Then, just for us, make sure you convince them that every soccer match is exactly like this.
[Via Engadget]
Then, just for us, make sure you convince them that every soccer match is exactly like this.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:10PM (Unverified) said
I think 75% of the world's population would disagree with your statement...
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:18PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Meh, you know typical Americans. They think the world revolves around them. =P
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:38PM Tiptup300 said
That was dumb.... What's more fun and something you can do at home is what I like to call Voxtar hero.
You go into rock band, put it on mic. Hook up your guitar thru an amp, (have a stomp pedal for added fun), put the mic up to the amp. Then try to match the vocals. Then if your in a solo, you can go ahead hit the stomp pedal and play the song the real way. it's really fun!
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You go into rock band, put it on mic. Hook up your guitar thru an amp, (have a stomp pedal for added fun), put the mic up to the amp. Then try to match the vocals. Then if your in a solo, you can go ahead hit the stomp pedal and play the song the real way. it's really fun!
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 3:49PM justinslot said
It is true, though, that soccer is considered more of a woman's sport in the United States, which has a lot to do with how consistently great our women's national team has been (two World Cups, three gold medals.) Our men's side has been gradually improving but they are still not world-class.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 4:50PM OverlordDave said
To my knowledge the English woman's football team is doing very well for themselves as well.
And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard that the British gay football team has been world champions for years. Long live the Queen! (bit of a double en tender for you to enjoy :P)
(p.s. Americans, please replace the word 'football' with 'soccer'. kthx)
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And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard that the British gay football team has been world champions for years. Long live the Queen! (bit of a double en tender for you to enjoy :P)
(p.s. Americans, please replace the word 'football' with 'soccer'. kthx)
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 5:18PM Brysonial the Bison said
This is good but now lets try that with panic attack on expert lol
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:09PM DomoBraden said
To watch, yes. To play, no. Soccer is one of the funnest sports, at least to me, but it doesn't seem to to work well as a spectator sport for whatever reason.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:30PM (Unverified) said
On the TV, yh its not amazing, but when you're there in the stadium, its amazing.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 5:05PM (Unverified) said
and that's only because it doesn't stop for adverts so much.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:10PM (Unverified) said
first soccer game i've seen where not everyone fell down and pretended to be hurt.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 4:25PM Punkrawk Bbob said
That and your Mario avatar suggest you must be watching Italy's games then. Try France or Germany some time.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:17PM HTCEVO said
I had such a big smile on my face when watching this. The "game 17" was amazing. 76% accuracy and they looked like they were having a blast.
To everyone making fun of them, I'd LOVE to see you out on the field getting your ass handed to you on a "women's sport".
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To everyone making fun of them, I'd LOVE to see you out on the field getting your ass handed to you on a "women's sport".
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:24PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
I imagine you'd get it handed to you in a competitive game of 'getting up off of the couch', too.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:20PM HydrophobicFish PSN ID Hydrophob said
And an Activision rep is running down the hallway as we speak... papers aflutter...
He'll bust into Kotick's office, where he's rubbing gold dabloons all over his body.
"Boss, boss!" he'll shout. "I just got the best idea ever!"
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He'll bust into Kotick's office, where he's rubbing gold dabloons all over his body.
"Boss, boss!" he'll shout. "I just got the best idea ever!"
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 1:35PM (Unverified) said
It's the most popular sport in the world, none of the American sports come close to its popularity and no American sport can match the atmosphere, passion or excitement of a football match in Europe, South America or Africa.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:08PM Peter Moore said
My favorite parts are the riots that occur after a team loses.
Atmosphere!
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Atmosphere!
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:11PM Peter Moore said
BTW, I like both footballs, but each have their good moments and stupid ass moments about them.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 4:37PM Punkrawk Bbob said
Ya... North America would never go that crazy over a sport...
http://www.trutv.com/top5/2009/sports_riots/3-baseball-riot-most-daring.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Rl4H1G2JA&feature=PlayList&p=3EED5CDED42E99F4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Il3UlV2ars
Atmosphere for Soccer is is amazing. Football just has a bunch of fat guys screaming at a TV come superbowl time.
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http://www.trutv.com/top5/2009/sports_riots/3-baseball-riot-most-daring.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Rl4H1G2JA&feature=PlayList&p=3EED5CDED42E99F4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Il3UlV2ars
Atmosphere for Soccer is is amazing. Football just has a bunch of fat guys screaming at a TV come superbowl time.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:09PM DomoBraden said
That was aimed at themageling BTW, just to clarify.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:23PM (Unverified) said
Touché. Is this kinda like Skitt's law? Definitely some kind of offshoot.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:19PM (Unverified) said
I think the Soccer/Football argument has been done enough times on this site.
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Posted: Oct 27th 2009 2:30PM Im No Hero said
This finally makes soccer watchable.
I think the problem with soccer as far as Americans go is that there isn't enough scoring. I've seen soccer matches where there was ten minutes of kicking the ball back and forth and never once even saw one of the goals on tv. If the field were shorter and the goals were closer together and at least on camera, then it would be more exciting. In American sports every play is a chance at a score. In American football, every snap could be a huge touchdown pass or run. In Baseball, every pitch could be a home run, and in Basketball they score on almost every possession.
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I think the problem with soccer as far as Americans go is that there isn't enough scoring. I've seen soccer matches where there was ten minutes of kicking the ball back and forth and never once even saw one of the goals on tv. If the field were shorter and the goals were closer together and at least on camera, then it would be more exciting. In American sports every play is a chance at a score. In American football, every snap could be a huge touchdown pass or run. In Baseball, every pitch could be a home run, and in Basketball they score on almost every possession.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 3:01PM scratchh said
soccer is no different. each pass could lead to a breakaway. you just never know. in well-played games of any type, there is less scoring. ever watch a very lopsided soccer match? then there is a lot of scoring.
think about baseball. how many innings go by with no scoring? are you trying to say baseball is more exciting the soccer? baseball is IMHO the most boring widely watched sport, besides perhaps golf.
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think about baseball. how many innings go by with no scoring? are you trying to say baseball is more exciting the soccer? baseball is IMHO the most boring widely watched sport, besides perhaps golf.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 3:07PM greg19735 said
i think the lack of scoring makes the game more exciting. Its hard to care when someone scores a basket in basketball because it's just not important.
the best game i've seen recently is a 2-2 draw (west ham vs arsenal). and that was incredibly exciting. The fact that there was only 2 goals for each team means that when those went in, it mattered. Also, my team came from 2-0 down to get back up to 2-2. While that doesn't sound huge, it really was quite amazing.
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the best game i've seen recently is a 2-2 draw (west ham vs arsenal). and that was incredibly exciting. The fact that there was only 2 goals for each team means that when those went in, it mattered. Also, my team came from 2-0 down to get back up to 2-2. While that doesn't sound huge, it really was quite amazing.
Posted: Oct 27th 2009 3:07PM ipsum said
A hockey rink is much smaller then a soccer field, so I think it has to do with the puck constantly being in close proximity to the goal. This doesn't happen nearly as often in soccer, so it might not be as exciting for some people.
For the record, I like soccer.
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For the record, I like soccer.
Posted: Oct 28th 2009 5:45AM (Unverified) said
How does anyone find basketball interesting though? Run. Score. Run. Score. Repeat times 100. That team missed 2 baskets, so they lose. End.
Personally though, I don't buy the oft-repeated argument that americans don't like soccer because there aren't enough goals. As other have pointed out, scoring goals doesn't generate excitement. It's like not liking boxing because there's only one knockout per match.
I think it just doesn't have enough snack breaks. For example, watching baseball on tv is mindumbingly dull. But when I watched it in the stadium I discovered it was actually fun. You got lots of convenient breaks to get up and go get hot dogs, beer, nachos, burgers, etc. And everyone stood up and sang a cute song at one point.
American football is the same, you get a break every 5 minutes to go get more food and beer.
It's definitely something we should incorporate into football. Except i'm not sure we need some fans getting more beer.
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Personally though, I don't buy the oft-repeated argument that americans don't like soccer because there aren't enough goals. As other have pointed out, scoring goals doesn't generate excitement. It's like not liking boxing because there's only one knockout per match.
I think it just doesn't have enough snack breaks. For example, watching baseball on tv is mindumbingly dull. But when I watched it in the stadium I discovered it was actually fun. You got lots of convenient breaks to get up and go get hot dogs, beer, nachos, burgers, etc. And everyone stood up and sang a cute song at one point.
American football is the same, you get a break every 5 minutes to go get more food and beer.
It's definitely something we should incorporate into football. Except i'm not sure we need some fans getting more beer.
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