Rivalry

2008-07-03 20:37:27

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deeznutz1245: Connecticut: our chimps are stealin yo' faces.; +483|6914|Connecticut

Seriously, what makes us so competetive? What makes us feel so strong about our point of view we become violent? Religion, sports, politics, career, material things, women, land, etc. I was at the sports bar tonight with some friends watching the Sox and the Yanks, which by the way you really have to live in CT to get the full understanding of that rivalry, and 3 separate fights broke out. Now, where I live its a pretty big deal but on the scale of things its only a game. I love competition, I'm a man's man so I will bet on just about anything but I never get to the point where I throttle someone over losing.

What are some of the big rivalry's where you live and how far back do they go? What started them?

For me here in CT it is Yankees (Italians) and the Red sox (Irish). You had best be one or the other.

Malloy must go

2008-07-03 20:38:29

#2

God Save the Queen: Banned; +628|6765|tropical regions of london

Because the Army is better.

2008-07-03 20:38:35

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Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7128|67.222.138.85

Tribal competition for space and resources. Space Odyssey style.

2008-07-03 20:39:26

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Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6386|London, England

Oh Sox vs. yanks, Classic CT

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2008-07-03 20:41:34

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deeznutz1245: Connecticut: our chimps are stealin yo' faces.; +483|6914|Connecticut

Mutantsteak wrote:
Oh Sox vs. yanks, Classic CT

P.S. Im East of the river but I bleed pinstripes.

Malloy must go

2008-07-03 20:46:13

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Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6386|London, England

deeznutz1245 wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
Oh Sox vs. yanks, Classic CT
P.S. Im East of the river but I bleed pinstripes.

We're opposites I guess, West of the river and I'm all Patriots and Yankees

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2008-07-03 20:48:52

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SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6990|Mountains of NC

God Save the Queen wrote:
Because the Army is better.

................. I havn't laughed that hard since I was a little girl

you must have forgotten your sarcasm quotes

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2008-07-03 20:52:42

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KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,991|7053|949

Cowboys vs. Indians. Cowboys are winning atm.

2008-07-03 20:53:55

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SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6990|Mountains of NC

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Cowboys vs. Indians. Cowboys are winning atm.

the casinos would argue that

2008-07-03 21:04:05

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Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6959|Long Island, New York

You should see the Rangers vs. Islanders rivalry...it's INCREDIBLE how much hate sears from Rangers fans. It's almost funny. In school, Rangers fans get SO pissed off when they even notice an Islander fan. It's great. So this year (and last) the Islanders beat the Rangers in the season series, so after each win I'd wear my jersey. The reactions were priceless. What's even better is, I'll wear my jersey no matter how bad or good we're doing, yet you'll only see the Rangers fans whip out their jerseys after they're on some massive winning streak -cough fair weather fans-.

The funniest thing was, when the Penguins eliminated the Rangers in 5 games, I realized my brother had a Sidney Crosby penguins jersey so I wore that to school...the comments I got were HILARIOUS. "Take that off" or "Penguins suck faggot" or "RANGERS ROOL!@!1!!!". Asshats.

2008-07-03 21:19:25

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Laika: Member; +75|6365

Eckhart Tolle's book A New Earth (eastern philosophy for a western audience) goes a long way towards explaining why react with such hostility to things that challenge our opinions. Basically it says that because we identify ourselves with our beliefs, opinions, and possessions, we feel personally threatened by attacks on those things. The ego, as Tolle calls it, seeks to preserve itself by preserving the things that it identifies and as a result, rivalries are formed.

Not a very good explanation, but you might get the idea. I would recommend reading the book anyway.

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