What is a Fan / Homer / Realist

[Rhaamses]

I have been a Redskin Fan since I was 4 years old. I cried myself to sleep at night in the worst of times, and Partied with In San Diego in the Best of times. I can be a realist throughout all (silently I believe that Superbowl team that lost to the Raiders, Man for Man would destroy any team on anyone computer sim). It appears from many of the post, that people will doubt someone loyalty, if they comment on what they see wrong. This is wack to me, but I may make post that seem wack to others. As a Fan / Realist / gambler, I have to call a spade a spade. My thoughts on the coaching staff/hires, and GM not withstanding, I started the year with an honest assesment. I did not know that the OL would crumble. I did not know what to expect from the WRs or DLine, and I thought it would be safe at best to expect a split in the division. We own Detroit historically, I thought GB owned us. I added NE, Chicago to the list of our losses and a gimme. I believe my prediction is on pace, but I need near perfection to meet 9-7. I'd like to hear other posters position on what is fan / homer / realist, and where they thought we'd be at this point.

[paulskinsfan]

Dont ever disagree with the Kool Aid Drinkers. This team is on the right path, just give Gibbs and Company 10+ years and you will be a fool for doubting them.

[Ocliw]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Dont ever disagree with the Kool Aid Drinkers. This team is on the right path, just give Gibbs and Company 10+ years and you will be a fool for doubting them.

lol... 10+ huh?

[Skinsfan1967]

There is nothing wrong with being a homer. I am a fan of the Washington Redskins, fan is short for fanatic. I am a fanactic of the Redskins. The beginning of each season I hope for a Super Bowl appearance if not at least a playoff appearance. High expectations are part of being a fanatic as is experiencing disappointment. After each lose and bad season I remain a Redskins fanatic. I will continue to drink the 'KOOL AID" until I take my last breath. "HAIL TO THE REDSKINS"

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Dont ever disagree with the Kool Aid Drinkers. This team is on the right path, just give Gibbs and Company 10+ years and you will be a fool for doubting them.

This team is on the wrong path. We need a coaching change. Here in Washington we overvalue continuity. We never irrationally call for change. Dan Snyder and this franchise are the model of stability. It's about time we try something different and change things up. It's not like we have a hall of fame coach. :smashfrea

Don't ever disagree with the snide, arrogant hater-aid drinkers, or you will be blasted for being an ignorant fool.

[hurrykaine]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Dont ever disagree with the Kool Aid Drinkers. This team is on the right path, just give Gibbs and Company 10+ years and you will be a fool for doubting them.

LOL...funny.

I don't have a problem with the kool aid folks staunchly defending Gibbs and Co. - heck, I hope things miraculously work out for our ol' hall of famer and this team. Just reassuring to know that there a bunch of fans questioning what he's done this go around.

[chrisl4064]

A realist knows we suck and are not going to get any better in the current state.

A kool aid drinker thinks we have a shot at the playoffs and then once there the players will win it all for D.C. while singing "hail to the Redskins" on the way to the stadium.

Nothing wrong with being a homer, but a blind homer is another name for retard.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by chrisl4064

A realist knows we suck and are not going to get any better in the current state.

A kool aid drinker thinks we have a shot at the playoffs and then once there the players will win it all for D.C. while singing "hail to the Redskins" on the way to the stadium.

Nothing wrong with being a homer, but a blind homer is another name for retard.

Just like an eternal pessimist is another name for douche bag

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

What bugs me are the snide, arrogant pricks who think they are realists, when in fact they are type of guys who no one wants to be around because they are always pissing and moaning.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

What bugs me are the snide, arrogant pricks who think they are realists, when in fact they are type of guys who no one wants to be around because they are always pissing and moaning.

I think they are Yankees fans that have infiltrated the boards. :vomit:

[chrisl4064]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Just like an eternal pessimist is another name for douche bag

Your right i guess, were really not that bad. Gibbs will turn it all around with a good playoff run, maybe next year he will do the same. No need to worry in D.C.

Get real.....

Its interesting how riled up the kool aid drinkers get when you mention that name "kool aid". Its an automatic "get three shitty responses" post. On top of that i think in the last 3 weeks ive been called a douche bag about 10 times, each time by a kool aid drinker. Let me know when im wrong about this team going nowhere with Gibbs at the helm, let me know when its going to get better.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by chrisl4064

Your right i guess, were really not that bad. Gibbs will turn it all around with a good playoff run, maybe next year he will do the same. No need to worry in D.C.

Get real.....

Its interesting how riled up the kool aid drinkers get when you mention that name "kool aid". Its an automatic "get three shitty responses" post. On top of that i think in the last 3 weeks ive been called a douche bag about 10 times, each time by a kool aid drinker. Let me know when im wrong about this team going nowhere with Gibbs at the helm, let me know when its going to get better.

I'm not riled up at all, and I didn't call you a douche bag. I was simply adding to the name calling list. Hey, it works both ways. Without the ying there's no yang. For every homer there's a hater.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by chrisl4064

On top of that i think in the last 3 weeks ive been called a douche bag about 10 times, each time by a kool aid drinker. Let me know when im wrong about this team going nowhere with Gibbs at the helm, let me know when its going to get better.

Maybe that douche bag is filled with kool aid instead of vinegar and water.

[SmootSmack]

These days I want the Redskins to win not to rub it into my friends who are Eagles fans or Giants fans or whatever, but to rub it into fellow Redskins fans. The ones (all on this site) really who refuse to allow me to enjoy a single minute of being a Redskins fan. For three hours every Sunday I like to get away from the realities of the world (job deadlines, family issues, financial concerns, etc.) and just root for my team. They let me down plenty, but they also have brought me tremendous joy for over two decades.

But heaven forbid I should ever feel good about a single damn thing the Redskins do because there will always be some other fellow Redskins fan to piss all over my joy. I hated that we lost today, but I loved (save for the two INTs) the way our offense moved in the second half and the way our Defense absolutely dominated.

[NYCSkin]

How can anyone on this site NOT be a homer? If you're spending your time following this team--whether you have positive or negative feelings--you're a homer. You can be a optimistic homer or a pessimistic one.