The word fan is short for fanatic — which Merriam-Webster defines as, "A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to some interest or activity." You probably knew that. But did you know that the word fanatic is derived from the Latin word fanatics, which means "Insanely but divinely inspired"? It was originally used to refer to a sacred place such as a temple.
I can't think of many places more sacred than Arrowhead Stadium. The moment you pull into the parking lot, you are met by an ocean of red jerseys and gray billows rising up from the grills of tailgaters — like smoke signals in the distance, calling you home.