From the time I was four I played sports. This continued all the way through high school. Not only did I enjoy playing sports but I love to watch sports. People assume that sports are for boys, but they are very mistaken. As a girl who loves sports, here’s some things I’m tired of hearing.
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1. “Prove it”
Nothing is more annoying than telling someone that you like watching sports and being subjected to a quiz to really “prove” that you are a true fan. Whether it’s about the most recent game or the teams coach from the 60’s, always be prepared to be tested.
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2. “You must watch sports for the hot guys.”
Trust me, I love looking at Matt Kemp as much as the next girl , but he isn’t the reason I watch baseball. Shockingly, it’s because I like watching baseball. Amazing, I know.
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3. “You just watch sports to try and impress guys.”
LOL, no. If anything, watching/knowing about sports leads to more arguments with guys than anything. Has it ever occurred to you that I might just… like watching sports?
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4. “It’s so cool to meet a girl who knows so much about sports.”
Okay buddy, is that supposed to be a compliment? Honestly, that is one of the worst things a guy could say to a girl who loves sports. Girls that love sports aren’t some kind of rare alien. We’re regular people, and our knowledge of sports shouldn’t be a defining feature of our personalities.
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5. “You must get your love of sports from your dad.”
Well, my dad does love sports but so does my mom … and sister. Three women in the same house who love sports, how could this be? It’s almost like everyone is allowed to like and dislike anything they want. Amazing.Â
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6. “Do you want the pink jersey?”
This is in no way a diss to the girls who love to wear pink. I mean pink is my favorite color. But omg can I just wear my fav team’s colors? Not everything girls wear has to be pink.
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