Katy Perry wore a dual Patriots-Giants jersey at the Super Bowl pregame today. So as not to alienate any fans, she hedged her bets an supported both teams, To paraphrase Michael Jordan, “Football fans buy Katy Perry records, too.” In some cases, a split jersey reflects genuinely split loyalties, like Brady Quinn’s sister at the Fiesta Bowl.
This was a common sight in the Bay Area during the 80’s, especially during the Bay Bridge Series in 1989. The split cap was omnipresent, whether it was front-running Giants fans catching Bash Brothers fever, or A’s fans trying to avoid shankings in the post-earthquake Candlestick parking lot. Putting on the SF/OAK hat was embarrassing, but the split SF/OAK jersey was far, far worse. Wearing the split jersey says, “I just spent over a hundred dollars to tell the world I’m indecisive.” It’s like putting a bumper sticker on your car that just says, “ABORTION.” You’re not picking a side, but you’re aware that there is a difference of opinion.
In a related story, here’s a clip of me discussing the Bay Area baseball fan experience:
(HT: radiofreetobin)
(via seankeane)
