The whole world is abuzz now that the 2010 World Cup Tournament is underway in South Africa. I will refrain from making the usual smart-ass comments that most Americans make when discussing soccer, but will instead wish for an exciting and enjoyable event over the next few weeks for those interested.
My interest in the event will be limited to following the USA and jumping on the bandwagon (yes, I will admit to being a bandwagon jumper) should the Red, White and Blue do well. My interest will also be tempered due to the fact that I no longer work in an office environment. During the '98, '02, and '06 World Cups, I was involved in promoting and participating in an Office Pool for the World Cup. Nothing like having a little cash on the line to make you become a passionate fan of Peruvian footballers. This year...no office = no office pool = little interest.
And by the way, speaking of being "abuzz", if you have happened to see any of the ESPN coverage of the matches so far, how do you like that constant buzzing noise produced by thousands of people blowing on those plastic horns? That would drive you crazy! Hope those don't carry over into American baseball parks and football stadiums.
PLASTIC HORNS! Is THAT what makes that buzzing sound? I thought it was just people snoring.
ReplyDelete(Uh-huh, a "usual smart-ass comment").
Do any other readers find it curious that someone who absolutely gushed over curling during the Olympics, now takes a snob's pass on the biggest sporting event in the world?
ReplyDeleteIt does seem that Big Poppy apparently does not.
Funny comment Billl Sproule. That has me chuckling!
ReplyDeleteI tried watching some of the World Cup earlier today but on ESPN it was really sports announcers talking - no game. So, I turned on the Nats game then the Rockies game.
I'll catch some of the World Cup on another day.
Contrary to what Loyal Reader Bill Sproule states, The Grandstander respects the World Cup and those who follow it (note that no cheap shot was taken).
ReplyDeleteAlso, The Grandstander does not apologize for getting caught up in Curling during the Vancouver Olympics. No doubt I will not see another curling match for four more years, but do not doubt that is will be compelling once again when the Sochi Games roll around!
I am finally watching a game on ESPN (former visits to ESPN on World Cup Soccer was men in suits behind a desk talking about the games vs. actually seeing the game). No surprise, it's much nicer seeing the players play, than listening to men in suits talking about the play of a previous game(s).
ReplyDeleteI probably would not have noticed buzz except it was mentioned here. Thank you very much.