OT: FAQ: Casual Fan

[TerryBoyz]

I’m a frequent reader and post sparingly. Over the course of time I eventually picked up some of the vernacular.
I thought it would be good to have a FAQ section to help new and old alike boneyarders understand some of the content
To that end...”casual fan”. I see this used occasionally in a condescending manner and sometimes as an admission of humility. Seems like a fan who watches and attend games, can give a good synopsis of the season but falls short on the x and o of basketball or perhaps doesn’t follow recruiting till a player commits etc
Thought we could have a little fun and get some further definitions

 

[Huskybass]

Casual Fan = anyone who is less "in the know" than Chief00. Behavior includes high propensity to attend and possibly even enjoy fluff events like First Night. That is all.

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

temery=big red

fishy=chief

 

[superjohn]

I’m a frequent reader and post sparingly. Over the course of time I eventually picked up some of the vernacular.
I thought it would be good to have a FAQ section to help new and old alike boneyarders understand some of the content
To that end...”casual fan”. I see this used occasionally in a condescending manner and sometimes as an admission of humility. Seems like a fan who watches and attend games, can give a good synopsis of the season but falls short on the x and o of basketball or perhaps doesn’t follow recruiting till a player commits etc
Thought we could have a little fun and get some further definitions

 

[Austin316]

I like to picture my ‘casual fan’ wearing a tuxedo t-shirt cause it says, like, “I wanna be formal, but I wanna party too,” cause I like to party so I like my casual fan to party.

 

[Travelman6]

I like to picture ‘casual fan’ wearing a tuxedo t-shirt cause it says, like, “I wanna be formal, but I wanna party too,”

 

[RichZ]

Fan Casualness comes in various levels:

1. Thinks a pick & roll is a pickle sandwich on a hard roll.
2. Turns on the game. Is surprised that Ollie's not the coach any more.
3. Watches the game. Knows that Carlton is the tall one but can't tell any of the guards apart.
4. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the highlight vid on youtube in the morning.
5. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the replay on youtube in the morning.
6. Checks the score at half-time before deciding whether or not to turn off Law & Order to watch the 2nd half of the game.
7. Has tickets for the game. Gives them to some guy in the office who drinks his coffee from a UConn mug.
8. Guy in work gives him tickets for the game. Sees a 20% chance of snow in the forecast. Stays home. Comes to the 'yard after the game to get some details so he can sound like a serious fan when the guy asks him how the game went.
9. Watches the game on his phone while his wife is watching a Hallmark Christmas special on the big screen.

 

[Deepster]

Many people here feel that Pepe's pizza is delicious.

 

[Deepster]

"Shut up, Dove" really means exactly what you think it means. No hidden joke there.

 

[TerryBoyz]

This is awesome. Just wanted to have some fun—not at anyones expense!
I know casual fan is pretty much self explanator. Love the 20% chance of snow reference.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Everything will occur in 20 minutes from the present moment

 

[Dove]

Fan Casualness comes in various levels:

1. Thinks a pick & roll is a pickle sandwich on a hard roll.
2. Turns on the game. Is surprised that Ollie's not the coach any more.
3. Watches the game. Knows that Carlton is the tall one but can't tell any of the guards apart.
4. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the highlight vid on youtube in the morning.
5. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the replay on youtube in the morning.
6. Checks the score at half-time before deciding whether or not to turn off Law & Order to watch the 2nd half of the game.
7. Has tickets for the game. Gives them to some guy in the office who drinks his coffee from a UConn mug.
8. Guy in work gives him tickets for the game. Sees a 20% chance of snow in the forecast. Stays home. Comes to the 'yard after the game to get some details so he can sound like a serious fan when the guy asks him how the game went.
9. Watches the game on his phone while his wife is watching a Hallmark Christmas special on the big screen.

Casual hat tip to you, @RichZ . That was pretty solid.

 

[Husky25]

Fan Casualness comes in various levels:

1. Thinks a pick & roll is a pickle sandwich on a hard roll.
2. Turns on the game. Is surprised that Ollie's not the coach any more.
3. Watches the game. Knows that Carlton is the tall one but can't tell any of the guards apart.
4. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the highlight vid on youtube in the morning.
5. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the replay on youtube in the morning.
6. Checks the score at half-time before deciding whether or not to turn off Law & Order to watch the 2nd half of the game.
7. Has tickets for the game. Gives them to some guy in the office who drinks his coffee from a UConn mug.
8. Guy in work gives him tickets for the game. Sees a 20% chance of snow in the forecast. Stays home. Comes to the 'yard after the game to get some details so he can sound like a serious fan when the guy asks him how the game went.
9. Watches the game on his phone while his wife is watching a Hallmark Christmas special on the big screen.

#9 is pretty hardcore. Shows dedication and creativity to not miss a second of action, while avoiding divorce.

Re: @TerryBoyz OP, it is 100% condescending when coming from (a) particular poster(s) and an inside BY joke, thereby takes its place with the car wash and 11:11.

 

[Chief00]

Fan Casualness comes in various levels:

1. Thinks a pick & roll is a pickle sandwich on a hard roll.
2. Turns on the game. Is surprised that Ollie's not the coach any more.
3. Watches the game. Knows that Carlton is the tall one but can't tell any of the guards apart.
4. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the highlight vid on youtube in the morning.
5. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the replay on youtube in the morning.
6. Checks the score at half-time before deciding whether or not to turn off Law & Order to watch the 2nd half of the game.
7. Has tickets for the game. Gives them to some guy in the office who drinks his coffee from a UConn mug.
8. Guy in work gives him tickets for the game. Sees a 20% chance of snow in the forecast. Stays home. Comes to the 'yard after the game to get some details so he can sound like a serious fan when the guy asks him how the game went.
9. Watches the game on his phone while his wife is watching a Hallmark Christmas special on the big screen.

Great job! You nailed it and that comes from a pretty good source on the subject matter.

 

[SubbaBub]

Casual Fan: Someone who used to attend FB games yet no longer does.

But yeah, the "less in the know than Chief" thing.

 

[nomar]

I’m a frequent reader and post sparingly. Over the course of time I eventually picked up some of the vernacular.
I thought it would be good to have a FAQ section to help new and old alike boneyarders understand some of the content
To that end...”casual fan”. I see this used occasionally in a condescending manner and sometimes as an admission of humility. Seems like a fan who watches and attend games, can give a good synopsis of the season but falls short on the x and o of basketball or perhaps doesn’t follow recruiting till a player commits etc
Thought we could have a little fun and get some further definitions

As the Boneyard's #1 Casual Fan™, I could tell you, but that wouldn't be casual.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Fan Casualness comes in various levels:

1. Thinks a pick & roll is a pickle sandwich on a hard roll.
2. Turns on the game. Is surprised that Ollie's not the coach any more.
3. Watches the game. Knows that Carlton is the tall one but can't tell any of the guards apart.
4. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the highlight vid on youtube in the morning.
5. Checks the score after the game. If we won, he will look for the replay on youtube in the morning.
6. Checks the score at half-time before deciding whether or not to turn off Law & Order to watch the 2nd half of the game.
7. Has tickets for the game. Gives them to some guy in the office who drinks his coffee from a UConn mug.
8. Guy in work gives him tickets for the game. Sees a 20% chance of snow in the forecast. Stays home. Comes to the 'yard after the game to get some details so he can sound like a serious fan when the guy asks him how the game went.
9. Watches the game on his phone while his wife is watching a Hallmark Christmas special on the big screen.

Missed number 10.) Fan who is not Chief

 

[husky429]

According to Chief's definition, how many non-casuals are there?

 

[WhereistheDove?]

According to Chief's definition, how many non-casuals are there?

One.

 

[Purple Stein]

Missed number 10.) Fan who is not Chief

If you’re not at the urinal, you’re a casual.

 

[ToolzieFan]

I just want to say that I think I was the first person to capitalize Casual Fan and Insider.

 

[storrsroars]

Bunkey something something.