Part 1
Echoing a note I struck at the beginning, expressing uncertainties.
So, why was I so happy that the Eagles had won the Super Bowl? Because of my own, personal motives. I do feel that the Eagles are part of my identity, but I haven’t sought out a group of Eagles fans. That is to say that all sports fans have their own driving forces. Hopefully some of those more clear, but the motives I discussed cannot be applied to all sports fans. Like art, the beauty of sports lies in the eyes of the beholder, whether those be the eyes of Da Vinci or an average Joe watching the big game.
Part 2
Why are people so obsessed with sports? Why do sports fans identify so strongly with their favourite teams? One reason could be that sports have a psychological effect on fans, linking their brains with those of the players. Another reason could be an evolutionary phenomenon known as the spectator lek, in which men group together and watch other men in combat. Finally, it could be because we all have an innate need to belong. Sports fans all have their own motives which drive them to watch sports and to identify with certain teams.
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