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Sitting Next to the Average Fan: A Walk-Through and Reflection

 
Many of us on Bleacher Report like to consider ourselves as experts. Beyond just plain knowledgeable about our favorite team or sport. But then there's the many fair-weather fans or simply average fans who believe that they can also uphold a sports debate without making a fool out of themselves. Heh, that's oh so wrong. Many times have I encountered the everyday fan who approaches me and tries to challenge my Celtics-based opinions. Unfortunately for them, I'm usually able to easily ridicule them in front of their dear friends and peers. What's even worse is that I'm merely 13. Well, worse for them at least. To me, it's a bit humorous. It sounds like bragging but I'm sure many of you have had the same experience. Not only to we have to deal with the constant heckling and jeering from the fan next to us, but we also have to put up with their ignorant comments about supposed "bad calls" and "bad shots." Well let me tell you something bub, I don't really care if the ref slipped up and accidentally ... (link)

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