RE: A question for REAL football fans
September 21, 2021 at 9:29 pm
(This post was last modified: September 21, 2021 at 9:34 pm by Brian37.)
(September 21, 2021 at 7:57 am)Foxaire Wrote: How much do you despise those posers who think football is all about running with the ball in your hands?
It is so funny you should mention this. I have a friend from Pakistan, who thinks the same way about Americans use of the word "football" with our sport over here. He is with you. Evert time I mention my sport and team, he books a flight to New York. JUST KIDDING. WHAT? TOO SOON?
I've tried to accommodate him, because technically he is right. In American "football" the game isn't played with the foot.
So we tried to compromise on what to call our American sport name.
"Occasionally kick ball", because we do occasionally kick punts, field goals and extra points.
"Carry ball", because that is most of the game pass or run. He is correct on that average.
"Pill Ball" was my compromise because the ball is literally shaped like a pill that could choke a horse.
I really think this is a silly argument to get into.
This to me is nonsense. If you like a sport you do, if you don't like a sport you don't.
My Pakistani friend only rides me over that difference in word usage to get a laugh out of me.
I will defend the Washington Football Team and The Ohio State tooth and nail, but not to the extent of life or death. Call it Soccer or Football, Tennis or Golf, you are not fighting the Nazis in any sport. So just relax, enjoy the sport and win or lose, no matter the game, the intent is entertainment, not life or death.
