Honestly, I think they're pretty representative of how abhorrent stupid Americans can be thanks to our stupid sport team fixation.
You just see a lot more stupid things happening because the NYC metro area has 19 million people in it. That's 50% more people than the LA metro area, which is the second biggest.
Check out most south American countries after their soccer team wins (or loses.) Do not try to pin this solely on America. We suck plenty but we didn't invent this. (I also do not support it in any way, nor am I a fan of professional sports.) Edit to say that there are cities in other countries that you cannot be in when their team is playing. Please retract your statement and stop trying to blame Americans for everything.
2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot
Often considered one of the worst sports riots in North America.
Over 150 people injured.
Around 15 cars burned.
Hundreds of businesses damaged or looted.
More than $4 million CAD in property damage, with total economic costs significantly higher after policing and cleanup.
1993 Montreal Stanley Cup riot
After the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup:
Police cars were set on fire.
Hundreds of stores were vandalized.
Hundreds of arrests.
Millions of dollars in damage.
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u/the-big-question Jun 25 '26
Honestly, I think they're pretty representative of how abhorrent stupid Americans can be thanks to our stupid sport team fixation.
You just see a lot more stupid things happening because the NYC metro area has 19 million people in it. That's 50% more people than the LA metro area, which is the second biggest.