Will you continue to be a Cowboys fan and why

[Jimbo69]

What a ridiculous question.
However this place has its ridiculous moments.

 

[IceBowler]

Dumb thread ....... you don't just quite being a fan of a team unless you were not a fan in the first place

Beg to differ.

Been a sicko since the Ice Bowl in 67 and I've been as high and as low as anyone should ever be in reference to a stupid football game or team. To say that one "was never a fan", is ridiculous.

I've thought about it and it is much like your first love - a beautiful earth shaking woman who tripped your trigger like you thought it couldn't be tripped. She was everything and more than you dreamed possible and so you took the plunge. Then, over time, she began to lose some luster but you held on, doing whatever it took to maintain the relationship. She sees your devotion and begins to take purposeful advantage of your heartfelt love and willingness to sacrifice your time, money and emotional stability. She continues to do this, telling you all the while that it going to be better - in fact just like it was in the beginning - maybe even better! And so, still in love with the idea of being in love, you bite again and again.

In truth, now and again, she even gives you special glimpses of just how good it used to be which of course, leaves you believing it can be good again. But in reality, she doesn't care about you, only herself and what she wants. Everything she says is a lie and all her actions are meant to deceive you. For, down deep in her heart, she cares nothing for you and your lost blood, sweat and tears. It's all about HER! So, after you've been decimated time after time over many years, you finally reach the point of .. "I simply cannot do this again. No, for my own sense of self and sanity, I will not do this again.!"

And so you leave. You will think of her from time to time and you'll see her out and about and smile, remembering those moments when she made you feel special. But you leave nonetheless.

You leave but that doesn't mean you never loved her.

 

[zrinkill]

Beg to differ.

Been a sicko since the Ice Bowl in 67 and I've been as high and as low as anyone should ever be in reference to a stupid football game or team. To say that one "was never a fan", is ridiculous.

I've thought about it and it is much like your first love - a beautiful earth shaking woman who tripped your trigger like you thought it couldn't be tripped. She was everything and more than you dreamed possible and so you took the plunge. Then, over time, she began to lose some luster but you held on, doing whatever it took to maintain the relationship. She sees your devotion and begins to take purposeful advantage of your heartfelt love and willingness to sacrifice your time, money and emotional stability. She continues to do this, telling you all the while that it going to be better - in fact just like it was in the beginning - maybe even better! And so, still in love with the idea of being in love, you bite again and again.

In truth, now and again, she even gives you special glimpses of just how good it used to be which of course, leaves you believing it can be good again. But in reality, she doesn't care about you, only herself and what she wants. Everything she says is a lie and all her actions are meant to deceive you. For, down deep in her heart, she cares nothing for you and your lost blood, sweat and tears. It's all about HER! So, after you've been decimated time after time over many years, you finally reach the point of .. "I simply cannot do this again. No, for my own sense of self and sanity, I will not do this again.!"

And so you leave. You will think of her from time to time and you'll see her out and about and smile, remembering those moments when she made you feel special. But you leave nonetheless.

You leave but that doesn't mean you never loved her.

 

[duane33]

..wish I had your football DNA. If Dallas is not in post.esason. I have hard time continuing to watch.

If they don't fire McCarthy and bring in established coach i think i am done

 

[Momanpr100]

Yup

 

[just_catch_it]

Just curious to hear if anyone has decided to officially change teams and why

I’m 48 so it’s to late for me, ive suffered for decades but if I was young I would cut my losses now

The Cowboys is an addiction of mine! Im 54 so I did get to see the Cowboys in the glory Days when it was fun to be a fan starting for me the 1978 SB vs Denver. There was a time I would quit a Job just to watch this team. This Franchise has gone down hill since Jimmy left. Yesterday was just another disgusting display, it almost looked fake like the WWWF. I feel bad for the Fans who went to the game yesterday and wasted their time and money just a disgusting gutless display. Fans deserve better! But then again I will keep watching and waiting.

 

[JoeKing]

Win, Lose, or Tie... I'm a diehard Cowboys fan to the day I die!

 

[FrankM]

I have been a fan for 46 years. However I’m thinking about not watching a single Cowboy game next year.

 

[Toro9]

It's not really something I choose anymore. Not unlike my other vices. I can be mad or sad or disappointed but I'm here every year.

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

The last few years I have dialed back on how much I watch and participate. Honestly, can't get invested in this team.

 

[jgboys1]

Anyone who says no, wasn’t really a fan to begin with!
I’ll probably die before they win another Super Bowl but I’ll sit in front of the TV every Sunday like I have for the past 52 years and keep on watching them come up short year after year until I die. Maybe one year they will presently surprise me. I’m not holding my breath though.
PS. I have tempered my enthusiasm over the years. Getting old will do that to you too.

 

[KMY_Amber]

STHU with that BS!

I know it hurts when we have to question ourselves, for rooting for a team and financially supporting a team with an owner and organization we disagree with and don't like.

But it's worth us all looking in the mirror and asking why we support meaningless jerseys, and spend all this time complaining about this team and Jerry, for almost 30 years and counting. And Jerry's not selling this team, it will just get passed to his family members.

So, I guess we're just gluttoned for punishment and misery.

We all need help.

 

[TheFinisher]

If they bring back McCarthy I’m probably checking out. No reason to invest the time or energy.

We sat through a decade of Jason Garrett, and if Jerry doesn’t fire this fool after that EMBARRASSMENT Sunday … well, there’s only so many F you’s a fan can stomach.

 

[Risen Star]

Yes because true fandom isn't a decision.

 

[LatinMind]

Just curious to hear if anyone has decided to officially change teams and why

I’m 48 so it’s to late for me, ive suffered for decades but if I was young I would cut my losses now

It's never too late. Switch, please

 

[Jumbo075]

Just curious to hear if anyone has decided to officially change teams and why

I’m 48 so it’s to late for me, ive suffered for decades but if I was young I would cut my losses now

My family has been in DFW since the 1850's - over 175 years. Of course I will continue to support the teams in DFW.

 

[LonnieElam]

Yes. At this point I view it as core memories I can create with my son (whose name is Witten), and good times tailgating. We met a family a few years ago tailgating, and my wife and I have now gone to one of the kid's wedding, and have been friends ever since. Things like that make it worth it, as corny as that sounds. I've made MANY friends from tailgating crews and traveling. Going to away games is fun; it's a vacation.

 

[stargazer]

Yes, I will always be a Cowboys fan. How could you change teams after 52 years of fandom?

 

[DCowboyz]

Of course. But if I see that fat turd in the sidelines next season. I know we’re not going anywhere. Again. I’ll always watch. Even if I know we’re losing.

 

[Buttermaker]

The league has changed.
They're all winners. Even when they lose. The cash makes em all partners and buddies.