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The world cup bandwagon

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AElot
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ok, so pretty much nobody gives a crap about soccer in the states for 3 years and 11 months, then when the world cup arrives, everyone gets all pumped up on soccer... seems funny how all of a sudden kids facebook status's all turn to, "OMG USA wins world cup game vs some country nobody's ever heard of!!!!", and "Watching the world cup alll day" etc. seems pretty phony and lame to hop on the bandwagon and pretend to like soccer for one month every 4 years just becasue other kids pretend to like it too.

granted, there are probably some actual fans of soccer out there, but i would say upwards of 95 percent of the world cup "fans" couldnt even name one player on the US team.

does anybody else see this occurring in their local region???
Jun 23 2010 9:06PM
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Peter.
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exactly. out of all the kids watching soccer now, at least a few will continue to watch, and become fans, growing the sport around here
Jun 24 2010 12:00AM
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mark.p
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Watching the World Cup or the Olympics or any true international sporting competition has almost nothing to do with the actual sport being played at the moment.  It has everything to do with wanting your country to lay a smack down on someone else's country.  Almost everyone getting hyped about the World Cup in the USA does not watch soccer regularly, but they just want their country to do well on an international stage... and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.  In fact, I would argue that it is a good thing to support your fellow country men (and women if we go back to the Olympics thing).
Jun 24 2010 12:01AM
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styley.
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soccer blows
Jun 24 2010 12:13AM
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shibby
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I agree, unlike the Olympics the World Cup is about the sport, not silly patriotic fanaticism. I'm anxious for all the (American) plastics to fuck off from the sport.
Jun 24 2010 12:18AM
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-Dan
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Didn't read the thread, but I have followed this world cup somewhat, and even watched a few US games. I watch because I want to cheer on my country.
Jun 24 2010 12:22AM
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fdsa
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lol my bad. Apparently I'm just completely on top of the ball today...
Jun 24 2010 12:40AM
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5teve.
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omg
/facepalm, why wouldn't they it only happens every 4 years its just like the Olympics and it actually matters not like just a normal club match that nobody cares about. Nobody cares about any of the Olympic sports until the Olympics i mean it makes sense .
Jun 24 2010 12:51AM
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ECfreeski3
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i didnt read any of the thread besides the OP. but i play soccer and love it, and im psyched when people who arent usually into it get into it. how is that a negative thing? GET FUCKING PSYCHED IT'S THE WORLD CUP BRO
Jun 24 2010 2:08AM
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Mr.Panda
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You had never heard of Albania?
Jun 24 2010 2:15AM
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OnePlank
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who's albania? sounds like a hot girl
Jun 24 2010 2:25AM
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Austeeze
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similar situation here, but I hope those who jump on the bandwagon stay on and develop a passion and love for the sport which so many of us football fans have.

it can be a little annoying but you educate the newbs really...

Jun 24 2010 3:08AM
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I.killCommies
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i watch barca play all the time on goltv
Jun 24 2010 4:36AM
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[~_~]
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I've never given a fuck about sports, let alone invested more than a half-second glance at the television to see if something interesting was on. Does this mean I'm cool?
Jun 24 2010 4:43AM
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thebeesknees
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It just annoys me to see the fb status updates.."GOALLLL GO USAA" like shit like that.  there are some serious bandwagon jumpers at my school.  the worst came around with the nba finals with the lakers bandwagon too
Jun 24 2010 11:50AM
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Smuffy
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US so soccer sucks. Unless yer able watch english premiere league and stuff most Americans don't get to see quality soccer, which makes a lot of kids I know hate it. I love the game, and its nice to see it get some recognition
Jun 24 2010 12:02PM
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quixotic
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I don't think people are hopping on the bandwagon to be a "soccer fan", I think it's simply because it's an event that happens every 4 years and they are supporting their country.

It's the same as the Olympics, once every four years (actually every 2, but it's different because it's winter and summer Olympics). You think there are a ton of people who follow badminton, table tennis, fencing, and archery? No, but when the competitions are happening you support your country in those events.

by the way, I stopped reading the thread once it turned to shit, so sorry if somebody already mentioned this.
Jun 24 2010 12:07PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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you have no idea about the world cup bandwagon in the states, because you have a team to cheer on. i don't watch curling, but when its olympics time, i'm cheering on canada like no other. but when it comes to world cup time, all i see its kids who magically own a brazil or portugal jersey and talk about the world cup standings like they know every team when they're really only going to watch the final. that's the real bandwagon.
Jun 24 2010 12:16PM
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drumbumocdp
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I have several friends like that. yeah its pretty annoying
Jun 24 2010 12:32PM
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Gnartron.
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this.

Jun 24 2010 12:38PM
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BrewskiJr
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to the person who said "the people who don't regularly watch soccer shouldn't be allowed to watch the world cup."

Go fuck yourself you elitist fuck.

This is a damn good thing for the sport. As someone said earlier, MLS is mostly a joke nowadays. This has revitalized interest in soccer now which is good for the sport.
Jun 24 2010 3:36PM
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ECfreeski3
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i tried to be more positive with my last reply but... stop fucking worrying about bandwagoners and live your damn life. jesus christ
Jun 24 2010 3:45PM
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Thenowhereman42
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WHOA MAN, CHILL THE FUCK OUT. Its just a thread on newschoolers bro you don't have to get like so defensive and try to convince everyone here that you are the be all end all of soccer. Just calm down man take a chill pill and relax.


See look I can do it too its really easy. Only difference is I actually had a valid point and you are just being a douchebag. This is the dumbest thread on the front page right now, even dumber than "Oh my gahd Obama"
Jun 24 2010 5:38PM
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Gnams
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yep, everyone of my friends is like "OMG Wurld CUP SO NICE!! luv soccer!1" when normally they don't talk about soccer, watch soccer, or know the rules.

Fuck the bandwagon shit
Jun 24 2010 9:08PM
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Crack.
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This thread is embarrassing.

AElot you're a idiot. why do you care what other people do. Live your own life. If anything you should be stoked that the US is doing good and that more people are catching on.
Jun 24 2010 9:19PM
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Jun 24 2010 9:25PM
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AElot
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you just keep reinforcing the fact that you're a spaz.

and to the guy who posted all the pictures - haha
Jun 24 2010 9:30PM
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raull
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you are pathetic. you think you're being funny but really you just end up looking like a tool.

also, Thenowhereman42, you really are a spaz. calm down.


Jun 24 2010 9:39PM
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Mr.Panda
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Fact is who really honestly gives a shit. It's like the Olympics. Does anyone REALLY care about curling here? Or Ice Skating? No, but we still generally watch it and cheer for our countries.
Jun 25 2010 4:38AM
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