The logic of the Mets' fan

This one’s for Bambi, Marty and all other Mets fans out in the blogosphere …

Check out today’s Op-Ed piece in the New York Times by columnist David Brooks. Brooks is one of my favorite contemporary journalists and authors. His latest book, “The Social Animal,” is an excellent and fascinating read into human behavior. I strongly recommend it.

In today’s column, he wrestles with the notion of practicality (he SHOULD be a Washington Nationals fan) vs. sentimentality (he WAS BORN a Mets fan and cannot shed those allegiances).

Most of you know that I am a diehard Yankees fan. However, when the Yankees are not on, I watch and root for the Mets. Who will be terrible this year, struggling to win 75 games. (Oh! Sorry Bambi!)

The following excerpt describes it best:

There’s a core American debate between “On the Road” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” “On the Road” suggests that happiness is to be found through freedom, wandering and autonomy. “It’s a Wonderful Life” suggests that happiness is found in the lifelong attachments that precede choice. It suggests that restraints can actually be blessings because they lead to connections that are deeper than temporary self-interest.

The happiness research suggests that “It’s a Wonderful Life” is correct and “On the Road” is an illusion. So I’ll die a Mets fan, exaggerating their potential, excusing their deficiencies.

Anyway, click on the link to read the full column. You will enjoy it.

Let’s go Mets?