--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Troy: Why do we inflict this on…" description: "\"“Troy: Why do we inflict this on ourselves? Ben: Why? I'll tell you why, 'cause the Red Sox never let you down. Troy: Huh? Ben: That's right. I mean - ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/jimmy-fallon-656_baseball_troy-why-do-we-inflict-this-on-ourselves_756497.jpg" --- # Troy: Why do we inflict this on ourselves? Ben: Why? I'll… ![“Troy: Why do we inflict this on ourselves? Ben: Why? I'll tell you why, 'cause the Red Sox never let you down. Troy: Huh? Ben: That's right. I mean - why? Because they haven't won a World Series in a century or so? So what? They're here. Every April, they're here. At 1:05 or at 7:05, there is a…” quote by Jimmy Fallon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/jimmy-fallon-656_baseball_troy-why-do-we-inflict-this-on-ourselves_756497.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/jimmy-fallon-656_baseball_troy-why-do-we-inflict-this-on-ourselves_756497.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31b/jimmy-fallon-656_baseball_troy-why-do-we-inflict-this-on-ourselves_756497.jpg) > ““Troy: Why do we inflict this on ourselves? Ben: Why? I'll tell you why, 'cause the Red Sox never let you down. Troy: Huh? Ben: That's right. I mean - why? Because they haven't won a World Series in a century or so? So what? They're here. Every April, they're here. At 1:05 or at 7:05, there is a game. And if it gets rained out, guess what? They make it up to you. Does anyone else in your life do that? The Red Sox don't get divorced. This is a real family. This is the family that's here for you.”” [Jimmy Fallon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jimmy-fallon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The monologue uses humor to compare fans’ loyalty to the Red Sox with personal relationships, suggesting that consistent presence, even through setbacks, creates a sense of family. **In simple terms:** Red Sox fans stay loyal despite losses, like a supportive family. Key Takeaway Value consistency and reliability in relationships. Themes loyalty community humor Mood lighthearted insightful Type comedic observational When to use this quote - team support groups - relationship counseling - fan community events - personal resilience training Key Concepts sports fandom social bonds psychology of attachment Questions to Reflect On - How does consistent presence affect trust? - What limits exist when loyalty is blind? 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