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| Because they never win |
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| Because they don't even know what it is |
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| Because Americans like THEIR football better |
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| What is a World Cup? |
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| Sorry, I watch bootleg anime and pretend I've played Dragon Quest games all day |
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| I'm going to leave a comment that has nothing to do with this post |
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| Because in THE BIBLE it says the World Cup is for queers!!! |
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JSH357
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 Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:02 pm Post subject: The World Cup |
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Why do Americans not give a shit about the World Cup?
For the record, I had just heard of it THIS YEAR when I noticed it had taken over Youtube. There must be some explanation. |
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TwinHamster
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| Because it's not as interesting as the INTERNATIONAL HOT DOG EATING COMPETITION. |
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Camdog
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:20 am Post subject: |
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| I'm not sure American's don't give a shit about the world cup. Most of my friends were really into it, even after the US was out. And I remember the bars being packed during the finals. (I certainly don't give a shit about the world cup, but then, I don't give a shit about OUR football either) |
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Moogle1
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I'm gonna go with "Don't win," but the truth is that if you live near a lot of foreigners, the Americans are more likely to care about the Cup.
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Gizmog1
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| My theory is that soccer doesn't have enough scoring. That's why I don't like it, anyway. At least in women's soccer they occasionally take their tops off. |
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Me
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Seriously, I think it's partially because of the nonstop action. No time between plays means very few commercials. Compare to American football - commercials everywhere. Economically less desireable to advertisers and broadcasters.
Also it has less VIOLENCE. Although Zidane might've helped this time in that respect.
However, most people I know in this country who actually tried watching the Cup (any of the games, not just the final match) reported becoming instantly addicted. I think the biggest reason for soccer/football's lack of popularity in the US is just apathy on the part of those who haven't watched it before.
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Valkyrie
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I'm English, and I detest football... It's so boring!! It should be like it was in those Budweiser adverts...  Its just watching a load of men kick some ball round some field... American football is so much more exciting, at least it has some action... 
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