Soccer vs football

[MM]

No. But using the term "soccer" sounds gay to UK folk. In fact in Scotland, you have to say "fitba" , or your considered an ass bandit

 

Don't you realize that nobody cares?

[Ass Bandit]

Hey leave me out of it.

[midlifecrisis]

Hey leave me out of it.

 

 

Your reputation precedes you, in Scotland, at least. There may be wanted posters with your face or more likely hiney posted all over that country!

[Obsession]

Don't you realize that nobody cares?

 

Just explaining to MLC that I didn't think he was gay.

[brotherbuzz]

Just explaining to MLC that I didn't think he was gay.

Don't you realize that nobody cares?

[midlifecrisis]

Don't you realize that nobody cares?

I cared! For a split second I was considering joining the other team!

 

[brotherbuzz]

I cared! For a split second I was considering joining the other team!

 

I sit corrected..........

[englishinsiam]

How can American Football be called that ?

 

In my experience a ball is round in shape a spherical object.

 

An American Football is an Egg shaped object similar to rugby.

 

Also how often do they actually kick the ball ?

 

It sgould be called American padding wearing panseys hand egg.

[MM]

How can American Football be called that ?

 

In my experience a ball is round in shape a spherical object.

 

An American Football is an Egg shaped object similar to rugby.

 

Also how often do they actually kick the ball ?

 

It sgould be called American padding wearing panseys hand egg.

 

Whatever, but the fact is that it is called "football".

 

Why do they call "rugby" by that name? I see no rugs anywhere on the field.

 

Why don't you take some time to go after Australian Rules Football too. Their ball is not a sphere either.

[MarsGodOfWar]

And at risk of being beaten, US football rocks and Soccer sucks ass.

[MeGoDanceNow]

How can American Football be called that ?

 

In my experience a ball is round in shape a spherical object.

 

An American Football is an Egg shaped object similar to rugby.

 

Also how often do they actually kick the ball ?

 

It sgould be called American padding wearing panseys hand egg.

 

 

Problem is, the injury rate (real injuries, not crying to get a whistle from the ref) is far higher in American football than in soccer. Not even close, not remotely. If they didn't wear the armor, it would be far worse.

 

Maybe your soccer players aren't trying hard enough to hurt each other?

[MM]

And at risk of being beaten, US football rocks and Soccer sucks ass.

 

And from our northern neighbors too.

 

Really, if we don't all call it football, it doesn't mean we don't love you guys from the island kingdom.

[joekicker]

How can American Football be called that ?

 

Why do Britishers call it a torch when there's no flame? Why do you call "them" pants when there is only one of them? How can an British person keep a straight face when his girl refers to "a pair" of scissors, when she's holding onto one?

 

Anyway, "American Football" is NOT called that, actually. It is called American football. They don't revere it, just adore it.

 

Really, if we don't all call it football, it doesn't mean we don't love you guys from the island kingdom.

 

Whoa. Don't go overboard.

 

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Edited July 4, 2010 by joekicker

[Stinky]

And from our northern neighbors too.

 

Really, if we don't all call it football, it doesn't mean we don't love you guys from the island kingdom.

 

 

Are you refering to the 51st state of the union?

[brotherbuzz]

In my experience a ball is round in shape a spherical object.

 

An American Football is an Egg shaped object similar to rugby.

Ball - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

 

ball

 

1.

 

Main Entry: 1ball

Pronunciation: \ˈbȯl\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English bal, prob from Old English *beall; akin to Old English bealluc testis, Old High German balla ball, Old Norse bǫllr, Old English blāwan to blow — more at blow

Date: 13th century

 

1 : a round or roundish body or mass: as a : a spherical or ovoid body used in a game or sport —used figuratively in phrases like the ball is in your court to indicate who has the responsibility or opportunity for further action b : earth, globe c : a spherical or conical projectile; also : projectiles used in firearms d : a roundish protuberant anatomical structure (as near the tip of a human finger or toe or at the base of a thumb); especially : the part of the sole of the human foot between the toes and arch on which the main weight of the body rests in normal walking

2 a often vulgar : testis b plural (1) often vulgar : nonsense —often used interjectionally (2) often vulgar : nerve 3

3 : a game in which a ball is thrown, kicked, or struck; also : quality of play in such a game

4 a : a pitch not swung at by the batter that fails to pass through the strike zone b : a hit or thrown ball in various games

 

— on the ball 1 : competent, knowledgeable, alert

2 : of ability or competence

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ovoid

 

1.

 

Main Entry: ovoid

Pronunciation: \ˈō-ˌvȯid\

Variant(s): also ovoi·dal \ō-ˈvȯi-dəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: French ovoïde, from Latin ovum egg — more at egg

Date: circa 1828

 

: resembling an egg in shape : ovate

 

— ovoid noun

 

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It's quite obvious that you sir don't have enough experience.

[Obsession]

Problem is, the injury rate (real injuries, not crying to get a whistle from the ref) is far higher in American football than in soccer. Not even close, not remotely. If they didn't wear the armor, it would be far worse.

 

Maybe your soccer players aren't trying hard enough to hurt each other?

 

You are comparing wrong sports. Let me advize you...........

 

Rugby v American Nancyball

 

Rounders v Baseball

 

Netball v Easier netball ( also known as basketball )

 

Football v ..........has nothing comparable as it's so out front.

[MeGoDanceNow]

You are comparing wrong sports. Let me advize you...........

 

Rugby v American Nancyball

 

Rounders v Baseball

 

Netball v Easier netball ( also known as basketball )

 

Football v ..........has nothing comparable as it's so out front.

 

 

Well, soccer, of course, is not a real sport at all, but rather a gambling vehicle.

 

The random element is simply too big a part of the game.

[englishinsiam]

Whatever, but the fact is that it is called "football".

 

Why do they call "rugby" by that name? I see no rugs anywhere on the field.

 

Why don't you take some time to go after Australian Rules Football too. Their ball is not a sphere either.

 

Thats true I might start picking on that next.

 

 

Are you refering to the 51st state of the union?

 

Never ever ever

 

Ball - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

 

ball

 

1.

 

Main Entry: 1ball

Pronunciation: \ˈbȯl\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English bal, prob from Old English *beall; akin to Old English bealluc testis, Old High German balla ball, Old Norse bǫllr, Old English blāwan to blow — more at blow

Date: 13th century

 

1 : a round or roundish body or mass: as a : a spherical or ovoid body used in a game or sport —used figuratively in phrases like the ball is in your court to indicate who has the responsibility or opportunity for further action b : earth, globe c : a spherical or conical projectile; also : projectiles used in firearms d : a roundish protuberant anatomical structure (as near the tip of a human finger or toe or at the base of a thumb); especially : the part of the sole of the human foot between the toes and arch on which the main weight of the body rests in normal walking

2 a often vulgar : testis b plural (1) often vulgar : nonsense —often used interjectionally (2) often vulgar : nerve 3

3 : a game in which a ball is thrown, kicked, or struck; also : quality of play in such a game

4 a : a pitch not swung at by the batter that fails to pass through the strike zone b : a hit or thrown ball in various games

 

— on the ball 1 : competent, knowledgeable, alert

2 : of ability or competence

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ovoid

 

1.

 

Main Entry: ovoid

Pronunciation: \ˈō-ˌvȯid\

Variant(s): also ovoi·dal \ō-ˈvȯi-dəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: French ovoïde, from Latin ovum egg — more at egg

Date: circa 1828

 

: resembling an egg in shape : ovate

 

— ovoid noun

 

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It's quite obvious that you sir don't have enough experience.

 

Whoops Ovoid shape similar to Egg may I add hehe

[Obsession]

Well, soccer, of course, is not a real sport at all, but rather a gambling vehicle.

 

The random element is simply too big a part of the game.

 

So. YOu are saying that the worlds most popular sport, isn't a sport! Now I know why you spout tosh on the politics thread.

[MeGoDanceNow]

So. YOu are saying that the worlds most popular sport, isn't a sport! Now I know why you spout tosh on the politics thread.

 

 

Yeah, sorry to outgun and outclass you on two fronts now.

 

Edit: Added a smiley face. Because it's nice to be nice.

Edited July 5, 2010 by LadyDrinkKing

[midlifecrisis]

You are comparing wrong sports. Let me advize you...........

 

Rugby v American Nancyball

 

Rounders v Baseball

 

Netball v Easier netball ( also known as basketball )

 

Football v ..........has nothing comparable as it's so out front.

you are so typical of the Brits on this board putting down other people's cultures (in this case sports) to pump up your own.

 

You have never played any of our sports competitively so you can have absolutely no idea how difficult and even dangerous some of our sports are.

 

All sports have worth as does all competition. All sports are based on children's games. When children's games are played by the best athletes in the world they are truly great to behold.

Edited July 5, 2010 by midlifecrisis

[Tatanka]

 

Says it all really

[brotherbuzz]

Says it all really

Nice comedy, how about some reality.........

 

[MeGoDanceNow]

Nice comedy, how about some reality.........

 

 

Brilliant mate!

[Obsession]

Yeah, sorry to outgun and outclass you on two fronts now.

 

Edit: Added a smiley face. Because it's nice to be nice.

 

Spouting delusion, instead of answering the question!

 

MLC

It's usually started by Vic. I can't think of any negative American sports threads ever started by Brits. But if people people want to start knocking non American sports, you can't blame us for wiping the floor with your versions of our girls sports