Why Do We Cheer?

Sports are so pointless. We cheer for a team by whatever measure we deem most important. Whether it’s their philosophy, their work ethic or just because of proximity. We fight through the hard times but continue to cheer, sometimes curse through failure. And in the end, the likelihood of them being successful is very slim. The people who play the hardest, or the dirtiest are the ones that most often come out on top. And year after year you continue to cheer, with your heart being let down a little bit more each time. I’ve almost given up on having a team. You pour so much energy into cheering for one team in particular that it’s exhausting and heartbreaking. And for what? Sports are nothing but a waste of time. People spend their entire lives talking about sports and anticipating what’s going to happen when nobody really knows for sure. It’s such a wasted endeavor and in the end you’ve gained nothing by being a part of it. The owners keep raising the ticket prices. Memorabilia and autographs are so much more expensive than they need to be. And we pay these athletes millions and millions of dollars to play a game. It’s sad when you think about it. But sports make us feel good and feel like we’re a part of something. And so we continue to watch because what else is there to do. And the ball keeps on bouncing.