The article critiques the idea of 'long-suffering' sports fans, arguing it trivializes real suffering faced by others. It focuses on the New York Knicks and Minnesota Wild as examples, contending that expectations lead to false narratives of suffering. Wild fans, in particular, face continuous playoff failures, questioning whether hope is worth the effort or if it's time to resign themselves to a lack of success. Ultimately, the piece highlights the subjective nature of suffering in sports, contrasting it with genuine hardships in life.
Long-suffering in sports is nonsense; fans choose to support unaccomplished teams and are not genuinely suffering like those in real struggles.
Suffering in sports is subjective; Knicks fans may think they suffer, but compared to the long-term struggles of other teams, their expectations are misguided.
The Minnesota Wild's playoff history raises questions about resignation versus hope; after consecutive first-round losses, fans must choose between continued optimism or realistic planning.
In the 3,659 days since their last playoff series victory, the Minnesota Wild have lost nine consecutive playoff series, highlighting an existential dilemma for fans.
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