I get mildly annoyed that during this time of year, when the weather is actually pleasant in Vegas, the NCAA tourney induces a) heavy visitation b) high room prices c) no promos. Many's the time when I've floated the idea of a spring break trip only to find that the Silver Commode wants $399/night + taxes + resort fee + because we can fee.

 

I think that the "MY team" jingoism gets played for all it's worth. I see all these folks in the sports books having a very loud public orgasm every time "their" team hits a 3-pointer, and I know it isn't because their $50 bet just became a little likelier to win; they identify with "their" team. And considering that the player who just made that shot is a native of Burkina Faso who received a full scholarship as well as a private jet ride to Cornball State, because of his academic prowess of course and not because he's seven foot four, identifying with him is kind of ludicrous for those fans.