proxy let down

n. A feeling of despair felt as a result of the failure of one's favourite team etc. The failure is felt on a deeply personal level despite one's lack of contribution.

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Yo. What's with the black armband.

I just feel so terrible today. I thought I gave it all I had. I tried to leave everything on the couch. I wore my team jersey, painted my face, bought a bumper sticker. I should have done more. I feel like I've let everybody down.

It's just proxy let down my man. Next season get some vintage jerseys for your kids and a recliner in the team colours.