Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Cricket.I keep trying to gain a point of view so I can see why people might like that shit. I think it's a tradition thing.
-AC
You said it AC, its a tradition thing. England has played it for centuries, and when they invaded India ( now split into Pakistan also) the sport spread there, and I think people(like me) love it so much is because its a cultural sport. Its roots go all the way back to our freedom. I can definitely understand how a person from the usa would find it boring though, since there is no passion involved, its more about national pride than anything imo.
Originally posted by chillmeistergenI don't find it exciting, but I can see why. It's kinda like baseball, lots of sitting around watching and waiting for a flash of excitement. I find watching soccer peaceful and relaxing so I find it awesome, but it's not 'exciting' as a viewer sport imo. Bad comparison really though because soccer > baseball.
I honestly don't understand how 'soccer' is possibly boring to watch.
Hockey is about the only sport I find exciting to watch, but the good games can be rare at certain times of the season and some teams are very boring to watch (damn trapping defensive systems). Actually, I find bobsledding exciting to, but I'm the only one I know that feels that way.
Originally posted by Nellinator
I don't find it exciting, but I can see why. It's kinda like baseball, lots of sitting around watching and waiting for a flash of excitement. I find watching soccer peaceful and relaxing so I find it awesome, but it's not 'exciting' as a viewer sport imo. Bad comparison really though because soccer > baseball.Hockey is about the only sport I find exciting to watch, but the good games can be rare at certain times of the season and some teams are very boring to watch (damn trapping defensive systems). Actually, I find bobsledding exciting to, but I'm the only one I know that feels that way.
When you watch, are the commentators Canadian?
I have a theory that how the commentators react, and what they say, directly influences what people think they see, or saw.
(Cf. Andy Gray and Gerrard).