Quote by Jimmy Fallon

I was into the Mets because my Dad worked at IBM where he got free Mets tickets, so I was into the Mets... then I got to 'Saturday Night Live' where my boss has unbelievable N.Y. Yankees tickets, so he invites us to the games. I'm going to all the games, so I might as well root for the team I'm gonna go sit with.

I was into the Mets because my Dad worked at IBM where he go

Summary

This quote highlights how personal and immediate experiences can shape our allegiances and preferences. The speaker initially supported the Mets due to free tickets provided by their father's employer, IBM. However, their loyalty shifted to the Yankees when they started working at 'Saturday Night Live' and had the opportunity to attend games with their boss, who possessed incredible Yankees tickets. The quote suggests that as they were consistently attending Yankees games, it made sense to align their support with the team they were actively engaging with.

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By Jimmy Fallon

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