The Wisdom of Erle Stanley Gardner - Underdogs and Winners

[What Would Jesus Do?]

"In man there is implanted a sporting instinct to side with the underdog, but this is in man, the individual. Mob psychology is different from individual psychology, and the psychology of the pack is to tear down the weaker and devour the wounded. Man may sympathize with the underdog, but he wants to side with the winner."

[Perry Mason and the Case of the Sulky Girl - Erle Stanley Gardner - 1933]

 

[naturalmwa]

I find this is true of myself if I don't have a real stake in the situation. Like if Kansas basketball is playing Maine, I'm rooting for the Black Bears. But if Kansas is playing Iowa St, I'm rooting for Kansas because I hate Iowa St and want their entire program to fold up.

 

[thewop]

Or maybe it's how nationally people would pull for Iowa against Ohio State in football, but when Iowa goes undefeated, people hate that.

 

[The Tradition]

Or maybe it's how nationally people would pull for Iowa against Ohio State in football, but when Iowa goes undefeated, people hate that.

When did that happen?

 

[thewop]

When did that happen?

2015, first 12 games, lots of dislike for Iowa nationally.

 

[The Tradition]

2015, first 12 games, lots of dislike for Iowa nationally.

12-2 is not an undefeated season. Sorry.

 

[naturalmwa]

12-2 is not an undefeated season. Sorry.

Yes it is, those last two games are just exhibition games.

 

[thewop]

12-2 is not an undefeated season. Sorry.

Nor did I say it was, but thank you for clearing that up.