Note: Contains reference to a racist sports team name.
I spotted this DCist headline and paused. I wanted to know the rest of the story, but I also wanted to take time to ponder the possibilities.
The headline in question: "In Which Marion Barry Compares The Redskins To Christ". Now the possibilities that occurred to me look something like this:
-Both dead but many are hoping for a comeback.
-Revered by some, not so much others.
-You either get it or you don't.
-Unfairly treated by those they were supposed to be able to trust. (In the case of the team, I may possibly be referring to an owner.)
-People pay a lot of attention to them part of the year, and ignore them the rest.
-Hoping for long term rewards for support.
-Fandom can be expensive and heart-wrenching.
And then I clicked. Not sure if it's good or terribly scary, that I am able to channel Marion Barry like that. I'm going to call it years of study and move on.
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