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[LMNO]

I'm experiencing some mahor cognitive dissonance, and since I know that it's happening, I'm having fun seeing my brain jump around and act all twitchy.

Basically, the sports team I've given my tribal allegience to has been accused of cheating, and there appears to be evidence to back it up.  Because I give weight to the concept of fairness, my morals are in conflict with my tribe.  It's really fascinating to see what's my mind's been doing.




• Deny that it even happened. "There's no way they could have had the opportunity."
  
• Even if it did happen, it's not cheating because it wasn't utilized. "The game was won on the ground, and Brady had one of his worst passing games all season."
  
• We didn't win by cheating, the other team lost by poor play. "Their defense sucked, and their offensive line was non-existent."

And in a very clever turnaround, pretending to appeal to fairness itself. "Did the officials check the other team's equipment too, or just ours?"

The thing is, I know how this works, and in all likelyhood even if they are found guilty of cheating, the emotional tribal affiliation will beat out the intellectual morality, and I'll go on being a fan.  Brains are weird.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

I'm experiencing some mahor cognitive dissonance, and since I know that it's happening, I'm having fun seeing my brain jump around and act all twitchy.

Basically, the sports team I've given my tribal allegience to has been accused of cheating, and there appears to be evidence to back it up.  Because I give weight to the concept of fairness, my morals are in conflict with my tribe.  It's really fascinating to see what's my mind's been doing.




• Deny that it even happened. "There's no way they could have had the opportunity."
  
• Even if it did happen, it's not cheating because it wasn't utilized. "The game was won on the ground, and Brady had one of his worst passing games all season."
  
• We didn't win by cheating, the other team lost by poor play. "Their defense sucked, and their offensive line was non-existent."

And in a very clever turnaround, pretending to appeal to fairness itself. "Did the officials check the other team's equipment too, or just ours?"

The thing is, I know how this works, and in all likelyhood even if they are found guilty of cheating, the emotional tribal affiliation will beat out the intellectual morality, and I'll go on being a fan.  Brains are weird.

At the end of the day, it's just a bunch of dudes in plastic armor running on a field.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

My minister friend is a Colts fan, and he hates the Pats, and he was like, "the Colts would have been using the same balls. I just like saying that the Pats have deflated balls"

Also, it's the Pats. They're the Yankees of football.

[LMNO]

At the end of the day, it's just a bunch of dudes in plastic armor running on a field.

Ah, yes, I forgot the part where I dismiss the whole thing.  That's a tactic, as well.  Shuts down the morality side, leaves the tribal side alone.

My minister friend is a Colts fan, and he hates the Pats, and he was like, "the Colts would have been using the same balls. I just like saying that the Pats have deflated balls"

Also, it's the Pats. They're the Yankees of football.

But they don't.  Each team has their own set of balls.  <giggle>

[hooplala]

I'm experiencing some mahor cognitive dissonance, and since I know that it's happening, I'm having fun seeing my brain jump around and act all twitchy.

Basically, the sports team I've given my tribal allegience to has been accused of cheating, and there appears to be evidence to back it up.  Because I give weight to the concept of fairness, my morals are in conflict with my tribe.  It's really fascinating to see what's my mind's been doing.




• Deny that it even happened. "There's no way they could have had the opportunity."
  
• Even if it did happen, it's not cheating because it wasn't utilized. "The game was won on the ground, and Brady had one of his worst passing games all season."
  
• We didn't win by cheating, the other team lost by poor play. "Their defense sucked, and their offensive line was non-existent."

And in a very clever turnaround, pretending to appeal to fairness itself. "Did the officials check the other team's equipment too, or just ours?"

The thing is, I know how this works, and in all likelyhood even if they are found guilty of cheating, the emotional tribal affiliation will beat out the intellectual morality, and I'll go on being a fan.  Brains are weird.

At the end of the day, it's just a bunch of dudes in plastic armor running on a field.

This is where I fall on this issue too.

[LMNO]

The difference here is that I made an emotional commitment to "my" team. 

I feel about hockey, much of baseball, and soccer the way you do about football, because I haven't really invested emotionally.  It wouldn't be cognitive dissonance if I didn't give a shit.

[Eater of Clowns]

I'm experiencing some mahor cognitive dissonance, and since I know that it's happening, I'm having fun seeing my brain jump around and act all twitchy.

Basically, the sports team I've given my tribal allegience to has been accused of cheating, and there appears to be evidence to back it up.  Because I give weight to the concept of fairness, my morals are in conflict with my tribe.  It's really fascinating to see what's my mind's been doing.




• Deny that it even happened. "There's no way they could have had the opportunity."
  
• Even if it did happen, it's not cheating because it wasn't utilized. "The game was won on the ground, and Brady had one of his worst passing games all season."
  
• We didn't win by cheating, the other team lost by poor play. "Their defense sucked, and their offensive line was non-existent."

And in a very clever turnaround, pretending to appeal to fairness itself. "Did the officials check the other team's equipment too, or just ours?"

The thing is, I know how this works, and in all likelyhood even if they are found guilty of cheating, the emotional tribal affiliation will beat out the intellectual morality, and I'll go on being a fan.  Brains are weird.

It is a strange feeling. Do I think it's irrational to think they're cheating with so little indication or am I just a being a fan?

We aren't cut out for this sport, LMNO.

[LMNO]

This must be what a conservative feels like every time the Trickle Down theory is disproved.

[Eater of Clowns]

Hey is anyone here still on Twitter? I made a new one so I have a spot I can spam horrible shit that my family probably doesn't want to see.

Last night's live tweeting of the State of the Union was surprisingly fun.

@eaterofclowns (SHOCKING)

[hooplala]

The difference here is that I made an emotional commitment to "my" team. 

I feel about hockey, much of baseball, and soccer the way you do about football, because I haven't really invested emotionally.  It wouldn't be cognitive dissonance if I didn't give a shit.

I didn't mean to imply that I didn't find it interesting that you were able to distance yourself from your reactions and observe them, I do.  I would like to have that sort of response to my initial reactions.

[LMNO]

That post of mine may have come off harsher than intended.  I think I've got a handle on things, now.  Since the NFL is still investigating to see what may have happened, the issue can safely be tucked away into a "maybe" state for now.

Also, for a laugh I checked FB, and read the comments.  Wow.  There are a lot of people flailing their arms around and screeching.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

LMNO, to make up for a lack of Twitch availability (also as a test for upload speed - 10 minutes to upload, 25 to process.  Is pretty good)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M9Sf668aHw&feature=youtu.be

Aw, man, you aren't talking in this one.

Perhaps this is mildly creepy, but I mostly play your videos to listen to you talk. 

Yeah, sorry.  That was just some footage I had lying around.  Going to try and do some actual recording today.

Sweet!

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I'm experiencing some mahor cognitive dissonance, and since I know that it's happening, I'm having fun seeing my brain jump around and act all twitchy.

Basically, the sports team I've given my tribal allegience to has been accused of cheating, and there appears to be evidence to back it up.  Because I give weight to the concept of fairness, my morals are in conflict with my tribe.  It's really fascinating to see what's my mind's been doing.




• Deny that it even happened. "There's no way they could have had the opportunity."
  
• Even if it did happen, it's not cheating because it wasn't utilized. "The game was won on the ground, and Brady had one of his worst passing games all season."
  
• We didn't win by cheating, the other team lost by poor play. "Their defense sucked, and their offensive line was non-existent."

And in a very clever turnaround, pretending to appeal to fairness itself. "Did the officials check the other team's equipment too, or just ours?"

The thing is, I know how this works, and in all likelyhood even if they are found guilty of cheating, the emotional tribal affiliation will beat out the intellectual morality, and I'll go on being a fan.  Brains are weird.

Your level of self-awareness and capability for introspection are two of the things I admire most about you.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

On a completely different note, one of the most spectacular sunrises I've ever seen is doing down right now. That usually means there's a forest fire, but it's entirely the wrong time of year for a forest fire.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

The difference here is that I made an emotional commitment to "my" team. 

I feel about hockey, much of baseball, and soccer the way you do about football, because I haven't really invested emotionally.  It wouldn't be cognitive dissonance if I didn't give a shit.

Ultimately, you will be able to file it away under the "they made a mistake but everything is fixed now" rationalization.