What is more ruinous than being surrounded by people who constantly switch their “favorite-pick” sports team every time a new season rolls around?  What does that say about their dedication? If you know someone with the characteristics listed below, you might be dealing with a bandwagon fan.

These people are not “real” fans. “Real” fans are people who stick with a team or player till the end— through splendid and not so splendid times. Bandwagon fans only hop in to cheer on their team when they are doing well. People like this should hop back on the bandwagon and head toward a sport dedication class.

Spotting a bandwagon fan is not difficult. Just ask these unruly “fans” a few questions and you will be able to identify whether they are phonies or not.

First, start off by asking a suspected sham fan whom their favorite team is. If they answer with the team that is also number one in the league, then ask why. If their answer is “because they rock,” you might be dealing with a bandwagon fan.

Next, does the person know past facts about the team, or more than half of the team’s players? Were they fans of the Cardinals before 2010? Is Freese their favorite player or the only player they root for? If so, you might be dealing with a bandwagon fan.

Another sign is if they have multiple favorite teams in a single league. They might even abandon teams instantly because of a move to a new city, and it just so happens to be the playoffs. If so, you might be dealing with a bandwagon fan.

If a friend of yours leaves the game early when the team is losing, or if they refer to the team as “we” when they are winning and “them” when they are losing, it looks like you might be dealing with a bandwagon fan.

Lastly, if the fictitious person you are suspecting to be a bandwagon fan wears the jersey of a different team every new season, you might be dealing with a bandwagon fan.

Bandwagon fans are common and nothing is worse than sitting behind these people. After every good play, they stand up and cheer. They may even boo if the team loses. However, behind the fan spirit is a selfish person that just wants in on the winning. If you were able to answer yes to more than two of these, looks like you are dealing with a bandwagon fan.