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Her October 8th, 2017 3:11 PM

Sports fans
 
Why

Sawsbuck October 8th, 2017 4:07 PM

What do you mean??

Ida13 October 8th, 2017 4:27 PM

I hate sports
More than I hate pizza.

El Héroe Oscuro October 8th, 2017 4:38 PM

Excited after Sunday football to talk football, I open PC.

I go to E&M, check out sports thread.

I see no one has posted since I replied few days ago.

My expectations are already so low and yet I'm still disappointed.

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Zeffy October 8th, 2017 4:43 PM

i would also like to know

Somewhere_ October 8th, 2017 6:14 PM

I dont hate sports, and I understand the passion, strategy, and hype that sports encompass. And the dedication of their fans. But I just dont find watching sports very entertaining. I used to, but not anymore.

But there is one exception: watching sports games in person is a fantastic experience. In my opinion, baseball is very, very boring to watch- except in person. Ive been to a couple MLB (and some minor league) games and they are always fun. Buy a hot dog or two, some peanuts, and a soda and have a good time.

Sawsbuck October 8th, 2017 6:33 PM

Sports are awesome, especially baseball

pkmin3033 October 8th, 2017 10:05 PM

In my house, "sport" is the single most dirty word in the English language after "exercise"

Just typing them could earn me fifty lashings and a month of nothing but bread and water if my transgression is discovered.

donavannj October 8th, 2017 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Her (Post 9770798)
Why

Because I like watching competitions for things I understand the rules of. And I wasn't ostracized by the jocks while in sports and also wasn't persuaded that all jocks are assholes by popular culture while growing up.

Also for me it's been a great way to bond with family. Meet once a week for 16+ weeks a year to watch the American football team play since a lot of my family I live near are Minnesota Vikings fans, and also occasionally go to baseball games with my grandparents who are huge Minnesota Twins fans.

Also like keeping tabs on teams for the stats they generate. And team management games are engaging things for me.

TL;DR: I'm a huge nerd about sports in addition to cities, anime, and Pokemon. So, basically, I'm competitive and a huge nerd.

Her October 8th, 2017 10:53 PM

don't forget idol trash for consistency

EC October 9th, 2017 6:20 AM

Because it's the one thing that brings people together regardless of race, politics, economic standing, age, etc. And then you have things like the Olympics and the World Cup, which bring entire countries together.

string555 October 9th, 2017 9:00 AM

I don't really care for any kind of sports, with the only exception being when the Olympics comes around. Then I get to root for Ukrainian gymnasts. UKRAINE!!! :D

The only reason I can tolerate the Olympics besides what was mentioned was that there's a big variety of different stuff to see, and it's not around all the time.

Raffy98 October 9th, 2017 11:46 AM

Sports are good, fun, healthy and they also help you to socialize. I really like football: I support a team, I've played it for 7 years in my local team and still play it with my friends, but I also tried some other sports like volleyball.
One of the best things in this world.

Sawsbuck October 9th, 2017 11:56 AM

My favorite sports in order
1. Baseball
2. Hockey
3. (American) football
4. Basketball

Lipstick Vogue October 9th, 2017 12:22 PM

because I'm a heterosexual man and hetorosexual men enjoy going out with other heterosexual men and singing.

Gabri October 9th, 2017 1:12 PM

football is gr8 okay now go away

El Héroe Oscuro October 9th, 2017 6:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheUncreativeSawsbuckFan (Post 9771291)
My favorite sports in order
1. Baseball
2. Hockey
3. (American) football
4. Basketball

Bruh, how is baseball number one - it's too long mate

Sawsbuck October 9th, 2017 6:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Héroe Oscuro (Post 9771501)
Bruh, how is baseball number one - it's too long mate

Baseball is awesome, yes baseball is long but I usually enjoy it (mostly) and I wish I could actually play it

El Héroe Oscuro October 9th, 2017 6:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheUncreativeSawsbuckFan (Post 9771503)
Baseball is awesome, yes baseball is long but I usually enjoy it (mostly) and I wish I could actually play it

They need to implement a pitch clock and shred the number of innings from 9 to 7. Yes, I know that the latter is pretty extreme, but the unfortunate reality is baseball is a dying sport with this generation and shortening a 4-5 hour game should be their priority.

Also divisional playoffs should be best of 3, championship playoffs should be best of 5, and World Series being best of 7.

string555 October 9th, 2017 7:47 PM

I will add one thing, dodgeball was awesome in grade school and so was archery in middle school. I miss doing those... At least I have throwing knives. :P

Lipstick Vogue October 10th, 2017 3:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Héroe Oscuro (Post 9771501)
Bruh, how is baseball number one - it's too long mate

Best Yank sport by a long shot.

El Héroe Oscuro October 10th, 2017 3:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lipstick Vogue (Post 9771702)
Best Yank sport by a long shot.

Why lol, it's too long

Leafsfan October 10th, 2017 12:52 PM

I am a diehard Leafs fan. For the last 11 or so years (since I was 8), the Leafs have been the main joy in my life. We've been awful for a while, but things are finally starting to look up and we're real good now.

I can totally see where people who hate sports would find it weird that I yell, cheer, and boo at the TV every couple of nights, but as a diehard fan it comes naturally. On top of everything it also gives you a sense of community. When I moved to a new school to start grade 7, I instantly made a bunch of great friends just because of the fact that I was a Leafs fan.

EC October 10th, 2017 1:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Héroe Oscuro (Post 9771501)
Bruh, how is baseball number one - it's too long mate

I always find it funny that I, someone diagnosed with ADHD, can easily sit through whole seasons of baseball games without getting bored, yet "normal" people say it's boring and stop watching after three innings.

Rogue planet October 10th, 2017 2:10 PM

Why not?


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