I don't understand what the expectation is- that all United fans cry their eyes out, stop eating and throw bricks at Fernandes' house?
What makes you think people who talk about context and perspective don't hurt?
Yes, I hate Pool more than any other club,
but the fact that it's a cricket score makes it somewhat less fathomable.
Call it a defense mechanism if it makes you feel better, but I did check out at 3-0 or 4-0. still watched the game but it didn't hurt as badly as other times.
Should I force myself to be fuming right now so that I can call myself a better fan?
The two losses against Barca in the CL finals shook me much more. The losses to Pool and City in the Moyes season hurt me much more.
losing 2-3 to the Arse would have hurt much more if we lost in that manner to the scouse.
Bigger scorelines don't necessarily lead to bigger emotional reactions, be it winning or losing.
Even losing to them 4-0 and 5-0 last year stung much more because it amplified the fact that they're streets above us.
They're not anymore. We'll finish above them most probably, and win silverware this season whereas they probably won't.
Yeah they will have something to use for banter for a couple of weeks.
And maybe, just maybe, this is where local fans feel it much more. I don't know whether I agree with that because my Whatsapp is full of crap from my friends who support a variety of teams, includinng the scouse.
That'll pass.
Am I supposed to cut my wrists because some Liverpool supporter will come to Old Traffotd in 10 years time, holding a "7-0" banner?
Nah. That'll be his right, and I'll have other things to worry about.