World Cup of Failball

[Dead Winter]

Oh, shit, here we go. *Gets the couches and popcorn*

More than one couch? Maybe YOU should take up soccer!

 

[derek]

I'm not English, you silly, silly man.

 

[Captain Beard]

More than one couch? Maybe YOU should take up soccer!

The ninjas came to watch.

 

[Dead Winter]

I'm not English, you silly, silly man.

You're on the same island, not such a huge difference, aside from better food coming from Scotland.

 

[derek]

Massive difference. Doesn't matter especially to me, but I'd never classify myself as remotely "English".

 

[Dead Winter]

Neither would I, but I wouldn't call it a "massive" difference. You speak the same language and share a similar culture. It's not like you're German.

 

[derek]

Well, indeed, but the genetic history and natural characteristics of the people vary a great deal. Might as well be German.

 

[Dead Winter]

I'd wholly agree, but you serve in Her Majesty's Armed Forces and belong to the United Kingdom. Not to split hairs, but...

 

[derek]

It's OK, I wouldn't expect an American to understand. Don't worry about it.

 

[EricT]

Are they going to ban the Vuvuzhelas soon? Hate turning down my speakers because of BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZT being blared every 3 seconds.

South Africa = Fail

 

[Dead Winter]

Well, Scotland and England are obviously two different countries with a completely different people in each, I just thought you may have a little place in your heart for England in the World Cup.

I guess the dark humor and pointed ribbing the English are known for doesn't go over too well with the Scots. Just forget about it, I won't joke about it anymore.

 

[derek]

I was just jiving with you. I don't really support any international teams, just my club team. I don't support Scotland and I don't support anyone else. If you're interested, though, the Scots and English are practically bred with a gentle hatred towards the other and never support each other, in anything.

 

[Dead Winter]

Heh, I wouldn't say you were just jiving with me, but ok.

 

[Djöfull]

Greece, I fear will not play as interesting as in the olden days..


John Cleese on american "football" vs football

 

[Dead Winter]

I love John Cleese.

And just like jazz, I'm looking for the door about 5 minutes into it!

 

[Karmic]

The months and months of insane hype leading up to a thrilling draw to kick off the World Cup pretty much sums up why I can watch for more than a few minutes at a time.

but they didn't kick off the World Cup

Can't wait for Tuesdays match.

 

[El Stormo]

You're on the same island, not such a huge difference, aside from better food coming from Scotland.

Have to side with derek here. I live in the same country as those damn Walloons too, and we hate each other's guts, and you better believe I'd consider you an ignorant ass if you said we're "all the same".

 

[neal]

I live in the same country as those damn Walloons too, and we hate each other's guts

aw, thats too bad ....is it cause they hate waffles?

 

[Dead Winter]

Have to side with derek here. I live in the same country as those damn Walloons too, and we hate each other's guts, and you better believe I'd consider you an ignorant ass if you said we're "all the same".

Yes but you both speak different languages. It's kinda like the north vs the south thing in the US, but we have no problem admitting we're from the same culture, we speak the same language, yet our backgrounds may be completely different.

The Welsh having a different language I can see, but I was under the impression that people living on the same small island wouldn't be petty enough to hate each other and completely denounce any similarity between them. Then I remember we're human.

 

[Captain Beard]

Belgians don't realize NO ONE else cares. Same with the UK.