One of the biggest misconceptions in sportsis that the fans in the stands are the only die hard fans, when sometimes, the“true” fans are stuck watching the game at home.

体育行业其中一个重大错误观念，是认为只有那些站在球场的才是死硬“粉丝”，有时候，那些坐在家中盯紧电视的才是“真正粉丝”。

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Conan O'Brien expressed true thankfulness to the fans who voted him Favorite Talk Show Host.

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You may excuse your gawking as akin to staring at a train wreck, but to Sheen you are indecipherable from his true fans.

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What these owners and players always fail to grasp is that true fans will always watch minor-league or collegiate hockey to get their fix.

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