PARANOIA; THE CELTIC DISEASE IS CATCHING
May 5, 2008 - Daily Hun Newsdesk
It was often said that if you accused the average Celtic supporter of being paranoid, half of him would agree with you in total certainty whereas the other half wouldn’t be quite sure about the question at all.
Whether it was the potato blight in the 1850’s or their terrorist past in Ireland, it is clear that a large section of Celtic supporters have been genetically scarred by past events.
Sigmund Freud once famously declared that “the one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever is the Irish.”
It is an amusing thought to have the father of modern psychology try and plumb the depths of the average Celtic supporter.
Celtic supporters may not have an Oedipus complex but after a few shaky sessions at the Brendanbeu, they quickly develop an edifice complex as the bricks and meccano, sway in an uneasy harmony especially if a breeze gets up.
Celtic supporters are also very thin skinned and have in the recent past called for the head (and succeeded) of a Scottish journalist for harmlessly referring to them as being “bead rattlers”.
The paranoid have no sense of humour as they are unable to relate to the real world. The bottom line is that football is merely an outlet for the human condition.
However, more alarmingly it seems as if the paranoia virus may be spreading over from the genetic misfits to mainstream normal society.
First of all just let me clear up a few things, I am not and have never been a Rangers supporter despite suggestions to the contrary. I remain a devoted follower of Partick Thistle and have absolutely no connection or affection with Rangers.
However, you have to say that there is something in the complaints which Rangers supporters are making about some bizarre and inexplicable decisions in recent weeks.
This should not be confused with paranoia as Rangers supporters are renowned for their objective, dispassionate view on games. After all they are descended from a race of people that gave us the Enlightenment, rational thought and in the process conquered half the world and brought light to darkest Africa.
I myself was subjected to a disgraceful allegation by an ex-professional footballer who slurred me on air. (I am currently seeking advice from my lawyers, Findlay, Findlay and Findlay.)
I do not favour either of the Old Firm in their unsavory fight for the SPL. Suffice to say and here Freud can interpret my dream……
” Look at the clear blue celestial sky above, all is peace and tranquility. Look below however to the green fetid pools of death and destruction”.
I am sure you know what I mean.
By Dawwyl Kling
Original by Steve Clark
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