"Ranked: The Most Disrespectful Supporters in the English Premier League"
In a recent analysis, the use of profane language among supporters of England's Premier League clubs has been scrutinised, shedding light on some interesting findings.
The average cost of a ticket for a Premier League match stands at £46 per person, but it seems that a portion of that money might be going towards colourful vocabulary. The study, which analysed the top 100 posts of every Subreddit for each Premier League team, including every comment on the posts, found that the most commonly used expletive among Premier League fans is "f**king", used 1,033 times.
The research also uncovered some interesting preferences in the choice of profane words among different fanbases. For instance, Newcastle United fans were more likely to use the words 'wank' and 'ass' than any other. On the other hand, Chelsea, Arsenal, Southampton, and Crystal Palace fans favoured 'shit' as their top profane word. Manchester City fans used 'fuck' and 'fucking' as their joint favourite swears, while Tottenham and Liverpool fans used 'wanker' 33% more than other teams.
Interestingly, Manchester United fans used 'fucking' 34% of the time in their swears, making them one of the top users of this particular expletive. Arsenal fans used 'cunt' 20% more than other teams, and Liverpool fans contributed 14.80% of all swearing on Premier League Subreddits. However, the study did not provide a definitive answer to which fanbase uses the most profanity overall.
The research methodology involved analysing the top 100 posts of every Subreddit for each Premier League team. Unfortunately, no direct or research-backed source was found on Premier League fans’ profanity rates, with the search results largely focusing on American sports teams, such as the NBA and NFL.
Despite the lack of concrete data, the study serves as an interesting insight into the language used by Premier League fans. It's clear that profanity is a part of the football culture in England, but more research is needed to determine which fanbase takes the crown for the most profane.
On a separate note, the study also mentions a similar piece on the most toxic fanbases in the NFL, highlighting the global interest in understanding the dynamics of sports fandom and fan behaviour.
When it comes to the cost of a pie and a pint at a Premier League match, the Premier League matchday calculator puts the average at £7.50. Whether that's worth the colourful language remains a matter of personal opinion.
- The study comparing profane language use among Premier League fans also sparked interest in exploring similar trends in other leagues, such as the NFL and NBA.
- The blog post delving into the profane language used by Premier League fans discovered that Manchester United fans were among the top users of the expletive "f**king".
- In addition to examining the profanity rates among Premier League fans, it would be intriguing to conduct a similar analysis on the European leagues, such as La Liga or the Bundesliga, to compare and contrast the football cultures.
