Thursday, February 26, 2009

SUPPORTERS AND OPPOSERS


These are two words that you get the meaning of one as you understand the definition for the other. A supporter will call the champion, "My Man", and the champion calls the supporter "My Fan."


The opposer may not necessary dislike the man in the rival camp but as it is impossible to serve two masters, you have to be committed to one camp. On the other hand, if an opposer does not show extreme opposition towards the opponent he cannot be trusted by his man. This is the beginning of rivalry.


There are various reasons for taking sides. Let me mildly put it to you by saying there are reasons for difference in opinions. Though the real essence is that no one wants his man to lose, so this can change the mild statement into something like, reasons for being against or antagonistic.


This strong support for one makes people make a bet on games or contests. They stake their possessions for the one they believe in. Some of these reason are:


1. They see what others do not see, which I think is a result of their view point

2. They get their fame from your fame

3. They get excitement from your championship

4. They make personal monetary/material/spiritual gains from what you take part in,

5.They learn from your skillful victories and achievements.


The irony of the support is that there are rights and wrongs in either camp. But when they are wrong it may be because of you and when they are right it is definitely because of you.