Arcadia Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 A fun article in today's WSJ describing unscientifically the fans from the 32 countries "The Best (and Worst) Fans in the Brazil Impressions on the Supporters for Each of the World Cup Teams" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Chiming in late here, since we were on vacation! The Germany v Brazil game was just painful to watch. We were rooting for Germany, of course, but watching them just trounce Brazil was cringeworthy. Even Indy, who is DIE HARD Germany felt bad for them. The number of goals was just crazy. I think a lot of people are disappointed in the games that go to penalty kicks or have low scores, because they are expecting high scoring games, which seem to be the thing at this year's WC. When we were in EPCOT, there were loads and loads of people in the pavilion watching the US v Germany game. While I thought it was kind of cool, I also wondered why people would pay so much money to go to WDW, then spend a big chunk of the day watching the WC. Indy proudly wore his Germany shirt. Silly boy. We can't WAIT for Sunday. Should be a great game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 DS has a soccer game Sunday afternoon. The whole team has reservations at the restaurant/bar across the street to watch the final game. It will be fun to watch the game with a bunch of soccer families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 A ad from my home country's government on anti-gambling that end up hilarious and spoofed by Jim Fallon. "The 30-second public service announcement features a group of boys talking about the World Cup. They each support a different team. Then the mood quickly turns as one boy says he hopes Germany wins because, "My dad bet all my savings on them." As we know now, Germany trounced Brazil in an unprecedented 7-1 victory and is headed to the final against Argentina on Sunday. So the point of the public service announcement, as laudatory as it might be, doesn't exactly come across." Youtube link to original ad http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g1bs9luXZP4 ETA: For anyone who don't mind Jim Fallon's humor, the spoof is the first video on below link. https://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/singapore-gambling-addiction-ad-gets-lampooned-tonight-show-074000182.html ""Cheer up kid, your dad bet on Germany!" Fallon joked. "He's so rich you don't even need to go to college anymore!" "Also, how much could be in the kid's savings, he's 8-years-old!" he added before jokingly claiming the amount was $17.25. The 39-year-old talkshow host then introduced a 'new version of the commercial', which featured an edited ending with a smiling Andy acknowledging his new windfall. The ad's end credits which featured the NCPG tagline 'Kick The Habit. Stop Problem Gambling' was modified to read, 'Keep The Habit. Gamble.'" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Who's watching? We are at BK to be able to watch it. Lots of people here to watch world cup. The adults costumers are all excited. Brazil to Netherlands now 0-2 Half time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Brazil to Netherlands 0-3. The ladies at the award ceremony are pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Who's watching the Finals? Listening to ESPN radio for the commentary. ETA: 0-0 at Half Time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Who's watching the Finals? Listening to ESPN radio for the commentary. I'm here in Germany watching the finals with the friends we're staying with. I admit I don't usually take much notice, but can't really pass this one up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Watching! And... Everyone see that N Korea is apparently playing their own WC? DH showed me last night... Apparently they beat the US 4-0 and are in the final against Portugal today. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Late to the thread... We are watching the final in Spain, at a beach town just outside of Barcelona. Messi shirts are all around town:) And we were in the Netherlands to see the Netherlands vs. Costa Rica. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 0-0 Full Time. Everyone in BK are watching :) The crew are taking turns watching too. Now I got hubby watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Woooohoooo!!!!!!!!!! Goetze goal!!!!! Go Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Deutschland !!! 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm very happy with the results :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmom Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Tears are being shed here in our house. I have a really, really devoted Argentina fan over here. :( I thought it was a good game, but Argentina really should have scored a few times and they just couldn't quite do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 What can I say other than…DEUTSCHLAND UEBER ALLES! When all was said and done, the best team in the tournament won. Nice! I'm super happy for Germany, but my happiness is tinged a bit as I really feel for Messi. Such a phenomenal player, so fun to watch, and from all reports a very nice, humble person. But Argentina's love-hate relationship with him undoubtedly means he'll be raked over the coals now. And with that…it's all over. Say it isn't so! With the exception of two separate halves, I watched the entirety of the whole thing ~ all 64 games. Crazy, right?! I always love the World Cup, but this year more than ever I can say it was a much-needed diversion. Thanks to all who participated in this thread; I've enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 We are watching the final in Spain, at a beach town just outside of Barcelona. Messi shirts are all around town:) And we were in the Netherlands to see the Netherlands vs. Costa Rica. Nice! What town are you in? We were in Spain during the 2012 Euro ~ watched Spain beat Italy at a beach town just outside Barcelona. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Now to wait for UEFA to come around. Most of the customers at the BK which we were at supported Deutschland so it was crazy loud when the team score the winning goal. The uniform worn by the ladies carrying the medals tray looks like Omar Air air stewardess uniforms (beige with red beret). ETA: Should be Emirates Air instead of Omar Air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Boo hoo. Oh well. Now we can pay attention to baseball again. I only follow sports that other people mock for being boring. Go Nats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The uniform worn by the ladies carrying the medals tray looks like Omar Air air stewardess uniforms (beige with red beret). Too funny ~ I also mentioned they looked like flight attendants. Now we can pay attention to baseball again. I only follow sports that other people mock for being boring. Go Nats! Haha! I'm not really into baseball, but I do keep track of it. I've got the Tour de France still on my radar and then I'll look forward to the NFL pre-season. But nothing comes close to the World Cup. Four more years…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The uniform worn by the ladies carrying the medals tray looks like Omar Air air stewardess uniforms (beige with red beret). I thought they were from Emirates Air or something like that. Wasn't Emirates Air a big sponsor of the games? When James Bond came home for R&R from Afghanistan, he flew EA, and the flight attendants outfits looked exactly like those. Oh, and WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO Deutschland! What I wouldn't give to be there right now. I imagine it's insane and everyone will be hurting when they go to work tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The uniform is Emirates Air http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/english/careers_overview/cabin_crew/default.aspx Mom in High Heels is right! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I imagine it's insane and everyone will be hurting when they go to work tomorrow. I'm assuming most employers wouldn't expect anyone to turn up for work without a hangover :lol: other than the 24/7 professions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 The uniform is Emirates Air http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/english/careers_overview/cabin_crew/default.aspx Mom in High Heels is right! :) Shut the front door! I was to lazy to look it up, just guessing, as I knew they were a sponsor, and having seen them from JB's flight. Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Shut the front door! Guffaw! "Shut the front door!" Is that akin to, "Get out of here!"? Never heard that phrase but I'm totally co-opting it. Right up there with Irish soccer analyst Tommy Smith's "They beat the lard out of them." ;-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Guffaw! "Shut the front door!" Is that akin to, "Get out of here!"? Never heard that phrase but I'm totally co-opting it. Right up there with Irish soccer analyst Tommy Smith's "They beat the lard out of them." ;-D You've never heard shut the front door? Where have you been living, under a rock? Yes, it means the same as get out of here. We use is all the time. Have you ever watched the show Castle? They use it ALL.THE.TIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 So my country's anti-gambling ad was wrong and probably plenty of my countrymen bet germany and will be calling in sick due to beer and watching the match at their 4am (GMT +8) :lol: It was crazy at Burger King though because the crew support Argentina and almost all the customers were rooting for Germany to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Boo hoo. Oh well. Now we can pay attention to baseball again. I only follow sports that other people mock for being boring. Go Nats! I'd be there with you, except the Astros have been flat out awful for the last 2 seasons and they tripled their ticket prices. I just won't pay that much to watch them get walloped, not even for the chance to sing Deep In the Heart of Texas during the seventh inning stretch. We do have tix to see the Dynamo next Saturday. I'm already practicing my rendition of We Are Orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 German Chancellor Angela Merkel was at the Finals. Saw her on the TV screen and told hubby. Link to pretty photo in The Guardian (don't fancy the article) http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/13/world-cup-victory-germany-supremacy-every-level ETA: More cute photos from The Independent. I'm only looking at the pics not the news portion. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/germany-vs-argentina-world-cup-2014-the-best-memes-and-tweets-including-lukas-podolski-selfie-with-angela-merkel-9603568.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Arcadia, the second article was funny. When they won I thought, "I wonder if Angela Merkel will try to tie this in to her next reelection bid." Can she run again? I don't remember if they have term limits or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Can she run again? I don't remember if they have term limits or not. No term limits. This is her third term in office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 I was surprised to see Merkel there. Withdrawal has already started here. It's going to a long four years. Channeling our energy into MLS now. :) DC United!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I was surprised to see Merkel there. You should see Frau Merkel's reaction when Germany scores. She flew in for the Germany vs Portugal match and stayed on. From BBC "She is not known for public displays of emotion - quite the opposite - but when Germany scores, she has a gesture which has become something of a trademark: she jumps to her feet with both her fists clenched in delight, a bit like a little girl overcome with surprise." Last photo in link http://m.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28265242 Now back to watching Bayern München and Manchester United. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 You should see Frau Merkel's reaction when Germany scores. She flew in for the Germany vs Portugal match and stayed on. From BBC "She is not known for public displays of emotion - quite the opposite - but when Germany scores, she has a gesture which has become something of a trademark: she jumps to her feet with both her fists clenched in delight, a bit like a little girl overcome with surprise." Last photo in link http://m.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28265242 Now back to watching Bayern München and Manchester United. I know! I've laughed watching her reactions during the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Oh, and WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO Deutschland! What I wouldn't give to be there right now. I imagine it's insane and everyone will be hurting when they go to work tomorrow. They actually delayed school a few hours this morning (yes it's still in session here) because they knew the kids would all be up ridiculously late celebrating. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 You've never heard shut the front door? Where have you been living, under a rock?...Have you ever watched the show Castle? Nope, haven't heard it before. Haven't watched or even heard of "Castle" but I only watch select sports. Maybe that's akin to living under a rock. ;-) I was surprised to see Merkel there. Oh, she's a genuine fan! Channeling our energy into MLS now. 64,207 at tonight's Sounders game (vs. Portland). Huzzah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 They actually delayed school a few hours this morning (yes it's still in session here) because they knew the kids would all be up ridiculously late celebrating. .. and the teachers...... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Nope, haven't heard it before. Haven't watched or even heard of "Castle" but I only watch select sports. Maybe that's akin to living under a rock. ;-) 64,207 at tonight's Sounders game (vs. Portland). Huzzah! Colleen, my friend, I feel like I need to come take you by the hand ins introduce you to all the shows you should be investing your time in watching. You've never heard of Castle? Oh, dear. Clearly you need an intervention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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