I grew up in central Pennsylvania, including time in the Altoona area. It has taken me a long time in my life to realize that I’m more Philly than Pittsburgh.
Maybe I’m just ready for Sixers basketball to return.
Sports provide a wonderful escape from daily life. Expression is one of the most important things for any human, and we all seek things which will make us cheer. It’s healthy. Very few types of screaming are accepted in this society, but the one universally accepted is standing up out of impulse, and with an uncontrolled smile, screaming “YEAH!