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Loading... The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness (The Heckler)by George Ellis
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book presents an amusing look at the culture of Chicago Cubs fans - including heroes, traditions, and 100 painful memories of the past century. With amusing chapters lending "helpful" tips for a positive outlook (such as "beer will make it better") the book presents a lighthearted way to laugh away losses. A must read for any fan of the Cubs and if you don't have time to read it now... There's Always Next Year! ( ) no reviews | add a review
The Chicago Cubs tradition is one built on spectacular losing streaks and even more spectacular collapses. Yet despite all the losses and disappointments, an amazing thing happens every summer at the corner of Addison and Sheffield: millions of fans flock to Wrigley Field and millions more fans across the country regularly tune in to watch Cubs games broadcast on television. Exactly why Cubs fans support their squad with such reckless abandon isn't entirely clear--these people represent a remarkable aberration of human psychology, epitomizing the spirit and experience of dedication to a desperate cause. And the whole time, they're oddly happy. The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness reveals what makes Cubs fans tick and what keeps them happy. It explains why it's not over until you're mathematically eliminated, why winning really isn't everything, and why it's perfectly acceptable to blame all your trouble on a scapegoat--which may or may not be an actual goat. The fully revised edition also provides educational sidebars, practical applications, and true words of wisdom from celebrity Cubs fans as well as surviving the planned renovations to the product on the field and Wrigley Field itself. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.3570977311The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Ball sports Ball and stick sports Baseball Biography And History North AmericaLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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