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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 10:08 AM Original message |
A question for those who don't like soccer..... |
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meow2u3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
1. Soccer actually grew on me |
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sixstrings75 (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
2. It's called integrity. Don't ever compare 'soccer' to hockey |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 11:14 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Diving is actually a two-minute minor in the NHL now |
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sixstrings75 (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 06:37 PM Response to Reply #5 |
34. More strawman... |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 03:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
30. Karl Malone and John Stockton "embellish(ed) every little hit..." |
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sixstrings75 (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 06:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. My cat's breath smells like cat food. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 06:48 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Your whole original post is filled with ludicrous cliches, with little basis in reality. |
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sixstrings75 (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 07:20 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. "little basis in reality"... |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 07:32 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. It's a problem, but nowhere near the way you describe it. |
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sixstrings75 (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 08:32 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Not pretending. |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
3. I understand the basics of soccer |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 11:08 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. +1 !!!!!! |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
6. I don't think it matters why someone dislikes a sport. |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Dude, it's the sports forum. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:06 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. So you're disparaging all sports and all sports fans? |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:07 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. "Getting out of jury duty is easy. The trick is to say you're prejudiced against all races." |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:11 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. That's what I don't understand |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:13 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Nah. Clearly the sports forum needs more "I hate/am bored by X" threads! |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
19. Conversely, I think it strange that fans of a particular sport fret over those who don't care for it |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:45 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. No one's fretting. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 01:08 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. I don't need to advertise the fact that I think soccer is boring and that I don't like it. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 01:12 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Hmm. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 07:24 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. The intent was to convey that you wouldn't fine OP's like that from me.. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 07:32 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. That's nice. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 07:58 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. You're right. |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
7. I can't stand soccer or hockey. Baseball is OK but I don't go out of my way to watch it. |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:00 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Big flaw in your argument.. |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:06 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Could be blocked! Could go wide! |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:10 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. How is a field goal going wide different from a missed chance at goal, or leaving the bases loaded? |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:24 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Because something happens, duh! |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:38 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. So nothing happens when a goal keeper stopping a shot, or a pitcher striking out a batter? |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 01:04 PM Response to Reply #17 |
24. Yes, compared to either of those, a missed field goal is exciting. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 01:10 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Hmm. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 01:11 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. Now that there's a good choice. n/t |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:41 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Well since the arrival of a certain fireball pitcher in DC |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:43 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. I just wish they'd give him a 20 year contract now. |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:48 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. +1,00000000!!! |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 01:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. Super Bowls have been won on the last play of the game with field goals. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
23. I really don't think you can compare draws in soccer with 1-0/20 inning baseball games. |
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Threedifferentones (820 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 09:18 PM Response to Reply #23 |
43. That strategy sucks. |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
31. I don't dislike international football, I just find it somewhat boring. |
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Dr Morbius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
32. I don't like soccer, but that doesn't mean I dislike soccer. |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-14-10 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
40. I love this thread! |
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