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Participatory in Feeling?
By Robert Bernstein   |   April 21, 2026

Spectator sports have rarely held much interest for me for a variety of reasons. But recently I came across this concept that may explain why: “Participatory in feeling. Passive in outcome.” Sports fans will often say something like “We beat the Patriots” or “We’re Number One.” Of course, the fan was usually just sitting on […]