From what I’ve heard, Green Bay Packers fans are the most decent and classy of any major sports team. A couple of friends of mine traveled out there to see a game as fans of the visiting team. As they walked through the parking lots before the game with their “enemy” jackets and hats, they were treated as welcome guests by every group of tailgaters they passed.
I used to live near Oakland, remember going to games there. Stadium literally smelled like crap because of plumbing issues and opposing fans and players would occasionally get c or d-cell batteries thrown at them. So when I see folks in opposing jerseys, first thought is are they nuts? Kinda like that girl who was jogging around Memphis if all places and got murdered. I get people should be able to and have an enjoyable experience, but good lord, turn on your brain to the reality. But after what you said, it’d make sense for a Packer fan to be a bit naive.
Steeler’s fans are just as bad, home or away. They attacked a Colts fan bus once after a playoff game in Pittsburg and come to Indy with their stupid towels and get really on odious even when they lose.
“ From what I’ve heard, Green Bay Packers fans are the most decent and classy of any major sports team. A couple of friends of mine traveled out there to see a game as fans of the visiting team. As they walked through the parking lots before the game with their “enemy” jackets and hats, they were treated as welcome guests by every group of tailgaters they passed.”
Your friends are correct.
I’m a Packers fan and used to live in Green Bay (actually DePere if you know the area). We pride ourselves on welcoming opposing fans to our football Mecca. I’ve been to countless games and would often greet fans from other teams and welcome them to Green Bay. We would razz each other in the stands when our teams made good plays of course, but all in fun. No personal attacks or hazing. I never witnessed any of that even once, though I’m sure it probably happened somewhere along the line.