I'm learning a lot about soccer (all in fun)

[ouch]

Apparently, the game is played inside a large beehive.

Live and learn.

MOD EDIT:

We are 8 pages in and there are still some who are missing the point of this thread. It was meant in jest as a place to have a little fun at the expense of Soccer without crapping in the lawn of legitimate Soccer threads like that on the World Cup. This thread was intended as a place for non-soccer fans to have fun without riling up actual soccer fans.

Guys, this isn't about "Ugly American Stereotypes" or any other nations "Ugly Stereotypes" it really was just meant as a place for non-soccer fans to have a laugh.

If you are a dedicated fan or hooligan (I think thats what they call themselves) please take your seriousness to one of the actual Soccer threads.

 

[Kevan]

The vuvuzela is a South African phenomenon. Watching isn't this annoying in other countries.

 

[rdeakle]

The vuvuzela is a South African phenomenon. Watching isn't this annoying in other countries.

+1 to that. It caught on in Austria, and they banned them.

 

[Angus Young]

It's almost as if they're playing in a foreign country or something.

 

[Silk]

The commentator on tonight's match was saying something about how there was a general feeling that nobody in the US cares about soccer, but a recent study revealed that there are 90 million folks in the US actively involved in the sport. Go figure… I'm not sure how accurate this statistic is, because it would mean that about 1 in every 8 people in the US is involved in soccer? Then again, I suppose it is possible, given how prominent soccer is in the Spanish-speaking world.

As for the vuvuzelas: they're a cultural phenomenon that you'll just never understand unless you visit South Africa. Once someone gets swept up in the "carnival" atmosphere, their opinion towards these things usually changes. And they're probably going to end up being banned in many parts of the world, because they've proven to be VERY popular with the foreign fans. Don't be surprised if they start cropping up in NFL matches

 

[ouch]

Uh-oh. England jumped out to an insurmountable 1-0 lead.

 

[ouch]

America tied it up 1-1 with less than an hour to go.

Based on my knowledge of the sport, that should guarantee a tie game.

 

[ouch]

Told ya!

 

[wimbouman]

Uh-oh. England jumped out to an insurmountable 1-0 lead.

1-1

 

[DizzyArnaz]

I learned today that Korea has cute ladies that are into the sport

 

[Silk]

Meh, 10–15 years ago (and earlier) there used to be a lot more goals scored in soccer matches, but the defensive players' role has become so strong that goals are much more scarce these days. This is actually better, though, because it requires far greater skill for a team to beat their opponents' defensive line-up these days, and hard-won goals are far more satisfying to watch. It's kind of like a heavyweight title fight, where you know that one punch can end it—sitting through twelve rounds waiting for it to happen certainly isn't boring (assuming you happen to enjoy the sport at hand).

 

[Kevan]

America tied it up 1-1 with less than an hour to go.

Based on my knowledge of the sport, that should guarantee a tie game.

Youtube the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. Google any of the three games this year that Chelsea scored 7 goals. Or when Tottenham thumped Wigan 9-1. Or England's famous 5-0 win over Germany in 2001. Or both of Turkey's incredible 2nd half comebacks and last-gasp wins at Euro 2008.

These are just off the top of my head. That should add a new dimension to your "knowledge" of the sport.

 

[Kevan]

I learned today that Korea has cute ladies that are into the sport

Wait until the Germany, Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, and Australia games.

 

[DizzyArnaz]

Wait until the Germany, Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, and Australia games.

I think I'm going to like this World Cup thing

 

[Kevan]

I think I'm going to like this World Cup thing

Google "World Cup babes" and see some of the 2006 eye-candy.

 

[professorchaos]

World Cup? When is it?

 

[bythbook]

England/USA = 1/1 tie.

Makes a 12 inning pitchers duel sparkle in comparison.

 

[Seraphim]

Is this the proper thread for soccer bashing?

 

[Seraphim]

The vuvuzelas are the least annoying part of a 90 minute tie game.

 

[bythbook]

Is this the proper thread for soccer bashing?

...seems so.

The vuvuzelas are the least annoying part of a 90 minute tie game.