Apparently, all the FIFA refs got together before the tournament and decided that they would do everything they could to make sure the US couldn't win a game.
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Just finished watching the US vs Italy match on tape. My dog ran and hid with her tail between her legs - she had no idea what to make of it all. It's probably a good thing I wasn't at a bar as I'm pretty sure I'd've been thrown out for yelling "FUCK!" or "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT YOU WORTHLESS FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!" pretty much every 30 seconds ( Read more... )

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Didn't haul my lazy ass out of bed until after 12:30. I turned on the TV just in time to catch Iran score the equalizing goal against Mexico ( Read more... )

WORLD CUP! WORLD CUP! WORLD CUP!

... has begun.

ETA: Dear Lord - three goals in the first 18 minutes of the first game. Must be some sloppy play.

I am finally preparing my cheat sheets for the mighty Dying Quails (2006 edition). I've gotten a late start despite my intention to take this season more seriously and really go for the money. To compensate, I broke down and spent $14.99 I probably shouldn't have on a website's online draft kit. Much of my spare time at work today and the next ( Read more... )

I'm guessing I'm the only one here watching the World Cup draw live (on the FIFA website). Heidi Klum is "hosting."

I still can't believe Mexico got a seed and the US didn't (we were #9). We've been spanking those worthless pukes for years now.

Dear God! These people want to turn the World Cup opening ceremonies into a Gay Pride Parade*!

"Men in tight leather shorts, slapping their thighs, leap[ing] around to the sound of brass music and Alpine horns."

* Not that there's anything wrong with that.