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Originally Posted by Roy Tucker

That is a very true statement. But even when the Pirates were good, the Pirate fan was a far different animal than a Steeler fan.
It's like I used to feel a little sorry for Cubs fans. After all, 1908 is a long time ago. But then when they experienced some success during the 2000's and your average Cub fan went from pathetic to obnoxious, any sympathies I had for them rapidly dissapated and I don't anticipate them *ever* coming back.

Such as they didn't show up even when the team was good. I still recall the significant amount of empty seats in the 1990 NLCS.