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Oso
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Timo1
Mexico got lucky with a 1-1 tie |
I think it was Vince Lombardi who said "A tie is like kissing your sister."
But, under the circumstances this was probably the best outcome. S. Africa escaped the humiliation of being the first host nation ever to lose an
opening round, both are still in the game with no disadvantage, having one goal each. There were a few fouls (there always are), but no really
egregious red card offenses and so far there seems to be no bad blood.
Not the same tomorrow. We need to whip them Brits like a rented mule. USA! USA! USA!
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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SiReNiTa
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Uruguay Vs. France was tied 0-0 so Mexico and South Africa are tied in first place with 1 point each!!
2 games to go until we know who goes on to the next round...maybe there is hope for the Mexico team after all  
Live life as well as you can,
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Bajahowodd
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I have to chuckle, just a bit. Given the nature of this forum, it is really not reflective of US culture as a whole. I was picking up a vibe from BMG
on this. Frankly, the vast majority of Americans could care less about the World Cup. A significant number of them, will of course visit sports bars
to drink. But, after all this time, Americans complain about the low scoring in Futbol games, which undeniably have tons of action. They'd rather
watch besibol, where there is also usually low scores, but significantly less action. Go figure.
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woody with a view
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like big D said
GO CHARGERS!
but really, i love the world cup and can't stand soccer. especially the latin teams who think flailing and falling after the least bit of contact is
part of the game.
give me the european leagues and i'm happy!!!!
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SiReNiTa
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 Woody the flailing and falling is my favorite part of the game!!
I got snapped at for laughing when players would start going at each other for pushing the others team mates!
For what it's worth, the teams that played today had decent games, both tied but played well IMO.
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woody with a view
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too bad the world doesn't always get along like they seem to do during these world cup tourney's.
you know, put aside your differences and throw a random elbow, in the name of competition!!!!!
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DENNIS
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Hmmmm....Low readings on the "Interest Scale" here. Is anybody watching the games?
If yes, does anyone know what that background noise is? It sounds like a huge swarm of bees. I heard it yesterday and it's the same today. It's also
gawwwdammm annoying.
I thought it may be all those plastic horns people are carrying around bleating at once but the intensity never changes.
Any ideas?
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Hmmmm....Low readings on the "Interest Scale" here. Is anybody watching the games?
If yes, does anyone know what that background noise is? It sounds like a huge swarm of bees. I heard it yesterday and it's the same today. It's also
gawwwdammm annoying.
I thought it may be all those plastic horns people are carrying around bleating at once but the intensity never changes.
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http://deadspin.com/5302062/the-tiny-plastic-horn-that-will-...
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Is anybody watching the games?
If yes, does anyone know what that background noise is? It sounds like a huge swarm of bees. I heard it yesterday and it's the same today.
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Snoring.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
Snoring.
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satisfied customer.
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DENNIS
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The commentators on the tube just explained the droning noise. It is the plastic horns.
Whoooops....I didn't see Zac's post up there. Thanks.
[Edited on 6-13-2010 by DENNIS]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I have to chuckle, just a bit. Given the nature of this forum, it is really not reflective of US culture as a whole. I was picking up a vibe from BMG
on this. Frankly, the vast majority of Americans could care less about the World Cup. A significant number of them, will of course visit sports bars
to drink. But, after all this time, Americans complain about the low scoring in Futbol games, which undeniably have tons of action. They'd rather
watch besibol, where there is also usually low scores, but significantly less action. Go figure. |
Eat and drink more !!! .. then the game does not seem so slow, plus always carry a dart board in your car or other items which can add to ones
enjoyment while downing a few, maybe a helmet too ... just saying... and don't forget to bet a lot on any team.. that usually helps too...
Hell, I've pick Mexico.. why not ... it's a lot more fun to be rooting for the home team... plus can always pick another if they go down... it's all
fun ...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Frankly, the vast majority of Americans could care less about the World Cup. |
That's because we concentrate on the scoreboard. the game going on at this moment, ENG vs USA, has been a virtual scoring frenzy. 1-1 and lots of
time to go.
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woody with a view
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everyday soccer is boring.
when the best teams in the world play for 10 days it's something special.
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Timo1
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I wonder if England is going to keep the same goalie for the second half
sold out and got out !!!
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Yea, Soccer, football, basketball, golf, baseball, tennis, bowling, ping-pong, car racing, etc.. Most folks could care less. Sports fanatics! Eating
contests, drinking contests, fishing contests? Jeez! Everything is a contest.
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Oso
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Our Hero...Robert Green.
Damn those vuvuzelas are annoying.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
Our Hero...Robert Green.
Damn those vuvuzelas are annoying. |
Probably the end of Green's England career.
Those vuvuzelas are annoying, but so are the airhorns used at most USA games,....... and the stupid singing and chanting at EPL games. How do you like
to listen to a bunch of a..holes singing " you never walk alone" during a whole 90 minute game ? ( Liverpool )
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jodiego
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Ah yes, those obnoxious vuvuzelas. Organizers did a noise level study before the Cup started and determined that the noise level wasn't that bad
(wonder if they've ever sat in the middle of them?). Now I just saw on TV that the World Cup people are seriously considering banning them (maybe
they finally sat in the middle of them). Personally, I cannot imagine spending hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars for a ticket and having to
listen to that constant buzz for the entire game. ¡Abajo los vuvuzelas
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
How do you like to listen to a bunch of a..holes singing " you never walk alone" during a whole 90 minute game ? ( Liverpool )
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Oh Lord, No...Puleeeze, No. Isn't that the song that makes me barf when Jerry Lewis sings it? 
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