Update Post: meta boost & more WC

[meiface]

Keep an eye on amazonziti's post that I linked last time regarding the Haiti-fic fail. She's updated with links to a lot of great meta posts about this incident. The artist mementis has also posted an incredibly classy apology. I'd definitely recommend people go read itAs was said about the apology: "Most anti-oppression discussion I've seen, when it starts in

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[briybriybriy]

I had the exact same "I can't watch this anymore!" feeling at 4-1. I didn't even want additional time, because I was afraid they were going to score again.

All I want is for them to make it out of group stage! Is that so much to ask?!

I enjoy your commentary. It's a relief to know that other people go 'orly?' at the same things. I somehow doubt the prisoners enjoyed THAT.

[meiface]

It was sort of terrible, wasn't it? Especially considering how well S Korea played against Greece. Then Greece went and beat Nigeria so... In order to make it out of group stages, I think Argentina needs to defeat Greece (hopefully with a good number of goals) and then S Korea needs to beat Nigeria with at least 2 goals? Something like that. @_@

haha yeah commentators remark on some things that make me raise an eyebrow, but can be interesting. Other things I just find amusing and lol at on my own.

USA playing now! I think I am less emotionally invested haha but I do still want them to win.

[briybriybriy]

That's what broke my heart though, I think... SK didn't play badly at all. It was just that... Argentina was so damned powerful and stuff. (I am not a football expert). But Messi and Higuain tore through them. From what I've heard, I think Argentina needs to beat Greece, which I don't doubt they'll do at all. Then I think SK can even get through with a draw. As long as they don't lose to Nigeria. I'm desperate for them to get through because I'll be visiting SK during that round of 16, and I want a good party. :)

Yeah, I'm now cleaning house during the US game, but at least it's on! By the way, I stumbled upon your journal through miracle__ and really enjoyed your fic, then plus fangirling commentary of the World Cup FTW. Hope you don't mind. :)

[meiface]

That's what broke my heart when Spain lost - they didn't play badly they just had shit luck. And also they could not seem to follow through on all the opportunities they created to score. Fuck it alllll. I'm still wallowing about that, ngl.

Ooh well this WC has been sort of full of upsets and goalkeeping mistakes, but let's hope Argentina beats Greece and SK can manage at least a draw or win against Nigeria. Make it to at least Round of 16! Oh god the elimination matches. My friends in Korea right now are talking about how insane the entire country is about the WC - it sounds crazy but also like fun to get swept up in that kind of nationwide fever. I hope you have fun there!

And yeah it's totally okay to comment here, whatever. Public journal and all. :D

....OMFG #SVN JUST SCORED OMG HOWARD WHAT WERE YOU DOING.

[herocountry]

hey i forgot did germany lose?

THAT BABY LOL

[meiface]

Germany lost because the ref was insane. He ended up with 9 YELLOW CARDS (split about half between the teams) and a redcard for Germany for no reason. Even the commentators were like "wtf...no one knows when someone else is going to get yellow carded). STUPID UNFAIR CRAZY REF. Germany. :(((

I feel like that baby. :((((

[herocountry]

GERMANY :(((((((((

gets u sum warm milk :(

[meiface]

how cute is the gif with the Germany player pinching the other player's cheeks though? omg. /smushes them

I love footballers and their epic love for each other that transcends nationality! Must collect more gifs.

[herocountry]

WHAT DO YOU THINK FRANCE NEEDS TO MOVE ON ;___;

[meiface]

I took a look at group A stats and...let's see.

Uruguay and Mexico have 4 pts now (1 win, 1 draw each) and France has 1 pt for their draw against Uruguay. France plays South Africa next and if they defeat them and get 3 pts they will have a total of 4.

Uruguay and Mexico play each other next and you don't want a draw bc then they'll both get 1 pt and have a total of 5, meaning no way for France to move on. So you want Mexico to lose. Then Mexico & France will both have 4 pts, in which case they'll look at Goal Differentials (goals made vs goals allowed).

Mexico will need to lose by at least 2 or more goals and France will need to win against RSA by 2 or more goals in order for France to move on.

...so it's not looking very likely, tbh.

[herocountry]

woah @____@ you are so smart

[thundersquall]

LMAO I love getting all this wailing on my twitter feed, especially if it's a match I'm not watching. Most times your commentary is more entertaining than the match anyway - "fuck him with a vuvuzela" is going to GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF TIME, OKAY. ♥

[meiface]

Sorry to spam bb! T___T But today is the day where teams I care about play so I am all up in this shit. Slightly less rage over the USA game than the Germany game because at least the ref isn't insane asdlkghaldk argh that ref.

But at least I am finding cute footballers being cute with each other and also gifs! :D

[thundersquall]

Don't be sorry! I love the commentary, it keeps me updated when I'm not watching. Like now, because the bf is out and I have no idea how to get the streaming without him. ;___;

There are some hotties out there indeed. :D It's a nice bonus for us girls. :DDD

[meiface]

well you may be asleep later? But I'm sure I'll be spamming about the England match omg I am tired of dramatic matches and shitty refs. I would be happy for a boring England-dominating match. ;~; Also more shirtlessness please!

rolls around I think Germany won me over to supporting them. Their team is so young and cute. Also I am expecting SK and Eng and USA to disappoint me pretty early on so I need some teams to pull for to go all the way. Spain and Germany I guess, if they don't continue to fuck up.

[meiface]

1. Oh! Yes. PoC is a pretty standard shorthand for people of color but I can see how it might be confused if you've never seen it. Like the first time I saw MFEA I was like "motherfucking...??" but it actually was "meant for each other" haha.

2. Apologies for the spam! ;__; Seriously, I got so swept up in the WC fever. But if my tweets can be in any way informative or at least entertaining, then yay. I like funny links and gifs when I'm not raging about when my teams lose.

3. Yeah. I used to be a Lakers fan way back when but now I'm honestly just sick of them dominating all the time; it makes them arrogant. And Boston imo deserved the win because they were honestly the better team.

[herocountry]

LMAO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

that would be badass