The Dallas Cowboys may not have been America’s Team in quite some time, but don’t tell that to their fans. Whether they’re gloating after a midseason win or still reliving the glory days of the ’90s, Cowboys fans have a special talent for getting under everyone’s skin.
It’s not just the oversized belt buckles or the fact that every game feels like the Super Bowl to them. It’s the relentless, unwavering belief that this is finally their year—every year—no matter how it ends. Here are 13 reasons Cowboys fans drive everyone else absolutely insane.
13. That “America’s Team” Thing
No matter how long it’s been since they were truly dominant, Cowboys fans still cling to the “America’s Team” nickname like it’s a birthright. They’ll drop it into conversations unprompted, like it’s a universally accepted fact.
12. Overhyping Every Single Win
Beat a 3-10 team in December? Parade time. Cowboys fans act like every victory is a defining moment in franchise history—even if it’s just a garbage-time touchdown against the Cardinals.
11. Living in the 90s
Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin—you’d think they were still suiting up on Sundays. Cowboys fans talk about the ’90s dynasty like it happened last week.
10. Acting Like Jerry Jones Is a Genius
No GM in sports has gotten more mileage out of mediocrity than Jerry. But Cowboys fans will still talk about him like he’s five steps ahead of the league.
9. Turning Every Thanksgiving Into a National Event
It’s not enough that the Cowboys play every Thanksgiving. Their fans act like it’s a sacred American tradition that the whole country should treat like a Super Bowl preview.
8. Dragging You Into Their Meltdowns
When things go south, Cowboys fans don’t just suffer quietly. They want you to suffer with them—venting, spiraling, and demanding attention every step of the way.
7. Playing the Victim
Refs. The media. The NFL schedule. Cowboys fans always have someone else to blame when things don’t go their way, and they’ll make sure you hear all about it.
6. Constantly Bragging About Their Stadium
Yes, AT&T Stadium is massive and has a giant screen that could land aircraft. But Cowboys fans will bring it up in every conversation, like it guarantees playoff wins.
5. Comparing Every Quarterback to Aikman
Whether it’s Dak, Romo, or whoever’s next, Cowboys fans can’t resist the “Next Aikman” comparisons. It sets everyone up for disappointment—and nonstop debate.
4. Overloading Prime Time
It doesn’t matter if they’re 4-9, the Cowboys will still be on national TV. And their fans will insist the ratings prove they’re still relevant.
3. The Offseason Super Bowl Champs Routine
No fanbase wins the offseason quite like Cowboys fans. Draft grades, free agency, training camp buzz—they treat every move like it guarantees a ring.
2. Pretending Every Year Is The Year
Hope springs eternal in Dallas. Cowboys fans have mastered the art of convincing themselves this is finally the team that’s going all the way, regardless of logic or evidence.
1. The Sheer Volume of It All
They’re loud on social media. Loud at tailgates. Loud at your office. Cowboys fans never turn the volume down, and that relentless energy wears everybody else out by Week 2.
