Why are men so fond of speaking in sport metaphors?
All groups utilize jargon to identify and differentiate group members from non-group members. Jargon is also used to communicate in a way that’s cryptic to non-group members. Men speak in sport metaphors for much of the same reason. While this behavior not only reaffirms men’s membership in the group, it also serves to alienate most women from the conversation. As a result, speaking in sport metaphors are highly encouraged by other males.
