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re: Olympic Pole Vaulting
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:10 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:10 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
quote:if Phelps was from Michigan, a state the size of Sweden, Phelps would never have come close to the most famous athlete from there. That’s the point, dumabss. And Phelps was far more of an icon than mondo
never said he was from Michigan, dumb arse.
Just like mondo, Phelps would be greatly overshadowed by athletes from Michigan that played far more popular sports, just like mondo is in Sweden
Hence why saying mondo surpassing zlatan as the most famous athlete in Sweden is absolutely ridiculous
This post was edited on 8/5/24 at 6:12 pm
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Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:11 pm to lsupride87
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if Phelps was from Michigan, a state the size of Sweden, Phelps would never have come close to the most famous athlete from there. That’s the point, dumabss. And Phelps was far more of an icon than mondo
What part do you not understand about RIGHT NOW?!?!?
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:12 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
In 2012 Phelps would have still not been more famous than magic johnson. Just like RIGHT NOW, mondo is still not in the realm of being more famous than zlatan in Sweden
It isn’t remotely arguable
It isn’t remotely arguable
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:16 pm to lsupride87
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In 2012 Phelps would have still not been more famous than magic johnson. Just like RIGHT NOW, mondo is still not in the realm of being more famous than zlatan in Sweden
It isn’t remotely arguable
Magic Johnson hasn't played in over 30 years. He is not the most popular athlete right now. Some people might argue it's Floyd Mayweather. Let's do your stupid idea of checking their social media accounts. Oh look. Floyd has 2.5 million more followers than Magic on Twitter.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:21 pm to lsupride87
I’ve got a better way to drive this fricking point home. Louisiana has a population of 4.6 million, less than HALF of Sweden
And Mondo actually born and raised here. Truly one of us. He isn’t remotely in the stratosphere of most famous or popular athletes here RIGHT NOW
And even if he was competing for the us it still wouldn’t be close either
And Mondo actually born and raised here. Truly one of us. He isn’t remotely in the stratosphere of most famous or popular athletes here RIGHT NOW
And even if he was competing for the us it still wouldn’t be close either
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:26 pm to lsupride87
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I’ve got a better way to drive this fricking point home. Louisiana has a population of 4.6 million, less than HALF of Sweden
And Mondo actually born and raised here. Truly one of us. He isn’t remotely in the stratosphere of most famous or popular athletes here RIGHT NOW
It's a dumb point. The US has a huge sports culture. There are so many elite athletes in the southern US. Sweden has very few elite athletes on the world stage. When they have one they take greater pride in them due to not having many to begin with.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:26 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Mondo and zlatan go make public appearances in Sweden tomorrow. Zlatsn would get so much more fanfare it wouldn’t be in the same universe
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:29 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
quote:A point I haven’t even brought up because I didn’t feel like it
Sweden has very few elite athletes on the world stage. When they have one
Mondo wasn’t and still isn’t exactly seen “as one of them”. Didn’t live there. Didn’t grow up there. Could barely even speak their language and still won’t do interviews in Swedish besides saying a few sentences every now and then
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:32 pm to lsupride87
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Mondo wasn’t and still isn’t exactly seen “as one of them”. Didn’t live there. Didn’t grow up there. Could barely even speak their language and still won’t do interviews in Swedish besides saying a few sentences every now and then
And yet he is overwhelmingly popular over there.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:33 pm to Broski
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And yet he is overwhelmingly popular over there
But what is his TD username lol
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:34 pm to lsupride87
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A point I haven’t even brought up because I didn’t feel like it
Mondo wasn’t and still isn’t exactly seen “as one of them”. Didn’t live there. Didn’t grow up there. Could barely even speak their language and still won’t do interviews in Swedish besides saying a few sentences every now and then
Because it was a stupid point. Sweden has so few famous athletes that an American with a Swedish mom can be their top athlete right now.
This post was edited on 8/5/24 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:45 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
I find it odd the Americans in here seem to be so in tune just how much Sweden has nothing in sports life and falls in absolute love with a pole vaulter not from there at all
I actually at least reached out to someone currently living there. In uppsala where mondo actually trains.
His opening response to comparing mondo to zlatan was great
Dude fired from the hip so fast he didn’t remember to switch to English
Translation :
"In Sweden, we don't care about any bought-in Swede who jumps a stick on a mattress. To say that Mondo is more popular than Zlatan who dominated a world sport is brain dead. Even Truls Möregårdh will be more popular than Mondo after the Olympics."
I eventually got him to have a discussion in English. Basically comes down to track and field there also just isn’t big
I was simply trying to see and gauge it.
I actually at least reached out to someone currently living there. In uppsala where mondo actually trains.
His opening response to comparing mondo to zlatan was great
Dude fired from the hip so fast he didn’t remember to switch to English Translation :
"In Sweden, we don't care about any bought-in Swede who jumps a stick on a mattress. To say that Mondo is more popular than Zlatan who dominated a world sport is brain dead. Even Truls Möregårdh will be more popular than Mondo after the Olympics."
I eventually got him to have a discussion in English. Basically comes down to track and field there also just isn’t big
I was simply trying to see and gauge it.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:46 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Who is the most popular American right now in your opinion?
Irrelevant. Try to get back on topic.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:49 pm to lsupride87
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In 2012 Phelps would have still not been more famous than magic johnson. Just like RIGHT NOW, mondo is still not in the realm of being more famous than zlatan in Sweden
You’re still confused. We’re talking about most popular right now in Sweden.
You’re arguing most recognizable.
You should start talking about what we’re all talking about.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:53 pm to TackySweater
quote:You seem to be confused
You’re still confused. We’re talking about most popular right now in Sweden.
Original post. Page two
Posted on 8/5/24 at 6:53 pm to TackySweater
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Mondo is the most popular person in Sweden right now
He’s not going to suck your dick
Posted on 8/5/24 at 7:02 pm to lsupride87
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lsupride87
Did you ever used to argue with Lunchbox?
Maybe I’m just confusing the two of you.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 7:20 pm to lsupride87
Ok cool. I guess you and I agree then.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 7:48 pm to smyce
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The U.S. is my favorite team. This dude plays for the other team. I will not root for him to beat my favorite team.
Looking from it from his side though. It’s your job.
One company is going to give you all the health insurance you will need, if you get hurt, they aren’t gonna replace you for someone not as good. They are going to let you bring in your own team to work with. The pay is going to be better. You will have more opportunities to bring in funding from other sources because you are in a market that doesn’t have as many competitors. You get access to the European tournaments.
Other-side you got a great big tough schucks if you get hurt. You have to deal with their staff that may not fit your style of training. Lots more competition from athletes in more popular events for shoe deals and sponsors.
He chose a much better employer.
Loyalty is for suckers in the corporate world today.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 8:01 pm to Dam Guide
quote:I don’t disagree
Looking from it from his side though. It’s your job. One company is going to give you all the health insurance you will need, if you get hurt, they aren’t gonna replace you for someone not as good. They are going to let you bring in your own team to work with. The pay is going to be better. You will have more opportunities to bring in funding from other sources because you are in a market that doesn’t have as many competitors. You get access to the European tournaments. Other-side you got a great big tough schucks if you get hurt. You have to deal with their staff that may not fit your style of training. Lots more competition from athletes in more popular events for shoe deals and sponsors. He chose a much better employer. Loyalty is for suckers in the corporate world today.
Just funny to see the reaction certain people get when they choose themselves over the USA vs others.
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