Stuff White People Like - The idea of soccer (North Americans only)

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johnnydawg68

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#80 The Idea of Soccer
March 3, 2008 by clander
Many white people will tell you that they are very into soccer. But be careful, it’s a trap.

If you then attempt to engage them about your favorite soccer team or talk about famous moments in soccer history, you are likely to be met with blank stares. This is because white people don’t actually enjoy watching soccer, they just like telling their friends that they are into it.

In fact, the main reason white people like soccer is so they can buy a new scarf. As you may or may not know, many soccer teams issue special scarves, and white people cannot get enough of them!

Most white people choose a favorite soccer team based on either a study abroad experience or a particularly long vacation to Europe or South America. When they return, they like to tell their friends about how great “football” is and that they are committed to ‘getting more into’ now that they have returned home.

Some white people take this charade so far as to actually play in adult soccer leagues or attend a local professional match.

The best method for exploiting this is to ask a white person who their favorite football team is and how they came to be fans. This will allow them to tell you about their time abroad and feel as though they have impressed you with their knowledge. Once they have finished talking, it is acceptable to ask for favors.

Note: Europeans are actually into Soccer and are exempt from this entry, however they are free to use it to their advantage when in North America.
 
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Fellas, the whole "war of words" thing is ridiculous.. Give it a rest, you come off like children.

I think the humour was a bit more subtle than that. There was at least a hint of self-deprecation about my post. A bit "Likely Lads," like - British small-mindedness, etc. You've f*cking ruined it now, you b@stard.

*storms off to bedroom, slamming door on way in*
 
I think the humour was a bit more subtle than that. There was at least a hint of self-deprecation about my post. A bit "Likely Lads," like - British small-mindedness, etc. You've f*cking ruined it now, you b@stard.

*storms off to bedroom, slamming door on way in*

:lol: ..
 
Fellas, the whole "war of words" thing is ridiculous.. Give it a rest, you come off like children.

On point.. This is a ridiculous article..

Dude, it's satirical. Of course it's not literally true in every sense. But you can't tell me you don't know people who fit this description.
 
Dude, it's satirical. Of course it's not literally true in every sense. But you can't tell me you don't know people who fit this description.

Can't say I do bro.. 90% of the people I know don't like soccer and wouldn't pretend too.. Those I know who do like soccer
(very few) played when they were kids.. Even if they didn't know [Poor language removed] about soccer they wouldn't pretend to know.

Take me for example.. Hated soccer growing up, was taught that the game was for girls and young kids.. American Football was the holy grail for me.

Anyways, Deploying to Iraq I bought a PSP from the post exchange, and the only game they had was FIFA '06 world cup game.
I thought, "gay" I buy this thing and the only game I can get before I head over seas is a bitch arse soccer game.
Long story short, I bought it, and had crazy fun with it! though I sucked so bad and would always get called offside
(had no idea why)

Suddenly, I started getting interested.. When I got home from Iraq, I was flipping through the Tele when I came across an international friendly, our Yankee boys Vs. Argentina.. The commentators were hanging all over Argentina's D*_k
(I think they were ranked 1st then) and one would assume our shitty U.S. team would get hammered.
Well the game ended 0-0, and we did get dominated but we fought hard, and from that point forward I was hooked.

Then came the research.. I had to learn about Club football, which leagues were ze best and so forth.. The rest is history really.. My hand's starting to hurt from typing this.
 

Can't say I do bro.. 90% of the people I know don't like soccer and wouldn't pretend too.. Those I know who do like soccer
(very few) played when they were kids.. Even if they didn't know [Poor language removed] about soccer they wouldn't pretend to know.

Take me for example.. Hated soccer growing up, was taught that the game was for girls and young kids.. American Football was the holy grail for me.

Anyways, Deploying to Iraq I bought a PSP from the post exchange, and the only game they had was FIFA '06 world cup game.
I thought, "gay" I buy this thing and the only game I can get before I head over seas is a bitch arse soccer game.
Long story short, I bought it, and had crazy fun with it! though I sucked so bad and would always get called offside
(had no idea why)

Suddenly, I started getting interested.. When I got home from Iraq, I was flipping through the Tele when I came across an international friendly, our Yankee boys Vs. Argentina.. The commentators were hanging all over Argentina's D*_k
(I think they were ranked 1st then) and one would assume our shitty U.S. team would get hammered.
Well the game ended 0-0, and we did get dominated but we fought hard, and from that point forward I was hooked.

Then came the research.. I had to learn about Club football, which leagues were ze best and so forth.. The rest is history really.. My hand's starting to hurt from typing this.

Thats a pretty cool story. I remember that friendly. Howard was a beast in that game. Probably one of the best games ive seen of him.
 

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