I am working on a theory why pro soccer is not as popular in America as in the rest of the world. The America-originated sports of baseball, football, and basketball are purposeful and organized in a way soccer is not, and I believe this appeals to Americans.
Soccer is more random and arbitrary. To see my point, observe how in a soccer match things continuously do not go the way the player intended. Just imagine every time, for example, a kicked ball goes to the wrong player that the kicker says “I MEANT to do that!” You’ll find yourself saying that again and again.
A game in which a player has so little control over the results of his actions may appeal to Europeans and their former colonies (besides the U.S.), but I think most Americans are less likely to believe the universe is so random.
(Soccer’s rejection of the use of hands is another topic.)
Possum Pete about 14 years ago
Talking balls? There’s got to be a cure for that.
mrprongs about 14 years ago
Well, too round won’t be a problem, then.
pschearer Premium Member about 14 years ago
I am working on a theory why pro soccer is not as popular in America as in the rest of the world. The America-originated sports of baseball, football, and basketball are purposeful and organized in a way soccer is not, and I believe this appeals to Americans.
Soccer is more random and arbitrary. To see my point, observe how in a soccer match things continuously do not go the way the player intended. Just imagine every time, for example, a kicked ball goes to the wrong player that the kicker says “I MEANT to do that!” You’ll find yourself saying that again and again.
A game in which a player has so little control over the results of his actions may appeal to Europeans and their former colonies (besides the U.S.), but I think most Americans are less likely to believe the universe is so random.
(Soccer’s rejection of the use of hands is another topic.)