Oeditpus Rex
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Mon Apr-03-06 09:33 PM
Response to Reply #33 |
| 41. Soccer's got a long way to go |
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before it has wide acceptance in the U.S. Maybe never.
Mer'kins love scoring. Therefore, a game that typically ends 2-1 or something ain't gonna cut it for most of 'em.
I learned to appreciate soccer by watching it and writing about it. Again, it's what happens away from the ball that's really intriguing. It ain't 20 people running around like Republican chickens.
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| -My hypothesis on why some people consider baseball 'boring' |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 04:13 PM |
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That, and they have no souls |
dolo amber |
Apr-03-06 04:15 PM |
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I think you're right - I can't stand it on TV, because it IS boring. |
Rabrrrrrr |
Apr-03-06 04:16 PM |
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they are to be pitied...the herks!! |
wildhorses |
Apr-03-06 04:17 PM |
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I guess I'm not one of the aforementioned |
u4ic |
Apr-03-06 04:21 PM |
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Because it is boring? |
ThomCat |
Apr-03-06 04:24 PM |
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Where you sit means little, if anything |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 04:54 PM |
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I have to agree. |
SouthoftheBorderPaul |
Apr-03-06 04:59 PM |
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Scoring does not equivocate to action |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 05:26 PM |
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"One of the beauties of baseball is it doesn't demand constant attention." |
SouthoftheBorderPaul |
Apr-04-06 03:36 PM |
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As a guy who LOVES baseball |
Uzybone |
Apr-04-06 08:11 PM |
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Not preposterous to me |
VancSouthpaw |
Apr-05-06 03:14 PM |
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Yup, can't disagree... went to a zillion Phillies games as a kid |
LostinVA |
Apr-03-06 09:34 PM |
#42 |
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Baseball is a complex game |
skygazer |
Apr-03-06 04:25 PM |
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That was poetry in itself |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 04:55 PM |
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I thought it was all about the ball. |
Call Me Wesley |
Apr-03-06 04:25 PM |
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That was wrong on so many levels |
dr.strangelove |
Apr-03-06 04:41 PM |
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A dear friend of mine |
Call Me Wesley |
Apr-03-06 04:49 PM |
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I'm not a Cubbies fan and I cried. |
dr.strangelove |
Apr-03-06 04:52 PM |
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I wanted to cry... |
reyd reid reed |
Apr-03-06 09:04 PM |
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Ouch |
reyd reid reed |
Apr-03-06 09:02 PM |
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The alternate (and correct) hypothesis: |
ForrestGump |
Apr-03-06 04:32 PM |
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Cricket - whats wrong with a sx hour at bat? |
dr.strangelove |
Apr-03-06 04:42 PM |
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I'd love to watch a cricket match |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 05:20 PM |
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DirectTV offers them periodically on PPV |
jakefrep |
Apr-05-06 03:38 PM |
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I agree |
dr.strangelove |
Apr-03-06 04:45 PM |
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i love any sport you can read a book to while watching |
Magic Rat |
Apr-03-06 05:23 PM |
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Why is it that baseball fans so often want to explain why other people |
petronius |
Apr-03-06 05:29 PM |
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Why can't non-fans just accept the fact |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 05:43 PM |
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Why Try to Improve on Mann's Words.... |
GalleryGod |
Apr-03-06 05:48 PM |
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Exactly |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 06:03 PM |
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My absolute favorite speech about baseball. |
SeattleGirl |
Apr-03-06 11:28 PM |
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It would help, then, if you had included a link to that earlier post |
petronius |
Apr-03-06 06:05 PM |
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If I'd posted a link |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 06:24 PM |
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I don't view those as put-downs, nor were they intended to be |
petronius |
Apr-03-06 06:50 PM |
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I agree the game drags |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 07:09 PM |
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Cheers! |
petronius |
Apr-03-06 07:26 PM |
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Great question |
Radio_Guy |
Apr-03-06 08:59 PM |
#33 |
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Soccer's got a long way to go |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 09:33 PM |
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That's why Arena Football has staying power |
Radio_Guy |
Apr-03-06 11:14 PM |
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I don't think so at all |
reyd reid reed |
Apr-03-06 09:12 PM |
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Terrific post |
Awsi Dooger |
Apr-05-06 12:11 AM |
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I think it is because baseball really is boring |
beyurslf |
Apr-03-06 06:55 PM |
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What sport(s) do you find exciting? (n.t) |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 07:53 PM |
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Almost every other sport. Love college basketball. Watch the NFL. |
beyurslf |
Apr-04-06 10:00 PM |
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The only thing more boring than baseball |
Medium Baby Jesus |
Apr-03-06 07:30 PM |
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Strange how there've been so many baseball movies, huh? |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 07:58 PM |
#32 |
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The game lends itself to conversation. |
GOPisEvil |
Apr-03-06 09:01 PM |
#34 |
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Exactly, Dave. |
GalleryGod |
Apr-05-06 06:46 PM |
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To quote Peter Golenboch: |
mac56 |
Apr-03-06 09:02 PM |
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ha! |
shanti |
Apr-03-06 11:47 PM |
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I just watch it for the nice butts. n/t |
UncleSepp |
Apr-03-06 09:09 PM |
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That's not the reason THIS person has. |
notmyprez |
Apr-03-06 09:10 PM |
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EVERYTHING that happens on the field and in the stands is BORING. |
SmileyBoy |
Apr-03-06 11:17 PM |
#44 |
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go to a baseball game and watch |
madrchsod |
Apr-03-06 11:18 PM |
#45 |
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baseball is poetry in motion |
WindRavenX |
Apr-03-06 11:23 PM |
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Yup |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 11:26 PM |
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lol I know |
WindRavenX |
Apr-03-06 11:34 PM |
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In BOSTON?? |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 11:36 PM |
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LOL |
SmileyBoy |
Apr-03-06 11:35 PM |
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I think you love baseball.... |
grasswire |
Apr-03-06 11:37 PM |
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That's part of it |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-03-06 11:44 PM |
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nahhhhh |
shanti |
Apr-03-06 11:42 PM |
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It's Not So Much That I Think Baseball Is Boring... |
The Great Escape |
Apr-03-06 11:44 PM |
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never forget that half of all Murkans are below average intelligence |
leftofthedial |
Apr-03-06 11:47 PM |
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Because it IS boring to watch... playing it is something else |
JCMach1 |
Apr-04-06 02:53 AM |
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I agree, nice analysis |
MadHound |
Apr-04-06 03:40 PM |
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There's isn't enough action and scoring. |
gizmo1979 |
Apr-04-06 04:28 PM |
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I don't think that's necessarily true |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-04-06 04:39 PM |
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I can't argue with that. |
gizmo1979 |
Apr-04-06 07:52 PM |
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Douglas Wallop obviously had never heard of jazz when he said that. n/m |
IntravenousDemilo |
Apr-05-06 02:40 PM |
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Exactly |
imperialismispasse |
Apr-05-06 11:39 AM |
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sorry. I'm a hater. |
fleabert |
Apr-04-06 08:19 PM |
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Can't argue about the cost |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-04-06 08:54 PM |
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I guess that 's why I love the Spurs then... |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 11:04 AM |
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Y'know, I've said that same thing many times |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 02:23 PM |
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LOL. |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 02:30 PM |
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Some have |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 02:42 PM |
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That ws a GREAT infield. But NBA costs vs. MLB? |
GalleryGod |
Apr-05-06 11:39 AM |
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thanks for the exception for my Spurs, they are wonderful! |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 01:50 PM |
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However-without the disastrous 1986 and 1996 seasons |
GalleryGod |
Apr-05-06 02:14 PM |
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true, very true. |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 02:22 PM |
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Aren't passing and defense illegal |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 02:44 PM |
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not if you watch the spurs! |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 04:03 PM |
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5-7 Hours ? Not.Check your memory banks,'Bert ! Didn't happen. |
GalleryGod |
Apr-05-06 11:31 AM |
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geez- from driving there, parking, getting settled, the seventh inning |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 01:47 PM |
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How many years ago was this ? |
GalleryGod |
Apr-05-06 02:09 PM |
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last year- Red Sox. Oakland. |
fleabert |
Apr-05-06 02:11 PM |
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Sadly...I used to love baseball. Went to Brewers games all summer |
MrsGrumpy |
Apr-04-06 09:01 PM |
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I fucking despised homer mania |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 02:59 PM |
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Are you laughing at me? Are you laughing at me...? |
MrsGrumpy |
Apr-05-06 04:20 PM |
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Nah, it's just |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 04:36 PM |
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Hahahahahahaha! |
MrsGrumpy |
Apr-05-06 04:45 PM |
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Baseball is always better live than on TV. My theory... |
av8rdave |
Apr-04-06 10:58 PM |
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Tv baseball is boring, seeing it live is slightly better, playing it is |
GreenPartyVoter |
Apr-04-06 11:04 PM |
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I think it's a tragedy... |
Reverend_Smitty |
Apr-05-06 11:19 AM |
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I'm a stats freak too, and I also hate math |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 02:32 PM |
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baseball fans doth protest too much |
northzax |
Apr-05-06 11:26 AM |
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For the counter-reason that others seem to need |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 02:35 PM |
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Baseball on TV is boring because |
Rosie1223 |
Apr-05-06 01:23 PM |
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I *said* I was sorry! |
Richardo |
Apr-05-06 02:34 PM |
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Baseball is boring because there are some seasons in which |
Ron Mexico |
Apr-05-06 02:43 PM |
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As long as they're mixin' it up in September |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 03:07 PM |
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I Love Dodger Stadium! |
GalleryGod |
Apr-05-06 06:48 PM |
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I've never been there |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-05-06 07:15 PM |
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I think what you're saying is true of anything |
EstimatedProphet |
Apr-05-06 03:19 PM |
#97 |
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