Look, you went through suffering yourself. The epitome of being a Bills fan (I've been one since 1987) is to power through that suffering and stay close-knit and dedicated, optimistic, charitable, through good times and bad, and also hating the Pats unconditionally.

It requires an iron will. We're not the types that, if we see 3 years of crap play, we'll jump to another bandwagon (like Pats fans becoming Chiefs or Bucs fans). We went through 4 lost SBs, Music City BS, and a 17 year playoff drought. That is a trial by fire and it feel like a badge of honor.

Even though we're entering glory days like this team has rarely seen, that underlying foundation keeps us level headed, when we're not shitfaced drunk. If you stick with it, have fun, and participate in what legitimately feels like a family in many regards, you're good to go in my book. Welcome aboard.