World Cup

**BOBS DAD** · 06-09-2006, 11:10 PM

OK... here's a standard Soccer game in our house. Mick is glued to the tube and all the girls are doing something. I am watching the game to start with, cause me and Mick - generally speaking, like all sports. But as usual, no one is scoring and the anouncers are going on endlessly about nothing and nothing from nothing leaves nothing.

So I get up and go to the bathroom (we don't freeze the game cause we don't have any real concern that I will miss anything). I come back in and the score is still 0-0. No surprise. Mick is real interested in rewinding the game to show me a "pass" that I missed.

I am trying to get interested but I remember the grass needs cutting. And watching the grass grow is infinitely more interesting than the current game. So I cut the grass, get a shower and come back in. Mick is all mad about some calls and missed opportunities. Score ends up 0-0 in OT - or EXTRA TIME - what's that all about?????

**RICHARD** · 06-10-2006, 03:15 AM

Oh my!

What beautiful goals by the Germans.

In a nutshell.

Take a ball, kick it from 10 meters away and put it into the tiniest corner of a
HUGE net.

While you have people trying to stomp, kick and break your knees.

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"Football" is ice hockey on grass. Basketball with no hands and American football with no pads, except shin guards and a high tolerance for getting kicked in the head.

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KK,

Why did your response make me laugh?

**Kirsten** · 06-10-2006, 05:21 AM

I'm supporting Germany, of course, and it's exciting that the soccer World Cup is in my country.

People here were very happy with the 4:2 result yesterday; and the goals were truly beautiful. There were huge World Cup parties here everywhere, and this was just the beginning.

I will watch England : Paraguay this afternoon.

BTW, I heard that Victoria Beckham arrived in Germany now, and here's a joke going around these days:

Q:: Why do the Germans hope that England will stay in the tournament as long as possible?

A.: Because Victoria Beckham will boost the German economy by going shopping here!

Kirsten

**Killearn Kitties** · 06-10-2006, 05:40 AM

Poor Posh.

**Barbara** · 06-10-2006, 08:19 AM

I have been in London yesterday and missed the game completely. I had to stand quite some stuff by my co-workers in London

My German boss called me and asked when I'll be back. I said at 8 p.m. He said "BUT YOU KNOW WHAT'S ON THEN??????" And I said "Yes- but I didn't know it was in my contract to have to watch it

"

I'm a nerd- I would love a team from a very small and unknown country to win- but I have no idea who that could be

**shihtzulover850** · 06-16-2006, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

BTW, I heard that Victoria Beckham arrived in Germany now, and here's a joke going around these days:

Q:: Why do the Germans hope that England will stay in the tournament as long as possible?

A.: Because Victoria Beckham will boost the German economy by going shopping here!

Kirsten

LOL That is hilarious!!!! Oh my gosh!!!

**Anita Cholaine** · 06-16-2006, 10:46 AM

OMG, 6-0?!?

I cannot even believe it myself!
And the match is still going on....

**Kirsten** · 06-16-2006, 10:51 AM

Wow, Anita - 6:0!!!

What an impressive match! And that young Messi is really talented.

Guess now there's party everywhere in Argentina, right?

Kirsten

**shihtzulover850** · 06-16-2006, 11:00 AM

Somebody's playing now??? Oh my gosh *runs to tv to check*

**Anita Cholaine** · 06-16-2006, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

Wow, Anita - 6:0!!!

What an impressive match! And that young Messi is really talented.

Guess now there's party everywhere in Argentina, right?

Kirsten

Yeah! although it's a really cold day, everybody is outside celebrating now! I rather stay warm in my house, browsing PT

I agree with you, Messi is only 19 years old, and he's already such a great player!

**Cincy'sMom** · 06-10-2006, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by BOBS DAD

OK... here's a standard Soccer game in our house. Mick is glued to the tube and all the girls are doing something. I am watching the game to start with, cause me and Mick - generally speaking, like all sports. But as usual, no one is scoring and the anouncers are going on endlessly about nothing and nothing from nothing leaves nothing.

So I get up and go to the bathroom (we don't freeze the game cause we don't have any real concern that I will miss anything). I come back in and the score is still 0-0. No surprise. Mick is real interested in rewinding the game to show me a "pass" that I missed.

I am trying to get interested but I remember the grass needs cutting. And watching the grass grow is infinitely more interesting than the current game. So I cut the grass, get a shower and come back in. Mick is all mad about some calls and missed opportunities. Score ends up 0-0 in OT - or EXTRA TIME - what's that all about?????

Too funny!!!

I LOVE soccer, LOVE IT! When I am playing, that is. Yes, I am 30 years old and still play soccer year round (2 outdoor seasons, 3 indoor sessions). I just can't get into it on TV.

It is the same with Baseball. I LOVE to play (softball). Haven't missed a season in 22 years!! Can't stand to watch it on TV.

Yet I love to watch 43 guys drive circle after circle on a Sunday afternoon

I can't explain it! Go Tony!