With the Philadelphia Eagles headed to the Super Bowl to face the powerhouse New England Patriots, the Eagles and their fans have been reveling in the role of the underdog. They have taken their underdog status quite literally, even sporting latex dog masks and barking in celebration after their victory over the Minnesota Vikings in last Sunday’s NFC Championship. How did we end up with this canine metaphor? Today it refers to a competitor who isn’t expected to emerge victorious in arenas from sports to politics, but it all...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 26, 2018 16:07 UTC