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Originally posted by Noah930
My own personal litmus test: I don't particularly care about sports where it appears that the people in the stands care more about the outcome of the game, than the players on the field. I realize this is one of those sweeping generalizations you hate, dd74. But heck, the guy with the ball should care more about who wins, than the little kid decked out in a replica jersey watching him.
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You're correct. It is another sweeping generalization I hate.
But by nature alone of your analogy, you conclude it's the fault of the fan in the jersey, not the player, for touting the player to such a high level.
The player still wants to win. Why else would he or she play? Seriously? I see plenty of retired players jerseys and other memorabilia selling
after a player has left the game. So those with merchandising gigs aren't hurting for money.