UnP cheers for the underdogs. America believes in the underdog story. Rags to Riches, Something from Nothing, and Bootstrapping all come from a belief that anyone can achieve greatness.Underdog stories exist in every context. In the Bible David and Goliath battle for supremacy. In sports, the preeminent Stanley Cup debuts the Cinderella team , the Golden Knights , in their first season ever. The minimum wage worker seeks to overcome the brutal daily grind. Belief in the underdog is part of the American Dream