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solid437

I was in Dallas this weekend

So my family and I traveled from denver to Dallas for the giants game. My father is from upstate new york and has raised us all to bleed blue. The fans in denver can be real aggressive when it comes to opposing teams and it can get pretty dangerous at times. Going into Dallas we didn't know what to expect and given our experience at home we were kind of nervous. So clad in blue and red, faces painted we were off to at&t. I was amazed at how nearly everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We are a loudmouth family that always gives everyone shit in a fun way and almost everyone laughed and just joked right back. It really made the experience pretty great for all of us. There were a couple assholes there that wanted to pick a fight but nothing that bad. Even though we were so close to winning (eli takes the sack then goes for it on 4th we win gg) it was an amazing time. If you ever get a chance to go out there and see that massive stadium for a giants cowboys game, I would highly recommend it.

Posted Sep 14, 2015, 12:58 PM UTC

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Leonbethyname•

We always welcome other fans. We may hate u guys but we have respect

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creamspinachplz•

You're not Eagles or Steelers fans. That's for sure.

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bonerofalonelyheart•

I get a lot of shit for wearing my steelers gear in Arlington but I've never once felt unsafe. A welcome change from Oakland.

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AsianEgo•

I passed by a guy that was wearing a Sproles jersey today and said "go Falcons!" We both laughed and talked a little football and then just walked away. I really enjoy that in Dallas most people have a friendly competitiveness without being super aggressive. Of course there's some assholes but most people here are pretty cool.

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the_onion_night•

Today I Relearned. People from Pennsylvania are horrible.

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creamspinachplz•

Let's not blanket this issue. It's just their sports fans.

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FALL1NG_KN1FE•

As a lifelong Giants fan and coming up on 10 years as a Pittsburgh resident, having been to almost as many Steelers as Giants games each year, I literally can not fathom how you can reference those two fan bases in the same breath.

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creamspinachplz•

Okay, I take it back, and apologize. To be fair, that was just something I was told. And to be fair again, they were Ravens fans. I take it back. Totally take it back. I have only encountered a small handful of steelers fans, and though obnoxious, they weren't rude/mean/whatever.

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FALL1NG_KN1FE•

Cool man, no worries. Seriously though, I have nothing but respect for the black and gold fan base. Super passionate, pretty classy, old franchise, close ties with the Giants.

If you ever get a chance, catch a game at Heinz and you'll see what I mean.

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solid437OP•

I hope that never changes

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Reddit_N_Tacos•

As a Dallas-area resident and Cowboys fan. I am very glad to hear that you guys were treated with respect.

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jerseyjoe365•

Dallas was so nice they basically begged us to win that game. But we insisted that Romo take the win and kick us in the groin for good measure....he obliged. Thnx Dallas.

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Adamantnat•

Lol that was funny!

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xynie•

Can confirm, lived in Dallas for a few years and went to the 2013 home opener against our G-men. Had a great time, people were nice at the tailgate and respectful around my kids in the stadium - even with us all decked out Giants gear. You should definitely visit ATT Stadium if given the chance, it's quite amazing.

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Bakers4pack•

As a local Cowboys fan, it's great to hear about your experience. While we all bleed our teams color and live with each and every up/down moment, it's still a game. Being decent to each other in this context should be the standard, not the exception.

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Romobyl•

I was at the Cowboys stadium for the first ever game back in '09 (which your Giants won, dammit!). I remember a couple of Giants fans sitting down the row from me, and everyone was being super cool, laughing, shaking hands, etc.

It kills me that The Cowboys crowds aren't anywhere near as loud or raucous as the Seahawks or Chiefs crowds, but I'm also proud of the fact that Dallas fans tend to be more welcoming and less violent toward opposing fans.

Glad you had a good time at the game. I'm glad my 'Boys won, but I can sympathize with you suffering through a close loss. Cromartie truly was screwed by that awful PI call in the end zone, though at least that wasn't what ended up losing the game.

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solid437OP•

Ya the pass interference was bs but we still had the win in our grasp even with it. Eli is gonna receive some hell for a long time.

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FiveFingerstoFace•

I too am A Giants fan in Denver.

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absurdly_sarcastic•

I was nervous after reading the title, but glad my Texas family treated you well. Friendly place :) Still, go Cowboys

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wesdub•

as a native dallas-ite, i'm glad to know you had a good time and that people treated you kindly.

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Adamantnat•

That's awesome! Im really glad to read this. I love football and could never take my dedication to the Cowboys to such an extreme level, and kick someone's ass cause there wearing a Giants uniform. Besides what's football without some friendly $hit talking!

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TheBigMost•

This seals it. I'm just about convinced that Dallas fans abroad (and who are not from the state of Texas or its neighboring states) are the most arrogant and obnoxious of Dallas fans. Thanks for reporting, OP.

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solid437OP•

.....what?

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TheBigMost•

As in Cowboys fans who have never set foot in Texas nor have any connection to the state. They tend to be the ones with the loudest mouths, in my experience.

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inxql•

You do realize OP is a giants fan, right?

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TheBigMost•

Absolutely. All I'm saying is that I'm glad to hear that the hometeam fans at the stadium were hospitable, because I think we all know some Cowboys fans who are not from the Dallas area and are fans merely because of some of the past successes the team has had. It is a refreshing contrast.

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solid437OP•

Ok i totally agree with that.

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wesdub•

people are a product of their environment. a jersey cowboy fan is going to, generally, behave differently than one born in dallas just because they're different worlds.

but i have always maintained that the further away a Cowboys' fan is from Texas, the more likely they are to be obnoxious.

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