These are 10 perfect examples of fans that go to extreme lengths at sporting events. If these are the extremes, then what are some appropriate and healthy forms of FDOA (fan display of affection)?
Reflection Questions for this video:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1712336-sports-fans-who-are-way-too-obsessed
Gallery Reflection Questions:
- tailgating before game time
- wearing your favorite player's jersey
- painting up in team colors
- making witty signs to hold up during game time (in hopes of getting on the screen of course)
- decorating your car to drive to your season ticket holder parking space
- attending open team autographing
- taking the family out for picture or media day
- sending your favorite players support on social media (never comment negatively)
- dressing up your children or pets to add to your team of fan support
- above all stay a fan not a critic
Reflection Questions for this video:
- Which fan do you think was the most extreme?
- Are these negative or positive attributes of a fan?
- How do fans like these affect the players? Are some of them fair to the teams they cheer for?
- Are fans like these helpful or hurtful to the overall game experience? Explain.
- What is your ideal persona of a "healthy" fan?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1712336-sports-fans-who-are-way-too-obsessed
Gallery Reflection Questions:
- Are these fans different from the fans in the previous video? How so?
- Which of the two examples seem more extreme?
- Do these fans harm the environment for other fans? players
The twitter scale
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Tweet 1:This tweet is appropriate because it doesn't seek vengeance or tear down the player. Social media is a huge asset for fans. You get to keep up with famous players at the touch of a finger, but keep the posts funny and positive to stay on the healthy side of the twitter scale.
Tweet 2: This tweet is an example of one that is completely inappropriate for a fan to write. Athletes get hate tweets from "fans" regardless of a win or loss. This kind of behavior is certifiably insane and death threats should never be considered jokes. Players deserve praise in their wins and support in their losses, anything other should be covered by the golden rule.
Tweet 2: This tweet is an example of one that is completely inappropriate for a fan to write. Athletes get hate tweets from "fans" regardless of a win or loss. This kind of behavior is certifiably insane and death threats should never be considered jokes. Players deserve praise in their wins and support in their losses, anything other should be covered by the golden rule.