Why do people keep referring to the team as 'we', as if they are part of the team. Then, some of them also go and act like they know exactly what the team is thinking and doing at all times. I am not only talking about this site but also youtube and twitter.
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Sketchy2k21 [#9]no I was being serious, like I am curious who you are?
just some random idiot who is in twitch chats
hiyo [#14]just some random idiot who is in twitch chats
then im personal friends with poiz cuz i dmed him. He didn't respond :(
hiyo [#14]just some random idiot who is in twitch chats
ahh, I thought like you actually knew the darkzero guys
Sketchy2k21 [#16]ahh, I thought like you actually knew the darkzero guys
not IRL, but i'm sure if I went to las vegas they'd hang out with me nocap
you want to know why they use WE check this out
https://imgur.com/PEKJV38
https://imgur.com/tCMDM3A
WITLIGHTNING AND CHUPAPIWARDELL DUMBASS
Xaster15 [#18]you want to know why they use WE check this out
https://imgur.com/PEKJV38
https://imgur.com/tCMDM3AWITLIGHTNING AND CHUPAPIWARDELL DUMBASS
im pretty sure thats only TSM fans
Xaster15 [#18]you want to know why they use WE check this out
https://imgur.com/PEKJV38
https://imgur.com/tCMDM3AWITLIGHTNING AND CHUPAPIWARDELL DUMBASS
It's TSM fans what can you even do about them.
Their like cockroaches they are perpetual they will never leave.
It has to do with our psychological attachment to a team, and in the literature, it’s called 'fan identification.' So, [the common term is] 'BIRGing,' which means 'basking in reflected glory.' When the team is successful, we tend to associate that we’re part of the team as well, so that's why you hear 'We played great,' and that’s because of this high level of identification we have with the team that supports our own self-esteem. We associate the success of the team with our own success.
It really comes out of research in psychology [in the ‘90s], where people were studying team identification. For example, how strongly I identify with the Philadelphia Eagles. And what they found was that for some people, it’s part of their self-esteem. So when the Eagles do well, it makes me feel better about myself and it also is part of my membership in a group. Other people stand around and have this shared experience, and that relates to group membership and individual self-esteem. One of the ways we retain our strong connection to the team is by really connecting ourselves as closely as possible, so when the team does well, in some ways, we’re part of that accomplishment.
Crayzid [#24]It has to do with our psychological attachment to a team, and in the literature, it’s called 'fan identification.' So, [the common term is] 'BIRGing,' which means 'basking in reflected glory.' When the team is successful, we tend to associate that we’re part of the team as well, so that's why you hear 'We played great,' and that’s because of this high level of identification we have with the team that supports our own self-esteem. We associate the success of the team with our own success.
It really comes out of research in psychology [in the ‘90s], where people were studying team identification. For example, how strongly I identify with the Philadelphia Eagles. And what they found was that for some people, it’s part of their self-esteem. So when the Eagles do well, it makes me feel better about myself and it also is part of my membership in a group. Other people stand around and have this shared experience, and that relates to group membership and individual self-esteem. One of the ways we retain our strong connection to the team is by really connecting ourselves as closely as possible, so when the team does well, in some ways, we’re part of that accomplishment.
this article said it perfectly since i dont know how to explain why i say we
Crayzid [#24]It has to do with our psychological attachment to a team, and in the literature, it’s called 'fan identification.' So, [the common term is] 'BIRGing,' which means 'basking in reflected glory.' When the team is successful, we tend to associate that we’re part of the team as well, so that's why you hear 'We played great,' and that’s because of this high level of identification we have with the team that supports our own self-esteem. We associate the success of the team with our own success.
It really comes out of research in psychology [in the ‘90s], where people were studying team identification. For example, how strongly I identify with the Philadelphia Eagles. And what they found was that for some people, it’s part of their self-esteem. So when the Eagles do well, it makes me feel better about myself and it also is part of my membership in a group. Other people stand around and have this shared experience, and that relates to group membership and individual self-esteem. One of the ways we retain our strong connection to the team is by really connecting ourselves as closely as possible, so when the team does well, in some ways, we’re part of that accomplishment.
cool
i mean think about it like this, a team from the country you are from wins the world cup. and that makes you prouder to be from that country as you've been supporting them throughout the world cup. now i guess people who are older than you would agree more but they'd refer to themselves as 'we' since theyve been supporting the journey and when your favourite team wins, doesnt it make it feel like you won? like the SEN fans when they won iceland I could only imagine the joy they felt in sharing the same emotions of victory. again, people from texas when the cowboys win the superbowl will feel as happy as if they won, this feeling is coming to valorant and makes people say 'we' a lot more
KiwisAreAwesome [#27]i mean think about it like this, a team from the country you are from wins the world cup. and that makes you prouder to be from that country as you've been supporting them throughout the world cup. now i guess people who are older than you would agree more but they'd refer to themselves as 'we' since theyve been supporting the journey and when your favourite team wins, doesnt it make it feel like you won? like the SEN fans when they won iceland I could only imagine the joy they felt in sharing the same emotions of victory. again, people from texas when the cowboys win the superbowl will feel as happy as if they won, this feeling is coming to valorant and makes people say 'we' a lot more
I understand feeling happines and joy from a team you support winning, but what about the people who speak as if they are the team, like talking about how 'their team' is currently doing this or that.
Sketchy2k21 [#28]I understand feeling happines and joy from a team you support winning, but what about the people who speak as if they are the team, like talking about how 'their team' is currently doing this or that.
yeah i say 'we' when im talking to my friends since we support different teams but i guess it is weird to say that in general
KiwisAreAwesome [#27]i mean think about it like this, a team from the country you are from wins the world cup. and that makes you prouder to be from that country as you've been supporting them throughout the world cup. now i guess people who are older than you would agree more but they'd refer to themselves as 'we' since theyve been supporting the journey and when your favourite team wins, doesnt it make it feel like you won? like the SEN fans when they won iceland I could only imagine the joy they felt in sharing the same emotions of victory. again, people from texas when the cowboys win the superbowl will feel as happy as if they won, this feeling is coming to valorant and makes people say 'we' a lot more
Cowboys winning super bowl? KEK! Those bums haven't won a meaningful game in this century!
hacklesacka [#31]i mean when i say it i dont really think about it too much yeah i guess
yeah idk why OP overthinks about it
Crayzid [#33]yeah idk why OP overthinks about it
you don't understand I can't sleep at night because of this. I suffer from severe Cofard's syndrome I can't remember who I am I nEED Help help me ples, PLEASE
Neon74 [#35]why are you so pressed about people saying 'we' like they are a part of the team? just people saying they really support the team and how they're gonna be with them.. not a big deal
where did you get me being pressed from?
It's honestly fine. Some people just kinda identify themselves with the team they support. This is kinda why flairs exist. To show that you have a team you support. This is kinda like with their nationality when their country wins a international sports event or like the olympics. You aren't a part of the team. But you support them so much that you can't help but feel that you identify with them.
I honestly don't feel this way. But many people do. I do fanboy some teams. But it's mostly because of how they play. It's not really their players. Their management. Their brand. For me. Teams are just artists who show their take on the game.
Just kinda ignore them. And just don't take it super seriously. Because they probably aren't either. But if they are taking it seriously. Then just ignore them.
hiyo [#17]not IRL, but i'm sure if I went to las vegas they'd hang out with me nocap
Vouch ,screwface follows him on twitter... he is the liquipedia guy
Crayzid [#24]It has to do with our psychological attachment to a team, and in the literature, it’s called 'fan identification.' So, [the common term is] 'BIRGing,' which means 'basking in reflected glory.' When the team is successful, we tend to associate that we’re part of the team as well, so that's why you hear 'We played great,' and that’s because of this high level of identification we have with the team that supports our own self-esteem. We associate the success of the team with our own success.
It really comes out of research in psychology [in the ‘90s], where people were studying team identification. For example, how strongly I identify with the Philadelphia Eagles. And what they found was that for some people, it’s part of their self-esteem. So when the Eagles do well, it makes me feel better about myself and it also is part of my membership in a group. Other people stand around and have this shared experience, and that relates to group membership and individual self-esteem. One of the ways we retain our strong connection to the team is by really connecting ourselves as closely as possible, so when the team does well, in some ways, we’re part of that accomplishment.
The least parasocial TSM fan.
Sketchy2k21 [#3]exactly
You wouldn’t get , if you have truly supported them in their ups and downs ,you can use ‘we’
Only ppl who can’t use “we”are bandwagon sen fans who literally say we won,we destroyed all the teams.
This is the weirdest take. Half the fun in being a fan is being fanatic and super attached to your team. That's the point. Competition is hardly any fun without a rooting interest. And that rooting interest is amplified if you, as a fan, feel like you're part of the thing that's happening.
Also why do people give a shit about this? You're just looking for something to nitpick at that point.
shammy [#51]This is the weirdest take. Half the fun in being a fan is being fanatic and super attached to your team. That's the point. Competition is hardly any fun without a rooting interest. And that rooting interest is amplified if you, as a fan, feel like you're part of the thing that's happening.
Also why do people give a shit about this? You're just looking for something to nitpick at that point.
100% i wonder how this actually got 5 upvotes, if it wasn't for the fans valorant, esports, no just sports in general would be nothing more than some---, sports esports wouldnt even be the way it is today
Fire737 [#45]You wouldn’t get , if you have truly supported them in their ups and downs ,you can use ‘we’
Only ppl who can’t use “we”are bandwagon sen fans who literally say we won,we destroyed all the teams.
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