According to Merriam-Webster, A bandwagon is a popular cause, movement, or trend that attracts growing support. It is most commonly used in the phrase "jump on the bandwagon," which means to adopt a popular trend, activity, or belief simply because it has become fashionable or successful.
It seems that everyone and his brother is following the World Cup Soccer tournament. But do these people follow soccer at other times? I never developed an interest in soccer, so I am not following the tournament. I am not on the bandwagon.
Some other examples:
- The Super Bowl. Many people follow pro football just once a year. I marginally follow football. I guess I am so much into baseball that I neglect other sports.
- The Triple Crown of Racing. So many people follow only the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes. I was never into horse racing.
- The Knicks' victory parade drew about 2 million spectators. How many of them followed the Knicks during their losing seasons? I do follow basketball, but not as closely as baseball.
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