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What is it about sports that gets fans so wrapped up in it that they'll behave so passionately?

Asked by The_Compassionate_Heretic (14634points) November 20th, 2009 from iPhone

If you’ve been to a professional sporting event, you seen fans that are completely fanatical. Maybe you’ve even seen fights break out. So what is it about rooting for the home team that makes some people go completely off the rails?

I like to watch sports but I’m certainly not going to fight anyone over it. Some people however, will.

For example, soccer fans are incensed about Henry’s handball goal. Bad call? Absolutely, but is it worth getting that upset over? You better believe physical blows have been exchanged over this.

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