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Originally Posted by blender
Just to jump in on the conversation that Pepsi Free and Bubbsy have going on about fandom, I can certainly relate to both points. I feel like I am a Flames fan for life, having seen the win the cup during my early teens. I couldn't cheer for another team if I tried. That said, I don't get too down about their struggles either because I just can't; its only hockey after all and if the Flames are my biggest problem I am doing fine, especially this year. Besides all the 2020 stuff that is affecting all of us I have lost a close friend recently, watched another close friend lose his mom to cancer, and am going to lose my own mother any time now.
It's good to care about the Flames, and it sucks when they suck, but it's just a game at the end of it all.
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Good perspective. Sometimes we take this too seriously and forget to just ride this ride and enjoy the highs when they come. At least we're on it.
My dad watches all the games but never seems upset by it. His take is always something to the tune of "good thing there's next game", which is really true. There's always another kick at the can, and there's always a chance that it works out next time. Can't get so worked up about what has been and try to take each game as they come, but most importantly remember the possibilities of what might happen next because you just never know. Crazy things happen every year.
Eventually we WILL be the beneficiaries and witness another amazing run, its not a matter of if but when. Until then just enjoy the ride and wear your colors proudly. And when it happens, we'll be happy for sticking it out to see it.