The Football Supporters Rules of Etiquette. Canadian chapter.
Cheeta posted this in the Voyageur’s forum. It’s brilliant and I had to reprint it here in preparation of tonight’s tangle.
The Football Supporters Rules of Etiquette. Canadian chapter.
There are several simple rules to follow in order to maintain a proper supporter match etiquette. Observance of these rules is vital to improving our chances of victory regardless of whether the match is being broadcast live on television or if the match is being followed over the internet. So pay attention, there will be a test.
The observance of these Rules of Etiquette during the tape delay broadcast (or subsequent 1st viewing of a taped match at home) while not necessary, are encouraged. Just think of it as a courtesy. Good form. There is something to be said in our day and age when one can be bothered to know their football manners.
Rule #1: Wear your team colours.
Preferably your team’s shirt, but lacking that, your teams colours. If it’s not know on the day of the match what colours are to be worn, go with the signature colours of your side. Expecting Canada will be in red today, and as that’s Canada’s signature colour it’s a no lose situation for us Canada supports.
Rule #2: Drink Canadian beer.
At least until the final whistle. Post analysis can be conducted under the influence of the beverage of choice although again, victory celebrations should be held with domestic lager as a 1st choice if at all possible.
Non-beer drinkers are expected to salute the 1st team with a lager as a sign of solidarity and fellowship. They may turn to spirits or hard liquor if they so choose after the initial bottle’s been drained. This is something the Football Gods demand. Don’t screw it up.
Rule #3: Don’t be nice to the enemy supports.
They’ve got a job to do. You’ve got a job to do. Get on with it.
Rule #4(Optional) Beer Cannon.
Good guys score. Cannon back beer. Immediately order fresh lager. This is an optional etiquette given the absence of a DD. Otherwise poor form not to participate.
Rule #5. They CAN hear you.
It’s vital to remember that no matter what anyone in the so-called “know” tells you, Yes, they can hear you when you yell at the television. But you have to yell really, really, loud. If your voice isn’t gone the next morning you’re just not trying hard enough.
