They (Philly fans) are proud of it and at least back when I lived there it literally was people from Rocky Balboa's neighborhood. The row homes in South Philly. I am a Cap's fan and I dared to go to a few Flyers games and stand up when the Cap's scored. I was verbally assaulted much of those games.
Your story reminds me of this:
Sometimes dynasties need to take a long break and let others teams win.
Edit-Just got some weird follow from a user. First time we have had that issue here. Was going to post it up here with the "bad words" removed but decided not too.
I have scored to the tune of almost 3/4" today so I am officially granting all power that be to load up and hammer the Central and Eastern LSV. Let's all join in on the return to the rain train.