"Oh no, I can't win" Topic

MikeT23
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I've noticed that almost everyone says this, or something similar, when they're about to play a big series.  Why is that?

1.  Forum jinx
2.  False humility
3.  Lack of confidence
4.  Something I haven't thought of

3/15/2011 3:24 PM
tecwrg
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I'll go with mostly (2).

Nobody want's to brag "I'm going to kick so-and-so's *** in our three game series" and then get swept, or lose 2 out of 3.  You open yourself up for abuse that way.

Then (1), then (3).  If you have that much of a lack of confidence in your team, you deserve to lose.
3/15/2011 3:31 PM
Crump123
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1. The only time i remember bragging i got swept.
3/15/2011 4:01 PM
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I actually like to go with "hmmm, might be time to quit HBD"  because I believe the FOX people are watching every move and will try to keep me hooked by giving me another hit on the winning bong.
3/15/2011 5:00 PM
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If it's because the team sucks, it's a frustration release.

If it's a playoff series, or an upcoming regular season series; don't know. I usually say that I'll kick your ***, because it's good comedy either way, win or lose.

Never say I'm going to lose.
3/15/2011 5:45 PM
MikeT23
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You made the playoffs?  When?
3/15/2011 5:47 PM
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I'd answer this, but it might screw up my playoff chances in OCD.
3/15/2011 8:24 PM
deathinahole
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Posted by MikeT23 on 3/15/2011 5:47:00 PM (view original):
You made the playoffs?  When?
3 of the last 4 seasons, *****.

The 5th is lookng a touch shaky.....
3/15/2011 9:51 PM
MikeT23
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So you made the playoffs 3 of your first 20 seasons?   WOW, you suck.
3/15/2011 10:04 PM
deathinahole
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Don't make me angry!
YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I'M ANGRY!!!!
3/16/2011 10:27 AM
sergei91
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you eat?
3/16/2011 10:35 AM
deathinahole
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No, that's when I'm depressed.
3/16/2011 10:51 AM
sergei91
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you must be depressed all the time
3/16/2011 10:52 AM
deathinahole
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Your head is depressed. Now STFU.
3/16/2011 10:54 AM
MikeT23
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'TARD FIGHT!!!!!!
3/16/2011 11:01 AM
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