Sometimes I don’t believe polls anymore. (Check out the poll now at the right column, Homer Se is the most valuable player out there. :-) )
SWS survey says that the Purefoods Giants and the Barangay Ginebra Kings are the most popular teams in the Philippine Basketball Association. Tied.
Ok then, tell that to the Araneta and PBA accountants and they’ll give you the book that says, gate receipts for Ginebra games are over the top. A pol sci grad will argue the science of survey, but to me, 1ooo respondents can’t cover the masses.
That’s why I don’t trust surveys that much. I don’t quite believe an answer by one dude, having siesta then SWS agent knocks on the door, rings the bell and asks some questions too.
SWS agent asks, “Which are your favorite PBA teams, if any?” Dude still sleepy, remembers the juicy hotdog he took at lunch time, he answers, PUREFOODS!
We happen to be at the Araneta Center for the first game of the Ginebra – Air21 Finals. We came there early and all the good seats were taken. We ended with seats having our hair touching the Araneta Center ceiling. We’re this far. Now that’s the real answer to the question, “Which team is the most popular?”
Not to put down Purefoods, Magnolia, et al, but even their own fans will admit, Ginebra by far, has more, err, most. This finals alone against Air 21, Ginebra fans are at it. Even good guy Bo Perasol is getting boo birds. Cmon guys, spare Bo the Boo! Arwind Santos, initially said, Gins booing is just challenging him to do better. But after the awarding ceremonies, he felt the heat of Ginebra fans boo and he had something to say about the boos. To the effect, he says boos during awarding is uncalled for. Tell that to the Philly fans who booed Kobe back in the day.
From www.sws.org.ph… Purefoods and Ginebra, sister teams belonging to conglomerate San Miguel Corp., “were cited by an equal 31 percent of adult Filipinos,” the SWS said on its website (www.sws.org.ph). “Ginebra is most popular team in Metro Manila and Balance Luzon (areas outside Metro Manila in Luzon), while Purefoods is most popular team in the Visayas and Mindanao,” SWS said. Following them were Magnolia Beverage Masters (21%), Alaska Aces (13%), Sta. Lucia Realtors (5%), Red Bull Barako (4%), Talk N’ Text Phone Pals (3%), Coca-Cola Tigers (1%), and Air21 Express (1%). Check the figures here.
Also mentioned, Ginebra is more popular among men, while Purefoods is more popular among women. To this I agree, since eternity, most of Purefoods’ supporters ares women. Thanks to the short shorts of Alvin, Jerry and Jolas back in ’88. Now, James Yap carries the torch for Purefoods.
Timing too of the survey plays a crucial factor in the poll results. This PBA survey was conducted March of 2008. Then, Purefoods Hotdogs were fresh from finals stint for Philippine Cup. So, people kinda still remember the finals appearance. Gins had a forgettable Philippine Cup. Then again, Sta. Lucia Realtors who took the Philippine Cup crown, only placed 5th in the pop survey.
Anyway, I have no problemo with this survey, just saying that surveys are just that, surveys. If it favors you, you’ll agree and if not, you’ll look for answer elsewhere. Some of the real answers can be had in other form or ways like checking the TV ratings, checking the gate attendance, which jerseys sells, is Sonny Barrios smiling a lot these days or not, etcetera.
Danding too has no problem with Purefoods and Ginebra sharing the pop honors.
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