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Discussion: World Cup: Why doesn't the US use ha?
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cause they do not have the slightest chance to win it
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Europe:
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The Ancient Greeks and Romans are known to have played many ball games, some of which involved the use of the feet. The Roman game harpastum is believed to have been adapted from a Greek team game known as "ἐπίσκυρος" (Episkyros) or "φαινίνδα" (phaininda), which is mentioned by a Greek playwright, Antiphanes (388–311 BC).
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In 1610, William Strachey, a colonist in Virginia recorded a game played by Native Americans, called Pahsaheman.
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It seems as though they were late. Perhaps they should get into it.
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Originally posted by RickyH.
I think it's because people here don't like what isn't ours tbh.
First off, most of our country is scared of losing anything, and can't handle when we're not looked upon as "the best" for some reason. With that, the world cup and soccer itself requires international participation, which doesn't guarantee an American win. After looking at that, I think the fear is more deeply embedded in the American psyche. After we left Britain and separated ourselves as a whole, I think the attitude that we could do anything on our own without help never truly left. You see it in many forms, not just with soccer but with pop culture (music, fashion, &etc.) For example, the 90s deep house revival, people here don't like it because they say "American music is better than anything else," choosing a country song which only talks about Beer and Chevy's/Fords or a rap song with extreme profanities focusing solely on sex, instead of songs with meaning. You see it when songs hit the top ten worldwide and don't even enter the top 50 in the US, sometimes not even charting whatsoever. Take dance music for example, and it's worldwide popularity, even in Canada and Mexico, but not the US. Also with fashion, people in the US, unless there's an interest in it, stick to the basics they've always known and don't stray from it. I just think this entire country is terrified of change, things unfamiliar to them, and all in which they don't come out on top tbh.
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Originally posted by J a y
United States/Americans think you're allowed to pick up a ball.
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Because football means something different in the US of A. Americans think soccer is for girly men. See: David Beckham.
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Originally posted by Goosey
Because football means something different in the US of A. Americans think soccer is for girly men. See: David Beckham.
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Soccer a girly sport?
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Their loss
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Originally posted by lonnie
Soccer a girly sport?
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Yes, many Americans consider it a girly sport.
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Originally posted by Goosey
Yes, many Americans consider it a girly sport.
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I really don't know why someone would think soccer is girly.
Is it because people don't get as physical with each other ala American football?
Cause baseball isn't that physical either and it's very popular there.
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Americans will never get into a sport where you can watch for two hours and nobody scores.
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I spot some lies, PLENTY of people,at least in my area, loooove the World Cup. It's all over my Instagram tbh
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Originally posted by Goosey
Yes, many Americans consider it a girly sport.
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That's actually funny to hear
As i have heard references to American Football being a girly/soft sport as they have to wear full body armour, apposed to Rugby, which is hugely popular here.
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Originally posted by Johnny Cash
The same reason why the World doesn't use Superbowl
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Originally posted by Komet blu
Football doesn't need ha. It stays global as it is.
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Yas girls. Don't hold back!
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Originally posted by Goosey
Yes, many Americans consider it a girly sport.
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You don't live here so how would you know? I haven't heard a single person say something like that
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Originally posted by Quiqui4eva
You don't live here so how would you know? I haven't heard a single person say something like that
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Oh please, you hear it all the time. I often hear it even in Canada.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by RickyH.
I think it's because people here don't like what isn't ours tbh.
First off, most of our country is scared of losing anything, and can't handle when we're not looked upon as "the best" for some reason. With that, the world cup and soccer itself requires international participation, which doesn't guarantee an American win. After looking at that, I think the fear is more deeply embedded in the American psyche. After we left Britain and separated ourselves as a whole, I think the attitude that we could do anything on our own without help never truly left. You see it in many forms, not just with soccer but with pop culture (music, fashion, &etc.) For example, the 90s deep house revival, people here don't like it because they say "American music is better than anything else," choosing a country song which only talks about Beer and Chevy's/Fords or a rap song with extreme profanities focusing solely on sex, instead of songs with meaning. You see it when songs hit the top ten worldwide and don't even enter the top 50 in the US, sometimes not even charting whatsoever. Take dance music for example, and it's worldwide popularity, even in Canada and Mexico, but not the US. Also with fashion, people in the US, unless there's an interest in it, stick to the basics they've always known and don't stray from it. I just think this entire country is terrified of change, things unfamiliar to them, and all in which they don't come out on top tbh.
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The amount of overthinking
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It's not like we don't pay attention at all, because we do. And there are certain parts (like mine) that do crazy.
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Originally posted by Benzene
Americans will never get into a sport where you can watch for two hours and nobody scores.
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Baseball exists
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As said, Football isn't that popular there.
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Originally posted by LuLuDrops
I've thought about it and there's simply no space left I guess - Baseball, American Football, Basketball.
Same with Eurovision, sadly, I have no idea what public broadcaster would show it during prime time and there's already several competitions so I don't think anyone will step up to the plate. NBC reportedly bought the rights to an "Americavision" concept, but only so no other station would try something.
Soccer is basically on life-support with most of the US yelling let ha go.
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Really?! This would be amazing, you could just imagine some of the superstars who would absolutely love to represent their state. California Gurls vs Brooklyn Nights, with the American public having an ATRL-esque poll.
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Because they suck at soccer lol.
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People acting like soccer isn't #1 only the US There are so many countries where ice hockey, basketball, baseball, cricket, rugby, etc. are the most popular sport. People around the world like different things
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Originally posted by ontherocks
cause they do not have the slightest chance to win it
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Originally posted by KevinKDC
Because they suck at soccer lol.
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We "suck" (we're not that bad) because we don't care, not the opposite
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Originally posted by cats&fashion
Baseball exists
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Right
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