Meaning of fair-weather fan | Babel Free

Definitions

A fan who only pays attention to their favorite team when they are performing well.

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Examples

“But, hey, don't get me wrong. I'm not one of those big-mouth, fair-weather fans who sings "Hail to the Redskins" when they're winning and "To Hell With the Redskins" when they're not.”

“We certainly have our share of loyal fans, but an even greater share of fair-weather fans. We’re a busy city, and this may be part of the reason for the apathy. But Boston and New York are pretty busy, too, and while I’m sure they have their fair-weather fans, they also have some of the oldest and most storied sports franchises in America and their fan bases are among the most loyal in the country.”

“This last point speaks to a certain ignobility in bandwagon fandom, no doubt. But this is counterbalanced by the fact that fair-weather fans provide a necessary reserve of energy precisely when it’s needed most.”

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