View Full Version : Just What Exactly is a Bandwagoner?
Drummond
11 Jun 2007, 17:03
Let's assess it shall we, to help clear it up for those who are slightly challenged. :D
The bandwagon effect is the observation that people often do (or believe) things because many other people do (or believe) the same.
Without examining the merits of the particular thing, people tend to “follow the crowd”. The bandwagon effect is the reason for the bandwagon fallacy's success.
The bandwagon effect can be observed in voting: some people vote for those candidates or parties who are likely to succeed (or are proclaimed as such by the media), thus increasing their chances of being on the 'winner's side' in the end.
Bandwagon effect has been labeled to situations involving majority opinion, such as political outcomes, where people alter their opinions to the majority view.
But hang on; I often go AGAINST the general consensus on BigFooty. I stuck with my team during the years we struggled to win a game. Without doubt all the signs of a bandwagoner, right?
Southerntakeover
11 Jun 2007, 17:11
Are you trolling the Adelaide board now?
ICanDressMyself
11 Jun 2007, 17:13
I wouldn't say bandwagoner, I take that back.
I'd just say a whiney pessimistic supporter who always looks at the glass half empty.
Mr negative with his boring grumpy old man views :thumbsd:
Sanguinarius
11 Jun 2007, 23:36
what's the asshat talking aobut?
Crow-mo
11 Jun 2007, 23:52
a bandwagonner jumps on and jumps off.
you're always jumping off, I guess we miss the jumping back on part.
you go and see norwood every week, and use that as evidence that you're a thick and thin supporter.
EXCEPT...
given the lack of success Norwood has had, pretty safe bet you bag all and everything about them to anyone who'll listen. we just don't hear about it on here.
be different, express an opinion, sure. but stop being such a whiny little bitch, it reminds us too much of the power troll, Total Loser.
Drummond
11 Jun 2007, 23:59
a bandwagonner jumps on and jumps off.
you're always jumping off, I guess we miss the jumping back on part.
How have I jumped off? Making a few threads which are perceived to be negative is considered “jumping off”?
Seanason
12 Jun 2007, 00:05
Definition of Bandwagon = PLR.
Gaters will know it.
Crow-mo
12 Jun 2007, 00:38
How have I jumped off? Making a few threads which are perceived to be negative is considered “jumping off”?
doing nothing but whining, sooky, crying, and being downright negative - that's what you meant, right?
and none of this perceived rubbish, you've been told a hundred times...
a better question might be, do you think the club would want a supporter like you? would you be proud to defend your behaviour to the club?
RoosterLad
12 Jun 2007, 13:35
Definition of Bandwagon = PLR.
Gaters will know it.
Haha damn right, he is the epitome of a bandwagoner.
I am getting tired of Drummond's whinging bitchy threads though, grow some balls.
ICanDressMyself
12 Jun 2007, 18:44
Haha damn right, he is the epitome of a bandwagoner.
I am getting tired of Drummond's whinging bitchy threads though, grow some balls.
Agree, they need to stop, it's ruining my experience on the Adelaide board.
Stiffy_18
12 Jun 2007, 19:12
Agree, they need to stop, it's ruining my experience on the Adelaide board.
What are you trying to say?! Be more specific!
Is he your 2 point nomination for this week?
:D :p
Hodge2Franklin
14 Jun 2007, 02:37
Let's assess it shall we, to help clear it up for those who are slightly challenged. :D
But hang on; I often go AGAINST the general consensus on BigFooty. I stuck with my team during the years we struggled to win a game. Without doubt all the signs of a bandwagoner, right?
That's because you're one of the best posters on BF.
The term negative seems to be thrown up a bit I have noticed, normally when you are speaking the truth and it doesn't involve saying the Crows are the best team in the league.
Drummond = GUN POSTER:)
turbo182
14 Jun 2007, 08:24
That's because you're one of the best posters on BF.
The term negative seems to be thrown up a bit I have noticed, normally when you are speaking the truth and it doesn't involve saying the Crows are the best team in the league.
Drummond = GUN POSTER:)
I've reported you post.
Bandwagoner= one who jumps on and off the wagon depending on the bumpiness of the ride.
ThePeckers
17 Jun 2007, 20:06
Iam with drummond. He does say some negative stuff, but atleast he is'nt a one eyed supporter who will always be happy and positive about the club. That reminds me too much of a mormon attitude.
Maybe you should all stop bitching about his bitching. I know this sounds emo, but ur just trying to make him conform to your views.
ICanDressMyself
17 Jun 2007, 22:04
why don't you just marry drummond
ThePeckers
18 Jun 2007, 19:31
why don't you just marry drummond
Classic
Crow-mo
18 Jun 2007, 23:05
Iam with drummond. He does say some negative stuff, but atleast he is'nt a one eyed supporter who will always be happy and positive about the club. That reminds me too much of a mormon attitude.
Maybe you should all stop bitching about his bitching. I know this sounds emo, but ur just trying to make him conform to your views.
what does your dad say? :p
Kane McGoodwin
19 Jun 2007, 13:37
Iam with drummond. He does say some negative stuff, but atleast he is'nt a one eyed supporter who will always be happy and positive about the club. That reminds me too much of a mormon attitude.
Maybe you should all stop bitching about his bitching. I know this sounds emo, but ur just trying to make him conform to your views.
There is negative & then there is just plain stupidity.
ThePeckers
19 Jun 2007, 20:48
what does your dad say? :p
I dont know...maybe i have no dad, maybe he is just a figure of my imagination
Crow-mo
19 Jun 2007, 22:18
I dont know...maybe i have no dad, maybe he is just a figure of my imagination
which one? no.7, no.8? higher?
ps. it's figment.
Southerntakeover
19 Jun 2007, 23:23
which one? no.7, no.8? higher?
ps. it's figment.
Unless he's imagining his dads figure? :eek:
ThePeckers
20 Jun 2007, 11:13
haha, classic