The Definitive Fan #1 – Mr Team Merchandise
Welcome to The Definitive Fan – The new online guide from PowerPlayGoal.com to the types of fans who you’re likely to meet (or not meet) at a game.
Some of these fans clearly have a true passion for the game, others, well, they are just there for something to do.
Fan Type #1 – Mr Team Merchandise
Artists Impression of a “Mr Merchandise” like person
Bio:
Mr Team Merchandise is commonly found in a sports store, or frantically bidding away on eBay to have that latest pennant. When there are no more pennants left to buy, they will switch to buying huge wallposters, card cutouts of players or possibly models of players for their shelf at home. Occasionally, they will look at jerseys, possibly travelling up to 50 miles around their locale and may even consider buying a custom jersey. The reality is however, that this person has no intention of buying a jersey, or will pick up a fake one on ebay, as they clearly have no idea what the differences are.
This type of person has no real clue to the game, and just enjoys the idea of looking like they clearly support the team and enjoy the game, when really the last hockey game they ever saw was “That one between them two big teams, you know, Delaware and Plattsburgh…”
Characteristics:
No distinguishable ones, they seem to blend in.
Favourite Team:
With no allegiances, they are free to roam all 30 teams for fan gear, possibly even spreading to the AHL, and even to other sports such as Football.
Other:
Often found living with their mother well into their 40′s. Let’s face it, they spend all their income on fan gear.
What should you do if you ever meet a “Mr Team Merchandise”?
Don’t panic, simply buy them another pennant, or better still, ask them some questions about hockey, then kick ‘em in the balls for wasting your time.
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