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Originally Posted by rubecube
At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. CFL viewership isn't going to affect my ability to watch NFL games. Just kind of odd that a CFL fan came in here to troll the NFL fans. You don't generally see that in the CFL thread, do you? That's why I kind of brought up the inferiority complex. I find the same thing happens when I'm out in public, too. I'll be talking NFL with a buddy and some clown from Regina will start taking shots at it.
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Funny, as a CFL fan first who doesn't mind the NFL, I've always noticed the opposite. Can't talk CFL with friends or coworkers without the one dbag hardcore poser NFL fan who couldn't find Kansas City on a map bragging about how he's a diehard Chiefs fan and the CFL is second rate.
But I think that's mostly to do with perception. I'd also say that in general, most people I know don't give a crap and don't really pay attention to the guys who need to justify their love for a sport by crapping on another league. Almost every football fan I know likes both leagues. CFL/NFL and MLS/any euro soccer just seem to be the most common sources of fans who hate one league for some reason.
As for attendance, it is definitely an issue in the CFL's biggest markets. Vancouver/Calgary/Toronto have been struggling. Montreal will always be fairweather fans. They'll be fine when the team is good again.
Not sure how the NFL is doing attendance wise but their TV ratings have definitely been making headlines the last few seasons for the declines, where the CFL has maintained strong numbers.