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Sports Fans: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Overreactions
12/30/2025
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Story summary
- Recency bias drives sports fans to overreact with hyperbole about athletes, including Aaron Judge.
- A poor performance by teams like the Rangers can evoke feelings of despair among fans, illustrating the emotional rollercoaster of sports fandom.
- Fans typically regain perspective quickly after overreactions.
- There are moments when fans' instincts about players and teams prove accurate.