--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Mets have heart and character, and I…" description: "\"“The Mets have heart and character, and I need a man who can root for the underdog. I refuse to sleep with a Yankees fan.”\" — Jennifer Probst" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88f/jennifer-probst-6574_baseball_the-mets-have-heart-and-character-and-i_667630.jpg" --- # The Mets have heart and character, and I need a man who… ![“The Mets have heart and character, and I need a man who can root for the underdog. I refuse to sleep with a Yankees fan.” quote by Jennifer Probst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88f/jennifer-probst-6574_baseball_the-mets-have-heart-and-character-and-i_667630.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88f/jennifer-probst-6574_baseball_the-mets-have-heart-and-character-and-i_667630.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88f/jennifer-probst-6574_baseball_the-mets-have-heart-and-character-and-i_667630.jpg) > ““The Mets have heart and character, and I need a man who can root for the underdog. I refuse to sleep with a Yankees fan.”” [Jennifer Probst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jennifer-probst/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker values loyalty to underdogs and dislikes rival fans, using humor to express personal preference. **In simple terms:** Loyalty to underdogs, dislike for rivals. Key Takeaway Choose allies who share your values. Themes loyalty sports rivalry humor Mood playful defensive Type personal humorous When to use this quote - dating - sports fandom - team loyalty Key Concepts team identity fan culture Questions to Reflect On - Do you prioritize loyalty over fairness? - How does rivalry affect your relationships? A Different Perspective Humor may mask deeper biases. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Baseball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/baseball/) [Underdog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/underdog/) [Yankees](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/yankees/) ## Related quotes > [I became a Yankees fan for a few years. 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