Thanks for clarifying and expanding on your original post.

Because the most admirable thing in life, sports, and competition is the person or group who never gives up. It’s always a far more compelling story than the front runner, the favorite, the dominator. I think we know that those qualities — resilience, tenacity, commitment, solidarity — are at the heart of a meaningful existence. Therefore, when we see these virtues manifest in sports (which is a symbolic proxy for other forms of struggle), it resonates — deeply.

That’s my take. What’s compelling about dominating from start to finish? I mean, a high level of excellence is admirable. But it is less relatable for most people than a team that struggles, claws, fights, fails, succeeds, loses, wins — and keeps going. Together. We’re wired to appreciate that kind of struggle and solidarity. It’s what kept humans alive and procreating for 100,000 years.

That was probably more than you wanted or expected as a response. Sorry. Lol.

[Post edited by Pride_and_Joy at 09/20/2021 8:27PM]

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Thanks for clarifying and expanding on your original post. -- Pride_and_Joy 09/20/2021 8:26PM

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Thanks for clarifying and expanding on your original post.

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