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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
I think this isn't a sports question, I think it's an everything question. Since (and beginning in the 80"s) the marketing and merechandising engines that work in sports, but also all other entertainment and quite frankly other industries have gone into hyper drive, creating more products and drumming up demand for said products. I think it's really just that, and I don't think it's limited to sports. I think these days, whatever your passion or hobby is, you likely spend a lot more on it than your say your parents or grandparents did on their hobbies or passions back in the day.
Also, as for the lack of jersey's in the 80's in the C of Red. People also need to remember that this team only arrived in 81, and like it or not, it takes time to build a true fan base. Many Flames fans in the 80's were Habs or Leafs fan's first, because that's who they grew up cheering for, it takes time to weed that out of a market.
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Great point here. I think glorified media (think: dramatic music!) plus internet/twatter/CP/HF/etc really engulfed us into a whole lifestyle obsession, versus before it was catching what small amount of news I could get in the Calgary Herald and Flames at 5 with Peter Mahr.
Perfect example: Look at the growth of the WJC