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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Halo on June 30, 2010, 10:08:43 AM
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Once upon a time someone said, "I'll make up a game with a rule so devoid of common sense that no one will ever play the game":
You can kick the ball,
you cannot touch the ball with your hands or arms,
you can hit the ball with your head.
:x
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265million players cant be wrong :D
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I have to admit i played it for 5 years.
Its a really fun sport to play but i still can't being myself to watch it on tv.
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I use to be the same way as killer. Loved to play but could not stand to watch it. What I have found makes it so much better is if you pick a team you want to win and cheer for them. That makes it worthwhile.
I still play pick up games weekly.
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Most sports make very little sense, if you actually think about them. I would say competitive archery is one of the few that does. Learn how to shoot accurately so you can feed your family, in the old days. No crazy strange rules...just hit as accurately as you can a target from various ranges.
Anyway, Raptor nailed my thoughts exactly -- even the bit about pickup. Today though I'm hobbling around on a sprained ankle from last night's game. :mad: Ah well, nothing some ice can't fix. :banana:
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it's a game, nothing more or less. When i was young, ofcourse i played soccer (it is THE sport played by kids and teens, at least here in germany)
Today i'm not that interested into the national league (Bundesliga), i seldom watch any game, i'm more into Motorsport. But when it comes to
European Championship or the World-Cup every 4 years i transform into a crazy Fan! :x
I even get Pro Evolution Soccer for the PC just for the 2010 WC ! :D
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkbj_S3etY&feature=player_embedded#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkbj_S3etY&feature=player_embedded#!)
This guy doesn't like soccer because it starts with the letter "S"..
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I have to admit i played it for 5 years.
Its a really fun sport to play but i still can't being myself to watch it on tv.
+1.
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I use to enjoy watching it, but now I only enjoy watching international games, especialy when Brazil play...they play such beutifull football. but I played rugby my whole life and never not enjoyed playing it.
now, motorsport, is a whole kettle of fish! and is by far the best and most supreme sport
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkbj_S3etY&feature=player_embedded#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkbj_S3etY&feature=player_embedded#!)
This guy doesn't like soccer because it starts with the letter "S"..
But he has many valid points... :noid
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"Soccer: the sport for fourth graders that foreign people take seriously."
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if gridiron is so great why doesnt the rest of the world play it? :headscratch:
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Once upon a time someone said, "I'll make up a game with a rule so devoid of common sense that no one will ever play the game":
You can kick the ball,
you cannot touch the ball with your hands or arms,
you can hit the ball with your head.
:x
Why do you call football football if you cant use your feet? shouldn't it be called handball, runball or maybe thrownball. wasnt football (or american football as it is known in just about everywhere in the world) a variation of soccer (or football as it is known in just about everywhere else in the world). Football or soccer if you prefer has been played for over a thousand years.
btw did you know that FIFA has more associated countries than the united nations? and by the way can somebody tell me where i can get this cell phone case. I dont care how expensive it is, I want it, it would be a pleasure to reach out and touch someone.
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr285/semperac/world-cup-2010-hot-fans-7.jpg)
semp
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Dear Rest of the World,
Hi, America here. Listen, American football grew out of Rugby (which was also called football), which derived from football(soccer). So that's how the name came about; now most of us will admit it doesn't make a lot of sense that the whole world calls the game by one name but here in the U.S.A. it's something else, but that's just how it is. So go ahead and trash talk, don't worry, we'll do the same to you, but really, that argument's getting old. If the name is ever going to change, it won't be overnight, if that's all you can come up with you probably should just stop. We're going to continue talking about football and yards and you can continue talking about football and meters. May I suggest you get used to it? America has much bigger issues than football doesn't it, surely you can think of something better than making fun of football already right!?
Merci, Au revoir
-The United States of America.
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Perhaps this argument will die down when America stops associating France with retreating.
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Dear Rest of the World,
Hi, America here. Listen, American football grew out of Rugby (which was also called football), which derived from football(soccer). So that's how the name came about; now most of us will admit it doesn't make a lot of sense that the whole world calls the game by one name but here in the U.S.A. it's something else, but that's just how it is. So go ahead and trash talk, don't worry, we'll do the same to you, but really, that argument's getting old. If the name is ever going to change, it won't be overnight, if that's all you can come up with you probably should just stop. We're going to continue talking about football and yards and you can continue talking about football and meters. May I suggest you get used to it? America has much bigger issues than football doesn't it, surely you can think of something better than making fun of football already right!?
Merci, Au revoir
-The United States of America.
sorry but last I checked I was in The United States of America too.
semp
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Great sport for women. I wonder how many would enjoy it if it was still played the way some primitive tribes played it.... :uhoh
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It's all down to what sports you were raised with, I can watch football(American) but I find basketball and baseball boring because during my early life they had no coverage were I lived so I didn't develop an understanding of those games. The same can be said of most Americans with football(soccer) it wasn't a nationally shown sport on TV so it didn't catch on, some people are developing a taste for it now and yes gates for MLS games are on the increase but as a spectator sport it doesn't have a history to help it along in the US.
My own personal wish would be that more kids played sports and that even once out of school more chances to carry on playing would exist here in the US. I can only speak for the area I live in but here if your not in school or college there isn't the same chance to indulge in team sports at a competitive level whereas when I lived in England just about every pub had it's own football team and competed in local leagues thereby giving these older guys a chance of playing and keeping fit.
Most kids I knew growing up played sports at school and once you got home but now you're lucky if you can get them to leave the house at all.
Sorry for the rant but I would be happier if kids in every country involved themselves in whatever sports they like and have the resolve to carry on playing just for the love of the sport after finishing education.
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Perhaps this argument will die down when America stops associating France with retreating.
Gallic Wars
- Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. [Or at ths time in history, a Roman -ed.]
- Hundred Years War
- Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchman." Sainted.
- Italian Wars
- Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars when fighting Italians.
- Wars of Religion
- France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots
- Thirty Years War
- France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.
- War of Revolution
- Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flowerpots as chapeaux.
- The Dutch War
- Tied
- War of the Augsburg League/King William's War/French and Indian War
- Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.
- War of the Spanish Succession
- Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved every since.
- American Revolution
- In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."
- French Revolution
- Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.
- The Napoleonic Wars
- Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.
- The Franco-Prussian War
- Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.
- World War I
- Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States [Entering the war late -ed.]. Thousands of French women find out what it's like to not only sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.
- World War II
- Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.
- War in Indochina
- Lost. French forces plead sickness; take to bed with the Dien Bien Flu
- Algerian Rebellion
- Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare; "We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese and Esquimaux.
- War on Terrorism
- France, keeping in mind its recent history, surrenders to Germans and Muslims just to be safe. Attempts to surrender to Vietnamese ambassador fail after he takes refuge in a McDonald's.
The question for any country silly enough to count on the French should not be "Can we count on the French?", but rather "How long until France collapses?"
"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without an accordion. All you do is leave behind a lot of noisy baggage."
Or, better still, the quote from last week's Wall Street Journal: "They're there when they need you."
With only an hour and a half of research, Jonathan Duczkowski provided the following losses:
Norse invasions, 841-911.
After having their way with the French for 70 years, the Norse are bribed by a French King named Charles the Simple (really!) who gave them Normandy in return for peace. Normans proceed to become just about the only positive military bonus in France's [favour] for next 500 years.
Andrew Ouellette posts this in response:
1066 A.D. William The Conquerer Duke and Ruler of France Launches the Largest Invasion in the history of the world no other was as large until the same trip was taken in reverse on June 6th 1944 William Fights Harold for the Throne of England Which old king Edward rightfully left to William but Harold Usurped the throne Will fights the Saxons (English)wins and the French Rule England for the Next 80 Years. then the French start the largest building and economic infrastructure since the fall of the Roman Empire the Norman Economy skyrockets and the Normans inadvertantly start England to become a major world Power Vive La France-
Matt Davis posts this in response to Andrew Ouellette above:
Oh dear. We seem to have overlooked some basic facts. Firstly, Philip the First (1060 - 1108) was King of France at the time of the Norman invasion of 1066 - William was Duke of Normandy and, incidentally, directly descended from the Vikings. William was, therefore, as alien to France as the experience of victory. Since Philip did not invade England, the victory at Hastings was Norman - not French. Normandy may be a part of France now but it most certainly wasn't in 1066. Therefore, William's coronation as King of England had nothing whatsoever to do with the French. As usual, they were nowhere near the place when the fighting was going on. The mistaken belief that 1066 was a French victory leads to the Third Rule of French Warfare; "When incapable of any victory whatsoever - claim someone else's".
Mexico, 1863-1864.
France attempts to take advantage of Mexico's weakness following its thorough thrashing by the U.S. 20 years earlier ("Halls of Montezuma"). Not surprisingly, the only unit to distinguish itself is the French Foreign Legion (consisting of, by definition, non-Frenchmen). Booted out of the country a little over a year after arrival.
Panama jungles 1881-1890.
No one but nature to fight, France still loses; canal is eventually built by the U.S. 1904-1914.
Napoleonic Wars.
Should be noted that the Grand Armee was largely (~%50) composed of non-Frenchmen after 1804 or so. Mainly disgruntled minorities and anti-monarchists. Not surprisingly, these performed better than the French on many occasions.
Haiti, 1791-1804.
French defeated by rebellion after sacrificing 4,000 Poles to yellow fever. Shows another rule of French warfare; when in doubt, send an ally.
India, 1673-1813.
British were far more charming than French, ended up victors. Therefore the British are well known for their tea, and the French for their whine (er, wine...). Ensures 200 years of bad teeth in England.
Barbary Wars, middle ages-1830.
Pirates in North Africa continually harass European shipping in Meditteranean. France's solution: pay them to leave us alone. America's solution: kick their tulips ("the Shores of Tripoli"). [America's] first overseas victories, won 1801-1815.
1798-1801, Quasi-War with U.S.
French privateers (semi-legal pirates) attack U.S. shipping. U.S. fights France at sea for 3 years; French eventually cave; sets precedent for next 200 years of Franco-American relations.
Moors in Spain, late 700s-early 800s.
Even with Charlemagne leading them against an enemy living in a hostile land, French are unable to make much progress. Hide behind Pyrennes until the modern day.
French-on-French losses (probably should be counted as victories too, just to be fair):
1208: Albigenses Crusade, French massacared by French.
When asked how to differentiate a heretic from the faithful, response was "Kill them all. God will know His own." Lesson: French are badasses when fighting unarmed men, women and children.
St. Bartholomew Day Massacre, August 24, 1572.
Once again, French-on-French slaughter.
Third Crusade.
Philip Augustus of France throws hissy-fit, leaves Crusade for Richard the Lion Heart to finish.
Seventh Crusade.
St. Louis of France leads Crusade to Egypt. Resoundingly crushed.
[Eighth] Crusade.
St. Louis back in action, this time in Tunis. See Seventh Crusade.
Also should be noted that France attempted to hide behind the Maginot line, sticking their head in the sand and pretending that the Germans would enter France that way. By doing so, the Germans would have been breaking with their traditional route of invading France, entering through Belgium (Napoleonic Wars, Franco-Prussian War, World War I, etc.). French ignored this though, and put all their effort into these defenses.
Thomas Whiteley has submitted this addition to me:
Seven year War 1756-1763
Lost: after getting hammered by Frederick the Great of Prussia (yep, the Germans again) at Rossbach, the French were held off for the remainder of the War by Frederick of Brunswick and a hodge-podge army including some Brits. War also saw France kicked out of Canada (Wolfe at Quebec) and India (Clive at Plassey).
Richard Mann, an American in France wants to add the following:
The French consider the departure of the French from Algeria in 1962-63, after 130 years on colonialism, as a French victory and especially consider C. de Gaulle as a hero for 'leading' said victory over the unwilling French public who were very much against the departure. This ended their colonialism. About 2 million ungrateful Algerians lost their lives in this shoddy affair.
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Gallic Wars
- Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. [Or at ths time in history, a Roman -ed.]
- Hundred Years War
- Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchman." Sainted.
- Italian Wars
- Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars when fighting Italians.
- Wars of Religion
- France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots
- Thirty Years War
- France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.
- War of Revolution
- Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flowerpots as chapeaux.
- The Dutch War
- Tied
- War of the Augsburg League/King William's War/French and Indian War
- Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.
- War of the Spanish Succession
- Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved every since.
- American Revolution
- In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."
- French Revolution
- Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.
- The Napoleonic Wars
- Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.
- The Franco-Prussian War
- Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.
- World War I
- Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States [Entering the war late -ed.]. Thousands of French women find out what it's like to not only sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.
- World War II
- Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.
- War in Indochina
- Lost. French forces plead sickness; take to bed with the Dien Bien Flu
- Algerian Rebellion
- Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare; "We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese and Esquimaux.
- War on Terrorism
- France, keeping in mind its recent history, surrenders to Germans and Muslims just to be safe. Attempts to surrender to Vietnamese ambassador fail after he takes refuge in a McDonald's.
The question for any country silly enough to count on the French should not be "Can we count on the French?", but rather "How long until France collapses?"
"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without an accordion. All you do is leave behind a lot of noisy baggage."
Or, better still, the quote from last week's Wall Street Journal: "They're there when they need you."
With only an hour and a half of research, Jonathan Duczkowski provided the following losses:
Norse invasions, 841-911.
After having their way with the French for 70 years, the Norse are bribed by a French King named Charles the Simple (really!) who gave them Normandy in return for peace. Normans proceed to become just about the only positive military bonus in France's [favour] for next 500 years.
Andrew Ouellette posts this in response:
1066 A.D. William The Conquerer Duke and Ruler of France Launches the Largest Invasion in the history of the world no other was as large until the same trip was taken in reverse on June 6th 1944 William Fights Harold for the Throne of England Which old king Edward rightfully left to William but Harold Usurped the throne Will fights the Saxons (English)wins and the French Rule England for the Next 80 Years. then the French start the largest building and economic infrastructure since the fall of the Roman Empire the Norman Economy skyrockets and the Normans inadvertantly start England to become a major world Power Vive La France-
Matt Davis posts this in response to Andrew Ouellette above:
Oh dear. We seem to have overlooked some basic facts. Firstly, Philip the First (1060 - 1108) was King of France at the time of the Norman invasion of 1066 - William was Duke of Normandy and, incidentally, directly descended from the Vikings. William was, therefore, as alien to France as the experience of victory. Since Philip did not invade England, the victory at Hastings was Norman - not French. Normandy may be a part of France now but it most certainly wasn't in 1066. Therefore, William's coronation as King of England had nothing whatsoever to do with the French. As usual, they were nowhere near the place when the fighting was going on. The mistaken belief that 1066 was a French victory leads to the Third Rule of French Warfare; "When incapable of any victory whatsoever - claim someone else's".
Mexico, 1863-1864.
France attempts to take advantage of Mexico's weakness following its thorough thrashing by the U.S. 20 years earlier ("Halls of Montezuma"). Not surprisingly, the only unit to distinguish itself is the French Foreign Legion (consisting of, by definition, non-Frenchmen). Booted out of the country a little over a year after arrival.
Panama jungles 1881-1890.
No one but nature to fight, France still loses; canal is eventually built by the U.S. 1904-1914.
Napoleonic Wars.
Should be noted that the Grand Armee was largely (~%50) composed of non-Frenchmen after 1804 or so. Mainly disgruntled minorities and anti-monarchists. Not surprisingly, these performed better than the French on many occasions.
Haiti, 1791-1804.
French defeated by rebellion after sacrificing 4,000 Poles to yellow fever. Shows another rule of French warfare; when in doubt, send an ally.
India, 1673-1813.
British were far more charming than French, ended up victors. Therefore the British are well known for their tea, and the French for their whine (er, wine...). Ensures 200 years of bad teeth in England.
Barbary Wars, middle ages-1830.
Pirates in North Africa continually harass European shipping in Meditteranean. France's solution: pay them to leave us alone. America's solution: kick their tulips ("the Shores of Tripoli"). [America's] first overseas victories, won 1801-1815.
1798-1801, Quasi-War with U.S.
French privateers (semi-legal pirates) attack U.S. shipping. U.S. fights France at sea for 3 years; French eventually cave; sets precedent for next 200 years of Franco-American relations.
Moors in Spain, late 700s-early 800s.
Even with Charlemagne leading them against an enemy living in a hostile land, French are unable to make much progress. Hide behind Pyrennes until the modern day.
French-on-French losses (probably should be counted as victories too, just to be fair):
1208: Albigenses Crusade, French massacared by French.
When asked how to differentiate a heretic from the faithful, response was "Kill them all. God will know His own." Lesson: French are badasses when fighting unarmed men, women and children.
St. Bartholomew Day Massacre, August 24, 1572.
Once again, French-on-French slaughter.
Third Crusade.
Philip Augustus of France throws hissy-fit, leaves Crusade for Richard the Lion Heart to finish.
Seventh Crusade.
St. Louis of France leads Crusade to Egypt. Resoundingly crushed.
[Eighth] Crusade.
St. Louis back in action, this time in Tunis. See Seventh Crusade.
Also should be noted that France attempted to hide behind the Maginot line, sticking their head in the sand and pretending that the Germans would enter France that way. By doing so, the Germans would have been breaking with their traditional route of invading France, entering through Belgium (Napoleonic Wars, Franco-Prussian War, World War I, etc.). French ignored this though, and put all their effort into these defenses.
Thomas Whiteley has submitted this addition to me:
Seven year War 1756-1763
Lost: after getting hammered by Frederick the Great of Prussia (yep, the Germans again) at Rossbach, the French were held off for the remainder of the War by Frederick of Brunswick and a hodge-podge army including some Brits. War also saw France kicked out of Canada (Wolfe at Quebec) and India (Clive at Plassey).
Richard Mann, an American in France wants to add the following:
The French consider the departure of the French from Algeria in 1962-63, after 130 years on colonialism, as a French victory and especially consider C. de Gaulle as a hero for 'leading' said victory over the unwilling French public who were very much against the departure. This ended their colonialism. About 2 million ungrateful Algerians lost their lives in this shoddy affair.
total waste of typing. and it has nothing to do with soccer.
semp
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total waste of typing. and it has nothing to do with soccer.
semp
His comment didn't, either
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I played soccer a few times before, it ended quickly when a kid kicked me and I decked him. Coach told me it was part of the game, I didn't play anymore.
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wow seriously, a joke about the French use to be funny but going to that length is just sad. You're history is very misconstrued of that is your honest outlook on history. That is well beyond a stretch to say that The battle of Hastings was not a french victory. You might as well say that the US Revolutionary war was a British victory because George Washington's great grandfather came from England.
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But he has many valid points... :noid
:rofl :rofl
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Way I look at it, either you like it or you don't. Each sport has its imperfections. I will point out that interest in America of futbol has doubled in 20 years. The domestic league is growing, the talent poole is getting better. In 20 years, interest can double again and that would put it at 40,000,000 Americans.
90% of countries don't have 40 million people, yet have successful teams. I like the chances of being a major sport in this country. And you still have the other sports for the other 260 million here that don't like soccer.
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How do you Confuse a French soldier
give him a rifle and ask him to shoot it :D
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At least France surrendered in the World cup before England and USA
:aok
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At least France surrendered in the World cup before England and USA
:aok
When you really think about it, with the protesting of the coaches decision to send Anelka home, refusing to practice, they really did live up to their reputation of quitters.
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you do realise that this french stuff just makes you look like dumb aholes to the rest of the world right?
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Please don't encourage soccer in America, TY
We are not as "inclusive" as the rest of the world would like :aok
BTW, the rest of the world can take their "man purses" and please step in front of the next train :aok TY
God bless America :salute
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His comment didn't, either
Apparently you didn't get my point. My question was intended as a response implying, "No, this argument of naming a sport won't end."
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BTW, the rest of the world can take their "man purses" and please step in front of the next train :aok TY
my mistake, "rest of the world" was wrong because they're not reading these forums. I should have said "HTC's paying customers outside the US."
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Please don't encourage soccer in America, TY = Disagree entirely. It's a great sport and should be encouraged by those who enjoy it. Those who do not, so be it.
We are not as "inclusive" as the rest of the world would like :aok = "We" is not all of America, in this case. Let's not make it sound that way.
BTW, the rest of the world can take their "man purses" and please step in front of the next train :aok T = I'll have to agree here, as man purses (murses, if you will) are pretty lame.
God bless America :salute = Amen
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you do realise that this french stuff just makes you look like dumb aholes to the rest of the world right?
If you are referring to my reply, I don't think so. It's just humor. My good friend is from France and the frog always has a joke about America and England. And we are friends and we like good humor.
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well lets turn it around, imagine that every single time the USA or americans, or anything even remotely to do with the USA was mentioned 5 people jumped in and called you "fat and stupid". think about it, on these forums that would amount to literally hundreds of "fat and stupid" remarks every single day. how long do you think that would stay funny for?
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well lets turn it around, imagine that every single time the USA or americans, or anything even remotely to do with the USA was mentioned 5 people jumped in and called you "fat and stupid". think about it, on these forums that would amount to literally hundreds of "fat and stupid" remarks every single day. how long do you think that would stay funny for?
Americans are fat and stupid, so that doesn't count.
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well lets turn it around, imagine that every single time the USA or americans, or anything even remotely to do with the USA was mentioned 5 people jumped in and called you "fat and stupid". think about it, on these forums that would amount to literally hundreds of "fat and stupid" remarks every single day. how long do you think that would stay funny for?
Why don't you go back to your Mountain Dew, McDonalds, and Nascar!
:neener:
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Americans are fat and stupid, so that doesn't count.
saying it once about yourselves is quite funny :) would you still find it funny after the 600th time foreigners said it about you?
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saying it once about yourselves is quite funny :) would you still find it funny after the 600th time foreigners said it about you?
I've been on boards where Americans are in the minority and hating America is far from looked down upon. Then again usually Americans on the internet don't really shy away from living up to stereotypes....
But, yeah it gets old pretty quick. Then again, I don't tell France jokes ;)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkbj_S3etY&feature=player_embedded#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkbj_S3etY&feature=player_embedded#!)
This guy doesn't like soccer because it starts with the letter "S"..
What letter does Stupid start with?
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What letter does Stupid start with?
Well done, sir! Both topical and directly correlated to the fat and stupid theme. :lol
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Then again usually Americans on the internet don't really shy away from living up to stereotypes....
We also don't shy away from any challenge either! Even if it is "troll baiting" :aok
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The single greatest thing that soccer (and rugby and even cricket) has over the four big US sports is real international competition and the chance every two or four years to get carried away with over-blown national jingoism.
Having the whole country grind to a halt for 90 nerve jangling minutes is something the US just doesn't get yet.
Of course, being Scottish, my knowledge of such events is rapidly becoming theoretical...
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Having the whole country grind to a halt for 90 nerve jangling minutes is something the US just doesn't get yet.
Miracle. (Though it was only 60 minutes. :aok ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice
However for the most part I would agree. I would also make a comment about non-sports related items here, but that would send this thread even further off track.
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well lets turn it around, imagine that every single time the USA or americans, or anything even remotely to do with the USA was mentioned 5 people jumped in and called you "fat and stupid". think about it, on these forums that would amount to literally hundreds of "fat and stupid" remarks every single day. how long do you think that would stay funny for?
Wow, sounds like you're in at the wrong place and wrong time - all the time.
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dont know what that means :headscratch:
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Off topic for a moment. I feel the statement, "Wrong place at the right time" is more appropriate. :D
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Completely off topic but....
USA USA USA
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:aok :D
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Off topic for a moment. I feel the statement, "Wrong place at the right time" is more appropriate. :D
:aok :lol
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still not getting it :headscratch: