Bane is a Modern English word meaning "that which causes ruin or woe." Similar in meaning to the word problem. A Main Bane is the primary problem, something that screws up everything to the point where progress or success is never possible.
Closed-minded and undereducated people are the Main Bane to society, and are also more likely to be Raider fans.
JaMarcus Russell may not be able to hit the side of a house with a football, but any Raiders fan worth his salt knows that owner Al Davis is the Main Bane of the Raider Nation.
JaMarcus Russell may not be able to hit the side of a house with a football, but any Raiders fan worth his salt knows that owner Al Davis is the Main Bane of the Raider Nation.
by Los Angeles Chargers January 5, 2010