A Soccer Complaint

As I prepare myself for the biggest soccer game of the year, Man United vs. Barca, (aka I make sure I have a beer at my side, and some wings baking in the oven), I can't help but think that it's a shame that FIFA messed up the World Cup selections so badly.



Now I know Americans aren't obsessive soccer fans. But the numbers from the South African cup show that people are watching...so why didn't FIFA reward us? And if not us...why in the name in all that is holy did they choose Russia and Qatar? I mean...Qatar? And then to make maters worse, now Qatar is asking FIFA to change the World Cup from the summer to the winter in order to make it realistic for it to host the tourney. You're joking right...I mean come on FIFA you can't possibly be considering this! What about those high-tech stadiums with build in air conditioning to combat the 200 degree heat that Qatar promised us? Were those just lies?

The saddest part about the selections is that everyone knows that those two countries got selected above place such as the US, Argentina, Portugal, England and Australia for one reason and one reason only...the ability to pay huge bribes. You think FIFA wouldn't dare change the timing of the World Cup? Sadly, I'm a little more cynical than that. I have a feeling that there is a certain amount of that universal greaser that has been placed on the table to make the voting members consider the idea...

The Bombed Bostonian

As a sports fan, I am lucky to have lived in cities that truly care about their sports teams. As much as it pains me to admit it, the city that I have found to have the most die-hard fans is definitely Boston which is home to our next species of sports fan, the Bombed Bostonian.

Title: Bombed Bostonian
Location: Boston
Characteristics: Drunk but still double fisting, hoarse from yelling so much, beer gut, clad head to toe in Boston sports gear


The Boston sports fan is more die hard then you will ever be, and he wants you to know it! Beware bringing your weak game to the arena, as only true fans are welcomed. Dare to wear another teams gear? Fine by them, as you just became target practice for their extra beers.

Now the outside observer might believe there are four sports teams in Boston. The Bombed Bostonian knows better though, as truthfully only the Sox inspire them to their true fanatical fandom. So don't be surprised that when at Celtics, Bruins or Patriots games your still surrounded by Sox hats.

Scary but respected, thats the Bombed Bostonian. As long as you support the Sox, you're in. Dare to cross him, and watch out! You've been warned, so the consequences of wearing a Yankee hat around Boston is on you!