This isn't going to be popular.

People that want the underdog to win only do so because they are always the underdog in all their endevours. They don't want the talented to win because they are untalented. They hope that the natural variance in preformances goes against of what is truely deserved because they are undeserved.

Underdogs Anonymous
 

My name is Lynn B., and I am an underdog.

:(

<"Hello, Lynn B!">

:cheers:

I admit it:

I wanted Rocco to win.

<"We did, too!":golf: >

There.

I've said it.

<"We understand, and we still love you!" :iamwithst >

Losers -- you underdogs, untalented and undeserved -- unite!

:rambo:

<"Yes!">

:rambo: :rambo:

We must stand strong against the topdogs, talented and deserved. They are fierce competitors!

8-[

<'Small voice from the crowd . . . '>

"Well, my kilt will fly up, but I'll try."

-- Mel Gibson as William Wallace / Braveheart

And so it goes . . .

:laughing9

That's probably true in some cases (as a matter of fact, I'm sure it is), but it's too general a stance to be a flat across-the-board fact. I think that, particularly in sports, underdogs are often underdogs because they are underestimated, not untalented. A lot of people can relate to being counted out before they've had a chance to prove what they can do. I think that there are at least as many people in this group (more, IMO) as there are in the group you mention.

A House Divided
 

There was war in my house yesterday! My wife was pulling hard for Rocco...and I was rooting Tiger on. Although it would have been a remarkable win for Rocco the march to tie and pass Nicklaus' record is just too compelling! I never feel that good when an unsung hero wins a major (Paul Lawrie, Ben Curtis etc) What does that say about me? :confused1 I believe in the natural order of things! Of course Rocco's attitude displayed what is right and proper, for that I salute him!:salut: Tiger needs to cut down on the G..D's :naughty:

Before and after
 

Now its all over I can salute Tiger :salut:

This doesn't make me a bad person for wanting O'Mediate to win!

Where does this leave the American Ryder Cup team? Are Rocco and Kenny Perry sure things? I guess it'll cut down on expenses as most of the team will be in receipt of free bus travel!!!! :laughing9