“You are what you love, not what loves you. That’s what I decided a long time ago.”
—Donald Kaufman, Adaptation (2002)
Despite having been born in New York City, growing up on Long Island, and being at a peak formative age when the team won their first World Series in 1969, there is no evidence writer Charlie Kaufman is or has ever been a Mets fan. Nevertheless, there may not exist a more Metsian quote in the history of cinema. This maxim should be framed and placed on home altars from Massapequa to Middle Village, as it perfectly captures the essence of what it truly means to be a fan of the Metropolitans. To follow this team is to enter into an implicit agreement: you will be disappointed, and your unrequited love...
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