Tuesday, June 27, 2006

World Cup

As I view the World Cup, I am struck most by what is missing.

Where are the TV timeouts, the relentless play stoppages, the throngs of scantily clad cheerleaders, the beer commercials, and the tattoos?

Where is the individualism? Why do they play like a team? Why is the field so big and why are there so many players? After all, a smaller field and fewer people = more scoring.

Where are the micromanaging celebrity coaches?

Most importantly, why do they seem to care so much? Aren't they just playing to get paid anyway?

Seriously, what a boring sport.