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  • Alas it is Alahs! (syndrome can affect supporters of any losing team)

    05/13/2009 8:28:54 PM PDT · by Libloather · 4 replies · 298+ views
    Alas it is Alahs!Thursday , May 14 , 2009 - If your hangdog husband cries “Alas” every time his football team loses, know that he is suffering from ‘Alahs’... Wives and girlfriends of fanatical football fans are probably inured to their partners turning into characters from a Bret Easton Ellis novel whenever their team loses. But supporters of the Gunners may have displayed symptoms of what is being dubbed “Arsenal Lost At Home Syndrome” (ALAHS) after the team were soundly beaten 3-1 last Wednesday night by Manchester United. Despite the name, the syndrome can affect supporters of any losing team....