My father was a twisted sort, who led (or enabled?) me at an early age to believe my behavior affected the outcome of pro sports games. As my social interests expanded in my teenage years and I no longer made it a point to watch or listen to every game with him, when I'd call* him for a game recap from whatever party I was attending, he would often end loss reports with "because you were not watching, of course."

*This is before you could get scores on your phone. Actually, this is before you could access a phone other than at a home or a gas station.


http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2012...kes-after-loss