You don’t have to be an LA native to know that absolutely no one gives a shit about the Chargers. As I’ve said before, people barely care about the Rams, and it’s not like Jared Goff (and the lack of draft picks) has anyone pumped about their future prospects. People here desperately wanted the Raiders — instead it’s a double dose of a steaming pile of crap.
Nonetheless, the Chargers are holding some sort of welcome party today at The Forum, and “fans” actually showed up on a Wednesday!
Yes, Los Angeles Chargers do exist. pic.twitter.com/LyxlgDNfb3
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) January 18, 2017
NBC San Diego’s Artie Ojeda says these people actually like the Chargers, and weren’t paid off by the team:
Fans say they're not "plants." Not getting paid. Got word on LA Chargers Facebook page. About 150 fans here. #nbc7 pic.twitter.com/7s1fMlFbpA
— Artie Ojeda (@ArtieNBCSD) January 18, 2017
Despite LA Charger fandom being an actual thing, the turnout tells all we need to know about their 2017 season — the Stubhub Center is going to be a great host for opposing fanbases:
😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/WC5zT46hB5
— Ivan Ureña (@iivann) January 18, 2017
Seriously, there’s a Chiefs fan already excited about seeing his team next season:
https://twitter.com/RealFRamirez/status/821805257361620996