By Pamela O'Connor
It’s that
time of year again, football season. Of course it’s fun to gather around the
television and get together with friends, but when does the game turn into an
obsession? Probably when men gamble large amounts of money for the fantasy
draft, one that really won’t matter in the long run. Why is it so much fun to
them? Some obvious reasons could be that gambling is an addiction, and the more
they win the more they want to win. If they lose, they want to keep trying
until they win. Money is important to just about everyone and this is just
another chance to obtain it.
Another reason
men love fantasy football is because of the social interaction. Men, like
everyone else, need to get away from it all sometimes. Women may go to the spa
or out with friends, so men have football. Reconnecting with old friends or
even making new ones is a big reward during this game. It is a chance to get
out of the house, laugh, trash talk with friends, and relax. It is an escape
from their hectic daily lives of working and the everyday stress we all have. This
source of entertainment helps men bond while making football even more fun.
Competition is,
of course, a huge part of fantasy football. As humans, we are naturally
competitive. When we add sports and money into the situation, we become even
more competitive. This will make men want to be better than all the rest
involved in the draft, and drive them to keep playing and keep coming back
throughout the season.
There are
many reasons for playing fantasy football, and although gambling can become an
issue, it seems that playing this game can be healthy in many ways. Women may
not understand the love for this and why it seems like such an important part
of male bonding, but motivation for this game will never cease, and the fantasy
will continue to live on.
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