Let's go, Hawks! Photo: Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images
As the Seahawks get ready to face the 49ers in tomorrow's divisional playoff, we're offering a brief guide on how to annoy a 49ers fan.
Why it matters: Seahawks vs. the Niners isn't just another matchup on the road to the Super Bowl.
It's a long-simmering rivalry shaped by grudges, scars and memories Seattle fans can't forget.
Start here: Call them the Santa Clara 49ers. This is a nod to the team's move to a Silicon Valley city south of San Francisco and it hurts fans' feelings.
Then: Bring up crowd noise innocently. Say you've heard it matters. Let them know it's louder in Seattle — even when much of Seattle is watching from home.
Mention: Casually bring up "The Tip," the fourth-quarter play in the 2013 NFC Championship that ended the 49ers' season and became one of the most famous moments in Seahawks history.
Finally: Sit back, smile and let history do the rest.
