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Aggressive-Cut5836 t1_j6uo1jp wrote

A few reasons to care:

  1. Economic stimulatory effects of people going out to celebrations, buying Eagles merchandise, food, etc.
  2. Potential increased population and eventual expanded tax base from spike in people having celebratory sexual intercourse after Eagles win
  3. Transient feelings of goodwill extended among random Philadelphians to each other
  4. National spotlight given to Philadelphia, potentially causing people from outside the area to think about visiting, which could lead to increased tourist revenues
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DamnLochNessMonsterI t1_j6uszhk wrote

I had more interactions with complete strangers walking through the city last Sunday with my eagles jersey on than probably in last couple months combined. In summary the Eagles winning and being this close to a superbowl brings people together!

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Shrewlord OP t1_j6uog05 wrote

  1. nothing about violent fans is going to make anyone want to visit the city. In fact videos of Philadelphias harassing visting fans is the direct opposite of this.
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blinkdmb t1_j6upvgc wrote

So clearly your mind is made up why bother posting? Go back to curmudgeon town with the other trolls.

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Aggressive-Cut5836 t1_j6upbiu wrote

Philadelphians harass visiting fans of opposing teams, not visiting fans of Philadelphia teams. Since the Super Bowl isn’t being played in Philadelphia, the former should not be a problem. Agee that this might reduce the national spotlight, but there still is some buzz for the city whenever a local team is in a national championship.

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Shrewlord OP t1_j6uphfa wrote

So you don't want all potential tourists to the city? You only want a fraction of tourists with some weird sports tie to Philadelphia. That makes no sense. Visting fans money rooting for the other team is just as good to Philadelphia businesses as anyone else's

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Aggressive-Cut5836 t1_j6upx9p wrote

Oops sorry I thought you were asking about the Super Bowl specifically, but I see that you were asking about football more broadly. My bad, you’re right.

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Shrewlord OP t1_j6uq4rw wrote

No the superbowl is weirdly not played in any of the teams home cities which is mind boggling.

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