re: USA-Portugal match draws more viewers than NBA Finals or World Series

Posted on 6/23/14 at 10:39 pm to ChewyDante

Posted by tigerpimpbot

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Posted on 6/23/14 at 10:39 pm to ChewyDante

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A certain segment of them for sure. Just as they complain about a group that incessantly bashes soccer, there is a group of soccer fans that incessantly take jabs at other sports and try and minimize those that express even honest opinions in critique of soccer. It goes both ways. Hell, I've made light hearted jokes about soccer being boring only to stir up passionate anger in soccer enthusiasts who seem to get offended by anyone even mentioning that they might find the game boring.

There are def soccer fans with a chip on their shoulder. They're kind of like beer snobs, trying to make you believe that every match is the GOAT sporting event of all time, like this hoppy shite blueberry beer is exquisite. I like soccer because I started watching in the 90s and I have a really good friend from Birmingham U.K. who is an Aston Villa supporter. We are going to do a home and home, villa park and Tiger stadium.

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Posted by ChewyDante

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Posted on 6/23/14 at 10:42 pm to tigerpimpbot

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There are def soccer fans with a chip on their shoulder. They're kind of like beer snobs, trying to make you believe that every match is the GOAT sporting event of all time, like this hoppy shite blueberry beer is exquisite. I like soccer because I started watching in the 90s and I have a really good friend from Birmingham U.K. who is an Aston Villa supporter. We are going to do a home and home, villa park and Tiger stadium.

I've given soccer a number of honest chances. I really want to like it but it just doesn't do it for me. Like many though, I will watch and cheer on the US in the World Cup and Olympics. And hell, I even got excited a few times during the Portugal game.