October 3, 2013
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals (superstition ranking: 2/32 NFL teams – top 10)
- Arizona Cardinals fans are the second-most superstitious in the NFL, trumped only by Baltimore Ravens fans.
- Blood, sweat, tears and the occasional mustard stain: Cardinals fans are the most likely to wear an unwashed jersey for good luck (18%).
- Twenty-five percent of Cardinals fans (more than any other NFL team fans) believe that not doing their game-day superstition has resulted in an Arizona turnover.
- Cardinals fans are most likely to grab a Bud Light for the win; 27% incorporate the official beer sponsor of the NFL into their game-day superstitions or rituals.
- Cardinals fans rank second in the league (37%) for trying to curse or jinx the opposing team. Only the New York Jets fans curse opponents more.
- That's commitment! Fifteen percent of Arizona fans (more than any other team's fans) admit that their superstitious activities have interfered with their ability to actually watch the game.
- It takes two: Cardinals fans are most likely to perform their game-day superstitions with a significant other (33%).
Cardinals Fan Superstitions:
- “I wear a Cardinals shirt I purchased in 1988, their inaugural season in Phoenix.” – Male, Age 60-69
- “I wear my Arizona Cardinals jersey with my favorite pants and a black and red hat with the Cardinals sign on it.” – Female, Age 30-39
- “I put on an Arizona Cardinals t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on the weather, then I open up a bottle of my favorite beer during kickoff and sit in the same chair each time.” – Male, Age 30-39
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