Eyes on Final Fantasy Forums > General > The Lounge > What, you're not rooting for anyone?!

[Big D]

Originally Posted by I Took the Red Pill ^

...I will often find myself watching sports without cheering for one side over the other, as you've said.

This is how it is for me, often enough. Like the other day, I watched part of the Rugby Sevens game between France and Tunisia - two teams I'm not even remotely concerned about, but it was a damn good game to watch because Sevens matches are just like that.
Then there are the major worldwide contests, like the Commonwealth or Olympic games, where it's often genuinely exciting just to see the world's finest competing at the top of their game. More often than not, there's no-one from my country competing in a particular event, but it's still great to see - and quite frequently a kind of 'fan favourite' emerges, where one competitor gains a strong following regardless of nationality.

[Cz]

I'm like Pill, and find watching sports to be much more engaging when I've got someone to root for. Some of the most exciting matches are as much about the rivalry or the occasion as the game itself, and having an emotional stake in the game can make an otherwise average contest much more engaging. That said, unless the sport's football (soccer), I don't have enough preferences and prejudices to feel particularly strongly about the result. I'll pick a team for most games, but it won't ruin my day if my pick loses. But give me any two football clubs and I'll be able to give you a strong preference for one or the other.

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

I find it almost impossible not to end up supporting one side/person

[The Unknown Guru]

I'm with Mullet here. When I watch sports, I always look for good strategic decisions (football, futbol) or sweet moves (basketball, futbol). I can't help rooting for the home team or the underdog once in a while, but I'm mostly unbiased.

[Kasou]

I support Wales as a rugby team (GRAND SLAM YO) but that's about as much as it's limited to... actually, I think rugby's the only sport that I'll voluntarily watch.

[Jings]

Although I'll watch football (soccer) as a neutral and still greatly enjoy it, it just can't compare to the excitement and nerves that come with watching your chosen team in a cup final or something similar. A sporting event just becomes so much more when there's someone to support.

[MJN SEIFER]

Does the Grand Prix count as a sport?

Because if so, I mainly watch that for the fact I love it. Although I will occasionally support someone.

[Hambone]

Originally Posted by Creeping Shadow ^

I never can get into sports enough to root for someone. But thats just because Im a nerd.