Why do people refer to their favorite sports team as "us" (1 Viewer)

[Righetti]

Nobody says 'us' when talking about Tiger Woods or Boris Becker which I figure is because it's not a team. but how about when it's a team like mixed doubles or tandem bike racing do people refer that as 'us'? I figure that there is a tipping point where the team must be more than 5 people for people to star using the 'us' thing.

How about Nascar, there is a team of like 50 guys but only one actual driver. Or something like Tour de France when there is a team of a like 20 guys biking up a bunch of hills but only one lead dog.

How many players would a team have to field to constitute a "us" rule??

 

[NutterButter]

B/c they're pathetic losers

 

[sporthenry]

Terrible analogy.

 

[Christo]

Get back to us when bands start playing games against each other.

 

[sports_fan]

because we can affect gameplay by wearing specific hats, jerseys, eating the same food, etc

 

[Mr. Ected]

Get back to us when bands start playing games against each other.

Battle of The Bands!!!

 

[The Sniper]

Part-owner, Green Bay Packers.

 

[Freelove]

but don't use 'us' when discussing their favorite band. Most people who are into music are just as vested in their favorite band as their favorite basketball team

Bands didn't evolve as a surrogate for localized tribal combat. We're hardwired to believe we have a vested interest in the outcome of contests between our village and other villages.

 

[peaces]

our drummer will kill your drummer

:acdcfan:

 

[Righetti]

but don't use 'us' when discussing their favorite band. Most people who are into music are just as vested in their favorite band as their favorite basketball team

 

[Righetti]

How about the Ryder or the Davis cup, individual sport in a team setting??

 

[Eephus]

How about the Ryder or the Davis cup, individual sport in a team setting??

those Ryder Cup losers are definitely them

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I would never say "us have a terrible defense this year" or "us need to fire the DC" because I have a basic grasp of the English language.

 

[Raider Nation]

Nobody says 'us' when talking about Tiger Woods or Boris Becker which I figure is because it's not a team. but how about when it's a team like mixed doubles or tandem bike racing do people refer that as 'us'? I figure that there is a tipping point where the team must be more than 5 people for people to star using the 'us' thing.

How about Nascar, there is a team of like 50 guys but only one actual driver. Or something like Tour de France when there is a team of a like 20 guys biking up a bunch of hills but only one lead dog.

How many players would a team have to field to constitute a "us" rule??

Fin already has this covered, guy.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Nobody says 'us' when talking about Tiger Woods or Boris Becker which I figure is because it's not a team. but how about when it's a team like mixed doubles or tandem bike racing do people refer that as 'us'? I figure that there is a tipping point where the team must be more than 5 people for people to star using the 'us' thing.

How about Nascar, there is a team of like 50 guys but only one actual driver. Or something like Tour de France when there is a team of a like 20 guys biking up a bunch of hills but only one lead dog.

How many players would a team have to field to constitute a "us" rule??

Fin already has this covered, guy.

That thread was "we" this thread is "us." Apples and Oranges, baby!

 

[ghostguy123]

Because its easier to say in the flow of a conversation.

Also those analogies are atrocious.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Because its easier to say in the flow of a conversation.

I can't believe how many people fail to grasp this.

"WE ?? WHAT POSITION DO YOU PLAY BRO?"

 

[datonn]

B/c they're pathetic losers

^ This. [/thread]

 

[Aerial Assault]

Just easier to speak out loud rather than saying over and over again, "the team for which I root, the Dallas Cowboys, had some challenges against Washington," etc.

 

[HughHoney]

B/c they're pathetic losers

^ This. [/thread]

Do you say "we" when you're alone in your house to account for all the ghosts that follow you around?

 

[Vike Me]

We don't understand what you're going for here.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Part-owner, Green Bay Packers.

This is the only acceptable answer. MAYBE if you are talking about your alum, but it still sounds stupid.

 

[datonn]

B/c they're pathetic losers

^ This. [/thread]

Do you say "we" when you're alone in your house to account for all the ghosts that follow you around?

Nah. Just when I'm laughing with 6-8 other posters in the FFA about how easy it is to :fish: in these waters.

 

[Christo]

B/c they're pathetic losers

^ This. [/thread]

Do you say "we" when you're alone in your house to account for all the ghosts that follow you around?

When I don't want to do something I say we are busy. By "we" I'm referring to me and my fish.

 

[HughHoney]

B/c they're pathetic losers

^ This. [/thread]

Do you say "we" when you're alone in your house to account for all the ghosts that follow you around?

When I don't want to do something I say we are busy. By "we" I'm referring to me and my fish.

I'll allow it.

 

[ghostguy123]

Because its easier to say in the flow of a conversation.

I can't believe how many people fail to grasp this.

"WE ?? WHAT POSITION DO YOU PLAY BRO?"

I play the position that thinks people are more of a loser for even caring about this at all.

 

[msommer]

To give a serious answer, probably a need for identity with something other than job, church, family etc

 

[ghostguy123]

To give a serious answer, probably a need for identity with something other than job, church, family etc

For some people yes.

For me, real simple. Easier to say in the flow of a convo. It's as simple as that.

If someone really believes they are actually part of the team, they need serious therapy, and likely meds.

 

[AAABatteries]

Boris Becker?

 

[AAABatteries]

Why didn't you just go with Arthur Ashe or Rod Laver?

 

[kutta]

When you talk about your high school team do you call it by name or say "we?" How about when we talk about our military attacking Iraq? Do you say "we invaded Iraq" or do you say, " the U.S. military invaded Iraq?"

It's easier to say, and most of us live in the state where our team plays, so there is a connection there.

 

[KarmaPolice]

To give a serious answer, probably a need for identity with something other than job, church, family etc

For some people yes.

For me, real simple. Easier to say in the flow of a convo. It's as simple as that.

If someone really believes they are actually part of the team, they need serious therapy, and likely meds.

they is that much harder to get out during a conversation than we?

 

[Guest]

"We" when we win. "They" when they lose.

 

[mr roboto]

When speaking about Adam Scott I say 'we' because I've been ####### him for years

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Why didn't you just go with Arthur Ashe or Rod Laver?

i always used "us" while rooting for Bill Tilden.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

It's only confusing when you use it for both teams.

 

[ghostguy123]

To give a serious answer, probably a need for identity with something other than job, church, family etc

For some people yes.

For me, real simple. Easier to say in the flow of a convo. It's as simple as that.

If someone really believes they are actually part of the team, they need serious therapy, and likely meds.

they is that much harder to get out during a conversation than we?

They could refer to a heck of a lot more things than we. Simple. Get over it.

It's all about the context of the conversation.

As I said, its more pathetic to even care that someone does it in this sense.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Part-owner, Green Bay Packers.

Biggest scam in sports?