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The perfect topic on NPR's Talk of the Nation Wednesday. why can't Americans join in the enthusiasm of soccer?
Last night at the hash everyone who had tickets to the world cup had to drink. Of course with all the Brits, Kiwis, and every other nationality that isn't American, most people wanted to go, only about nine of us had them, and I was the only one who didn't know what teams I was going to see.
I had a mini-conversation about the topic last week with a group of various Europeans, and I am sure the topic will come up again (and again and again) through the next two(?) weeks.
I personally do not have anything against soccer. I can't get excited about it as other people do however because I just can't recognize the skill to a level that makes it interesting for me. I played football. I played on the line. Now, when I watch a football game, even if there is no touchdown, or no yards are gained, I can still enjoy it if there is one excellent block in the play. Of course the only way I can recognize a good block is because I have played it myself. For some reason, I love to watch people running around in circles on a track. Why? Because I did it myself and understand it somewhat (not there is so much to understand). I should point out of course, that I could care less about baseball, hockey, basketball, and often pro football. Come to think of it, I like soccer just as much, if not better than most "American" sports.
They made a few interesting points on the show, only one of which I will give you. --- Most other American sports favor athletes who look like superheroes. Soccer on the other hand favors girly-men.
I'm pretty much devouring A Mind At A Time. I would love to write my reaction to it on a day-to-day basis as I move through it, unfortunately I found I have a deficiency in that area.
I haven't been able to get up early the last two days... of course Thursday is always a lost cause because the hash is on Wednesday.
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