Another Fan Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 Mondays used to be rough after losses for me. Now it’s just whatever
Dr. K Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 I used to get seriously depressed, but that was silly. Life is too short. I still hate to see them lose, but my life is full of other things that are good and I can't see spoiling them because a game over which I have absolutely no control. 1 1
TigerJ Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 After a real bad loss, I may avoid TBD for a couple days. Otherwise, life goes on. 2
CodeMonkey Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 21 hours ago, Billsfanatic8989 said: Does it take a few days to recover? Week? Have you ever missed work due to a crushing loss? https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/25300429 Zero effect. It's a freaking game. Miss work due to a freaking game? Surely you jest
fansince88 Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 20 hours ago, CoudyBills said: Are you paid to watch? Or are you saying the Bills don't bring you joy anymore. I always thought entertainment was supposed to bring joy.. Im saying the base of my joy has nothing to do with football. 1
PromoTheRobot Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 It used to bring me down but I've learned to just shrug them off.
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Bummed for a half hour or so but then over it. Pretty numb to losing cause it happens so often. Edited February 1, 2019 by CaptnCoke11
frostbitmic Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 It's more fun to come onto this board and talk about a win rather than bitchin about a loss but I've gotta say that I get more upset if my fantasy team loses because I at least expect them to win.
The Wiz Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 3 hours ago, TigerJ said: After a real bad loss, I may avoid TBD for a couple days. Otherwise, life goes on. This is my feeling also. After the game I'm usually upset for an hour or so if they lose a game they should have won. When it's a blow out I usually end up turning it off sometime in the 3rd quarter to save myself some beer and my liver. I understand being frustrated with the team but the amount of venom that comes out here after a loss is honestly more depressing than the actual loss.
CoudyBills Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, fansince88 said: Im saying the base of my joy has nothing to do with football. My apologies. Completely misunderstood that. That's probably wise on your part. 1
Nick the Greek Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 I love this thread. No one takes a Bills loss hard. I’m reading this in a Buffalo Bills message board in the off-season, which would imply if you are posting, you are pretty die hard. Once again, no one cares when the Bills lose. God bless you all and carry on. 1
Billsfanatic8989 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Posted February 2, 2019 Soccer fans commited suicide because their team lost. Happens in Europe alot. I'd have to think there were deeper issues involved. If my team loses, I have to go to work the next day and pay the bills. If my team wins, I have to go to work the next day and pay the bills. I will say this: As a fan (Red Wings, Bills, Cubs & Lakers) losses hurt more than winning feels good. When the Wings won the cup in 08, I was on cloud nine for a day. But the feeling went away as time went on. Yet when they lost in 09, I was heartbroken for a few weeks. Almost like you can't win. 1
RobbRiddick Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 At this point a Bills loss is as normal as getting up for work on a Monday morning. 1
GreggTX Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 After enduring 477 losses over the past 59 years, I've learned to just move on with my life. I can't control it, so why let it control me? 10 hours ago, RobbRiddick said: At this point a Bills loss is as normal as getting up for work on a Monday morning. Which is better than not being able to get up at all. 1
row_33 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 19 hours ago, fansince88 said: Im saying the base of my joy has nothing to do with football. Yeah okay, those prime Kelly years wouldn’t have been a good thing for you, right? LOL
fansince88 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, row_33 said: Yeah okay, those prime Kelly years wouldn’t have been a good thing for you, right? LOL Check this out: joy and enjoyment are not the same thing. You can take joy in your suffering but you dont enjoy it. My wife had joy in childbirth but she did not enjoy it.
Chris66 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) Bills loss doesn't affect me one bit. Edited February 2, 2019 by Chris66 1
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 During the SB years any loss would bother me for days, as they were so rare and I always felt like they were the best team out there most Sundays. Of course the drought weaned me of that expectation in a hurry. Also, I think getting older and starting a family all helped me put football in its proper perspective to keep me more grounded. Whether they win or lose won’t change the work I need to get done, bills I have to pay, or the love of my kids towards me, which is actually a good thing. That said, I have a feeling I would be on cloud 9 for a week if they can beat Brady straight up this year and Allen goes off. 11 minutes ago, Chris66 said: Bills loss doesn't affect me one bit. Will the Pats losing tomorrow bother you one bit? 12 hours ago, RobbRiddick said: At this point a Bills loss is as normal as getting up for work on a Monday morning. Looking for that to change this season bro!
Nick the Greek Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Billsfanatic8989 said: Soccer fans commited suicide because their team lost. Happens in Europe alot. I'd have to think there were deeper issues involved. If my team loses, I have to go to work the next day and pay the bills. If my team wins, I have to go to work the next day and pay the bills. I will say this: As a fan (Red Wings, Bills, Cubs & Lakers) losses hurt more than winning feels good. When the Wings won the cup in 08, I was on cloud nine for a day. But the feeling went away as time went on. Yet when they lost in 09, I was heartbroken for a few weeks. Almost like you can't win. I remember reading about a Bills fan committing suicide in the RV lots at the stadium. It was before the home opener, so it couldn't have been over a loss. Regardless, very sad. https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/09/fan_commits_suicide_at_ralph_wilson_stadium_night_before_bills_home_opener_again.html
Chris66 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Will the Pats losing tomorrow bother you one bit? Nope. Not one bit. There are still 5 in the bank. Life goes on either way.
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