BlueBearry
Joined: Jan. 2023
Posts: 37
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I used to live in Toronto and I hate the Leafs because of how obnoxious the fans are. I had folks throw stuff at me in the streets on a few occasions for wearing Senators merch and in a couple instances I've had Leaf fans try to 'convert me' to their team by overhyping their players. I remember when Tavares was signed fans were going nuts and one guy would not leave me alone for an entire 4 hour shift since "they're going to win now bro; he was the missing piece." Every player they have is better than your team, but once they're traded they're whiny losers who can barely stay in the NHL. I also personally find the concept of "you should be honoured to play for us, so accept less than market value for your services" as a bit weird (but maybe that's because I cheer for the Senators and they're super mediocre since 2004 ish). Like if my boss, or someone around me, said that about my job I'd hate that. Athletes are overpaid and all, but still a weird concept.
Then, they act as though this is all normal and okay since they're just 'passionate' and 'a true fan,' when in reality they're just being annoying.
So in all, I find most Leaf fans obnoxious and arrogant. I'm sure someone is going to hop on here saying "no way man, that's just anecdotal and not everyone is like that" which is fair, but picking a team is an inherently subjective thing so whatever. Most of my family are Leaf fans so I hope they win, but I also find some sadistic enjoyment when they lose.