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Let me start by saying that I know that many big Fedor fans can't stand McGregor. The ones that loved him for his stoic demeanour and aura of invincibility while appearing like he was always just on his way to a relaxing day at the sauna, which is diametrically opposed to Conor's aura in that respect.
With that being said, it can't be ignored that they have hordes of fans in common. I've been accused of being someone who dreams of the impossible and the fantastic, that wants to believe in superheroes and myths of days gone by. Someone who ignores facts and blinds myself to reality in favour of the esoteric and incredible.
I refute that point. Fuck superheroes and nonsense. I just love it when every now and then, maybe once in a generation or so, someone stands head and shoulders above the rest. They achieve feats previously thought impossible and do it while the rest of the pack stands and watches with awe or envy. That is why I think they have so many fans in common.
The detractors are the opposite. The tall poppy choppers, the conceited and downtrodden, the excuse makers and pessimists. They want to believe that these feats are not real and find any reason they can to convince themselves of it.
Here is the best sporting example ever.
Donald Bradman averaged 99.94 runs per innings and in a sport that has been competed in and recorded since the 18th century. No one else has managed to average more than 61. Number 2-100 sit between 54 and 61, however both then, and now, people seek to deny the facts and place someone else above him for reasons that boggle the mind. No sportsman has ever stood above the rest like Sir Donald. Not Gretsky or Jordan or Ruth or anyone else.
I wish that the detractors and the non-believers could just let go and embrace these anomalies and enjoy being a part of it. They are incredibly rare and should be admired and respected. Let them cleanse the bitterness from deep within your bum souls.
Tl;dr - Bradman is almost twice as good as the next best guy in 200 years of competition yet some people are so bitter that they can't proclaim him GOAT. Don't be that guy, embrace the incredible and be thankful for being a part of it.
With that being said, it can't be ignored that they have hordes of fans in common. I've been accused of being someone who dreams of the impossible and the fantastic, that wants to believe in superheroes and myths of days gone by. Someone who ignores facts and blinds myself to reality in favour of the esoteric and incredible.
I refute that point. Fuck superheroes and nonsense. I just love it when every now and then, maybe once in a generation or so, someone stands head and shoulders above the rest. They achieve feats previously thought impossible and do it while the rest of the pack stands and watches with awe or envy. That is why I think they have so many fans in common.
The detractors are the opposite. The tall poppy choppers, the conceited and downtrodden, the excuse makers and pessimists. They want to believe that these feats are not real and find any reason they can to convince themselves of it.
Here is the best sporting example ever.
Donald Bradman averaged 99.94 runs per innings and in a sport that has been competed in and recorded since the 18th century. No one else has managed to average more than 61. Number 2-100 sit between 54 and 61, however both then, and now, people seek to deny the facts and place someone else above him for reasons that boggle the mind. No sportsman has ever stood above the rest like Sir Donald. Not Gretsky or Jordan or Ruth or anyone else.
I wish that the detractors and the non-believers could just let go and embrace these anomalies and enjoy being a part of it. They are incredibly rare and should be admired and respected. Let them cleanse the bitterness from deep within your bum souls.
Tl;dr - Bradman is almost twice as good as the next best guy in 200 years of competition yet some people are so bitter that they can't proclaim him GOAT. Don't be that guy, embrace the incredible and be thankful for being a part of it.
