Attention Sport Fanatics

Here's the thing. I love to play sports. They are great fun. I am not the best of most of them, but I am always willing to try. Don't get me wrong, I am all about being competitive. You can tell a lot about  a person by their gaming methods.Example: tonight we played an Intramural softball game. Let me repeat: INTRAMURAL. You would have thought we were playing for the world series. I was about to bust a cap.  Let's be honest, there's something about sports that let you see the true sides of people. I like to classify my sports fanatics into categories.

The "in it for fun": These are usually the people who are not very good at that particular sport. So therefore they just claim they are in it for soley fun. I do it. We all do it. Besides, it is better to claim you are only in it for fun, then if you suck, people say "Oh they are just playing for fun".  However, if you totally kick butt at the sport-people think you are a total rockstar, also a ringer. You have nothing to lose if you pull the "in it for fun card"

The "we either win or I am freaking quitting this team": These are your hardcore players/fans. They are all about winning. Don't get me wrong, winning is great, but when you are willing to kill (even your own team mates)in order to win-you have crossed the line.  I would not trust these people with my life. I mean really, chill the freak down homie.

The "I'm not the coach of this team, but I am going to act like I am": These are the ones who although they are not in charge, they take charge. Let's be honest. Typically in co-ed sports-this is where the men try to come in.  Placing the girls in the less significant spots so they and their Y chromosomes can shine. No offense men. But, the Y chromosome gives you no more power than the double XX.  Also, girls- girls also love to be in charge. Too many cooks in the kitchen=drama. Can't we all just hold hands and sing Kumbyah?

The "trash talker": These people are absolutely hilarious.  I love to trash talk with the best of them. The most annoying thing however is when trash talkers have no idea what they are talking about. Learn the rules, know the team, play the game, talk the trash. In that order, please.

The "I am so innocent when I am not playing, but when it comes to game time, I am Satan": These are the ones who seem so kind and nice until you get them in game mode. Then the claws come out. They are not necessarily about winning, but more so about doing their best and supporting their team. Honestly, these people are my fav. They are typically the greatest players/team mates. If they have your back in the game, they have your back in real life.

Let's be honest, who would not want Elizabeth Lambert as the BFF? You know she got your back.

The " I'm so hardcore. I will paint my face and rep my teams colors, spray paint my hair, cheer til I am hoarse, but, I have never attempted to play this game in my life": I mean honestly, this is most girls out there. If you don't know what you're talking about, just don't say anything. Sports bring the most random group of people together.  You don't have to play a sport to be a fan, but seriously, some girls (and guys) when faced with a social situation will try to talk/yell about sports til the cows come home-yet make no sense. It's EMBARRASSING. If you don't know about a famous b-ball player or football star, just listen and learn. Say nothing. Trust me, I lack plenty of sports knowledge. It's ok, people will still be your friend.

What kind of sports fan are you? Most likely we all fit into one or more categories. No shame. Please, just keep it under control.