...has certainly been an experience. As the Lakers and Celtics battled each other for the championship, with the Lakers winning it all, I pretty much feared for my life. Celtic fans are crazy. They really hate the Lakers. During the whole series everyone either wore Celtic jerseys or "Beat LA" shirts. It was pretty surreal. They are so passionate about their team here that I really did not want to tell many people I was a Lakers fan. Here are some responses I got when I told people I am a Lakers fan:
1. Oh, I'm sorry.
2. You do know you're in Boston, right?
3. They suck! I hope Boston wins.
4. Are you crazy?
5. It is okay to like the Lakers, but you hate Kobe Bryant, right?
6. You guys are so going to lose!
And there were many others, but those were just some of the highlights. One girl was practically disgusted that I liked Kobe, but we both agreed that you either loved or hated him. Also, I learned that the Lakers have no redeeming value and that they basically suck. In support of my team, I tried to wear purple everyday. I had friends give me such a hard time when the Lakers went down 3 to 2. I was given so much crap.
So I cannot tell you how I felt when the Lakers won! While I was ecstatic, Boston is still in mourning. People are still in shock while I have a whole year of bragging rights. It was really funny to watch the news because it was all from the Celtics' perspective. They got all prepared for a celebration out here too, but people just walked home in a blaze.
I am just glad it is over because it was crazy.
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Ha ha, take that Boston! My co-workers gave me a hard time during the playoffs when it was the Suns vs. Lakers. Then when the Lakers beat the Suns everyone in the office decided to become Celtics fans. But I stayed true to the Lakers. I'm so glad I did, those bragging rights are pretty awesome!
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