Viking fans lead the NFL in Negativity

I will make sure my obituary is posted here so y'all know when to bet on the Vikes 

@"Vikergirl" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: Not surprised by this at all, we can be a crotchety bunch. A lifetime of dashed expectations can do that do a fan base.

Yep. Being kinda good but not that good year after year is a grind.

But the Bills are way down the list.  Must be the alcohol consumption.

And the table jumping

I found some emotional relief when I started referring  to the Vikings team as they instead of we!
Should mention this but, I also occasionally buy emotional insurance by occasionally betting against them and winning when they lose! I hate it when they lose but it doesn't sting so bad when you pocket a hundred bucks.

@"jargomcfargo" said: I found some emotional relief when I started referring  to the Vikings team as they instead of we! Should mention this but, I also occasionally buy emotional insurance by occasionally betting against them and winning when they lose! I hate it when they lose but it doesn't sting so bad when you pocket a hundred bucks.

Interesting because I have never referred to them as we. Figured they weren't my employer so why would I?

We are the Charlie Brown of the NFL.  

@"minny65" said: We are the Charlie Brown of the NFL.  

It's why I kind of laugh when I hear people trying to preach "patience" as it relates to the front office and assembling this roster. I've been patient for 46 years (many of us much longer) and patience isn't my strong suit at this point in my fandom. I've seen this roster rebuilt under new management more times then I'd like to count over the years. I'd almost be willing to bet there are more posters on this board who have never seen this team in a Super Bowl then those that have. So yes, the fact that we aren't a happy bunch is hardly surprising 

@"1VikesFan" said: I will make sure my obituary is posted here so y'all know when to bet on the Vikes 

What are ya waiting for ya selfish bastard---ya could bring so much joy to my life but NOOOOOO!

When anyone sees me wearing anything Viking related and they commiserate,  I always go with "Long Suffering" in my introduction.  Sort of Like a Red Green support group setting.

There is a bright side, think of all the money we saved on champagne and fireworks.

Imagine that, the most popular thread on the board is about negativity.

@"supafreak84" said:

@"minny65" said: We are the Charlie Brown of the NFL.  

It's why I kind of laugh when I hear people trying to preach "patience" as it relates to the front office and assembling this roster. I've been patient for 46 years (many of us much longer) and patience isn't my strong suit at this point in my fandom. I've seen this roster rebuilt under new management more times then I'd like to count over the years. I'd almost be willing to bet there are more posters on this board who have never seen this team in a Super Bowl than those that have. So yes, the fact that we aren't a happy bunch is hardly surprising 

@"kmillard" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"minny65" said: We are the Charlie Brown of the NFL.  

It's why I kind of laugh when I hear people trying to preach "patience" as it relates to the front office and assembling this roster. I've been patient for 46 years (many of us much longer) and patience isn't my strong suit at this point in my fandom. I've seen this roster rebuilt under new management more times then I'd like to count over the years. I'd almost be willing to bet there are more posters on this board who have never seen this team in a Super Bowl than those that have. So yes, the fact that we aren't a happy bunch is hardly surprising 

I hear what you are saying. It is to the point that I am jealous of Viking fans that at least were able to see them go to a Super Bowl or 4.

@"AGRforever" said: I'm still pissed at Gary Anderson.  The MFer better not see me in a dark alley. 

I feel the same way about Robert Smith.  For all the talk about how “smart” he is / was, he sure was pretty damn stupid playing situational football.....

....fucker

@"greediron" said: Imagine that, the most popular thread on the board is about negativity.

No it isn't! 

(Sticky brings back contrarianism)

Rip Van Viking fell asleep in 1978 and woke up 45 years later.  He thought "Heck we went to 4 Super Bowls in the last 9 years before I dozed off, we musta been to 20 since then and surely we've won one or two at least!"

When he learned the truth he fell back asleep.

It makes sense too because of Minnesota nice, the anger gets redirected through sports 

@"kmillard" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"minny65" said: We are the Charlie Brown of the NFL.  

It's why I kind of laugh when I hear people trying to preach "patience" as it relates to the front office and assembling this roster. I've been patient for 46 years (many of us much longer) and patience isn't my strong suit at this point in my fandom. I've seen this roster rebuilt under new management more times then I'd like to count over the years. I'd almost be willing to bet there are more posters on this board who have never seen this team in a Super Bowl than those that have. So yes, the fact that we aren't a happy bunch is hardly surprising 

I hear what you are saying. It is to the point that I am jealous of Viking fans that at least were able to see them go to a Super Bowl or 4.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"greediron" said: Imagine that, the most popular thread on the board is about negativity.

No it isn't! 

(Sticky brings back contrarianism)

@"greediron" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"greediron" said: Imagine that, the most popular thread on the board is about negativity.

No it isn't! 

(Sticky brings back contrarianism)

Keep it up, and it will be.

I went back and checked after posting this and realized it wasn't.  But have to leave something for the contrarians.