# Can PCT explain the persistent masochism of Red Sox fans?

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**Category:** CSG1996\
**Created:** [June 6, 1996, 11:50am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/can-pct-explain-the-persistent-masochism-of-red-sox-fans/2310 "1996-06-06T11:50:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peter\_A\_Cariani1](http://discourse.iapct.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/f17d59/32.png) [@Peter\_A\_Cariani1](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/Peter_A_Cariani1)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 1996, 11:50am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/can-pct-explain-the-persistent-masochism-of-red-sox-fans/2310/1 "1996-06-06T11:50:58Z")

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Bruce Gregory wrote:

> [From Bruce Gregory (960606.1005 EDT)]

> 3. I am watching the Red Socks play baseball. I totally lack any  
> ability to control the outcome -- no feedback. The goal is clear and  
> I can become deeply interested in the progress of the game and the  
> out of the season. Clearly spectator sports exercise a deep hold on  
> the human psyche. Does PCT have anything to say about this situation?

More generally, can PCT explain persistent masochistic fascinations,  
such as those (enjoyed? indulged in? endured?) by Red Socks fans?  
It would be extremely impressive if it could!

Peter Cariani  
Boston, Mass.