Poll: England vs. USA (Football World Cup)

[Seatownstriker]

Bleh, it's soccer, no one here (in the US) cares...

Speak for yourself.

 

[jpoon]

Bleh, it's soccer, no one here (in the US) cares...

Speak for yourself.

Okay I take it back, one person cares.

 

[Cabisco]

Don't even bother reasoning with the troll.

I have to go U-S-A All the way! (corny, I know)

Although I wouldn't be surprised if they lost.

I just hope it's good match. I hate seeing teams get their arses kicked. The close fights are always the best.

I agree, the drama makes it all worth it. I only actually got into football during this year, this is all very strange. Anyhow, don't worry sir if we fail I have a Cunning plan...

Spoiler: Cunning Plan

We infliltrate America with our best soldiers, we already have one inside the media

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Don't even bother reasoning with the troll.

I have to go U-S-A All the way! (corny, I know)

Although I wouldn't be surprised if they lost.

I just hope it's good match. I hate seeing teams get their arses kicked. The close fights are always the best.

I agree, the drama makes it all worth it. I only actually got into football during this year, this is all very strange. Anyhow, don't worry sir if we fail I have a Cunning plan...

Spoiler: Cunning Plan

We infliltrate America with our best soldiers, we already have one inside the media

Shh, don't alert them to Hugh's infiltration! Quickly, we must soothe their outrage with a brunt attack with Fry's voice!

 

[happysock]

I think USA will pull this, I'm English and will be watching all of our matches, but I just feel after our last friendly that we don't have it in us to win this year.
I feel like USA will get to at least the semi finals this time round and can't wait to watch the match.

 

[Low Key]

Are we really having this discussion? I think it's pretty obvious who will win.

And let me tell you right now England, if the US beats you, I will never let you live it down.

 

[Seatownstriker]

David James will slip up and blame the ball / pitch / defenders / some woman in the crowd.

Yeah I was at a local MLS match, guy clearly tripped over his own damn feet. And the ref called our team on it?

 

[jerrrry]

I seem to remember the US doing surprisingly well in a World Cup not too long ago despite not getting much respect at all. They look to have a significantly better team this time. The English definitely have the better team on paper, but I feel like the English players all tend to be huge prima donnas, and not really have the heart in World Cup games.

You think England are "prima donnas"? Just wait until you see Italy, a breeze could cause their players to dive to the floor. And Mexico seemed to have a higher tendancy to take a dive than England when they played their friendly.

Honestly, watching the World Cup and playing a drinking game I like to call "That guy is a pussy" is fun and hilarious. Basically, you watch the game and anytime someone takes a dive you drink... simple really. The dives can be really funny though, some of the crap they think they can get away with.

Sorry, I think you misunderstood my meaning. I mean that they are self-centered and care more about their image than the game. I entirely agree with you on the divers and drama queens - England is far from one of the worst in that area. I agree that Italy is terrible. My personal least favorite player for exactly that reason, however, is Christiano Ronaldo. I have never been able to stand him. He's the only reason I cheer against Portugal.

 

[Randomologist]

I'm of mixed Welsh and Irish ancestry, therefore I'd support the US. That said, England will probably win against them, and go on to do very well if not win overall. They are, regardless of one's nationality, an excellent team.

Anyway, I'm much more looking forward to the American participation in F1, the new team and the new track in Texas. Not much of a football fan :/

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

ENGERLAND ENGERLAND ENGERLAND!!!!!!! I'm English and I really think we're going to win. I mean we've been playing well and I feel we're on a streak (cept for the shakey games against Japan and Mexico). I'm hoping Heskey's form blows in on a hot streak and we actually play Rooney in a striking position (against Japan he was attacking midfield). England are actually one of my top picks to win it.

Other picks:

Argentina
Paraguay
Nigeria (I always support Nigeria. Always, even though I'm not Nigerian since I really like their players)

So yeah. ENGLAND!!

Spoiler: Warning Ultra-English Football Patriotism. You were warned

 

[UnicornWhisprer]

Ha, they are so backwards over there. Drive on the left side of the road, call soccer football, and have their toilets flush in the opposite direction. Damn England, if you want to copy us so much, at least get it right.

Look at me, I'm in england. I call the color of the sky purple and a stop sign means speed. Seriously, England could you be any more lame. You guys are like Bizzaro us, just not as good.

Stop trolling before you get your ass reported.

I am pretty sure that this post obviously satirical in its intent, almost to the point it borders on absurdism. If something this ludicrous from an anonymous person online made you angry even the slightest, you need to step back and take a long look at why you could allow something like this to have even any adverse affect on your mood, especially from something as pointless and fun as a message board on a videogame website.

See, you posted with the intent of teaching me a lesson to change me, but it turns out it was you who learned a little something about yourself. This could be a wonderful turning point in your life, and I am glad I could be a part of it!

 

[Kinguendo]

I seem to remember the US doing surprisingly well in a World Cup not too long ago despite not getting much respect at all. They look to have a significantly better team this time. The English definitely have the better team on paper, but I feel like the English players all tend to be huge prima donnas, and not really have the heart in World Cup games.

You think England are "prima donnas"? Just wait until you see Italy, a breeze could cause their players to dive to the floor. And Mexico seemed to have a higher tendancy to take a dive than England when they played their friendly.

Honestly, watching the World Cup and playing a drinking game I like to call "That guy is a pussy" is fun and hilarious. Basically, you watch the game and anytime someone takes a dive you drink... simple really. The dives can be really funny though, some of the crap they think they can get away with.

Sorry, I think you misunderstood my meaning. I mean that they are self-centered and care more about their image than the game. I entirely agree with you on the divers and drama queens - England is far from one of the worst in that area. I agree that Italy is terrible. My personal least favorite player for exactly that reason, however, is Christiano Ronaldo. I have never been able to stand him. He's the only reason I cheer against Portugal.

Ah, thats just Beckham... and he wont be playing in the World Cup (hopefully) he sucks and can never perfom on the world stage. Oh and yeah, Cristiano Ronaldo is by far the most vain player in the game.

 

[shootthebandit]

I know, but we got stuck with him for an inordinate amount of time, and we are still dealing with chef Ramsey. It was an allusion to hw we get England's hand-me-downs they don't want, just like we had to deal with those two annoying British celebrities in America, we have had to deal with the annoyance of the England created Standard Units and the Term Soccer instead of the far more logical term for it used everywhere else.

Now, calling football football was entirely on us. That was just lazy naming if you ask me. I assume they just watched the kickoff, named it, then called it a day before first down.

EDIT: Well then, disregard my retort as well. It would appear we are in agreement after all.

Oh, and I do not know a single person who things Scotland is in Scandanavia.

I know, but we got stuck with him for an inordinate amount of time, and we are still dealing with chef Ramsey. It was an allusion to hw we get England's hand-me-downs they don't want, just like we had to deal with those two annoying British celebrities in America, we have had to deal with the annoyance of the England created Standard Units and the Term Soccer instead of the far more logical term for it used everywhere else.

Now, calling football football was entirely on us. That was just lazy naming if you ask me. I assume they just watched the kickoff, named it, then called it a day before first down.

EDIT: Well then, disregard my retort as well. It would appear we are in agreement after all.

Yes, I am quite aware that England and Britain are not interchangeable. But, do the the broader scope of people that that are British, it is easier to just say British rather than English because it save me from misplacing the English and Scottish accent, and I don't even know what the accent of the folks from Wales sounds like, so, I like to err on the side of safety. Which, as you see, I wish I would have done with Ramsey. I took a guess and failed.

Also, take it easy on getting defensive about the British celebrities. That was purely just to make an amusing allusion to us getting stuck with your cast-offs measurement and names. It took me about 3 minutes of trying to think of someone other than James Blunt as a British celeb I didn't like, which shows considering my second choice was Chef Ramsey, a chef on a reality show. So, don't need to get offended, I could not even think of one British actor in Hollywood I did not like, and believe me, I tried. So, yeah, enjoy Lindsay Lohan once she gets out of that alcohol bracelet thing. Enjoy that American Treasure.

Oh, and I do not know a single person who things Scotland is in Scandanavia.

I know, but we got stuck with him for an inordinate amount of time, and we are still dealing with chef Ramsey. It was an allusion to hw we get England's hand-me-downs they don't want, just like we had to deal with those two annoying British celebrities in America, we have had to deal with the annoyance of the England created Standard Units and the Term Soccer instead of the far more logical term for it used everywhere else.

Now, calling football football was entirely on us. That was just lazy naming if you ask me. I assume they just watched the kickoff, named it, then called it a day before first down.

EDIT: Well then, disregard my retort as well. It would appear we are in agreement after all.

im not in complete agreement, saying you are like our (britain) little brother is contradictory when we take on most of your popular culture. you have taken alot of our more valued celebrities as you mentioned Hugh Laurie. There are probably alot more valued british celebs in America than there is worthless british celebs. You have Billy Connolly and im sure he'll be supporting you in the world cup alongside Gordon Ramsey (who is not english)

also perhaps Gordon Ramsey could play for your football (soccer) team as he was a professional footballer for the team which i support (Glasgow Rangers).

i dont mean to stereotype but incase you are not aware Britain is NOT England, its a common mis-conception. In the same way that Texas is not new-york. Gordon Ramsey is not English, he is Scottish and probably supports America (and anyone else who plays England in the world cup)

sorry if i was patronising but its a common misconception amongst Americans who think Britain=England and that Scotland is in scandanavia somewhere

Yes, I am quite aware that England and Britain are not interchangeable. But, do the the broader scope of people that that are British, it is easier to just say British rather than English because it save me from misplacing the English and Scottish accent, and I don't even know what the accent of the folks from Wales sounds like, so, I like to err on the side of safety. Which, as you see, I wish I would have done with Ramsey. I took a guess and failed.

Also, take it easy on getting defensive about the British celebrities. That was purely just to make an amusing allusion to us getting stuck with your cast-offs measurement and names. It took me about 3 minutes of trying to think of someone other than James Blunt as a British celeb I didn't like, which shows considering my second choice was Chef Ramsey, a chef on a reality show. So, don't need to get offended, I could not even think of one British actor in Hollywood I did not like, and believe me, I tried. So, yeah, enjoy Lindsay Lohan once she gets out of that alcohol bracelet thing. Enjoy that American Treasure.

Oh, and I do not know a single person who things Scotland is in Scandanavia.

trust me im not defending british celebs, just the majority of british celebs in america. if you came to britain youd see the talentless wonders that we have. we had jade goody who was as worthless as paris hilton but wasnt even remotely hot. Atleast american worthless celebs are hot, ours are just outcasts from reality TV and their grandmothers

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Ha, they are so backwards over there. Drive on the left side of the road, call soccer football, and have their toilets flush in the opposite direction. Damn England, if you want to copy us so much, at least get it right.

Look at me, I'm in england. I call the color of the sky purple and a stop sign means speed. Seriously, England could you be any more lame. You guys are like Bizzaro us, just not as good.

Stop trolling before you get your ass reported.

I am pretty sure that this post obviously satirical in its intent, almost to the point it borders on absurdism. If something this ludicrous from an anonymous person online made you angry even the slightest, you need to step back and take a long look at why you could allow something like this to have even any adverse affect on your mood, especially from something as pointless and fun as a message board on a videogame website.

See, you posted with the intent of teaching me a lesson to change me, but it turns out it was you who learned a little something about yourself. This could be a wonderful turning point in your life, and I am glad I could be a part of it!

Nope, I'm pretty sure you're just a troll. The thing about satire is that is much more easily conveyed when the tone of voice can be heard. Written satire has no such benefit, therefore one's point must be a little less subtle.

 

[Kinguendo]

Ha, they are so backwards over there. Drive on the left side of the road, call soccer football, and have their toilets flush in the opposite direction. Damn England, if you want to copy us so much, at least get it right.

Look at me, I'm in england. I call the color of the sky purple and a stop sign means speed. Seriously, England could you be any more lame. You guys are like Bizzaro us, just not as good.

Stop trolling before you get your ass reported.

I am pretty sure that this post obviously satirical in its intent, almost to the point it borders on absurdism. If something this ludicrous from an anonymous person online made you angry even the slightest, you need to step back and take a long look at why you could allow something like this to have even any adverse affect on your mood, especially from something as pointless and fun as a message board on a videogame website.

See, you posted with the intent of teaching me a lesson to change me, but it turns out it was you who learned a little something about yourself. This could be a wonderful turning point in your life, and I am glad I could be a part of it!

I hate repeating myself, just get the point and move on.

 

[Idlemessiah]

If England lose to America they should not get on a plane back to England.

Ever.

Here here. Mainly cause the Americans don't even call it football =/
So it would be a little embarrasing to loose to them.

 

[UnicornWhisprer]

Ha, they are so backwards over there. Drive on the left side of the road, call soccer football, and have their toilets flush in the opposite direction. Damn England, if you want to copy us so much, at least get it right.

Look at me, I'm in england. I call the color of the sky purple and a stop sign means speed. Seriously, England could you be any more lame. You guys are like Bizzaro us, just not as good.

Stop trolling before you get your ass reported.

I am pretty sure that this post obviously satirical in its intent, almost to the point it borders on absurdism. If something this ludicrous from an anonymous person online made you angry even the slightest, you need to step back and take a long look at why you could allow something like this to have even any adverse affect on your mood, especially from something as pointless and fun as a message board on a videogame website.

See, you posted with the intent of teaching me a lesson to change me, but it turns out it was you who learned a little something about yourself. This could be a wonderful turning point in your life, and I am glad I could be a part of it!

Nope, I'm pretty sure you're just a troll. The thing about satire is that is much more easily conveyed when the tone of voice can be heard. Written satire has no such benefit, therefore one's point must be a little less subtle.

yeah, I thought the less subtle part was "sky purple" and "reverse stopsign." I realize I am no Lewis Carrol, but there is a limit to peoples stupidity, even when hyperbolizing. The toilet flushing backwards seemed even a bit over the top, but to realize the stupidity of that statement one would require a the geographical awareness of both countries, so that one was on me.

 

[Cabisco]

Don't even bother reasoning with the troll.

I have to go U-S-A All the way! (corny, I know)

Although I wouldn't be surprised if they lost.

I just hope it's good match. I hate seeing teams get their arses kicked. The close fights are always the best.

I agree, the drama makes it all worth it. I only actually got into football during this year, this is all very strange. Anyhow, don't worry sir if we fail I have a Cunning plan...

Spoiler: Cunning Plan

We infliltrate America with our best soldiers, we already have one inside the media

Shh, don't alert them to Hugh's infiltration! Quickly, we must soothe their outrage with a brunt attack with Fry's voice!

Balls, I'm sure I can find some youtube clip of Frys voice to nullify them during our escape, if not I'll have to resort to deploying the (Michael) Caine. I'm still annoyed that in our final squad we have Emile Heskey, I just think he ain't worth it. Least we got Mr Peter Crouch though and his amazing robot.

 

[Dr. Whiggs]

Hey, YOU'RE the one who suggested NASCAR, a strictly American league, should stage international stock car races. So don't give me the high-hat, chief.