At least in America, consuming sports is inextricably social. We’re practically expected to consume sports in the presence of others, whether that’s in a bar with TVs on every wall or at a friend of a friend’s place for the Super Bowl. They’re a way to bring together disparate parts, a commonality that millions can agree on—even if it’s often agreeing to disagree. And the triumph of take-driven culture has proven that thinking about sports only matters if you can tell someone else they’re wrong. But for some of us, watching sports is a solitary pursuit. And while it may be anti-social, it also has its perks.
The Joy of Watching Sports Alone
