Why are the Dallas Cowboys so hated?

[Cmac]

They're reading this board.

 

[Cmac]

Americans do NOT like being told what to do.

You bill a team...any team...as "America's Team" people are going to push back.

"That ain't my team! Don't tell me which team I should like! In fact, I HATE that team!"

.......It would be nice to start backing it up for change.....I miss Jimmy.

 

[LovinItAll]

I understand the hatred from rival NFC East fans but literally everyone I’ve come into contact with since Thursday that isn’t a Cowboys fan (and even people that don’t watch a lick of football) are glad the Cowboys lost to the most successful football player in NFL history.

That doesn’t quite make a lot of sense to me. I understand the boys had a lot of success from the early 70’s to mid 90’s which I’m guessing that’s when most people’s parents were growing up. Is that where the hatred stems from? Their parents hated the success that the Cowboys had and the 5 rings we won during that ~25 year span, but the boys have literally won nothing but a couple playoff games in over 25 years now but people were raised to hate the Cowboys?

I often hear that it’s our fan base, but we fight with each other more than we fight with non-Cowboys fans so I don’t really understand the seeming overall consensus from ‘outsiders’ that the ‘Cowboys suck’ and we have a horrible fan base. I just don’t see it but perhaps I’m biased?

That’s not really the question. The REAL question is:

Why do so many posters on a Dallas Cowboys fan site seem to hate the team they claim to love?

As for the everyone else, success breeds contempt. Someone will now jump in and start talking about win rates, but the reality is that professional football is an entertainment business. Businesses exist to make money. The Cowboys make more money than any other team. They are the most successful BUSINESS in the NFL.

 

[ultron]

That’s not really the question. The REAL question is:

Why do so many posters on a Dallas Cowboys fan site seem to hate the team they claim to love?

As for the everyone else, success breeds contempt. Someone will now jump in and start talking about win rates, but the reality is that professional football is an entertainment business. Businesses exist to make money. The Cowboys make more money than any other team. They are the most successful BUSINESS in the NFL.

I agree 100%

I’ll add the Cowboys are the most successful business in all of sports if we’re going based on what they’re worth, so good point(s).

 

[DZSierra]

I agree 100%

I’ll add the Cowboys are the most successful business in all of sports if we’re going based on what they’re worth, so good point(s).

No different than buying a Cadillac SUV over another name SUV.

The irony is if your statement is true, it's all because of Jerry Jones (or perhaps Jimmy Johnson).

Please note, fans never generally play the game LOL

 

[Sully]

I think non-Cowboys fans get tired of a team still having so much attention despite accomplishing little the last 25 years.

That is exactly it. And "little accomplishment" is actually they have done NOTHING in 25 years. Can't even get to a NFC Conference game.

 

[Sully]

I agree 100%

I’ll add the Cowboys are the most successful business in all of sports if we’re going based on what they’re worth, so good point(s).

Who the heck cheers being #1 in Forbes? Brother

 

[Ekspozed]

I read somewhere that every woman on this earth has bumped uglies with a cowboy fan atleast once in their lives.

 

[Risen Star]

That is exactly it. And "little accomplishment" is actually they have done NOTHING in 25 years. Can't even get to a NFC Conference game.

Right but I'm old enough to remember the hate in the 90's when they were on top.

This isn't a hard question. They're the most hated because they're the most popular. Nothing more to it than that.

 

[LovinItAll]

Who the heck cheers being #1 in Forbes? Brother

Again, confusing wins/losses with business.

 

[JoeKing]

They hate them 'cuz they ain't them.

 

[Shane612]

Cowboys used to be feared.
Now they're hated by many, and mocked by ESPN.

 

[HeavyBarrel]

Well, for years it was because Dallas was were JFK was shot and, then it was because they were awesome and had swagger in the 90’s, now it’s because they still get hype but can’t win anything

 

[DZSierra]

Cowboys used to be feared.
Now they're hated by many, and mocked by ESPN.

In the 70's, I didn't like the Cowboys, but how could you not respect Tom Landry and Roger Satubach? Fact is, those men, and other on the team, how could you not respect them on how they played?

In the 90's, it was Jimmy Johnson and Troy Aikmen.

For the last 25 years it's been the Jerry show because he couldn't swallow his pride and let people do what they know best because they were the ones making the news. A good supervisor lets good people do what they do best and not micro manage IMO.

 

[Pantone282C]

The Boys are one of the most popular teams in the NFL. They are known worldwide for not only their team on the field, but also their cheerleaders, owner, and former players. Not to mention early SB championships.

And the tag, America's Team!

Reason enough to either love them or loathe them.

That's right! Because they are so loved!