Lord Stanley, We Desire Your Cup! (Travel Thread)

[jakobeast]

I can't wait to call my friend and ask if he wants my Brashear sweater.



I can't believe those douchebags. I would rather have been in Detroit. No guff. I will give some of the fans credit.There were a few that were cordial, even engaging, when it came to conversation. The fella sitting next to us even asked another Flyer fan to kindly sit back a little, as he was leaning on the edge of he seat. Fuckface turned around and yelled "Who the **** are you to tell me how to sit", followed by his son saying "Why are you such a dick?"



I enjoy some good ribbing from other fans. I truly do. As we walked in, there were several "oh jeez, not these guys", "Wrong jersey", and "Chicago is that way". All really innocent. Enjoyable really. Once we got to the 200 level, and the bathroom, it was different. As IHF noted, there was a kid, maybe 8 years old chanting "asshole" as we waited in line, with his proud father beaming. Again, in fairness, there was an older Flyer fan that couldn't believe that kid was doing that, and was disgusted.



If the Hawks do win game 5, and anyone goes to Philly for game 6, all I got to say is make sure your insurance is up to date. I actually think it worked in our favor that The Hawks lost. Who knows what would have happened if they didn't.



Gottabesharp, I apologize for not being there for you. I feel I failed to protect one of my own, and a pretty one to boot. That was deplorable of the fan for sure, but even more reprehensible of the "security" guards.



I may never set foot in Philly again. Their ridiculous streets, shithead fans and so on.



But with all that said, the positives? Pat's was good, and the fun ribbing was great there. As we walked up, the guys making the grub started doing the Chelsea Dagger song, in a goofy way. That was funny. The good Dog Bar and grill was tasty as well.



And the dude that drove by in one of the silly smart cars, the smart four2 I think? As he's driving by(yeah, THAT takes balls to yell at me from a moving car), yelling 'Chicago Sucks!". To which I replied "So does your car", followed by "How many of your boyfriends can you fit in there?", which had a group of Flyers fans cracking up.

 

[gottalooksharp]

Jako and IHF - You guys are sweet, but I wouldn't have wanted to be bailing you guys out of jail for starting with some d-bags who aren't worth the oxygen they breathe.



I think the Philly Inquirer described them best: "...slobbering, screaming, savage Flyers fans at the Wachovia Center." Just about sums them up. Mostly the "slobbering" part.



I wish I was making up my story. I've been to countless arenas, (okay, like 20) only in Chicago as the "home" team, and I have NEVER had an experience as bad as Philly. The whole "Oh, it's only a few of them" thing is total BS. The respectful, nice fan is the exception to the rule. I mean, come on. The very history of the team and the current PR group encourages the fans to act like a-holes, and the way security always had a blind-eye turned doesn't help at all. Telling Jako and IHF THEY would be the ones removed, no matter what? Seriously? But that's the way it goes.



When I did cheer for the Flyers, I always prided myself on going against the grain and being nice to "away" fans, because typically they've traveled a long way to be at the game, and that takes a level of commitment I respect. This helped earn me my reputation in Philly as a "bad hockey fan." Well, I guess I am if acting like a jerk is what it takes to be a good one. I wouldn't cheer for them again simply because I don't want to be grouped in with their fans.



When the Flyers came to Chicago back in Dec. '08, some people I know (unfortunately) from Philly went to the game. They spent all their time going on and on to everyone they know about how they'd "never seen something so disrespectful" as the Hawks fans cheering the anthem. Really? I guess Philadelphia has an interesting definition as to what is and is not respectful. I'll take the Chicago version of "disrespect" any day.

 

[5Minutes4Fighting]

Besides calling officials biased and blaming them for losses, the posts i regularly skip over are those calling another teams fans douchebags, etc. I've never put up one of those posts, but today that changes.



I've worn a Blackhawks jersey as a fan of the visiting team in most of the arenas. Regarding the fans, every team is going to have a mix of different types of fans, including those that are very vulgar and offensive. For most teams that is a very small number and easily ignored. But for Philly, the fan base is majority ignorant cavemen and women. (Although the women are hard to tell from the men, since they are just as vulgar, and many have chosen to grow playoff beards.)



So it doesn't take too much imagination to envision the constant abuse (including by small children) as i'm walking the mile or so into the arena from where the taxi dropped us off. This behavior has zero creativity.



Two stories to supplement IHF and Jako's fine posts. I"m at Pat's and we start conversation with two guys looking for a cab like us. One is wearing an orange shirt. Turns out both are from Chicago and going to the game to cheer for the Blackhawks. I'm confused so I ask the guy, "What's up with the the orange shirt?" He explains that he wears the orange shirt for "safety" because the fans are such assholes. Dude is a big, healthy guy too. I doubt that would happen in any other arena.



In my seats the lady sitting next to me is a big time Flyers fan and is chatting me up most of the game. Nice enough lady who is a big shot in the commercial lending dept of some bank. She explains to me that Eagles fans are total animals and how she once went to a game (as a casual spectator) and hard to leave early because the fans were just "a bunch of ignorant assholes." That's a direct quote. I thought about pointing out that Flyers fans are no different and share the same gene pool, but i thought what's the point and didn't.



On the flight home i was thinking to myself that this boorish behavior is probably encouraged in the media and culture. So I wasn't surprised to read the post above that confronting and offending visiting fans is part of the Flyer's marketing campaign. They probably offer free nuts and berries to any barbarian wearing orange who causes injury to a visitor. Not your grandfather's city of brotherly love.



-5Minutes

 

[Guest]

I hate to say it but I told everyone what to expect. No matter what team it is in Philadelphia their fans are a bunch of ingrate, trailer park, trash. This is the same City where someone purposely shoved his fingers down his throat to THROW UP/PUKE on a father and his son and a Philly's game.



They are no different from the Eagles to the Flyers, back to the Phillys. Same ignorant, asshole fans.



Sure there are some nice ones in the fray, but unlike every other city where there are a few assholes in the fray, Philly actually has a few nice ones, where the rest are just fucking assholes.



I have a flight for game six and am seriously thinking about blowing that one off too.

 

[jakobeast]

[quote name="R K"]I hate to say it but I told everyone what to expect. No matter what team it is in Philadelphia their fans are a bunch of ingrate, trailer park, trash. This is the same City where someone purposely shoved his fingers down his throat to THROW UP/PUKE on a father and his son and a Philly's game.



They are no different from the Eagles to the Flyers, back to the Phillys. Same ignorant, asshole fans.



Sure there are some nice ones in the fray, but unlike every other city where there are a few assholes in the fray, Philly actually has a few nice ones, where the rest are just fucking assholes.



I have a flight for game six and am seriously thinking about blowing that one off too.[/quote]



For your own safety Ron, I would. Unless you can have armed guards.

 

[Guest]

I've been there a couple of times. I will only go if I'm sitting down stairs AND have a ride back to the hotel after the game. I have a pretty large customer in Philadelphia who's invited me to a few games over the past. I've taken him up on it twice and BOTH times the nice fans were the exception.



I could imagine it getting really bad especially if the Hawks were to win, which they NEVER have in any of the games I was there.



Hawks have not won in Philly since like 1996 or something like that.

 

[Maiden]

[quote name="R K"]I've been there a couple of times. I will only go if I'm sitting down stairs AND have a ride back to the hotel after the game. I have a pretty large customer in Philadelphia who's invited me to a few games over the past. I've taken him up on it twice and BOTH times the nice fans were the exception.



I could imagine it getting really bad especially if the Hawks were to win, which they NEVER have in any of the games I was there.



Hawks have not won in Philly since like 1996 or something like that.[/quote]



Tells me we're overdue................

 

[Razzberry]

[quote name="gottalooksharp"]When the Flyers came to Chicago back in Dec. '08, some people I know (unfortunately) from Philly went to the game. They spent all their time going on and on to everyone they know about how they'd "never seen something so disrespectful" as the Hawks fans cheering the anthem. Really? I guess Philadelphia has an interesting definition as to what is and is not respectful. I'll take the Chicago version of "disrespect" any day.[/quote]

So it's more disrespectful to cheer through a national anthem than to not even play it at home games? Um, okay Flyers fans.

 

[MassHavoc]

You would think the city would get tired of being the worst fan base in prefessional sports, but they almost wear it as a badge of honor. I've said all along philly sucks. Sure St. Louis suck, the wings suck, but Philly... the town, the teams, the fans, their families, they all suck. I been a few times now and you only need about half a day to see all the historic stuff and get that cheesesteak and get the **** out of dodge.

 

[agenthehe]

[quote name="R K"]I hate to say it but I told everyone what to expect. No matter what team it is in Philadelphia their fans are a bunch of ingrate, trailer park, trash. This is the same City where someone purposely shoved his fingers down his throat to THROW UP/PUKE on a father and his son and a Philly's game.



They are no different from the Eagles to the Flyers, back to the Phillys. Same ignorant, asshole fans.



Sure there are some nice ones in the fray, but unlike every other city where there are a few assholes in the fray, Philly actually has a few nice ones, where the rest are just fucking assholes.



I have a flight for game six and am seriously thinking about blowing that one off too.[/quote]

liar, if they win tonight you're fucking going just like jason and I...

 

[IceHogsFan]

[quote name="MassHavoc"]You would think the city would get tired of being the worst fan base in prefessional sports, but they almost wear it as a badge of honor. I've said all along philly sucks. Sure St. Louis suck, the wings suck, but Philly... the town, the teams, the fans, their families, they all suck. I been a few times now and you only need about half a day to see all the historic stuff and get that cheesesteak and get the **** out of dodge.[/quote]



Even the cheesesteak was nothing exceptional. Good yes, but go out of your way again for it,

no. It actually reminded me a slider with cheese on it.

 

[IceHogsFan]

[quote name="agenthehe"]

liar, if they win tonight you're fucking going just like jason and I...[/quote]



I will state with 100% certainty that the last place on this earth that I would want to be

when we clinch the cup is Philly. Not only because the Aholes fans are sure to riot but from

a safety standpoint. I don't care how big of a dude you are or how much of a badass you

think you can be, it is that rough. They truly are the definition of mob mentality.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Hey guys... I don't charge much for my body guarding services and you can even pay me in beer. But for some reason, they won't let me carry a gun? :think:

 

[jakobeast]

[quote name="R K"]I've been there a couple of times. I will only go if I'm sitting down stairs AND have a ride back to the hotel after the game. I have a pretty large customer in Philadelphia who's invited me to a few games over the past. I've taken him up on it twice and BOTH times the nice fans were the exception.



I could imagine it getting really bad especially if the Hawks were to win, which they NEVER have in any of the games I was there.



Hawks have not won in Philly since like 1996 or something like that.[/quote]



I am 100% serious. I would fear for your safety. Even in the lower bowl area we heard of problems. 5minutes4fighting and his lovely lady Theresa got some badd juju, albeit not as bad as IHF and I.



If you can get that customer out there to help you again, I would say cool, but it may be different this go around.

 

[5Minutes4Fighting]

Yes it was ugly even in the lower bowl. It had been my intent to go out there for game six but now i would not even consider it.



One can either watch the game here with a group of friends and great hockey fans and really enjoy the moment together if the Hawks happen to win in six, OR one can be at the game in Philly. If that happens, just imagine the Hawks skating the Cup around, the moment you've been dreaming about since you wore pajamas with footies, and being spit on and abused by the scum of the earth who should not be allowed to wear any hockey jersey.



Those are the options.



-5Minutes

 

[MassHavoc]

Normally, I'd hate to say something like this, but i mean the reputations preceed them, and everyone knows it so here it goes: Can't class action lawsuits be filed against the venues or the team or anything? I mean, The fact that security doesn't do anything is just asking for it. We know, they know, everyone knows how shitty it is at ANY PHILLY SPORTING EVENT and it's only going to make it worse for their fans when they go to opposing stadiums. I'm sure it will never happen but seriously.

 

[Guest]

**** em.



I will be there on Wed. Section 110, row 9.

 

[IceHogsFan]

[quote name="5Minutes4Fighting"]Yes it was ugly even in the lower bowl. It had been my intent to go out there for game six but now i would not even consider it.



One can either watch the game here with a group of friends and great hockey fans and really enjoy the moment together if the Hawks happen to win in six, OR one can be at the game in Philly. If that happens, just imagine the Hawks skating the Cup around, the moment you've been dreaming about since you wore pajamas with footies, and being spit on and abused by the scum of the earth who should not be allowed to wear any hockey jersey.



Those are the options.



-5Minutes[/quote]



Heard on the radio that the last time the Hawks eliminated the Flyers in a series, '71 I believe,

the fans were throwing eggs at our players and coaches. I seriously hope nothing of the sort

happens if we wrap this up on Weds. If it does, I hope the teams becomes quite vocal about

it to the NHL...... Hockey should be disallowed due to their fan base alone.



Hey RK, have fun on Weds. and seriously, have eyes on your six at all times. Be aware of

your surroundings because security or even the cops in there won't give a shit about you.

 

[Guest]

Thanks man. I'll be ok. I've been there before and know what's in store for me. I can't NOT see them skate the Cup around. As Larry said most of us have dreamed about it since being in footies!

 

[MassHavoc]

If anyone has a ticket for me I'll drive out and protect them.