This is why the World Cup is better than the Super Bowl

[bconngemini]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQHgnobi80A

Compare this to the typical Super Bowl party, where most of the people aren't even watching the screen unless there's a commercial on. Most of the discussion ends up being about which commercial is the best.

 

[fordman84]

Right.

Like how swimming is such a big sport in the US, right? But when the Olympics come around everyone is watching and cheering. Or womens gymanstics, you just can't find a ticket to attend one can you? lol


When there is a major event that happens only every so often, there is intrigue. Doesn't mean it is better than the SB.

 

[Irish7478]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQHgnobi80A

Compare this to the typical Super Bowl party, where most of the people aren't even watching the screen unless there's a commercial on. Most of the discussion ends up being about which commercial is the best.

I watched the game too, and enjoyed it, but people cheering in a bar isn't that rare. I'm assuming you've never watched a college football game in a bar.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Right.

Like how swimming is such a big sport in the US, right? But when the Olympics come around everyone is watching and cheering. Or womens gymanstics, you just can't find a ticket to attend one can you? lol


When there is a major event that happens only every so often, there is intrigue. Doesn't mean it is better than the SB.

Couldn't agree with you more.

 

[Irish7478]

Although I have to say that I was extremely interested in the NCAA college soccer championship this year (and lacrosse too), so maybe soccer is becoming popular.

 

[packerzrule]

The SB is very casual to fans of 30 teams only. Ever go to a SB party in a bar where everyone is cheering for their team?? Just as rabid of an experience my friend.

 

[starbigd]

Man watching the World Cup, it occurs to me that soccer needs some enforcers, some Charles Oakley/Rick Mahorn type dudes patrolling the goalie box.......you go in the box, you catching hell. Toughen up some of these softies that act like they got shot by a sniper if a dude run by them and they feel the wind. Maybe THEN Americans would actually like the sport more.

 

[H2S]

nerds need to have fun too.

jk

gots nothing against soccer...
besides, we only have to listen to "World Cup is better than the Super Bowl" chatter for a couple of weeks every four years.

 

[Wazmankg]

Because you can catch a nap while watching it and not miss a damn thing ?

 

[KansasSooner]

The OP is one reason why people hate soccer.

 

[iowajerms]

I'm sure it is for a Cowboys fan.

 

[Mr. Tacoma]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQHgnobi80A

Compare this to the typical Super Bowl party, where most of the people aren't even watching the screen unless there's a commercial on. Most of the discussion ends up being about which commercial is the best.

Here's a still from that video you linked:

So that's why the World Cup is better than the Super Bowl? Because it gives Hanes grazers like those two a chance to jump around?

 

[BigRedMoe]

I appreciate each individually and for different reasons. Don't see the need to compare.

 

[RobToxin]

This is why so many people on the other thread shit on soccer so much.

Soccer elitists who want to shit on other sports just to make their own look better.

 

[Midnightangel]

Say what you want about American football but our biggest game of the year never ended in a 0-0 tie.

 

[RoboticDreams]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQHgnobi80A

Compare this to the typical Super Bowl party, where most of the people aren't even watching the screen unless there's a commercial on. Most of the discussion ends up being about which commercial is the best.

 

[TheRedPlectrum]

Say what you want about American football but our biggest game of the year never ended in a 0-0 tie.

Neither would any sort of soccer championship. Ties are allowed during regular season/group play, just like you can tie in the nfl.

 

[fordman84]

Because you can catch a nap while watching it and not miss a damn thing ?

or not watch at all, wait for the highlight clips of the on-average-2 interesting plays, and not have wasted 2 hours of your life.

 

[RoboticDreams]

Neither would any sort of soccer championship. Ties are allowed during regular season/group play, just like you can tie in the nfl.

I think you missed the 0-0 part. I am not bashing soccer but let's not pretend it's in the same stratosphere as the NFL or NCAAF, because it's not.

 

[Banned 10x]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQHgnobi80A

Compare this to the typical Super Bowl party, where most of the people aren't even watching the screen unless there's a commercial on. Most of the discussion ends up being about which commercial is the best.