Steve Springer echoes my thoughts:
People may hate the Yankees, but, when they do, they chant “Yankees suck,” not “New York sucks.” So no, it doesn’t have to do with dominance.
It doesn’t have to do with personalities. The same crowd can chant “Beat L.A!” when the Lakers are on the floor, yet come back with “MVP! MVP!” when Kobe is at the free-throw line.
So what is it?
Jealousy, that’s what it is.
The rest of the country looks at the sunshine, the ocean, the Hollywood stars, the laid-back style (never mind the fact California is broke) and seethes with envy.
It’s not just “Beat L.A!” It’s beat those smug, arrogant Tinseltown prima donnas who are living the life we want.
The Lakers could lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals. But when’s it’s over, the Lakers get to come home while Cavalier fans have to stay in Cleveland.
Disagree? Shoot us your take below with your reason for chanting “Beat L.A!”
I’m betting it boils down to one word: Envy.
