CoolUsernameHere Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, I need some help from the Falcons faithful. I have a friend who has just gotten into the NFL (was only into college football previously). He doesn't yet have a team he calls his own, so I'm trying to convince him to become a Falcons fan.I'm planning on making a big pitch to him explaining why he should call the Atlanta Falcons his team.So my question is: if you were in my position, what aspects of the Falcons would you highlight in order to be most persuasive? What would you say to convince someone to become a fan of your beloved Atlanta Falcons?(PS- if this belongs in another section, please relocate it. I wasn't sure where it should go.) Edited February 16, 2012 by CoolUsernameHere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Exploder Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 If you're from Georgia, tell him support the home team. It helps the local economy.If not, then I wouldn't pitch to him. I would just talk about the Falcons a lot when you guys discuss football. Let him develop his own relationship with a team. I have a friend that's a huge Giants fan and although I love the Falcons, I still feel a bit closer to the Giants than other teams, because he was the one who got me into football when I was younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razrtalon Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I say let him love the team for his own reasons. Let him decide his own way but don't pressure him. Just tell him what you love about ATL! If he chooses another team then that's his loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 You dont make a fan become a fan of a team. Its like family - You are born into it, and you have no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 You dont make a fan become a fan of a team. Its like family - You are born into it, and you have no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Did someone persuade you?/thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattRyanProvesYouWrong Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Just talk about the Falcons whenever your discussing the NFL. Not too much, though, don't try to persuade the guy, just talk about them and let the guy make his own decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would just explain how this is a young up and coming team and the perfect team for a new fan to grow with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hope he's not a dog owner, otherwise don't waste your breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGFalcon Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Invite him over to watch games with you, take him to a game. That's what I do with all my friends and they become Falcons fans. My ex who was from Dallas was a Cowboys fan....she hung out with me 2 football seasons and to this day she supports the Falcons. Once he enjoys watching the Falcons he will become a supporter! Invite him over to watch games with you, take him to a game. That's what I do with all my friends and they become Falcons fans. My ex who was from Dallas was a Cowboys fan....she hung out with me 2 football seasons and to this day she supports the Falcons. Once he enjoys watching the Falcons he will become a supporter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dabirds Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 You dont make a fan become a fan of a team. Its like family - You are born into it, and you have no choice.You've got that right. I've never been able to like/support any other teams that are not from Georgia. I don't get how people become fans of teams that are not in their local region. I've met many people who do love and support teams from other states, but I've often seen the people as being just front runners. My ex boss is a Redskins fan and he has never lived anywhere near DC, but has lived in the Atl, NC, and FLA markets. I've got a friend from South Fla. that is a Broncos Fan from way back, and wouldn't dream of liking any Florida teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 1 things for sure. You dont become a falcon fan because the team won a superbowl. He needs to understand watching the falcons can give you a heart attack and betting on them is even harder. Maybe he likes a player we have or one he knows from the college days. Maybe he likes the uniforms. But he needs to enjoy the team and something about it before he can be a fan. Like the power run game.This team is gonna break your heart. Its in their DNA. A fan of this team knows it, expects it, excepts it and handles it and enjoys the wins that much more. The team could always use more supporters. But when things go bad a true fan is gonna stick with it and show the same support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattRyansArm Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 In my opinion there are much better options when it comes to your friend rooting for a team. Falcons are like a plant you grow your whole life but eventually realize will never bear any fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Whatever you do, don't mention the zero-touchdowns-in-the-2012-playoffs part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattRyanProvesYouWrong Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 In my opinion there are much better options when it comes to your friend rooting for a team. Falcons are like a plant you grow your whole life but eventually realize will never bear any fruit.Why you gotta make me cry bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 You dont make a fan become a fan of a team. Its like family - You are born into it, and you have no choice.Oh ****, a Jedi post I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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