Nexus2005 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I'm sure some of you will immediately claim that I'm an ignorant American (I'm neither), but I just can't get over the fact that soccer is boring as hell. I watched a tournament match recently and counted the number of "good scoring chances" (that is when the ball came even close to the net) each team had. There was at best, a good chance once every 5 minutes. And this continued for over 90 boring minutes. Why is this sport so popular again? Is it because anyone can pick it up and play with one piece of equipment (the ball)? Link to post Share on other sites
bolix Share Posted May 25, 2004 You could enjoy it more it you have played it or like to play it.... Link to post Share on other sites
icecaveman Share Posted May 25, 2004 it's only fun to play it, not watch it, it's one of the most boring sports to watch on TV EVER. Link to post Share on other sites
neowin_hipster Share Posted May 25, 2004 Playing soccer is all right but its as boring as baseball to watch. To quote the simpsons: "He holds, he HOLDS IT, HE HOLDS IT!!!!!" then due to boredom of fans wanting to leave a soccer riot break out. Link to post Share on other sites
giga Veteran Share Posted May 25, 2004 Well that is obviously your opinion. Every chance that a team gets close to scoring is just builds up to the overall excitement of the match. If you've ever been to a real game or actually played in a real match or game you would probably know. Link to post Share on other sites
Brandon Share Posted May 25, 2004 soccer,golf,tennis, pickelball, lacross, and cup stacking are sooo boring Link to post Share on other sites
Billthy Share Posted May 25, 2004 i used to play soccer back in the day when i was in 1st-4th grade and then i went into something more physical (hockey for 9.5 years) but it was really fun to play BORING as hell to watch Link to post Share on other sites
autodefe Share Posted May 25, 2004 Personally, I really don't enjoy watching soccer unless it's the US winning in the World Cup. The last soccer game I watched was when they lost to Germany 2 years ago. I do, however, LOVE playing Winning Eleven International 7 on PS2 ;) Link to post Share on other sites
waddle5000 Share Posted May 25, 2004 i suk at soccer so much that if i try to kik the ball im gonna land flat on ma bak Link to post Share on other sites
Flash Share Posted May 25, 2004 Slow paced game, that's why I don't like watching. Link to post Share on other sites
Brous Share Posted May 25, 2004 i just can't bend the ball, it's fun to play though. euro 2004 will be worth a peek Link to post Share on other sites
Ritalin Share Posted May 25, 2004 Well i play soccer a lot, i travelled wtih my school to the ISST tournament this year. I enjoy watching it because of the technique... but pertty much only a whole game if it's a team i care about. Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Share Posted May 25, 2004 soccer,golf,tennis, pickelball, lacross, and cup stacking are sooo boring Tennis & Lax aren't too bad. I enjoy Tennis myself. :/ Link to post Share on other sites
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 25, 2004 BASEBALL is boring, so is american football. normal football (or "soccer" as you call it) is fun to play and to watch. its a street game too which is easy to play anywhere and is fun. ps. baseball should die already. Link to post Share on other sites
Brous Share Posted May 25, 2004 nothing compares to the boringness of watching test cricket :) Link to post Share on other sites
imtoomuch Share Posted May 25, 2004 Soccer is so boring because there's no scoring. The field is way too big. Link to post Share on other sites
OPaul Share Posted May 25, 2004 Soccer is the greatest game not only to play but to watch. Only thing more exciting to watch is the Grand Prix. Link to post Share on other sites
steven.ts Share Posted May 25, 2004 Soccer is not to my liking. Most people like sports with contact. I am not one of them however because i like badminton. Soccer might not be as boring if it had contact probably. Link to post Share on other sites
Marduk Share Posted May 25, 2004 soccer,golf,tennis, pickelball, lacross, and cup stacking are sooo boring Agreed! Although you left out Spelling bee, thats on ESPN sometimes, but then thats kinda interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
HoochieMamma Share Posted May 25, 2004 nothing compares to the boringness of watching test cricket :) I must agree with this man :yes: Link to post Share on other sites
.weir Share Posted May 25, 2004 Soccer is not to my liking. Most people like sports with contact. I am not one of them however because i like badminton. Soccer might not be as boring if it had contact probably. wtf!? No contact in soccer, I've played for 14 years and i've had 2 concussions, 2 sprained ankles, a few broken fingers, a bruised rib or 2, countless stiches and a dislocated shoulder, and a few bloody lips/noses from fighting (i've dished out my share as well) . . . then again this is canadian soccer i'm talking about, when I was in high school, we had a german exchange student, 2 mexicans and a brit, all of them were outstanding ball countrol wise and the brit in particular would prob bend a free kick around a 90 angle if he wanted, but when it came to the physical stuff, none of them would keep up with our high school teams, I geuss we just play a much more physical game because we lack the skill, but either way, yes, soccer is boring to watch But who ever said American Football is boring to watch, get off the crack! Link to post Share on other sites
OPaul Share Posted May 25, 2004 wtf!? No contact in soccer, I've played for 14 years and i've had 2 concussions, 2 sprained ankles, a few broken fingers, a bruised rib or 2, countless stiches and a dislocated shoulder, and a few bloody lips/noses from fighting (i've dished out my share as well) . . . then again this is canadian soccer i'm talking about, when I was in high school, we had a german exchange student, 2 mexicans and a brit, all of them were outstanding ball countrol wise and the brit in particular would prob bend a free kick around a 90 angle if he wanted, but when it came to the physical stuff, none of them would keep up with our high school teams, I geuss we just play a much more physical game because we lack the skill, but either way, yes, soccer is boring to watchBut who ever said American Football is boring to watch, get off the crack! He didn't say soccer didn't have contact, quite the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites
ybaig123 Share Posted May 25, 2004 it's only fun to play it, not watch it, it's one of the most boring sports to watch on TV EVER. The world cup is fun to watch....and the most boring sport to watch on tv would have to be NHL Hockey...period.....its worse than NASCAR...well...****..actually...mabye NASCAR is worse Link to post Share on other sites
steven.ts Share Posted May 25, 2004 well anyway it is boring to watch Link to post Share on other sites
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