Comments on: This is Why It’s Called the World Cup! http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/ Random samplings from a universe of ideas. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:05:09 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Amara http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18625 Amara Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:52:36 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18625 The young French graduate student in our group told us (Italian planetary astronomy group) of a joke going around, which is the new greeting from a French person to an Italian person: A quasi head-butt, which is something like the Japanese bow, but with a small thrust of their head. You have to see it demonstrated to see how funny it looks. And since he was laughing, it seems that this particular World Cup incident has taken a lighter tone. The young French graduate student in our group told us (Italian planetary astronomy group) of a joke going around, which is the new greeting from a French person to an Italian person: A quasi head-butt, which is something like the Japanese bow, but with a small thrust of their head. You have to see it demonstrated to see how funny it looks. And since he was laughing, it seems that this particular World Cup incident has taken a lighter tone.

]]> By: Uncle Enzo http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18624 Uncle Enzo Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:25:26 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18624 Is ok, Mark. Uncle Enzo capeesh. Uncle Enzo is just a bit over-excited about Italia and the world cup. Sorry. Is ok, Mark. Uncle Enzo capeesh. Uncle Enzo is just a bit over-excited about Italia and the world cup. Sorry.

]]> By: Mark http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18623 Mark Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:08:14 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18623 Uncle Enzo - sorry, but I deleted your last comment. It doesn't help the discussion just to repeat that one again and again (even if it is in jest). Hope you understand. Uncle Enzo – sorry, but I deleted your last comment. It doesn’t help the discussion just to repeat that one again and again (even if it is in jest). Hope you understand.

]]> By: Thomas Dent http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18622 Thomas Dent Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:18:53 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18622 Hey, it wasn't me criticizing Italy, it was the Italian. Victory is not enough, you have to look good while you are doing it! As for "The Truth" - Zidane has always had a problem controlling himself. Now he is blaming Materrazzi for 'provocation'. In his interview he throws the entire responsibility on Materrazzi, as if he had no choice but to make the headbutt. "If there is no provocation, there is no need to react." This kind of argument is unworthy of a teenager. "Zidane emerged as France's inspiration after a two-match ban for stamping on Saudi Arabia skipper Fuad Amin in the group stages." (BBC) ... and the guy has been sent off more than a dozen times in his career. Anyway. For light relief, see this cartoon (How Americans view soccer): http://news.yahoo.com/comics/uclickcomics/20060711/cx_po_uc/po20060711 Hey, it wasn’t me criticizing Italy, it was the Italian. Victory is not enough, you have to look good while you are doing it!

As for “The Truth” – Zidane has always had a problem controlling himself. Now he is blaming Materrazzi for ‘provocation’. In his interview he throws the entire responsibility on Materrazzi, as if he had no choice but to make the headbutt. “If there is no provocation, there is no need to react.” This kind of argument is unworthy of a teenager.

“Zidane emerged as France’s inspiration after a two-match ban for stamping on Saudi Arabia skipper Fuad Amin in the group stages.” (BBC) … and the guy has been sent off more than a dozen times in his career.

Anyway. For light relief, see this cartoon (How Americans view soccer):

http://news.yahoo.com/comics/uclickcomics/20060711/cx_po_uc/po20060711

]]> By: el gordo http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18621 el gordo Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:34:47 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18621 Sorry, you are american! Sorry, you are american!

]]> By: Teodora http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18604 Teodora Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:13:14 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18604 The final was OK. But for a draw in the final, rather than penalties, FIFA should establish the following scheme: drop a play from each team every 5th minute after the extra time. The field will open and one team will eventually score. I was most impressed by the Argentinian and the English fans in New York City. When these fans take center stage, it is a booming blast of support, cheer, dancing, booing and support! England was lucky! And entertaining! Must have been thrilling watching the team reach that far. Italy and France were both not on my list of potential finalists which was solely composed of Brazil and Argentina! Brazil played terrible football! Ghana should have whopped them in shame! And luck was an important element to the progress of both sides. Glad that France did not win! Zizou and Ricardo(Por) were the cutest players in the cup! The final was OK. But for a draw in the final, rather than penalties, FIFA should establish the following scheme: drop a play from each team every 5th minute after the extra time. The field will open and one team will eventually score.

I was most impressed by the Argentinian and the English fans in New York City. When these fans take center stage, it is a booming blast of support, cheer, dancing, booing and support!

England was lucky! And entertaining! Must have been thrilling watching the team reach that far.

Italy and France were both not on my list of potential finalists which was solely composed of Brazil and Argentina! Brazil played terrible football! Ghana should have whopped them in shame! And luck was an important element to the progress of both sides. Glad that France did not win!

Zizou and Ricardo(Por) were the cutest players in the cup!

]]> By: cv http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18606 cv Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:01:00 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18606 The commentating throughout the tournament was horrid. I was particularly displeased to hear Balboa and O'Brien doing the final game (I had actually watched an earlier game they did where I turned off the sound). I also sometimes wondered whether they were simply watching the game on a TV, just the way I was.... The commentating throughout the tournament was horrid. I was particularly displeased to hear Balboa and O’Brien doing the final game (I had actually watched an earlier game they did where I turned off the sound). I also sometimes wondered whether they were simply watching the game on a TV, just the way I was….

]]> By: Say Lee http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18605 Say Lee Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:03:30 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18605 Actually France has already forgiven him and as the truth gradually surfaces (Zidane is scheduled to spill his guts on the matter soon), the world may too. Actually France has already forgiven him and as the truth gradually surfaces (Zidane is scheduled to spill his guts on the matter soon), the world may too.

]]> By: Spatulated http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18611 Spatulated Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:11 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18611 I have never watched a world cup tourney before. And oh man what I have been missing. This past month has been pretty freaking exciting, and that final game was just amazing! and that zidane thing was funny, though i agree, i hope thats not what he is remembered for. I have never watched a world cup tourney before. And oh man what I have been missing. This past month has been pretty freaking exciting, and that final game was just amazing! and that zidane thing was funny, though i agree, i hope thats not what he is remembered for.

]]> By: Meghan http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/comment-page-1/#comment-18610 Meghan Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:26:54 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2006/07/10/this-is-why-its-called-the-world-cup/#comment-18610 And I thought my party was pretty impressive with representation from France, Taiwan, Scotland, and the USA. But hey, high school isn't exactly an international institution. I love how Zidane received the Golden Ball despite the headbutt. It gives hope that maybe, just maybe, he'll be remembered for his ability as a football player instead of just this one nasty incident. And I thought my party was pretty impressive with representation from France, Taiwan, Scotland, and the USA. But hey, high school isn’t exactly an international institution.

I love how Zidane received the Golden Ball despite the headbutt. It gives hope that maybe, just maybe, he’ll be remembered for his ability as a football player instead of just this one nasty incident.

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