rooting

“And so something like a little parkway garden that takes a lot of extra care is really sweet, because you’re kind of rooting for it to thrive despite all the odds.”

John Roberts would simply be the umpire, calling balls and strikes, with no rooting interest — save the integrity of the Supreme Court.

The Brewers are playing for only the second World Series berth in team history, and a high-profile athlete who grew up less than two hours from Milwaukee in Oshkosh, Wis., is actively rooting against them.

Here, though, it’s justified because what befalls Ron could happen to anyone, and rooting surreal situations in relatability sparks Robinson’s comedy.

But I think they love seeing the Dodgers, whether they like rooting against us or for us.”