WC 2010

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And why, I ask, is "that all?" Tomorrow Germany plays England, and It will be difficult for me to decide which to support. Though I can think of a few who will be supporting Germany.

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Because now that the US has been eliminated, a lot of Americans aren't going to care about the World Cup anymore (if they even did in the first place, given the relatively low number of responses to this thread, lol).

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Because now that the US has been eliminated, a lot of Americans aren't going to care about the World Cup anymore (if they even did in the first place, given the relatively low number of responses to this thread, lol).

 

World Cup? Is that like some sort of super size at McDonalds? Count me in!

 

Every four years the World Cup comes around and everyone starts pretending that they're interested in soccer. This is supplemented by the manufactured narrative across the media that soccer is making inroads into American culture. Then, the United States loses and we don't hear anything about soccer until the next World Cup. Rinse and repeat.

 

Someone linked this hilarious post to me from a satire blog "What White People Like." Please note the word "satire" in the previous sentence. It's meant to be a joke. :)

 

Every four years the planet comes together to celebrate the World Cup and since white people make up a portion the world, they are not immune to the excitement.

 

However, before you start planning out long watching sessions with white people you should be aware of exactly why white people get so excited about the World Cup. Though you may be waiting on baited breath for your favorite sport on a global scale, white people like the World Cup because it allows them to pretend they are European for a few weeks, and more importantly, it allows them to get drunk at odd hours.

 

Virtually every white person you speak to about the World Cup is incapable of remembering any actual event that took place during a game but can, with near total recall, remember how they got very drunk on Sangria during a Spain-Paraguay match at five in the morning.

 

From reading the above paragraph, the sharper ones among you have likely noticed that clever white people also adore the World Cup because it allows them to pair countries with their respective alcoholic drink.

 

“England is playing Argentina? Dude we gotta get some Newcastle then like, I don’t know, like some wine I guess?”

 

This plan will be consummated with a high five, a trip to Trader Joes, and the purchase of a soccer jersey that will be worn, on average, twice a decade.

 

It’s also worth noting the amazing interest shown by white women in the World Cup. While they generally find most professional sporting events to be boring, the atmosphere at a World Cup match is much more amenable. Mostly because they don’t have to drink light beer and there is a good chance that they might meet a European man, or, at least someone who might be planning a trip there. This is far superior to a hockey game where, at best, they might meet a Canadian. It goes without saying that for white women, the World Cup can’t come soon enough.

 

Of course, hosting a themed party around one of the games is a sure fire way to increase your popularity with white people, but at the end of the day it does not increase your bottom line. No, during the World Cup, the most profit to be made will come from betting on the games with white people. Not only will they have plenty of disposable income, they will follow the following betting patterns:

 

*England is good

*Brazil is good

*Italy is good

*Teams from Africa are cute underdogs and thus always worth a bet.

 

When it comes to talking about the event, it goes without saying that you should probably avoid trying to talk to white people about any of the actual players in the World Cup aside from the biggest stars. Most white people cobble their soccer knowledge together from UK celebrity gossip and a few games of FIFA on the Wii.

 

But if you do find yourself talking to a white person who actually knows a lot about soccer you are probably talking to a European, or worse, a white guy who tries too hard.

 

The latter is especially dangerous, as they have likely been waiting for years to meet someone to converse with about “football” and with soccer’s year round schedule, they will never leave you alone.

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That blog is usually pretty daft .. But I have to admit that is rather funny

 

( except the part about Canadians ... you know EH! )

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That blog is usually pretty daft .. But I have to admit that is rather funny

 

( except the part about Canadians ... you know EH! )

 

Yeah, I was unfamiliar with it until someone linked it to me. That and "people of Walmart," which I regret ever going to. :)

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Yeah, I was unfamiliar with it until someone linked it to me. That and "people of Walmart," which I regret ever going to. :)

 

"People of Wal-Mart" can indeed bring one to wish they could clean their brains with bleach :lol: I stumbled upon it once too :(

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Because now that the US has been eliminated, a lot of Americans aren't going to care about the World Cup anymore (if they even did in the first place, given the relatively low number of responses to this thread, lol).

 

There are quite a few of us over here who have alliances over there. I believe Lepage and Finlay can be justifiably proud today.

 

Well done, Germany. I look forward to their next match.

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I always had the fall back that once my America and my Mexico were out, I can root for any team with a Chelsea player on it. . .But England, who had 4 of them, lost. Ivory Coast with Drogba. . .knocked out in the first round, Anelka - France, Ivanovic - Serbia, Essien isn't exactly playing for Ghana, Ballack isn't playing for Germany either, and he's probably my least favorite Chelsea player. . .

 

That leaves Carvalho, Deco, and Bosingwa of Portugal. . . .

 

But I -can't-, I just -can't-, -cannot-, will -not-, am physically unable to, root for a team with Christiano Ronaldo. . . .I can't. I won't.

 

GO JAPAN! I guess.

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There are quite a few of us over here who have alliances over there. I believe Lepage and Finlay can be justifiably proud today.

 

::cries:: I missed it because I had to work. I could hear the flatmate of the woman I'm looking after cheering. It made me want to cry... not really, but almost.

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Once again, congratulations to Germany for their win over Argentina today, 4-0.

 

They play Spain in the semi-final Wednesday. I look forward to that one. However, after watching Spain today, unless they improve their aim I believe Germany will have quite an easy go.

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This is Germany's cup to lose now. Spain has the better talent overall, but Germany has the form right now.

 

Fearless prediction: Ozil (and Werder Bremen, for that matter) is going to get alot of cash thrown at him by one of the superclubs, same with Muller. Although I can't really see him leaving Munich for the time being.

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Good game from Germany blowing away Argentina like that - certainly wasn't expecting that result. I predict a Germany/Netherlands final.

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Germany played amazingly!

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Its official. . .I'm growing my hair out like Carles Puyol. . .

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Who else is having that d*** octopus for dinner?!

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Foiled! Curse you, octopus! Congrats Spain.

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The octopus knows it's stuff. I wonder if he'll predict the winner of the World Cup Final.

 

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I still can't get over Puyol's glorious Catalonian mane. . .Its exquisite. You can't score with you head with more style than that.

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Lord of the Rings + Vuvuzelas = <You Tube link removed; you can see it yourself by typing in "Galdalf goes to the World Cup" there>

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If you're the betting type, it looks like Spain is going to take it, according to everyone's favourite octopus.

 

¡Viva España!

 

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I hate to admit it but Spain definitely deserved to win that game. They were the better team.

 

::sighs:: At least Paul, the octupus, predicted Germany's gonna win their game against Uruguay tonight. I hope he's got that right, too. 3rd place just like 2006...not too bad for such a young team I guess.

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And Germany wins their second straight third-place in the World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uruguay in a wet, rainy match. Bit tense for the Germans there at the end as Uruguay's Forlan had the chance for the equalizer with a free kick at the edge of the box, but he shot it off the bar. Very close to extra time.

 

Paul goes seven-for-seven on Germany in the World Cup. There's one expensive octopus right there. :P

Edited July 10, 2010 by WxMurray

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And Paul the Octopus is off the menu! Let's see if he gets the perfect 8-0 tomorrow.

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Good job to Spain and Paul for the victory.