Rooting for your team

Posted by Lotg on September 26, 2003

Can anyone tell me how this term came about? As far as I'm aware it's an American term, and we would definitely not say this in Australia, as it would imply that you're having sex with someone for your team.

So why the term 'root', when barracking for a team?

• Rooting for your team R. Berg 27/September/03
  • Rooting for your team ESC 27/September/03