!. I admit my mood is very sour over the Eagles (and only them) winning!! it's childish but hardened by years of exposure to a putrid fanbase. I deal with friends and family, all Eagle supporters, with countless texts, emails and calls taunting (mostly good natured) but it hits home, I cant be happy, cant crack a "I am glad for you"...just cant do it!!

My kids, 7 and 8 year old rabid fans like myself, are taunted as "losers" when going to school, being singled out at school to remain in the classroom with other non fans last week while Eagle kids get to sing fight song in the hallways...Parents and getting kids getting constant jabs that kids have been raised wrong etc?? joking yes, but kids don't get that...its out of hand!! And it will only get worse each day for the next few weeks...My house has been tense with my wife "saying just be the better person" LOL!!! Don't be like THEM....Tell the kids to just say "congrats you guys had a great season". Problem is I am not the type of person to can do that, and there you go... silly I should at my age understand and do just that, BUT alas I cant my rage is as hardened...LOL, wasted energy on all of this being a football fan!! More things in life, just gotta deal with it..

Lucky to all of you live outside of Phila, far away from having to deal with this...most likely you really don't understand my plight!!

Giant fans aren't far behind and I grew up in NYC. It's kind of sad really.
 
Dude, fellow south jerseyite and I am right with you. My wife is a big Eagles fan and was mad because I wouldnt root for them. I just couldn't. Too many taunts from jealous Eagles fans all my life. Been a fan here since Staubach. Didn't even watch the game because I hated for them to win. Gotta deal with it. I just keep telling myself that it will be us hoisting the trophy next year. Gotta believe!!
 
If you gave them hell after last season with Dallas having the number one seed and them in last place... then fair is fair.

If you didn’t then, well, I sympathize. Your fandom might be geographically undesirable. A relocation could be in order.
 
If you gave them hell after last season with Dallas having the number one seed and them in last place... then fair is fair.

If you didn’t then, well, I sympathize. Your fandom might be geographically undesirable. A relocation could be in order.
If you dish it yes you deserve it...agree
But that's not how it works with me.....I don't talk about 5 rings and America's team crap...

I was just pointing out how it is to live in enemy territory...
 
u going to parade??
Child please

That is some lame sauce

Quit crying like a little baby

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