• Why americans call it "soccer"
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[QUOTE=Terawattz;23041835]Who let you out of your "special" education class?[/QUOTE] It's ok to admit hubby took it out on you <3 [editline]11:32PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Terawattz;23041869][IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Soccer_football.png[/IMG] Also learn how to read news articles.[/QUOTE] That map is inaccurate, my country isn't even marked and we use the word football (or more like fussball) there.
[QUOTE=BeardyDuck;23041856]stop playing flag football and play tackle football. after the first play i bet you're gonna go home crying with a broken arm and leg.[/QUOTE] Have you ever watched Rugby? Breaking bones is a normal occurance, hell people have had their ears ripped off/to shreds, and in some cases people die.
[QUOTE=wewt!;23041896]Did you lose your sense of sarcasm on the way in? [editline]11:32PM[/editline] That map is inaccurate, my country isn't even marked and we use the word football (or more like fussball) there.[/QUOTE] He said everyone else calls it Football, I proved him wrong.
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;23041920]Have you ever watched Rugby? Breaking bones is a normal occurance, hell people have had their ears ripped off/to shreds, and in some cases people die.[/QUOTE] Lol that's why American football is better.
Hurr durr rugby should be called handball becuz they use a ball in ther hand.
[QUOTE=Terawattz;23041939]He said everyone else calls it Football, I proved him wrong.[/QUOTE] Except you didn't because I just said that the map is inaccurate. [editline]11:37PM[/editline] [QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;23041981]Hurr durr rugby should be called handball becuz they use a ball in ther hand.[/QUOTE] Actually handball is another separate sport
[QUOTE=yawmwen;23041754]If we call football handegg I'm calling soccer povertyball.[/QUOTE] I agree, these two sports are now both equally shamed, they are now handegg and povertyball. Be ashamed you Europeans!
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;23041920]Have you ever watched Rugby? Breaking bones is a normal occurance, hell people have had their ears ripped off/to shreds, and in some cases people die.[/QUOTE] That is honestly pathetic. The only death in American Football I remember was a Chicago Bears game. It was some wide receiver. I'd rather watch a nice game where I know most guys will be safe and not get too hurt.
[QUOTE=wewt!;23041992]Except you didn't because I just said that the map is inaccurate. [editline]11:37PM[/editline] Actually handball is another separate sport[/QUOTE] Just because it's missing countries doesn't mean it's inaccurate.
[QUOTE=Terawattz;23042091]Just because it's missing countries doesn't mean it's inaccurate.[/QUOTE] It doesn't show the entirety of the ''rest of the world'' therefore I wouldn't use it to prove anything since the guy said that the rest of the world uses the word football, not soccer.
[QUOTE=wewt!;23042117]It doesn't show the entirety of the ''rest of the world'' therefore I wouldn't use it to prove anything since the guy said that the rest of the world uses the word football, not soccer.[/QUOTE] stop poopin on my thread pretty boy.
Although isn't it weird that the US usually modernizes words (like colour = color) but now there's this guy using tradition in languages as a defense? [QUOTE=c0nk3r;23042143]stop poopin on my thread pretty boy.[/QUOTE] Sure thing sexy
[QUOTE=wewt!;23042117]It doesn't show the entirety of the ''rest of the world'' therefore I wouldn't use it to prove anything since the guy said that the rest of the world uses the word football, not soccer.[/QUOTE] It's right, though. Canada, Australia, and the US all use Soccer mainly.
Because there dumb
[QUOTE=Terawattz;23041869][img_thumb]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Soccer_football.png[/img_thumb] Also learn how to read news articles.[/QUOTE] This map sucks. In Lithuania we say "futbolas" which is obviously just a variation of the word "football". In hebrew it's "kadurregel" which means "ball-foot". Obviously, a translation of football. So yeah, this map sucks balls, shitload of nations use the word "football" or a variation of it.
[QUOTE=wewt!;23042156]Although isn't it weird that the US usually modernizes words (like colour = color) but now there's this guy using tradition in languages as a defense? Sure thing sexy[/QUOTE] How is subtracting a u modernizing it? It's changing it, but how does it make it modern? The reason it's called soccer here is because football refers to another sport that is way more popular.
[QUOTE=wewt!;23041992]Except you didn't because I just said that the map is inaccurate.[/QUOTE] Brazil sure as hell uses football (futebol) too.
[QUOTE=Crhem van der B;23042207]This map sucks. In Lithuania we say "futbolas" which is obviously just a variation of the word "football". In hebrew it's "kadurregel" which means "ball-foot". Obviously, a translation of football. So yeah, this map sucks balls, shitload of nations use the word "football" or a variation of it.[/QUOTE] Also that map comes from wikipedia, it's english speaking countries, not the world. [editline]11:50PM[/editline] Here's the source: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_for_association_football[/url]
Jesus who gives a flying fuck about what country calls a sport. Might as well argue why we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway.
[QUOTE=yawmwen;23042212]How is subtracting a u modernizing it? It's changing it, but how does it make it modern? The reason it's called soccer here is because football refers to another sport that is way more popular.[/QUOTE] Modernizing because it's used more often in the modern world. I don't know if I'm using the term right though.
[QUOTE=wewt!;23042270]Modernizing because it's used more often in the modern world. I don't know if I'm using the term right though.[/QUOTE] It's just making the language a bit different.
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;23041920]Have you ever watched Rugby? Breaking bones is a normal occurance, hell people have had their ears ripped off/to shreds, and in some cases people die.[/QUOTE] Wow, that sounds terrible.
[QUOTE=Biggins;23041635]Start-Stop Rugby with Padding :lol:[/QUOTE] I don't think a SINGLE person playing rugby could take a hit from Reggie Bush, Thank good football players have pads because they take REALLY hard hits. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQUiZ6ioKw&feature=related[/media] Here take another example, this time Ryan Clark. [Media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9VUjlWL_K0&feature=related[/media]
fucking british quit hatin'
[QUOTE=insane taco;23042264]Jesus who gives a flying fuck about what country calls a sport. Might as well argue why we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway.[/QUOTE] Why is it called Cargo when it is travelling on a ship but a Shipment when it's travelling by car? :pseudo:
[QUOTE=yawmwen;23042291]It's just making the language a bit different.[/QUOTE] Either way, it's weird that one would try and justify themselves by saying ''that's how you used to say it''
I heard americans call american football football because the ball is a foot long.
[QUOTE=dookster;23042333]Why is it called Cargo when it is travelling on a ship but a Shipment when it's travelling by car? :pseudo:[/QUOTE] :psyduck: Holy shit
[QUOTE=wewt!;23042334]Either way, it's weird that one would try and justify themselves by saying ''that's how you used to say it''[/QUOTE] Nevermind, re-read. Lot's of justification.
It's like you British Peeps calling Cookies, Biscuits. I don't like it. :saddowns:
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