Lynette

Wow, sports fanatics, among their many other faults, have little tolerance and no sense of humor.<BR><BR>I’ve just got to say that about a week ago we were out for drinks and at the table next to us were 4 businessmen discussing football. A close friend made the astute observation that, for the entire world, these guys had the look on their faces and the same tone in their voices as our pre-teen girls get when discussing the BackStreet Boys.<BR><BR>Pretty silly, yet still amusing.<BR>

dan woodlief

So many Americans hate soccer Uncle Sam (I think mostly for lack of scoring), but I agree that it can be a lot of fun to watch. Personally, I always look forward to the World Cup but have been watching less this year due to the Stanley Cup playoffs involving the local team. I do believe that if they could make World Cup level soccer more like hockey (i.e., about 5-6 goals per game), there would be a lot more American interest. One of the things I love about both sports is that they are fairly low scoring. So much importance is placed on each score that it adds to the drama. There is nothing more dramatic than a tight soccer game or a hockey playoff game (with the possible exception of the college basketball tournament). Still, there can be too many 1-0 soccer games.<BR><BR>I agree Capo. It is all about personal tastes.

wondering

Lynette: what puts that look on your face? talking about shopping? travelling? food? It's great to be a fan and have something to be interested in. Are you soooo sophisticated that nothing gets you excited? I think you are mean-spirited and small-minded to criticize genuine enthusiasm.