Why do people say 'we'

[Martha7]

In my college Psychology course, the instructor told us that lots of people feel the need to identify with "the group", whether that be their church, their fan club, or their sports team. It gives them a sense of security and makes them feel important; part of a community. It makes them feel larger than they would otherwise. I don't know if this is true or not, but I did get a good grade in that course!

 

[Figment22]

It's a pet peeve of mine as well -- in pro or college sports. I especially hate it when TV commentators use 'we' -- they're not down there playing with the team.

*cough*Chicago White Sox*cough* They are just unbelievable!

 

[Magickndm]

It's no worse than people calling teams "MY Whateverteamitmaybe". That bugs me too.

 

[N&B'smom]

It makes no sense, you're right! Kind of like when my husband says 'WE should clean out the fridge', he doesn't mean that he should participate. What he should say is 'YOU should clean out the fridge'.

Shelby

 

[Andy B]

Sports teams with wich I have an affinity are not the same as other paid entertainers. I do not say 'which team do I want to watch today' as I might say 'which band do I want to watch' or 'what play shall I watch'

I was taken to my local team when 8 by my father who had supported them all his life. If you care they are your team and you are much more we than the players who may change teams as often as every two or three years.

I am English. I support;

Football - West Ham & England
Cricket - Essex & England
Golf - individuals & Europe Ryder Cup Team
American Football - SF 49ers (Sister in Law lives in SF)

 

[Galahad]

American Football - SF 49ers (Sister in Law lives in SF)

So you're a masochist.....

 

[Andy B]

So you're a masochist.....

Yes but that more applies to West Ham!