BajaNomad - !!!!!!!! Mexico in the World Cup !!!!!!!!!!!

Soccer sucks. College football is the best sport in the world.

Yet another repellent comment. No wonder a security staff is employed.

JZ - 11-22-2022 at 03:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rccali

I say boycott the world cup. Qatar and FIFA are an abomination as far as human rights are concerned. I will not be watching any of the games.

No kidding. Giving support for the World Cup is giving support to human rights violations.

willardguy - 11-22-2022 at 03:40 PM

Soccer sucks. College football is the best sport in the world.

you bragged it was the cats meow when your daughter played, but then again with a son who chose lacrosse and you with your junior high school midget wrestling what else are you gonna say?

mtgoat666 - 11-22-2022 at 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rccali

I say boycott the world cup. Qatar and FIFA are an abomination as far as human rights are concerned. I will not be watching any of the games.

No kidding. Giving support for the World Cup is giving support to human rights violations.

Qatar has a better human rights record than the GOP!

mtgoat666 - 11-22-2022 at 03:48 PM

Soccer sucks. College football is the best sport in the world.

Half pint,
I have forwarded this to your daughter!

mtgoat666 - 11-22-2022 at 03:50 PM

Anybody here rooting for Mexico?

Hook - 11-22-2022 at 03:57 PM

Yet another spate of 0-0, 1-1 and 2-1 games.

How exciting...

Really, the total number of CHANCES to score is so low in soccer. Unless a complete mismatch occurs like ENG-IRAN or FRA-AUS. BEL-CAN will probably be another one.

So far, 16 teams have played, through today, Tuesday Nov 22. Of those 16, 10 teams scored one or fewer goals. Six teams scored none.

The skills, and particularly the stamina, of the players IS impressive, though.

I'll leave the politics out of sports. Plenty of it everywhere else.

John Harper - 11-22-2022 at 04:51 PM

Anybody here rooting for Mexico?

I am.

John

Don Pisto - 11-22-2022 at 05:01 PM

Anybody here rooting for Mexico?

I am.

John

hell yeah!

mtgoat666 - 11-22-2022 at 06:55 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto

Quote: Originally posted by rccali

I say boycott the world cup. Qatar and FIFA are an abomination as far as human rights are concerned. I will not be watching any of the games.

you'll show em hot rod, hope you didn't support the NFL in mexico city last night.....you know with their human rights track record.

I have boycotted nfl ever since the teams blacklisted Colin Kaepernick for expressing an opinion on civil rights and institutional racism.
NFL owners colluded to prevent him working due to his political opinions. Sad! Bad!

[Edited on 11-23-2022 by mtgoat666]

Hook - 11-22-2022 at 07:32 PM

Anybody here rooting for Mexico?

I am.

John

So, if the US meets Mexico, you will be rooting for Mexico?

bajadogs - 11-22-2022 at 08:11 PM

I have boycotted nfl ever since the teams blacklisted Colin Kaepernick for expressing an opinion on civil rights and institutional racism.

Me too goat. The seeds of "cancel culture" were planted by those crying about it.

mtgoat666 - 11-22-2022 at 09:42 PM

I have boycotted nfl ever since the teams blacklisted Colin Kaepernick for expressing an opinion on civil rights and institutional racism.

Me too goat. The seeds of "cancel culture" were planted by those crying about it.

England’s team is taking a knee at start of all their World Cup games :thumbup:

JZ - 11-22-2022 at 10:06 PM

Me too goat. The seeds of "cancel culture" were planted by those crying about it.

Maybe you should care about real human rights violations.

Rights Abuses Stain FIFA World Cup
https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/11/14/qatar-rights-abuses-stai...

And not be mad at ppl who don't like it when a person disrespects the men and women who have died to defend this country?

[Edited on 11-23-2022 by JZ]

mtgoat666 - 11-22-2022 at 10:47 PM

Me too goat. The seeds of "cancel culture" were planted by those crying about it.

Why do some of you white people get so upset when black people point out your racism towards and oppression of non-whites?

surabi - 11-23-2022 at 11:40 AM

And not be mad at ppl who don't like it when a person disrespects the men and women who have died to defend this country?

[Edited on 11-23-2022 by JZ]

That kneeling in front of the flag is a sign of disrespect is simply a stupid interpretation made by racist right-wingers. What about all the people who kneel to pray? Are they disrespecting the god they are kneeling on front of?

If someone truly had the intention to show disrespect, seems to me they would turn their back to the flag.

Meanwhile you have nothing to say about all the supposed "patriots" who parade about draped in American flags, which is actually against the American Flag Act (which mentions nothing about kneeling in front of the flag)- "wearing" the flag like an item of clothing is definitely considered to be a sign of disrespect.

Meanwhile, there have been 4 mass killings in the US in just the past week. I should think that Americans have more important issues to concern themselves with than whether sports figures kneel in front of the flag to protest racist inequality.

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pacificobob - 11-23-2022 at 12:39 PM

Me too goat. The seeds of "cancel culture" were planted by those crying about it.

Thanks for your service jiz. Remind us where you served?

Hook - 11-23-2022 at 12:41 PM

Canada looking pretty good, so far. They've had the best chances.

My other pet peeve about soccer is this ridiculous running clock and the always speculative amount of time "left" at the end of each half.

And, really, deciding a tied game with a shootout, while probably the most exciting portion of a soccer game, is an admission that a game could go on for facking ever before someone might score again.

Hook - 11-23-2022 at 12:51 PM

Oh look, a goal! Canada down 1-0 at the half.

So far, today, one 0-0 game, one 2-1 game and the expected blowout.

John Harper - 11-24-2022 at 06:59 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Hook

Anybody here rooting for Mexico?

I am.

John

So, if the US meets Mexico, you will be rooting for Mexico?

I'll root for any team that can bring this bore fest to an end.

John

David K - 11-24-2022 at 07:08 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Hook

Anybody here rooting for Mexico?

I am.

John

So, if the US meets Mexico, you will be rooting for Mexico?

I'll root for any team that can bring this bore fest to an end.

John

LOL

Hook - 11-24-2022 at 09:49 AM

Yesterday's tally: an 0-0 game, a 1-0 game, a 2-1 game and a 7-0 blowout.

So, there is still a majority of teams, overall, that have not scored a single goal.

Today's tally so far: an 0-0 game, a 1-0 game and a game tied 0-0 at the half.

Boy, if the tryptophan in the turkey doesn't get you, today, watching these games will.

[Edited on 11-24-2022 by Hook]

Hook - 11-24-2022 at 09:57 AM

Colonists versus the Crown today at noon, MST. EDIT: this is incorrect. It's tomorrow at noon MST.

After the disappointing tie versus a continuing subject of the Crown (Wales), the US would do well to earn a tie against England.

Maybe 0-0, ya think??!!! :lol:

[Edited on 11-24-2022 by Hook]

AKgringo - 11-24-2022 at 10:13 AM

I have not watched a lot of soccer. Is the dramatic "flop" still a common strategic move? :?:

surabi - 11-24-2022 at 10:27 AM

While I am not a sports fan, I can understand people enjoying watching various sports. What seems stupid to me is people having "my team" that they root for and get all upset about if they lose.

It seems a lot like following the escapades of some "celebrity" and getting all wrapped up in the lives of people you don't know and who don't know or care about you in the slightest.

Skipjack Joe - 11-24-2022 at 11:23 AM

What seems stupid to me is people having "my team" that they root for and get all upset about if they lose.

That's what team sports is mostly about. A simulated battle between two 'clans' of people. This goes way back in time. Even in Troy the war was preceded with the battle between Achilles and Hector. I have a friend who is totally apechit over the Rams. The house is cluttered with flags, helmets, other paraphenalia.

Personally I find soccer boring. The teams are too big which puts a stranglehold on offense. Goals occur almost always due to mistakes or accidents. Don't understand the attraction. Back and forth they keep running. With no results.

Hook - 11-24-2022 at 11:43 AM

WOW, five goals in one half, split almost evenly between two teams! Now, that must have been exciting!! Portugal survives, 3-2.

But, I wasn't watching........these things happen to infrequently in soccer.

Hook - 11-24-2022 at 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo

I have not watched a lot of soccer. Is the dramatic "flop" still a common strategic move? :?:

I don't watch enough (like every four years!) but I thought you can now get a yellow card for "flopping"; i.e., faking a foul or injury.

surabi - 11-24-2022 at 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Skipjack Joe

What seems stupid to me is people having "my team" that they root for and get all upset about if they lose.

That's what team sports is mostly about. A simulated battle between two 'clans' of people. This goes way back in time.

Yes, I realize that. And I can appreciate that "play war" might satisfy the types who prefer competition to cooperation and feel the need to take sides and vicariously be on some "team". It just seems like that "us against them" mentality is the opposite attitude from that which makes for civilized human relations.

That's different from just enjoying watching people do something they excel at, whether it's sports, music, or whatever. For instance, I enjoy watching gymnastics- I couldn't care less who wins the gold or silver medals,I just appreciate the amazing skill these athletes have.

JZ - 11-24-2022 at 11:56 AM

Was in Amsterdam one year during the World Cup. Everytime the Netherlands scored all the fire trucks in the city played their sirens and every single person cheered.

Skipjack Joe - 11-24-2022 at 12:16 PM

I enjoy watching gymnastics- I couldn't care less who wins the gold or silver medals,I just appreciate the amazing skill these athletes have.

Then you are an exception. Consider this - how many people continue to watch their team when they're not doing well? How much interest do you have seeing gymnasts from say Bolivia perform? For most it's about the medal count.

surabi - 11-24-2022 at 12:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Skipjack Joe

I enjoy watching gymnastics- I couldn't care less who wins the gold or silver medals,I just appreciate the amazing skill these athletes have.

How much interest do you have seeing gymnasts from say Bolivia perform?

The same level of interest as seeing a skilled gymnast from anywhere perform. My level of interest in someone's abilities has nothing to do with their nationality.

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World Cup Picture

RFClark - 11-24-2022 at 02:20 PM

S,

You’re off topic! If you want to discuss the use or misuse of firearms start a topic. I’ll post there.

This is the World Cup picture I saw in Doug’s ad rotation. This is the World cup post so here it be.

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JZ - 11-24-2022 at 09:10 PM

Definitely a top 10 sport is Women's international pole vaulting.

surabi - 11-25-2022 at 09:43 AM

S,

You’re off topic! If you want to discuss the use or misuse of firearms start a topic.

WTF are you talking about? I never said anything about firearms.

RFClark - 11-25-2022 at 10:13 AM

S,

Not you?

“ Meanwhile you have nothing to say about all the supposed "patriots" who parade about draped in American flags, which is actually against the American Flag Act (which mentions nothing about kneeling in front of the flag)- "wearing" the flag like an item of clothing is definitely considered to be a sign of disrespect.

Meanwhile, there have been 4 mass killings in the US in just the past week. I should think that Americans have more important issues to concern themselves with than whether sports figures kneel in front of the flag to protest racist inequality.”

John Harper - 11-25-2022 at 11:12 AM

I should think that Americans have more important issues to concern themselves

Of course we do, the Kardashian family is always at the forefront. Americans have their priorities straight, no need to worry.

John

surabi - 11-25-2022 at 11:21 AM

S,

Not you?

Meanwhile, there have been 4 mass killings in the US in just the past week. I should think that Americans have more important issues to concern themselves with than whether sports figures kneel in front of the flag to protest racist inequality.”

That wasn't meant as "wanting to start a discussion on firearms". As I said, I mentioned nothing about firearms, those are your words. And perhaps you should be calling out the poster that was in response to, who just had to make a comment about "disrespect", referring to kneeling in front of the flag.

And FYI, some of those mass killings had nothing to do with firearms- there were knife killings, too.

[Edited on 11-25-2022 by surabi]

Hook - 11-25-2022 at 12:45 PM

So sad that we have this many children destroying this post.

US looking like the better team against England. Much better chances.

Still, 0-0.

RFClark - 11-25-2022 at 02:43 PM

John

That was a quote from surabi not me.

Hook,

Mexico’s athletes represent their country. I think all athletes chosen to represent a country should do so at the expense of their personal views. If in good conscience they can’t do that they should decline the spot.

John Harper - 11-25-2022 at 03:10 PM

John

That was a quote from surabi not me.

Oops, lost track of who was quoting who in your most recent catfight with surabi. Carry on. Got some popcorn in the microwave.

At least it was a riveting 0-0 tie for the USA. This sport is mind numbingly boring. 90 minutes of my life I will never get back.

John

[Edited on 11-25-2022 by John Harper]

RFClark - 11-25-2022 at 03:27 PM

John,

Yes, the world championship shouldn’t be decided by penalty kicks. That would be like the world series being decided by a home run derby.

Hook - 11-25-2022 at 05:36 PM

John,

Yes, the world championship shouldn’t be decided by penalty kicks. That would be like the world series being decided by a home run derby.

Good analogy!

And that would suck, bigtime.

I believe the US must win against Iran, or we don't make it out of the group stage.

AKgringo - 11-25-2022 at 06:08 PM

Nothing but ones, and zeros. I think I prefer sports with analog scores rather than the digital results we have been serving up!

John Harper - 11-25-2022 at 06:26 PM

We've scored as many total goals as the host country, who has a team in the World Cup only because they are the host.

Does the most overrated team get the stale Budweiser that wasn't sold in Qatar?

John

John Harper - 11-26-2022 at 07:53 AM

Only in soccer can they come up with an entire article about missed goals by the USA yesterday and try to sell it as interesting.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/25/sports/world-...

What's next, a riveting expose on all of Shaq's missed free throws, Michael Jordan's strike outs? Missed field goals in the Super Bowl? DNF's in the Baja 1000?

Give me a break.

John

mtgoat666 - 11-26-2022 at 08:21 AM

Only in soccer can they come up with an entire article about missed goals by the USA yesterday and try to sell it as interesting.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/25/sports/world-...

What's next, a riveting expose on all of Shaq's missed free throws, Michael Jordan's strike outs? Missed field goals in the Super Bowl? DNF's in the Baja 1000?

Give me a break.

John

Have you ever watched American football? Games last 3.5 hours, and the ball is in play about 12 minutes of that time. The duration of instant replays is longer than the actual ball in play. The duration of commercial breaks far outnumbers the supposed 60 minutes of games time. 60 minutes? It’s about 12 minutes of ball in play! American Football is all about watching commercials and watching players stand around in huddles, and stand around waiting to play. American football, most boring sport in the world.

surabi - 11-26-2022 at 08:36 AM

I'd agree with that, Goat. They play for a few seconds or a minute and then stop. Super tedious to watch, akin to watching paint dry. Mostly an excuse to sit around drinking beer and ogling the cheerleaders.

John Harper - 11-26-2022 at 08:58 AM

Have you ever watched American football?

At least in American football, a draw is a rare event, and rules designed to avoid them. And, no one celebrates a tie in American football, nor any other sport I can think of.

John

John Harper - 11-26-2022 at 09:02 AM

Super tedious to watch, akin to watching paint dry. Mostly an excuse to sit around ogling the cheerleaders.

Baseball is more akin to watching paint dry, but when's the last time there was a tie in Major League Baseball? Or, a clock for that matter?

As far as ogling cheerleaders, what kind of male bashing comment is that?

John

mtgoat666 - 11-26-2022 at 09:04 AM

Have you ever watched American football?

At least in American football, a draw is a rare event, and rules designed to avoid them. And, no one celebrates a tie in American football, nor any other sport I can think of.

John

fútbol is more popular than football. the people have spoken. end of story.

elgatoloco - 11-26-2022 at 12:46 PM

We've scored as many total goals as the host country, who has a team in the World Cup only because they are the host.

Does the most overrated team get the stale Budweiser that wasn't sold in Qatar?

John

Winner gets the Bud loser gets pacifico :lol:

willardguy - 11-26-2022 at 03:36 PM

well like it or not people sure seem to enjoy it, the loss to Argentina didn't seem to dampen the spirit downtown rosarito and my daughter had a similar experience main street ventura......
but of course the big news probably reported on many of the evil msm communist news feeds was the buckeyes getting trounced by michigan! suck it up little man. :coolup:

JZ - 11-26-2022 at 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy

buckeyes getting trounced by michigan! suck it up little man. :coolup:

Now you have gone too far..

John Harper - 11-26-2022 at 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy

buckeyes getting trounced by michigan! suck it up little man. :coolup:

Now you have gone too far..

Good game for sure, mucho mas mejor que futbol Copa del Mundo.

Both teams were aggressive, someone had to lose.

Isn't a win, or even a loss, so much better than a draw? Victory or Death!

John

[Edited on 11-27-2022 by John Harper]

John Harper - 11-27-2022 at 06:43 AM

Good day in Trojan Land, the hated Catholics get routed. No ties in Trojan football today.

John

elgatoloco - 11-27-2022 at 11:31 AM

Fight on! :cool:

surabi - 11-27-2022 at 12:27 PM

Super tedious to watch, akin to watching paint dry. Mostly an excuse to sit around ogling the cheerleaders.

At least in baseball they don't keep stopping after a minute of play.

Male bashing comment? Perhaps the question should be why female cheerleaders in skimpy costumes seem to be an integral part of American football, if not to pander to ogling by males.

JZ - 11-27-2022 at 12:31 PM

Are you suggesting women aren't attracted to other women?

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surabi - 11-27-2022 at 01:21 PM

Are you suggesting women aren't attracted to other women?

[Edited on 11-27-2022 by JZ]

No, I didn't suggest that at all. But I would suggest that what women generally perceive as erotic stimuli is different from what men do.

elgatoloco - 11-27-2022 at 01:34 PM

https://www.therams.com/cheerleaders/roster/

surfhat - 11-27-2022 at 01:44 PM

The thought of kissing your sister was comparable back in the 60's when I played high school football for one season and one season only.

That was enough for us to do everything we could to avoid a tie.

I once stood across the line from a behemoth of a lineman who was easily two hundred pounds while I was a linebacker carrying 130 pounds at the most. All I did was prevent a completed pass and almost caught it, but it was not to be for my football career.

The next year surfing had me committed and has ever since.

The thought of a tie still feels the same. What is the point of kissing your sister? haha

Soccer needs to modernized their game.

The hooligan fans are unique in sports like no other. FIFA is as corrupt an organization as there is. Passion for sports can be a good thing when it is not taken to extremes like soccer fans show all too often.

I don't watch soccer. I don't watch any organized sports other than tennis, sailing, and surfing. We are a rather mild group of fans. I could not care less about where a player is from or what country he represents when it comes to his own abilities in the completion. I root for whoever individually plays the best game on any given day.

Have at it.

surabi - 11-27-2022 at 01:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco

https://www.therams.com/cheerleaders/roster/

So why are the male cheerleaders not wearing skimpy outfits?

surfhat - 11-27-2022 at 02:34 PM

Duh? Thanks Surabi. You are appreciated for always bringing some reason to the unreasonable ones that are allowed on this forum to spew their stuff that mostly belongs in the neglected off topic section. Mostly, not always.

I hang around for those few gems like yours and Blanca's and others who call the few out like they deserve to be called out. I am grateful for those few who continue to call bs on these what should be off topic members who never relent in showing the depth of their character. It is not good look and the sooner they see this, maybe they will give a second thought before posting their compromised resources they see as legitimate.

Oh well. My very few posts over the years can always hope that Hope Springs Eternal for the human race to survive the profiteering at all costs.

The sixth great extension upon us now may very well include the human race.

Just because a palm tree on the Bay of Conception has not been flooded out, I suggest looking farther afield than the Sea of Cortez.

The deniers of mankind to affect climate change through the use of fossil fuels have their minds buried in the sand. Why, is beyond me. Are they invested in the fossil fuel companies?

What we are leaving for future generations will not be appreciated, but we will all be long gone. It is up to us to provide a livable planet for our generations to come. Denial is a dis-ease we can overcome.

JZ - 11-27-2022 at 02:49 PM

Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco

https://www.therams.com/cheerleaders/roster/

So why are the male cheerleaders not wearing skimpy outfits?

Because neither men or women want to see that.

surabi - 11-27-2022 at 02:54 PM

Quote: Originally posted by surfhat

The deniers of mankind to affect climate change through the use of fossil fuels have their minds buried in the sand. Why, is beyond me. Are they invested in the fossil fuel companies?

First of all, thanks for the appreciation.

As for what I quoted here, it doesn't seem particularly mysterious to me.

A.They want to continue to burn fossil fuels because it is an essential part of their lifestyle. Denying that it's a problem, or suggesting that there are no viable alternatives allows them to continue as per usual without any guilt or sense of responsilibity.

B. If solutions are proposed or implemented by politicians they oppose, they will dismiss it as wrong, whatever it may happen to be.

C. They are emotionally immature and act like "you can't tell me what to do" teenagers, regardless of whether the changes proposed are of benefit to all mankind. Their "freedom" to do as they like outweighs everything else.

[Edited on 11-27-2022 by surabi]

John Harper - 11-27-2022 at 04:47 PM

Perhaps the question should be why female cheerleaders in skimpy costumes seem to be an integral part of American football, if not to pander to ogling by males.

So, young male athletes aren't ogled by females? Males don't want to look good to young females? Track, swimming, and wrestling attire isn't skimpy?

Are you aware that cheerleading requires team work, athletic skills, coordination, and timing? High school cheerleaders can get college scholarships? It's actually pretty empowering for young women, in spite of your misunderstanding.

A very good friend of mine is a former Chargers cheerleader (our school cheer coach) and I know she would disagree with your comments. She's heard them before, nothing new.

And, who defines "skimpy?" The "Fashion Police?"

They say women can be their own worst enemy? That's a bad stereotype as well.

John

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

John Harper - 11-27-2022 at 04:52 PM

Meanwhile, back at the World Cup. Proof that Americans aren't always the nuttiest people on the planet.

Riots in Brussels after a LOSS to Morocco. Cars overturned and set fire. Riots in the streets over a loss.

WTF? We only do that in the USA when our team WINS a game or a championship. Who turned over a car in LA after the Dodgers lost? Or the Lakers?

Americans are pretty timid if we lose, but all hell is released with a win.

No wonder they allow ties in soccer.

John

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

surabi - 11-27-2022 at 06:00 PM

Track, swimming, and wrestling attire isn't skimpy?

Are you aware that cheerleading requires team work, athletic skills, coordination, and timing?

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

Don't be absurd. Obviously certain sports like swimming and wrestling and track require a minimum of clothing, or it would impede their ability to perform.

And while of course cheerleading requires certain skills and practice, it doesn't require showing major cleavage or tiny skirts in order to be done well. If world class gymnasts can perform in long sleeved leotards and nothing about their outfits are designed to be sexy, obviously cheerleading does not require Hooter's type outfits. It is done purely for sexualizing purposes.

And if women feel "empowered" by presenting themselves as sex objects, I would say they are pretty shallow and need to cultivate some other ways to get attention and be acknowledged for their skills.

John Harper - 11-27-2022 at 06:03 PM

Track, swimming, and wrestling attire isn't skimpy?

Are you aware that cheerleading requires team work, athletic skills, coordination, and timing?

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

Maybe I can put you in contact with my friend, who actually knows what cheerleading is all about.

You seem pretty hung up on fashion. Let it go. Puritanism is long dead.

Olympic ice skater outfits are not designed to be attractive? Seen any Olympic beach volleyball outfits?

Women have breasts, are you embarrassed about that?

My sister did not get through cheerleader tryouts in high school. She got over it, you can too. Let it go.

John

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

surabi - 11-27-2022 at 07:08 PM

Women have breasts, are you embarrassed about that?

My sister did not get through cheerleader tryouts in high school. She got over it, you can too.

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

And men have penises, but it isn't considered acceptable for them to expose them in public.

Your attitude is sexist.

And cheerleading try-outs? :lol:

I can assure you I had zero interest in such things. And if I had, I can assure you I would have made the team, considering I'd had 10 years of ballet and modern dance training by the time I got to high school.
And since you are obviously unaware of it, only the "popular" girls were interested in being cheerleaders, at least in my high school. The same kind of girls who dated the jocks.

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by surabi]

JZ - 11-27-2022 at 07:37 PM

Dated 2 cheerleaders in HS. Lost my virginity to one of them.

Married a cheerleader later in life. Go Cheerleaders!

elgatoloco - 11-27-2022 at 08:06 PM

https://www.usnews.com/news/stem-solutions/articles/2016-04-...

Yea science! Go Team :thumbup:

John Harper - 11-28-2022 at 08:51 AM

Your attitude is sexist.

And cheerleading try-outs? :lol:

My attitude is sexist?

Who's the one bashing cheerleaders, which has nothing to do with the World Cup? Did you read the paragraph you just wrote? You seem to have a lot of bitterness toward cheerleaders. Me thinks thou doth protest too much.

And, since I do work at a high school, I can assure you it's not 1950 anymore and lots of girls are cheerleaders, not just the popular ones. It's a mix of all kinds of girls today; all races, body types, etc. Dating "jocks" is also a pretty archaic concept as well, it's 2022, not 1952. Your stale stereotypes alone are the very definition of "sexist."

OTOH, it sounds like you might have made our dance team, they win lots of dance competitions. But, there are some talented dancers at our school.

John

[Edited on 11-28-2022 by John Harper]

rccali - 11-28-2022 at 11:40 AM

Dated 2 cheerleaders in HS. Lost my virginity to one of them.

Married a cheerleader later in life. Go Cheerleaders!

John Harper - 11-28-2022 at 08:01 PM

Meanwhile, back at the World Cup:

Big day for USA tomorrow! Now, we have to win, or die. As it should be. Waiting for the Iranian chants of "Death to America" tomorrow, at least it's finally able to be used in a proper/competitive context.

I'm taking an interest in Team Ghana, lowest ranked team, kicking ass so far. Lots of heart in their team.

John

mtgoat666 - 11-29-2022 at 07:19 AM

Meanwhile, back at the World Cup:

Big day for USA tomorrow! Now, we have to win, or die. As it should be. Waiting for the Iranian chants of "Death to America" tomorrow, at least it's finally able to be used in a proper/competitive context.

Chants of death to usa may be warranted,… The USA soccer org recently desecrated the Iranian flag. Can you imagine if Iranian soccer org desecrated the usa flag? Red meat ‘Mericans (even the ones who hate soccer) would lose their chit over that!

Goat, They burn our flag all the time. Consider the source!

RFClark - 11-29-2022 at 07:57 AM

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JZ - 11-29-2022 at 08:36 AM

These soccer fools need to stay out of politics and just play the got damn games.

You are athletes, not activists.

RFClark - 11-29-2022 at 09:47 AM

:thumbup:

John Harper - 11-29-2022 at 02:30 PM

Well, congratulations to Team USA. We got the win that was needed.

Hopefully Pulisic's injury is minor and he can return to the pitch for the next match.

John

[Edited on 11-29-2022 by John Harper]

RFClark - 11-29-2022 at 02:45 PM

Goat,

Let them burn away! They lost! :bounce:

Don Pisto - 11-29-2022 at 06:17 PM

Well, congratulations to Team USA. We got the win that was needed.

Hopefully Pulisic's injury is minor and he can return to the pitch for the next match.

John

[Edited on 11-29-2022 by John Harper]

just a little pelvic contusion, rub a little dirt on it he'll be ready for the netherlands

TSThornton - 11-30-2022 at 07:44 AM

JZ, I would call this activism, and I say more of it.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/team-usa-players-sh...

pacificobob - 11-30-2022 at 07:58 AM

Dated 2 cheerleaders in HS. Lost my virginity to one of them.

Married a cheerleader later in life. Go Cheerleaders!

How predictable.

JZ - 11-30-2022 at 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally posted by TSThornton

JZ, I would call this activism, and I say more of it.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/team-usa-players-sh...

That's cool. I saw a video discussing what the Iranian players face when they go back. Not a pretty picture.

Saw another video of just average ppl from all different nations getting along perfectly at the different venues.

Don Pisto - 11-30-2022 at 04:30 PM

and mexico gets the boot......

mtgoat666 - 11-30-2022 at 09:00 PM

Crying for Mexico…
Now gonna cheer for usa!

JZ - 12-2-2022 at 10:15 PM

Down goes USC!! Go Bucks!!

mtgoat666 - 12-3-2022 at 08:44 AM

Down goes USC!! Go Bucks!!

Half pint,
Only marooons care about your college football. American football is boring and overrated.
Buckeyes? One of the dumbest team names.

This thread is about world cup soccer, why are you droning on about American football?

Don Pisto - 12-3-2022 at 10:21 AM

and USA gets the boot...

JZ - 12-3-2022 at 11:14 AM

Down goes USC!! Go Bucks!!

The best athletes in the world play in the NFL.

If these guys played soccer they would win the world cup everytime.

Congrats on watching inferior athletes run around chasing each other.

mtgoat666 - 12-8-2022 at 07:49 AM

Down goes USC!! Go Bucks!!

The best athletes in the world play in the NFL.

If these guys played soccer they would win the world cup everytime.

Congrats on watching inferior athletes run around chasing each other.

Another message I had to forward to your daughter… she is very disappointed in her dad disrespecting her accomplishments.

JZ - 12-8-2022 at 09:48 PM