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On Chiefs Fans and Taunting

What do you think of when you think about a Kansas City Chiefs rivalry? The Raiders? The Broncos? The Seahawks? Okay, no not the Seahawks.

A polite gentleman recently asked Primetime a few questions about taunting and what makes sports team's fanbases tick, as he put it.

Click through to see Primetime's answers and then let us know what you think in the comment section.

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Who do you consider the Chiefs' biggest rivals?

In years past, the answer would be without a doubt the Oakland Raiders.  Historically, they probably still are our biggest rivals but in the last 15 years, the Denver Broncos have arisen as our biggest rivals.

The Raiders have had the worst six year stretch in NFL history and don't really provide much competition (though they did beat us last season...that's what a 2-14 record will get you!). 

The Broncos have been playoff contenders nearly every season for quite some time.  Though, if I had to guess, that will end with the 'new' Broncos and head coach Josh McDaniels.

What teams and specific NFL players do the casual or die-hard Chiefs fan hate the most?

The Raiders.  We hate the Raiders all around.  But hating them is slowly morphing into pity because they're on such an awful, awful run as of late. 

We also hate the Broncos, particularly John Elway. I hate Elway because he's so good.  He's consider the 'King of the Comeback' by many and he broke my heart so MANY times.  I'll never forgive him for that.

He knocked the Chiefs out of the playoffs en route to their Super Bowl victory in January 1998 and his name still makes me sick to my stomach.

If you wanted to taunt players within the Chiefs' division, who would be the biggest targets? The rest of the league?

The biggest targets would be Philip Rivers, JaMarcus Russell and Kyle Orton.  Obviously, the quarterback is the face of the team (whether they like it or not...::cough::Raiders::cough) and they deserve much of the blame/credit for games.

Rivers comes off as whiny though my frustration with him comes more out of envy than anything.  Russell and Orton have a lot to prove and neither have shown really anything at this point so they'll be a fun group to laugh at this season (assuming their 2009 seasons are similar to what they've done in the past).

What kind of taunts would sting the casual Chiefs fan the most-going after the make-up of the fan base, individual players, coach, or the city?

Taking shots at Arrowhead stadium probably sting the most.  For a long time, since the early 90s, Arrowhead has been aptly described as the Mecca of football experiences.  It's the loudest, the smell of barbecue flows and it was the hardest ticket in town.

With the Chiefs putrid six wins in the last two years, Arrowhead has lost its luster.  Ticket prices are still high but they're easy to come by now.  In fact, 2008 was the first season I ever turned down tickets to a game.
Calling Arrowhead stadium "just another stadium" is probably the insult that stings the most at this point for Chiefs fans.

In less than 100 words, best describe the K.C. fan base.

Loud, devoted and lovers of all barbecue.  We're the child that really does believe that his dog was given away to a farm. We're naive. We've been fooled into thinking we're a Super Bowl contender so many times only watch the team fall flat on its face time after time.  We'll never learn.

What are the common stereotypes associated with Chief fans? In what ways are they true/false?

Missouri is one of the fattest states in America and I think that stereotype holds true at Chiefs games.  Nothing against any of our fans, though, because I'm out there eating barbecue at 9:00 AM with the rest of them.

Another stereotype is that we're obsessed with the team.  This is a good stereotype to have.  We're the best fans in the NFL and have continued to "sell out" the stadium despite only winning six games in the past two seasons.

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Envy, ... for Rivers?

Give it a minute, that insult is still floating it’s way here.

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Jun 22, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus, Rivers?

We get your bromance with JA and even Boomer, but secret envy for the biggest bitch to throw a football since……(?)…. You done crossed the line, Primetime

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 22, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

by KansasCityShuffle Mi never had bromance Mi CountryCharmer Yeah;Ok

  { by primetime 07 You done crossed .._com Not Mi opionion ! Not Choose-ing sides ;just type-ing ! We are posting opions Mi spell checker ! < ? >(?)( ! )

by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 24, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should read:

“Missouri is one of the fattest states in America and I think that stereotype holds true at Chiefs games. Nothing against any of our fans, though, because thats where I go to find women”

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 22, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

What would sting Cheifs fans most?

Diss their Trans-Camaros.

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains.
Landlocked loungin in the City of Fountains

by HIV 2 Elway on Jun 22, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or possibly when a fan spells Chiefs wrong

{::cough- HIV – cough::}

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

Order your Arrowhead Pride Wolf Pack T-shirt at ARROWHEAD ATTITUDE

by oldchiefsfan on Jun 22, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Post

That is one badass picture too! Don’t worry, those shots at Arrowhead about us having shitty attendance will end this year!

by Wrestler189s on Jun 22, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just hate

hearing people say we suck! All because were in a “fly over state” and we dont get any media attention, so people assume were no good

 I mean its a pretty big dis when Oakland gets a primetime game and we dont!! come on they had the worst record in the NFL for 6 years now!

Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win chapionships

by DT58forever on Jun 22, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Sir

We actually get quite a few of these requests (and we almost always answer them) so I’ll start posting these more often.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 22, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sooo lucky

I’m very fortunate to have gone to 9 Chiefs games in my lifetime. 0-2 on the road(Browns,Bengals) and of course 7-0 at home. man just bein there seeing all the different personalities in one parking lot. with the side smell of mouth watering KC Masterpiece on the grill theres nothing like it. Once your in the stadium you can just feel the history but during the games if your like me i went when i was from 6 to 12 years old you will learn a few choice words from a few drunk fans. Altogether you cant get a better experience if your a chiefs fan you will make a few best friends..Arrowhead is in a class of its own

by Chiefs190 on Jun 22, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great answers

I agree with all of them. Damn Elway. Damn him.

by TheQ on Jun 22, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CHIEF FANS......SORE LOSERS

While attending the RAIDERS-QUEEFS game at Arrowhead last year, some sore loser Chief fans chose to leave the game early (RAIDERS were winning)….and slashed tires on 3 vehicles that were obviously supporting OAKLAND parked in the east side of the parking lot. That cost us about 600 dollars for new tires (on top of all the money spent at the game). As far as I’m concerned, Arrowhead stadium is one of the worst places to attend an NFL game!

by RAIDERSTEVE_56 on Jun 22, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you actually seee Chiefs fans slashing your tires?

Or are you speculating… Cuz I no see not’ing.

I could get more sacks with my sack

by ArrowSpread on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Faiders fan isn't capable of speculation, there isn't enough grey matter there to do so.

Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...

Order your Arrowhead Pride Wolf Pack T-shirt at ARROWHEAD ATTITUDE

by oldchiefsfan on Jun 22, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But what would get slashed if a Chiefs fan displayed his team pride in Oakland?

Your story is unfortunate, those fans are the exception at Arrowhead. Sadly, I think most NFL stadiums are filled with drunken Hoosiers.

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains.
Landlocked loungin in the City of Fountains

by HIV 2 Elway on Jun 22, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

This guys comments are completely blown out of proportion. What you are saying is the same as if i were to say, after coming back from a Chiefs-Broncos game in Denver, that they have the worst crowd cuz one dude wanted to start a fight with me, when the old dudes sitting right behind us did their version of ‘heckle-beer-bbq’ There are always exceptions. I would like to see you find one stadium that can hold over 75,000 people and all of them be ‘good sports.’

Better than being at a Manchester United-Chelsea football match where there was a riot and your car was tipped and burned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJMJLlVjGU

by xfatdannx on Jun 22, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to several Chiefs-Raiders game when they were still in LA

and took my life into my hands. Those were the only games I’ve been to where the cops patrolled the stands in riot gear. I also remember getting peed on at the Chiefs-Vikings game in the Metrodome. The Vikings game was actually the worse of the two.

by stram#1 on Jun 22, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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