In the US, the holidays have come and gone, the Superbowl is approaching, and Americans en masse turn their collective attention to that most unique of sports—American football. For citizens of many countries, the American fixation with football can seem strange. Why do so many Americans share a love of watching hulking men form lines and bash into each other while slightly less hulking men toss, run, or kick a ball downfield? What motivates grown men to stand in sub-Arctic temperatures shirtless, fully painted and wearing funny hats? And who are these fanatics that turn every Sunday afternoon in America into a feast of chicken wings, beer, and pork rinds? To answer this and many more questions, we will consider 5 American football fans in all their glory.
