QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 16, 2009 -> 12:30 PM)
The party aspect is true, but it doesn't invalidate the TV aspect, which definitely has a lasting effect. Just because it was 20 years ago doesn't make it go away - fans beget fans. Its definitely a long term factor.
You are correct,sir...
The neighborhood I grew up in was working class,white,black and Hispanic and majority Cubs fans,in the southside no less...fans do beget fans.
My wife and I are expecting in October and you can bet your butt he/she will be a White Sox/Bears/Bulls fan just like my father was even though I haven't lived in Chicago since the late 80s.
Unless you don't like your folks too much,you root for the team your ma and pa rooted for,family tradition.