Monday, March 5, 2012

Reflection 04: Out of the Loop—The Plight of the Non-Sports Fan

What is a non-sports fan to do in this country?


















Though it may come as a surprise to some, not every American is a sports fan. In fact, a good number of Americans don't care about, even hate, professional sports. Still, ours is a country in which sports fans call the shots. From Super Bowls to Tebowing to the World Series to Linsanity, it's difficult to escape sports' reach in our culture. But, what of those who refuse to buy into our country's obsession with sports? Are there social ramifications for opting out of sports fandom? And what of men who aren't into sports? Is their plight more socially treacherous than that of women? How do they navigate through certain social situations, such as the workplace? What is it like to be a non-sports fan in America today? If you are a sports fan, what frustrates you about the non-sports fan? Likewise, what is the most challenging part of being a non-sports fan?

Include at least two of the following in your discussion:

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  • Must be exactly two-full pages in length
  • A Works Cited page

Due: Mo 3.12

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