Because I Didn't Want To Go To Grad School

But as I sat watching the lowlights of the game later that night, I realized that rooting for the Bruins is the last pure Boston sports-fan experience. My identity as a fan was formed through watching Super Bowl and World Series losses. Heartbreaking losses. The Bruins’ disaster felt very familiar. It reminded me of what it has meant to be a sports fan in this city.

In Boston, disappointment is a badge of honor. What’s so interesting about rooting for the Yankees or the Steelers or the Canadiens? They have a room full of championship banners. Try rooting for a baseball team that hasn’t won in 86 years. Or a hockey team that always finds a way to shoot itself in the skate. That takes dedication and perseverance.