It’s not just England and America, either. Scotland’s Celtic fans sing it. Australian rugby crowds love it. There’s a video of fans in Japan belting it out. It’s become a secret handshake for sports fans everywhere. You could be in a bar in Brazil or a pub in Berlin, and if someone plays “Sweet Caroline,” you’ll immediately start yelling the “BA BA BA” part.
It’s the most inclusive, bizarre, and unlikely sports anthem ever. It doesn’t belong to one team. It belongs to everyone who wants to feel a little silly and a lot happy.
