I have a friend, Fallon, who has found an unusual ritual that seems to help, she spends the en tire game in a closet of her home, getting text updates from friends who are watching while she munches, sips, and cheers from her closet--it seems to help in close games! pic.twitter.com/RzhkHh4Psa
— Joel B Short (@JoelBShort) February 1, 2021
Behind the superstitions though, the traditions also help give the fans a sense of control and make them feel like part of the game.
- Kevin Burke, sport psychology professor and consultant at Queens University