31.  Little did he know the joke would send local Stooge fans into a Curly-spin.

32.  Local fans of football irony, this is your week.

33.  Local fans often overreact after every game.

34.  Local fans who snapped up tickets early will get the chance to hear Hootie on stage at the Greek Theatre on Saturday.

35.  Local fans are considered knowledgeable, and the blood and sweat spilled by former champions in both the new and old Gardens lend the arena an undeniable mystique.

36.  Local fans and media, plus that weird assortment of talk-show tongues.

37.  Local fans have no time now to worry about Mo Vaughn, Ray Bourque, M.L. Carr or the curse of Giuseppe Galderisi.

38.  Local Mantle fans have realized that.

39.  Local NFL fans chose Denver second.

40.  McBride was quite popular with the local fans, and has good memories, but the weather was harsh, and so were the practices.