The Vikings fan is, in a word, peculiar.
Some are relentlessly optimistic, refusing to allow the years of letdown to influence their belief that this year will be different. They cry poppycock whenever someone speaks ill of the team. Others exist on the other extreme, embracing defeat before any competition even begins. They say bah humbug at the mere thought of Super Bowl contention.
And, of course, there is all kinds of nuance in between. To keep things orderly, I’ll be offering up 5 categories for the most common Vikings fan you’ll find. Chances are you’ll see a bit of yourself in the options.