"The Psychology of the Fan" Essay Contest

If you asked me why I've been a rabid Caps fan for so long, I probably wouldn't be able to provide a logical answer.

Is there a reason that someone can shell out cash to watch grown men play a game -- a game over which the same fan has absolutely zero control? Is there a tenable defense for the sanity of fans who loyally support their team through bottom of the table finishes? Is fan-hood about the game or about the team? How did you become a fan, and why are you still a fan? What is your favorite memory as a fan? If your favorite club was wiped off the face of the Earth, would you find another to root for, or would you call it quits forever?


Responses should include insight on some of the above questions and be fewer than 500 words. Get them to me by 12/27. The winner will be notified the night/very early morning before the game via email. I'm not limiting "fan-hood" to only the Caps. If you're a diehard Real Madrid or Boston College fan and want to talk about that, be my guest.

Send your responses to:
theteamshrink at gmail dot com

**If you're the person who can make sense of it all, I have two 100 level centre ice suite tickets for the 12/28 Leafs game/Mike Gartner sweater retirement.**

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