We need a simple three-question test to ward off bandwagon fans.
 

We know what's going to happen. A bunch of 'patriots fans' and 'broncos fans' and 'packers fans' and 'steelers fans' are going to start buying Chiefs stuff and pretending that they're one of us. We need a way to identify these people quickly. I propose that we develop a standard three-question test that we administer to determine whether we're dealing with an actual Chiefs fan versus a bandwagon fake fan.

The questions need to be questions that a person of any age can answer, so they probably shouldn't be about obscure events of the far past. And they need to be questions that a somewhat casual Chiefs fan could answer even if they're not a hardcore fan like us.

I propose the following. Let me know if you can answer them, and whether you're a legitimate fan or a bandwagon fan. We can adjust the questions if they're too easy or too hard. You can also propose alternatives.

My three proposed questions are:

1. Name at least two Chiefs players who died during their playing career.

2. In the final 2017 preseason game against the Titans, Patrick Mahomes II completed three long passes to this receiver, including an epic rollout that many believe to be his formal unveiling. Who was the receiver?

3. What two teams did Joe Montana's Chiefs defeat in the 1993 playoffs?


I feel that any legitimate Chiefs fan will know the answer to these questions, though I wonder if Q2 is a little too difficult. Thoughts?

My plan is that any time a person comes up to you and starts talking Chiefs, you administer this quiz to determine if they're worthy of your time or not.

Anyone can Google those if they wanted to...

I didn’t watch that preseason game against the Titans. Was that Robinson that he threw the deep pass to?

Yeah it’s a nice thought experiment, but we’ll never be able to weed out the chaff in the age of google

1. Thomas, Belcher
2. I actually don't know
3. Squealers and Oilers

Ask them what state Kansas City is in? If they say anything other than Missouri, they’re either bandwagon fans or the President.

I misread question #2 at first and thought it said postseason, not preseason. I thought the trick question angle was brilliant. Oh well.

I'd like to know their take on Tyreek Hill. And pre-Superbowl Andy Reid. Must as least have a Steve Bono jersey.

And have they ever owned a Camaro. Headshot would be recommended, though not required.

Just ask them who our GM was during the 90s and early 2000s. If they know that, they know enough to satisfy me.

I love this idea.

Who was the Chiefs QB the last time they won the Superbowl?

I doubt NEW Chiefs fans would know this but should.

1. DT and Belcher
2. Ehhhh. I don't remember? I think it was possibly Robinson? Hill?
3. I was barely finished breastfeeding in 1993. But I'm going to guess Oilers and Broncos?

It's a bit of an eye trick due to a number change, but yeah, it was Robinson. When Mahomes became the starter in 2018, it ignited calls for Robinson since they appeared to have chemistry.

Check out these highlights:

https://www.chiefs.com/video/patrick...eason-20150031

Does Trans-Am count? I had one of those. A 97. Shitty car.

Interior quality was that of a Pontiac Sunfire. T-Tops leaked every time it rained. Seats felt like you were sitting on the floor. Paint quality was garbage.

But that V8 rumble... I loved that car. Piece of shit..

I propose these questions:

Who did Todd Haley tell to "throw the ****ing ball"?

Which former quarterback "graded out perfectly"?

Which former player was cut via text message during their wedding?

I think the questions should be less keyword (thus "googleable") focused and more intrinsic to being a long time Chiefs fan. Off the top of my head:

1. What is your first and favorite memory of being a Chiefs fan?
   
2. What team is your favorite rival and why?
   
3. Favorite offensive player under Marty Schottenheimer?

A little weak but that was just spit balling. We can refine!