Thanks @nytimes.com games #connections for inspo

Not that of this makes it okay. Just watching people (often men) ruin their, and others, lives over a sporting event instead of having friends/therapy/self-actualization is incredibly sad.

Thus ritualized aggression functions as social bonding. Rioting after sports events could also be seen as a form of group bonding, where destruction is a socially accepted outlet for emotions. It’s like a modern-day version of war celebrations, but instead of battle victories, it’s about a game.

Since many men aren’t socialized to express emotions in healthy ways, they lack the tools to process big feelings like disappointment, euphoria, or frustration. Instead of engaging in self-reflection or community bonding, these emotions explode outward in destruction. aka dysregulated emotions

This leads to parasocial relationships with teams – bc their social world is often limited, some men invest heavily in sports, treating them similar to surrogate families or communities. Teams’ success/failure becomes deeply personal, even though they have no real relationship with the athletes.

The social isolation issue – many men struggle with deep, meaningful friendships due to societal norms that discourage emotional vulnerability. This leads them to seek connection in other ways, like intense sports fandom. (different than playing the sport together)

and so much of Lumens corp. branding is blue. blue and green are analogous on the color wheel which can sometimes make them harmonious or too contrasting and overwhelming. it’s a subtle way to continually play with the visual stressors in the show.

so true! i think about it for days after watching

at my company, our veterans resource group started a “hives for heroes” chapter. the program using beekeeping as a way to for veterans to mentor each other on successful transitions to civilian life.

no joke, we have beehives on the second floor of our office. it’s awesome

and now it’s on pause

really great thread. thank you for sharing

you said that with your whole chest too