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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Except that is a completely inaccurate comparison.
It totally makes sense that diehard fans cheer for their team and their team only. It also makes total sense that some Canadians cheer for all Canadian teams, even if they have a favourite.
It is really no different than people who cheer for the Jays, who are without question Canada's team, the Raptors, TFC, Whitecaps or formerly the Grizz and the Expos.
There is without question a Canadian bias towards Canadian teams. Even though we aren't from Toronto or Montreal or Ottawa a large number of Canadians feel a connection to Canadian teams. The idea that it is some misplaced naive nationalism is laughable.
That being said, #### the Oilers. I would support Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa if they made it deep in the playoffs. Oilers and Canucks can go straight to hell. I understand why some people would cheer for none or some cheer for all, but it is asinine to suggest that anyone who does so is misguided or wrong. It's just a matter of choice. It's bizarre some people can't figure out why others would cheer for teams to which they have a connection.
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See I dont get where that makes any sense at all.
Every Canadian team has another Canadian team as their biggest rival....who in the world ever cheers for their rivals...ever? In any sport at any level?
I despise all other Canadian teams...period. Some more than others, but none of them would ever see me cheering for them just because they live North of an invisible line.