Becoming a Flyers' Fan Is Easy As 1-2-3

During the lull in between the Stanley Cup Playoffs and July 1 free agency (and according to the ratings, the Cup Finals are low because...well...no one cares about Detroit and Pittsburgh), I thought I'd write some words of those of you who may be intimidated or confused by the necessary requirements to become a true fan of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. Ready? It's as easy as 1-2-3, let's Go!

1) No Bias: There's no bias against female or males who want to bravely take that first step into fandom. Let's face it gentlemen, the more gorgeous ladies from the Delaware Valley wearing Flyers' paraphernalia, the better.

2) Passion is a must: Above and beyond all else, you can't just sit back without a scream or groan emoting from your pie hole. The sight of a NJ Devils, Detroit Red Wings, or Pittsburgh Penguins jersey should bring forth some bile into your esophagus from the rage, or passion inside you. The hairs on the back of your neck should stand straight when you see any score involving the Flyers, a quote about how Cindy...I mean...Sidney Crosby thinks the refs aren't fair to him or the sight of Lou Lamerillo. Bonus hatred at any time NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman appears on TV.

3) Keep Believing: Sure it's been (cough) 30 plus years without Lord Stanley's prize, but the future's so bright, we're going to have to wear shades...or get the prescriptions filled with anti anxiety medicine every single time we fall short. Within a few quick  years, your cable company will be familiar with you as you're back every May or June to replace the remote control you've managed to snap in half in frustration. Your veterinarian is also familiar with your seasonal outburst with Sparky or Mr. Bigglesworth being in the wrong place at the wrong time for a playoffs melt down.

So welcome aboard fellow Flyers fan! Have fun and let's go Flyers!