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# How to Be a Leafs Fan - A Step by Step Guide
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/how-to-be-a-leafs-fan-a-step-by/
- Published: 2009-10-20T08:15:10.000Z
- Updated: 2009-10-20T08:15:10.000Z
- Author: VoxMediaUser138634
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

We here at Pension Plan Puppets Amalgamated Industries and Pillow Fluffing Inc. LLC, take our jobs as Leaf fans seriously. So, when it occurred to the movers and shakers of PPPAI&PF Inc. LLC that there was no manual on how to be a Leaf fan, we tackled the project with gusto. After a nap, and six weeks in Acapulco. We just attacked it.

After thorough analysis, in depth interviews with lifers, and careful observation, we at PPPAI&PL Inc. LLC present to you, step by step, how to be a Leafs fan.

**Step 1:**

[![It-could-be-worse-1_medium](http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/275645/it-could-be-worse-1_medium.jpg)](http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported%5Fassets/275645/it-could-be-worse-1.jpg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

*via* *[1.bp.blogspot.com](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/%5F6PqEFq0Q1Jc/SeX9CXp8tkI/AAAAAAAAAnU/byuspZLt4ys/s400/It-could-be-worse-1.jpg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)*

- Dr. Steve is still [pining for Nathan Horton](http://leafs.hockeyanalysis.com/2009/10/19/nathan-horton-trade-rumours/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Can't say I blame him...
- TSM has heard from Brian Burke, and [it all sounds good](http://torontosportsmedia.com/toronto-maple-leafs-hockey/brian-burke-it-get/6387?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). The question now is, what does he *do*?
- As the saying goes, just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you. The general gives you [proof of concept with photographic evidence](http://generalborschevsky.blogspot.com/2009/10/writings-on-wall.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) that will rock your world, and the hair follicles on your upper lip.
- A (painful) [day in the life](http://wwold.blogspot.com/2009/10/just-story-from-players-perspective.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) of Mike Van Ryn.
- Jared [is writing a letter](http://diehardblueandwhite.blogspot.com/2009/10/open-letter-this-is-for-haters-edition.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Is it to you? No, not you, the other guy.
- Bloge Salming has [a copy of the rejected CBC opening night promo](http://blogesalming.blogspot.com/2009/10/rejected-cbc-opening-night-promo.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).
- Leafs247 [doesn't see anyone fit to wear the 'C'](http://leafs247.com/?p=354&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) for the Leafs, and gives you a great example of what leaders can do for a team.
- Truculence is Everything [takes some Leaf "fans" to task](http://truculenceiseverything.blogspot.com/2009/10/comically-craptastic-comments-1.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).
- TML Fan Fury [points the finger of blame](http://tmlfanfury.blogspot.com/2009/10/maple-leafs-fortunes-on-back-of-defense.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in the defense's general direction...
- Frozen Leafs wonders when the Leafs are going to [start doing what they get paid to do](http://frozenleafs.com/2009/10/19/be-professional-about-your-job/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). That is, play hokey.
- Hockey'sFuture gives [a review of the Leafs organizational depth](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/11496/maple%5Fleafs%5Forganizational%5Fdepth%5Fanalysis%5Ffall2009/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), position by position. You'll never guess where the Leafs are thinnest...
- Not alone in our dire straights, Habs fans are feeling the pain of unfulfilled expectations to start the season. The difference being, [Habs fans can't get off the bandwagon fast enough](http://hockeyindependent.com/blog/?p=3572&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).
- Leaf and Lion likes that [fans don't have the choice to tank.](http://leafandlion.blogspot.com/2009/10/tank-schmank.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
- Canadian vs. the Yank [likes the odds of the Leafs winning a game](http://canadavsyank.blogspot.com/2009/10/reasons-why-leafs-cant-lose.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on their upcoming road trip. Time to mortgage the house and put it all on blue baby!

### Being a Leaf fan requires:

| Love                 | 21 |
| -------------------- | -- |
| Patience             | 33 |
| Insanity             | 58 |
| An Iron Liver        | 59 |
| Intestinal Fortitude | 48 |