Part One: This Blogger's Thesis

Looking at that logo there, what do you see? For some, it's a symbol of team spirit - a flag of sorts, rallying like-minded Vancouverites to cheer for our home team, regardless of how badly we may be doing in the current season. For others, it's a reminder of crushing disappointment - the team wearing that symbol has never won the Stanley Cup, after all. Some still see it as an icon of crass commercialism, a blatant reference to the Canucks' corporate sponsors Orca Bay that has precious little to do with the city of Vancouver or its people.

Me, though? I look at that logo and see an angry dolphin.

Which brings me to the topic of this post, This Blogger's Thesis.

I've noticed that there are a lot of sports-themed blogs out there. Maybe not as many as there are, say, blogs devoted entirely to obscure sexual fetishes or science-fiction roleplay, but certainly a good number. But precious few of these blogs are written by what I'd call 'non-fans', people who have an interest in a sports team (or, more generally, a sport) and choose to express their interest by not watching games, not participating in discussions regarding the team and generally not being fans.

That's where I come in.

Now, you're probably wondering "why would I want to read this?" and, my dear reader, the answer is simple. Because, while other sports blogs might give you valuable information about how well certain teams are doing, which star rookies' cards will be worth thousands of dollars in another ten years or so and which team you'd be least likely to bankrupt yourself betting on in the office pool, will any of those blogs review the Vancouver Canucks online store or give you advice on which player would be best to base a character in your favourite science-fiction roleplaying game on? I think not!

With me, you've got a different perspective. A different perspective that doesn't particularly care if it comes across as ridiculous, absurd or just plain stupid - as long as it's entertaining, it's all good.

So join me, readers, as I share with you the Confessions of a non-fan. As those obnoxious radio ads for Brown Bros. Ford (at Main & Marine in Vancouver!) always say, "You'll be glad you did."