How do you root?

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A while back I was listening to a Pulp episode talking about Reed. They discussed a 'super fan' that would sell his bike when Reed would switch brands and go buy whatever Reed was then riding. Obviously an extreme case...lol.
In my circle of friends, I have some that treat it like 'ball' sports. They have their favorite team/brand that they pull for and whoever rides for that team. I have others that latch on to a rider or riders to pull for regardless of what team or brand of bike they ride.
That made me curious as to what may be the prominent way people root for SX/MX
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How do you root for SX/MX?

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6/23/2020 7:50am Edited Date/Time 6/23/2020 8:01am
I just root against everyone so I only have 1 disappointment each week and season to get over.
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6/23/2020 7:58am
Usually by pointing at the bike in front and yelling "GO GET 'EM TIGER!"
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6/23/2020 8:32am
I pick a few favorites each season based on something that happens. Usually I'll latch onto a rider who throws down, rides with heart, and has a compelling story, win or lose.

I'll give you some examples of my favorites from this year:
-Jett Lawrence made it to the lead in Anaheim and rode his heart out. Then Ferrandis pulled a questionable pass on Craig and started making his way to the front. I immediately started rooting for Jett to hold him off for the win. Even when he got passed, Jett stayed on the gas and nearly rode out an impossible nose wheelie to stay in the hunt but wadded up. I can't wait to see how this kid matures in SX and the outdoors. Fan! (With a corollary boo to Ferrandis.)

-Ken Roczen almost loses his arm, then comes back only to badly break the other one. Then, he fights his way back into contender status and wins a national. Finally, he keeps Eli and Cooper honest almost down to the wire in 2020 SX. Can he win one more title? You can bet I'll be watching. Fan!

-I liked Shane McElrath's style a few years ago on KTM and he seemed like a contender on Yamahas this year. Fan.


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6/23/2020 11:18am Edited Date/Time 6/23/2020 11:21am
Well, in the Aussie form of Root or Rooting (you can look it up on Urban Dictionary), just like everyone else. As for cheering - by the team: Kawi, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Husky and Ktm in that order. Example, the only time I didn't "root" for RC was when he rode for Honda and the only time I "rooted" for MC was when he rode a Suzuki. I think the word "root" should have an asterisk - just because.
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6/23/2020 11:22am
No fan-boi here.

Don't care what team someone is on. I like the majority of the riders. I have some riders that I would call more "favorite".



I root for good racing, amazing talent and NO injuries.




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6/23/2020 11:23am Edited Date/Time 6/23/2020 11:24am
Certain riders. I'm a simple dude, I just shout their name and say something along the lines of "davai", it roughly translates to "come on, let's gooo" and some nonsense sometimes of course, I mean who doesn't when watching motocross. And there are many reasons why I like certain riders, for example I was Roczen fan since the guy was on 85, same for Gajser, really like their style and persistence. And Jasikonis, since I'm Lithuanian my self and the big dude has awesome style of riding. Not a fan-boy but there are riders I like more than others, who doesn't, and I'm all for good racing, some drama is good sometimes aswell.
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6/23/2020 11:24am
Rider mostly, but I like seeing Japanese bikes win.

I am more likely to avoid a brand if they have riders I don’t like than I am to buy a bike because i like their riders.
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I stand in one place for a very long time. Oh and water too.
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6/23/2020 12:30pm
You didn't offer the option a number of us would have chosen. Many racers/riders don't root for any brand or particular rider, we're just fans of the sport and only care about seeing good racing.
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6/23/2020 1:41pm Edited Date/Time 6/23/2020 1:53pm
O&GDriller wrote:
You didn't offer the option a number of us would have chosen. Many racers/riders don't root for any brand or particular rider, we're just fans of...
You didn't offer the option a number of us would have chosen. Many racers/riders don't root for any brand or particular rider, we're just fans of the sport and only care about seeing good racing.
Honestly didn't even consider that. Even some of my friends that I introduced the sport to...they seemed to adopt a favorite pretty quick.
But you've gotten a lot of votes compared to my downvotes for just offering some discussion...lol
Now I wonder how many don't pull for anyone in particular.
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6/23/2020 1:49pm
I follow personalities and racers who tend to have more adversities and doubters to overcome.
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Falcon wrote:
I pick a few favorites each season based on something that happens. Usually I'll latch onto a rider who throws down, rides with heart, and has...
I pick a few favorites each season based on something that happens. Usually I'll latch onto a rider who throws down, rides with heart, and has a compelling story, win or lose.

I'll give you some examples of my favorites from this year:
-Jett Lawrence made it to the lead in Anaheim and rode his heart out. Then Ferrandis pulled a questionable pass on Craig and started making his way to the front. I immediately started rooting for Jett to hold him off for the win. Even when he got passed, Jett stayed on the gas and nearly rode out an impossible nose wheelie to stay in the hunt but wadded up. I can't wait to see how this kid matures in SX and the outdoors. Fan! (With a corollary boo to Ferrandis.)

-Ken Roczen almost loses his arm, then comes back only to badly break the other one. Then, he fights his way back into contender status and wins a national. Finally, he keeps Eli and Cooper honest almost down to the wire in 2020 SX. Can he win one more title? You can bet I'll be watching. Fan!

-I liked Shane McElrath's style a few years ago on KTM and he seemed like a contender on Yamahas this year. Fan.


Agreed with a lot of that.
Jett just seems to have that 'star' potential. Though potential means you haven't done much yet.
Roczen as well for the same reasons as you. Can't understand the hate he gets.
Tomac is just amazing to watch when he becomes determined.
Webb I didn't care for much because of what I thought was arrogance. But now I see it more as confidence.
Didn't have much of an opinion on Shane...but laying down last season, messing with Chase during qualifying and then taking Chase's gate pick is all a bit cheese.
6/23/2020 2:48pm
ipbrew wrote:
Well, in the Aussie form of Root or Rooting (you can look it up on Urban Dictionary), just like everyone else. As for cheering - by...
Well, in the Aussie form of Root or Rooting (you can look it up on Urban Dictionary), just like everyone else. As for cheering - by the team: Kawi, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Husky and Ktm in that order. Example, the only time I didn't "root" for RC was when he rode for Honda and the only time I "rooted" for MC was when he rode a Suzuki. I think the word "root" should have an asterisk - just because.
From behind mostly, but really happy anyway i can.

Good topic!
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6/23/2020 2:57pm
I root for everyone pretty much..a couple I don't care for...I always have 1(one) faaaaaaavorite rider.....until they retire...then pick a new one...and stick with it..............my brother in law always jumps on the" whoever is winning bandwagon".....lame
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It’s always baffled me that people choose a team or a manufacturer and support them and whichever riders come through that team. I have riders I prefer and riders I don’t really care for but in the most part I just want to see good racing
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6/23/2020 4:47pm
Topic was not what I was expecting it to be, a little disappointed to be honest.

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6/23/2020 5:01pm
There is no polling options that are relevant to how Australians "root".....Blink Woohoo
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6/23/2020 5:02pm
aaryn #234 wrote:
Topic was not what I was expecting it to be, a little disappointed to be honest.

You could always start an Aussie rooting thread! Laughing
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Falcon wrote:
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https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=root


TOP DEFINITION

root

1. A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term "fuck."
1. You're rooted! (You're fucked)
2. If ya wanna root just ask! (If ya wanna fuck just ask)
3. Roots Rocks! ( A slogan on a popular Canadian brand of clothing (Roots)

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Come on man you got Aussies on here getting all gee'd up for some interesting stories with that title.

Urban Dictionary:

Top definition

"root"

1. A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term "fuck."
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2. If ya wanna root just ask! (If ya wanna fuck just ask)
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BS12 wrote:
Come on man you got Aussies on here getting all gee'd up for some interesting stories with that title. Urban Dictionary: Top definition "root" 1. A...
Come on man you got Aussies on here getting all gee'd up for some interesting stories with that title.

Urban Dictionary:

Top definition

"root"

1. A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term "fuck."
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2. If ya wanna root just ask! (If ya wanna fuck just ask)
Or, your timing is rooted.
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6/23/2020 9:22pm
Can you see why I was disappointed, really starting question this forum, starting to think a rename to either Vital Tube or Vital Hub is on the cards.


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6/23/2020 11:52pm Edited Date/Time 6/23/2020 11:53pm
Like a washing machine on the spin cycle
Slow, then fast, then really fast, then slow
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As a euro,we want to see the guys we have seen racing do well... and you want to see good racing.. watching a guy win every week gets old quick. Does nothing for the sport.

Big AC fan , i honestly think he was the only one who could have got in Tomacs head..

I wont buy stuff cos 'my guy' wears it , but i wont buy things based on the guy i dont like wearing them..
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jemcee wrote:
Like a washing machine on the spin cycle
Slow, then fast, then really fast, then slow
Washing machines can bring so much joy Smile

https://youtu.be/u1hnBv12-uk
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Being an Aussie reading the title I was like ....


Welll any how this is my fav way to do it .....


Notice the pooch he took visual images of what he could see and sent them to me too :p but they maybe NSFW.....

Beer bikes boobs bums n babes it’d root that all day i mean root for that Woohoo
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Deja New wrote:
Being an Aussie reading the title I was like .... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/06/24/434065/s1200_D830F7B1_2161_4E6E_9B0C_0DCC569F6048.jpg[/img] Welll any how this is my fav way to do it ..... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/06/24/434066/s1200_AEAC7099_3FB3_411B_936A_49A4B13A86C5.jpg[/img] Notice the...
Being an Aussie reading the title I was like ....


Welll any how this is my fav way to do it .....


Notice the pooch he took visual images of what he could see and sent them to me too :p but they maybe NSFW.....

Beer bikes boobs bums n babes it’d root that all day i mean root for that Woohoo
Fuckin A mate 👌
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6/24/2020 2:08am
Deja New wrote:
Being an Aussie reading the title I was like .... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/06/24/434065/s1200_D830F7B1_2161_4E6E_9B0C_0DCC569F6048.jpg[/img] Welll any how this is my fav way to do it ..... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/06/24/434066/s1200_AEAC7099_3FB3_411B_936A_49A4B13A86C5.jpg[/img] Notice the...
Being an Aussie reading the title I was like ....


Welll any how this is my fav way to do it .....


Notice the pooch he took visual images of what he could see and sent them to me too :p but they maybe NSFW.....

Beer bikes boobs bums n babes it’d root that all day i mean root for that Woohoo
Nice rides!
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