Gunneritis (n.)
A chronic and incurable psychological condition affecting football fans, characterized by unwavering support for Arsenal Football Club despite repeated heartbreak, underachievement, and self-inflicted setbacks.
Symptoms:
False hope syndrome – Convincing oneself that "this is our year" every August, only to be mathematically humbled by March.
Top 4 Fever – Viewing fourth place as a trophy and celebrating it accordingly.
Trophy Hallucinations – Repeatedly reminiscing about the Invincibles era as if it happened yesterday, despite it being over two decades ago.
Red Card Rage Disorder – A tendency for one’s team to collect unnecessary red cards at crucial moments, often ruining promising matches.
Europa League Fatigue – The annual cycle of dropping from the Champions League group stage or bottling Europa League knockout rounds.
Managerial Denial Syndrome – Believing every new manager is "the one," before inevitably calling for their sacking within three seasons.
Spurs Obsession – Measuring success against Tottenham, even when finishing trophyless.
Prognosis:
No known cure.
Condition worsens in February/March when the annual title collapse occurs.
Symptoms temporarily subside after occasional FA Cup wins but quickly return.
Treatment:
Lower expectations.
Embrace banter.
Consider switching to a stress-free sport like chess.
Accept that Arsenal will Arsenal, no matter what.
A chronic and incurable psychological condition affecting football fans, characterized by unwavering support for Arsenal Football Club despite repeated heartbreak, underachievement, and self-inflicted setbacks.
Symptoms:
False hope syndrome – Convincing oneself that "this is our year" every August, only to be mathematically humbled by March.
Top 4 Fever – Viewing fourth place as a trophy and celebrating it accordingly.
Trophy Hallucinations – Repeatedly reminiscing about the Invincibles era as if it happened yesterday, despite it being over two decades ago.
Red Card Rage Disorder – A tendency for one’s team to collect unnecessary red cards at crucial moments, often ruining promising matches.
Europa League Fatigue – The annual cycle of dropping from the Champions League group stage or bottling Europa League knockout rounds.
Managerial Denial Syndrome – Believing every new manager is "the one," before inevitably calling for their sacking within three seasons.
Spurs Obsession – Measuring success against Tottenham, even when finishing trophyless.
Prognosis:
No known cure.
Condition worsens in February/March when the annual title collapse occurs.
Symptoms temporarily subside after occasional FA Cup wins but quickly return.
Treatment:
Lower expectations.
Embrace banter.
Consider switching to a stress-free sport like chess.
Accept that Arsenal will Arsenal, no matter what.
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