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Three (or four) tips on how to survive losing streaks

Teams have losing streaks. Unless they’re the Harlem Globetrotters or the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, it’s inevitable. As such, fans are pushed to decide how to deal with the weak spots, when they arrive. The two main options seem to be “Remain Supportive” or “Show Your Displeasure In A Loud And Embarrassing Manner.” I have a few hints to help you survive the bad times.

It’s hidden internally rather well, but I remember the responses I began hearing from Cubs fans after the 1984 National League Championship Series switched to California. The series plummeted into the septic system, with a few opportunities to be saved.