I have a dirty secret to admit...
A couple of years ago, I went to a game (Riders were 5-0 going in) with my cousin visiting from saskatchewan.....*gasp* dressed like rider fans, complete with a water mellon sculpted into a mullet on my head.
We were respectful, but a little taunting towards the end of the game. I quit the "6 & 0!,6 & 0!" chants when a little old lady Stamps fan told me to shut up or she was going to punch me in the face.
Afterwards, my cousin told me to leave him (220 pound completely bombed,green jersey with flag tied around his neck guy), at that bar in Brentwood. When I woke up in the morning, he was sleeping on my couch. Turns out he got lost trying to walk to my place (Max Bell Arena) somewhere in Brentwood. The Cops picked him up, and rather than beating him down, drove him to my house.
So, I don't know where all this venomous rivalry is coming from... I just don't get why people chant "Riiiiiiders!" at games not involving them.
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