Football and basketball. I cannot choose between the two but I don't really care much for the others, Except, of course, for the occasional baseball game.
Posts: 3808 | Location: ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha | Registered: 18 October 2004
You should stop playing American "football." There is only one kind of football. What you refer to as American "football" is not a very good game. The 2.15% of you who are aware that there is a world outside your borders may have noticed that no one else plays "American" football. You will no longer be allowed to play it, and should instead play proper football. Initially, it would be best if you played with the girls. It is a difficult game. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which is similar to American "football", but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like nancies). You should stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the 'World Series' for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.15% of you are aware that there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. Instead of baseball, you will be allowed to play a girls' game called "rounders" which is baseball without fancy team strip, oversized gloves, collector cards or hotdogs.
********* My favourite sport is english Football.
Posts: 9 | Location: Portsmouth | Registered: 16 January 2005
Although I shouldn't say this, I am going to anyway. Those were some funny comments, but I don't think that those were fair observations. American football takes just as much skill as soccer does, I am a big fan and occasional player of the sport. The main difference between "Socccer" and "American football" is that the former is more of an endurance sport where as the "American football" is more of an explosive sport, though the plays may be short, you have to put all of your strength into them. Your post further brings about the stereotype that the English are pretentious, when I am sure that isn't the case.
quote:The 2.15% of you who are aware that there is a world outside your borders may have noticed that no one else plays "American" football.
That was rather harsh my friend. Welcome to the site!!!
Posts: 3808 | Location: ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha | Registered: 18 October 2004
quote:Originally posted by Mac: You should stop playing American "football." There is only one kind of football. What you refer to as American "football" is not a very good game. The 2.15% of you who are aware that there is a world outside your borders may have noticed that no one else plays "American" football.
I played both versions of football in high school, and I have love for both. But I can honestly say...American football is far more entertaining to watch than soccer. But I'd rather play in a pick up soccer game than a pickup football game.
As far as a "World Series" goes, you make a nice point. But if you look at the countries represented on the World Series team, you'll almost as many non-Americans as Americans on any one team. The Little League World Series, on the other hand, is TRULY a world series.
I'm not going to rag on your country, Mac. I won't mention the bad food and bad dental care, I swear. But tell your young Royals to quit dressing like Nazis...they're starting to act like OUR young royals (Paris Hilton, et al!)
All kidding aside, welcome aboard. Which footie team do you root for? My pal Dustin lives in Liverpool right now, but roots hard for Man U...
Posts: 3875 | Location: ATL, GA | Registered: 25 May 2004
I hate sports. I think them especially awful in America. Does anyone else think its backwards that we pay these men MORE money to tackle eachother and rut in the dirt than we do to our police, doctors, and actual life savers.
Now I understand a good comeback to this would be to say "isn't that the same with directors/actors." Well, no, stories brought to screen are truly inspirational and even if only ONE person was moved by the crapfest Van Helsing, it was worth having the thing play at every cinema in America.
quote: I hate sports. I think them especially awful in America. Does anyone else think its backwards that we pay these men MORE money to tackle eachother and rut in the dirt than we do to our police, doctors, and actual life savers.
Well, I am glad that someone has a different opinion, but I must disagree. Yes, athletes are grossly overpaid, but they are entertainers. I would agree with you that it is unfair that people in the entertainment industry are paid so much, but they are paid by the fans. The money has to go somewhere and if not in the athlete's pocket then whose? I would be even more upset if the owners pocket it all.
One could argue that a good sports event can be just as "Inspiring" as a movie. It is about as "Real" as reality television gets. Television actors are grossly overpaid and I doubt that "The Real World" "inspires" anybody in a positive way. I see this as a "Cultural phenomenon" rather than an actual problem.
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Posts: 3808 | Location: ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha | Registered: 18 October 2004
quote:Originally posted by Nickel-Z: I hate sports. I think them especially awful in America. Does anyone else think its backwards that we pay these men MORE money to tackle eachother and rut in the dirt than we do to our police, doctors, and actual life savers.
Now I understand a good comeback to this would be to say "isn't that the same with directors/actors." Well, no, stories brought to screen are truly inspirational and even if only ONE person was moved by the crapfest Van Helsing, it was worth having the thing play at every cinema in America.
No, actually a good comeback would be to ask if "sport" is only defined by men tackling each other and rutting in the dirt? If that's the best definition you have, I would suggest you familiarize yourself with Katherine Switzer, Grete Waitz, and Joan Benoit Samuelson to name only a few from one of my favorite sports. I think you will find yourself rewarded with inspirational stories aplenty that have inspired countless people, myself included.
Now Playing: Kentucky trailing S. Carolina 43-33 with 12:00 left in the second half on ESPN...noteably with nary a tackle or clod of dirt to be found...
Posts: 1584 | Location: Bloomington, IN | Registered: 23 May 2004
quote: Now Playing: Kentucky trailing S. Carolina 43-33 with 12:00 left in the second half on ESPN...noteably with nary a tackle or clod of dirt to be found...
That is a great game, and I think that South Carolina is going to steal the win that Florida blew and knock the UK out of the top five.
Posts: 3808 | Location: ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha | Registered: 18 October 2004
quote:Originally posted by Nickel-Z: I hate sports. I think them especially awful in America. Does anyone else think its backwards that we pay these men MORE money to tackle eachother and rut in the dirt than we do to our police, doctors, and actual life savers.
Now I understand a good comeback to this would be to say "isn't that the same with directors/actors." Well, no, stories brought to screen are truly inspirational and even if only ONE person was moved by the crapfest Van Helsing, it was worth having the thing play at every cinema in America.
I think you're only bringing "I hate sports" and "I love movies" perspectives to the table, Nickel-Z. The fact that YOU aren't inspired by sports and sports stories doesn't mean that others aren't (as Mike and LT ably point out) and that fact that films DO get you off doesn't mean that they're more legitimate sources of inspiration. Your argument is about as solipsistic as it gets...you're essentially saying "what I like matters and is all that's important...what I don't, isn't". I could rattle off a list of inspirational real-life sports stories but I don't really think I need to. And, given that you defend ALL films, you have to defend sports films. By extension, if you defend "Rudy" then you have to be willing to defend the real story the film was based on. All someone needs to do to rebut your claim is to show that it is possible for sports to be inspirational, and I find it FAR easier to believe that the inspirational story of an athlete struggling from a tough background to great success will be a major influence on someone's life than I do that "Van Helsing" will do the same. People can relate to the walk-on college hoops player...can they relate to a vampire hunter the same way? Movies, music, theatre, sports...all of these can inspire people to all sorts of things. Merely because YOU don't like something doesn't preclude it from being important and influential to others. But...you're absolutely right that we pay pro athletes FAR too much money. We also pay actors, directors, rock stars, and CEOs far more than we should, while teachers, nurses, cops, and firefighters get not nearly as much. But not every athlete gets paid. College athletes make very little money (on the books) but provide quite a bit of inspiration. The NCAA basketball tournament is testament to that every year.
Posts: 3875 | Location: ATL, GA | Registered: 25 May 2004
Ah, understandable that posting my bitterness against sports in a fans area wasn't the best place to do so . I must nonetheless point specify that I don't hate sports because they are sports. I dislike sports because the game has turned to greed and corruption. Its sad that many of the men in football would QUIT if they weren't paid above and beyond what they most definitely should be paid. On top of that, they may not quit, they might just switch teams. Now where is the justice in that??? Look, I have a slight suspicion that no matter what I say you folks won't agree, but I just needed to clarify my feelings.
I'm wondering if you disagree that doctors deserve less/more than these players? If so, is that what sports are about these days? Do I work hard for my education so these football (american football) playing guys can totally bomb out of school and make stacks more than I? Nay, I feel more than a little inclined to say that its a one of societies problems. We aren't moving forward because our priorities are off!!! Ahh I'm repeating myself, so I'll stop.
I like to play a little football every now and then anyways.
. I must nonetheless point specify that I don't hate sports because they are sports. I dislike sports because the game has turned to greed and corruption. Its sad that many of the men in football would QUIT if they weren't paid above and beyond what they most definitely should be paid. On top of that, they may not quit, they might just switch teams. Now where is the justice in that??? Look, I have a slight suspicion that no matter what I say you folks won't agree, but I just needed to clarify my feelings.
