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Originally Posted by island911
Personally, I just don't -get- this whole "team" construct. I mean, these players are bought and sold --like Beenie babies-- yet the logo & color of the uniform makes people either cheer or boo. --whacky.
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The "team" concept is an essential element of the human condition. Men are competitive, both directly and by proxy. When you watch a contest, whether it's a boxing match or two dogs fighting over a scrap of meat it's our nature to pick a favorite and feel satisfaction or disappointment with the outcome. Humans have had about 200,000 years to develop these responses. Those that lack them are either more highly evolved, or lack alpha male instincts. Not sure which.