Yes, Detroit Lions are in the same division as the Chicago Bears and they play each other twice a year.
Despite being in the same division, we support the Lions as they move through the tough NFL playoff and are close to making their first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
People from Chicago can understand because the Lions fans have experienced very little success in the almost six decades of the Super Bowl era, with just one playoff win.
The Bears have caused disappointment for their fans on the field, but they still have the 1985-86 Bears. Lions fans mainly have Barry Sanders highlights on YouTube as their consolation.
As people from the Upper Midwest, we should support each other, apart from the Green Bay Packers, who have had plenty of wins.
The Lions’ success this year is like when the Cubs finally won in 2016 after 108 years. Watching Lions fans celebrate the playoff victories in their own stadium brought to mind the joy of the multigenerational celebration when the Cubs won.
It's heartwarming to see people come together over shared experiences, something that sports often promotes in this divisive age.
Enjoy your moment, Detroit! Many of us are happy to see people in our neighboring state experiencing this for the first time, even if they are older.
If the Lions win, we will be happy for you, but only for this season.
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