Have you ever wondered why some people love the Leafs. Who could actually like possibly one of the worst teams in the league that lose almost every game and are the laughing-stocks of the NHL? Well, you're in luck gentle viewers, because I know why (no offense to any Leafs fans who might be reading this but this probably why you like them).Sometimes in pop culture, it's easier to like secondary characters or teams. For example, my favourite characters in a book or a movie have never been the main ones. I like Fred and George from Harry Potter, Sodapop from The Outsiders and weirdest of all, Tybalt from Romeo and Juliet. I believe it's easier to like them; like it's easier to like the Leafs. By liking a supporting character instead of a main one, you never set yourself for disappointment. Bad things don't usually happen to supporting characters (with the exception of Fred Weasley in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Tybalt from Romeo and Juliet). By liking the Leafs, a team who never wins, you never have to worry about them losing an important playoff game- they always lose, so its normal to the fans.
One of the less embarrassing reasons why people cheer for the Leafs is because of their history. I know it's hard to imagine, but the Leafs were good once. Some people have grown up liking the Leafs or their parents have. They are one of the original six teams. I guess people find the long, rich history of the Leafs appealing.
Even if the Leafs had the worse hockey players imaginable, they'd still have fans. That's why they trade their first round draft picks for mediocre players, they don't need good ones. The Leafs just need a team, and fans will follow blindly no matter how much they suck for these two reasons.
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