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Topic 'Re: ...' in forum '' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17764233 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:40:37 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:40:37 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17771226 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17771226 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:27:47 EDT Wretched excess http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Wretched-excess-17769836 www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=···nav=5kZQ for a related news article on showing the "big game".

Although it's a popular social event, I consider it wretched excess and a painfully dragged-out event with babbling ex-jocks puking out their half-assed opinions and observations using horribly contrived cliches.

Add to that the gaudy and distracting video inserts and "whoosh" sound effects of the "zoom-ins" every few seconds and the overwhelming number of interruptions, and it becomes boring and tedious at best, an insult to the intelligence at worst.

I plan to go for a short winter hike with my camera this afternoon, then pull out a DVD to watch this evening.

Prince and the NFL will just have to go on without me :D
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"BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring."

Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right.

Hob
Excellent post! :)
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said by hobgoblin:

"BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring."

Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right.

Hob

WTF?

I PLAYED soccer. Let me type that again ..

I

Played

Soccer

Soccer sucks and is a SLOW game to watch. It ranks right above Golf.

Oh wait, let me guess. You're going to tell me how I hate the Scots because Golf is boring to watch?
No, I'm telling you that you are obviously clueless about soccer, just like every American, including the national (loser) team.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17768070 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:37:22 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17768064 said by hobgoblin:

Intersting it appears to be beaten by the Olympics as well

Top ten most popular sporting events in recent times.

1. 2002 FIFA World Cup Final (1.3 billion viewers)
2. Euro 2004 Soccer Final (153 million viewers)
3. 2004 Olympic Games: opening ceremony (127 million viewers)
4. 2004 Olympic Games: closing ceremony (96 million viewers)
5. 2004 Super Bowl (95 million viewers)
6. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 100m metres (87 million viewers)
7. 2003 Champions League (67 million viewers)
8. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 200m freestyle swimming (66 million viewers)
9. 2004 Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix (59 million viewers)
10. 2004 Basketball: NBA finals (25 million viewers)

Hob
So that "2nd biggest" was complete bullshit - just as I thought.

Apparently it's way behind even a European soccer final... interesting.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17768064 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:30:10 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17768061 said by fiberguy:

Care to back up that statement?

- Good luck in your quest in doing so.
First let's see the proof for that idiotic "2nd biggest event"... tells volumes if you really believe it.
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If you think "soccer" is a sport in Europe, go to a Manchester United game and root for Spain. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17767518 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:12:47 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766582 said by bigjimc:

Where does the last episode of MASH fall in that list...LOL
4th. However I don't believe it is a sporting event.

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766582 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:12:00 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766049 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766049 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:00:32 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766484 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766484 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:59:22 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766339
What I don't apologize for is the fact football is KNOWN to be even better if it's snowing and muddy."

Accepted.

Here is our current weather alert. Have Fun with your game.

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IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...MAKE SURE TO DRESS IN LAYERS AND
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766339 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:34:38 EDT Be careful if visiting some Superbowl web sites http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Be-careful-if-visiting-some-Superbowl-web-sites-17766154 computerworld.com/action/article···c=kc_top
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Isn't it technically against the rules to broadcast or reproduce images or video from professional sporting events? Sure we all do it, but the cell phone companies seem proud they have given us the option to.
Generally, those rules only apply to money-making ventures (e.g., sports bars showing games to bring in customers. If you're not making money for them to want a piece of, they're generally going to not care.

-tom
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said by zipjay:

jesus people its just a football game

Exactly. Why are people even on the phone anyways? Shouldn't they be watching?

I'm willing to bet 99% of conversations consist of "WOW, z0mg I'm at the Superbowl!! LOOK FOR ME, I'm the ity bity dot with hair halfway up across from the second McDonalds sign!!! Yeah, I know... isn't that cool?" Or other worthless banter.
That's 99% of cell conversations any way. It doesn't really matter on the venue.

Damn: I long for the days when cell phones were expensive enough that you needed something approaching a real reason for having one. Now, you get to hear somebody's cute little ringtones and the lovely "where you at" types of conversations. :P

-tom
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I Love Football and I understand that games are more fun in the crappy weather. I live on a mountain in North PA and I can ensure you that NO ONE especially a 48 yr old is playing Football outside right now.

As for Real Football (Soccer) its an argument I have heard a milion times. Its too slow and not much scoring. I have watched thousands of soccer games in my life, some have been crap...others the most exciting things ever. I have watched many NFL games that had high scores but were terrible. I love a great defensive match up.

And Yes I am an alien...I have a green card

Hob
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17766046 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:43:40 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765867 said by hobgoblin:

"BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring."

Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right.

Hob
WTF?

I PLAYED soccer. Let me type that again ..

I

Played

Soccer

Soccer sucks and is a SLOW game to watch. It ranks right above Golf.

Oh wait, let me guess. You're going to tell me how I hate the Scots because Golf is boring to watch?
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"What you state is actually fun and challenging.
Try getting off your ass sometime and doing something active"

Well have fun doing it then. However at my age I have no intention of going outside and rolling around in the snow.

And of course as you have no idea who I am and what I do for exercise then I suggest you keep your personal remarks to yourself.

Thank You
I guess that did come across as personal, so I apologize.

What I don't apologize for is the fact football is KNOWN to be even better if it's snowing and muddy.

Are you an alien?
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Typical American Attitude....Not enough scoring. Slow? Yeah Right.

Hob
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765599 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:29:16 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765593 Try getting off your ass sometime and doing something active"

Well have fun doing it then. However at my age I have no intention of going outside and rolling around in the snow.

And of course as you have no idea who I am and what I do for exercise then I suggest you keep your personal remarks to yourself.

Thank You
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765593 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:28:00 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765563
Frankly I don't think this rule applies but it does on certain ways scratch the surface a bit.
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said by ropeguru:

said by zipjay:

jesus people its just a football game

Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it...

Yeah I love playing football outside in sub zero temperatures in a foot of snow at 6pm on a Sunday night in the dark.

Hob
What you state is actually fun and challenging.

Try getting off your ass sometime and doing something active.
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»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mo···episodes

BTW, who gives a damn about soccer? It's soo slow and low scoring. Gah. I used to play a sweeper and I still hate watching the game. It's akin to golf. Slow and boring.

Call me when the world decides to field a real FOOTBALL team.
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said by ropeguru:

said by zipjay:

jesus people its just a football game

Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it...

Yeah I love playing football outside in sub zero temperatures in a foot of snow at 6pm on a Sunday night in the dark.

Hob
That just makes it more fun.. Just like paying in the pouring down rain in a foot of mud. ;) :D
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said by zipjay:

jesus people its just a football game

Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it...
Yeah I love playing football outside in sub zero temperatures in a foot of snow at 6pm on a Sunday night in the dark.

Hob
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765101 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:03:49 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17765008
Top ten most popular sporting events in recent times.

1. 2002 FIFA World Cup Final (1.3 billion viewers)
2. Euro 2004 Soccer Final (153 million viewers)
3. 2004 Olympic Games: opening ceremony (127 million viewers)
4. 2004 Olympic Games: closing ceremony (96 million viewers)
5. 2004 Super Bowl (95 million viewers)
6. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 100m metres (87 million viewers)
7. 2003 Champions League (67 million viewers)
8. 2004 Olympic Games: men's 200m freestyle swimming (66 million viewers)
9. 2004 Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix (59 million viewers)
10. 2004 Basketball: NBA finals (25 million viewers)

Hob
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said by zipjay:

jesus people its just a football game

Actually its the second biggest sporting event behind the world cup and it generates much interest. But thanks for your comment.

Hob
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Why? Their uniforms are better looking. The Colts have rather boring uniforms. It's a female thing. Not sure if works for men.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17764360 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:41:51 EDT Re: ... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-17764329 said by zipjay:

jesus people its just a football game
Agreed... People need to be out playing football.. Not inside sitting on their asses watching it...
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jesus people its just a football game
Actually its the second biggest sporting event behind the world cup and it generates much interest. But thanks for your comment.

Hob
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