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The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« on: June 30, 2006, 01:07:55 AM »
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/012/384qgmke.asp?pg=1

So where is the smiley with steam coming out of it's ears?!?  >:(
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2006, 01:23:55 AM »
Sometimes it's best not to write about subjects which we know not.  What an example of why Americans don't understand the beauty of footie!
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2006, 06:40:04 AM »
Yes, how about an article about how boring baseball is..  It takes far more skill to play footie then they think.  And there is a reason it is the #1 participation sport IN AMERICA!!!!!
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2006, 07:23:04 AM »
 :o   Yeah, ... once again, the USA is right, and the rest of the world is wrong.  ::)
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2006, 08:31:05 AM »
What total arses- and I don't even enjoy footie like you all do!
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2006, 08:51:17 AM »
Quote from: MrsPink on June 30, 2006, 06:40:04 AM
Yes, how about an article about how boring baseball is.

Amen, sister!
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2006, 12:03:01 PM »
Apparently we are just bored easily and scoring goals is the only action that makes games worth watching.  Which explains why they changed the rules in hockey for this past season so that the games will be "faster" and "higher scoring" to improve viewing.   ::)  Hockey was fine the way it was, but if they need to change it compete in an American market then football will never make it as a spectator sport over here. 

And I agree, baseball is incredibly boring, played by a bunch of guys on drugs, and there's not a whole lot of action.  And in American Football the game stops every 10 seconds! 

(For the record, I only have the patience to watch games with nearly continuous action - ice hockey, football, rugby)
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2006, 01:45:57 PM »
I thought it was quite funny actually...the 'contrary to nature' stuff was a hoot!


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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2006, 09:20:41 AM »
as usual, one moron writes an article and everyone lumps "America" into one group.  There are almost 300 million people in America so lets try not to lump us all into one category. 

baseball is beautiful game.  It's a game of strategy and you have to understand it to enjoy it.  But just like soccer, not everyone is going to understand it and like it.
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2006, 10:03:41 AM »
It took me a while to love the footie, as well as to at least appreciate baseball.  Personally, I always thought baseball was a LOT more fun in person - making a whole day's event out of it.

After watching the slow-mo montages last night, I'd say "the more you look, the more beautiful footwork there is to see"  :)
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2006, 10:16:53 AM »
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Whole blocks of game time transpire during which absolutely nothing happens.

Has this guy ever watched a baseball game??  Maybe he's trying to be facetious?
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2006, 03:37:16 PM »
there is always stuff going on at a baseball game as well.  just as you would watch a centerback move without the ball or a striker make runs in anticipation.  If you watch a baseball game, watch position players make adjustments to hitters, its the same thing
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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2006, 01:04:38 PM »
Some people also think cricket is boring...crazy!!!

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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2006, 02:06:06 PM »
Quote from: VictoriaS on July 04, 2006, 01:04:38 PM
Some people also think cricket is boring...crazy!!!

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Re: The nihilism of soccer: The more you look, the less there is to see
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2006, 02:08:29 PM »
i find cricket boring, but only because I don't understand the rules.  I can see where it would be exciting because there is constant action between what I would call the "pitcher and batter," but since I don't understand the rules I have trouble watching it.  and any book i tried to get on it makes the explanation even harder to follow. :o
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