Chicago, we did it. We made it to the World Series. It took 71 years, but we got there. 2016 has been a weird enough year that it was definitely possible. Bandwagon fans just don't understand the emotional turmoil we True Blue fans have been through. Here's some of the emotions you might experience during World Series Cubs baseball:
1. Disbelief
You knew in your heart it was possible, but when it actually happened?! All. Chill. Lost.
Initial reactions quickly shifted from the man in the middle to that guy on the right.
2. Excitement
Once you've pinched yourself a few times and realized that, YES, the Cubs did make it into the World Series in your lifetime, the overwhelming joy, table-flipping, and kid-like shrieking ensues.
3. Nervousness
After Game 1, we all felt that existential dread. But, we made it this far and we didn't come to stop here. Besides, it's just like our Cubbies to keep us on our the edge of our seats. We thrive off the doubt, right?
4. Sudden desire to spend your life savings on tickets
What are the chances this will happen again in your lifetime? It took 71 years to get here... It's super tempting, but when you go online to check it out and see some tickets going for seven thousand dollars, you suddenly feel satisfied with your couch and the game on TV.
5. Superiority over goats
You begin to feel a sense of dominance over those forsaken goats. Now, the Billy Goat Tavern, that's delicious. Goat curses, not so much. Bill Murray's shirt said it best: we ain't afraid of no goats. Get out of here, ya filthy animals, we've got baseball to play.
6. True Chicago Pride
Even if you aren't from Chicago, you feel a union with the nation's Cubs fans. All those years of being heckled by friends may have finally come to a close. Get out that W and fly it high with pride. This is cool. There's truly nothing like being able to witness sports history happening. Hey Chicago, whaddya say?
Go Cubs Go.