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The international language of football

Loveliness and hope2
11-09-2004, 15:17
Ok, tell me what you think of this theory......

Firstly, in general, girls tend to be more sociable.
Secondly, when starting at work, doing a course, going to university etc Guys tend to make friends more quickly.

Why, if girls are more sociable, is this the case?

The reason.
The international language of football. Men just immediately start talking about football when they meet whereas women have to search for common interests and so therefore to not become friends as soon.

So watcha think?
Loveliness and hope2
11-09-2004, 15:34
Meh, peoplllllllllllllleeeeeeeee!
Suicidal Librarians
11-09-2004, 15:42
Ok, tell me what you think of this theory......

Firstly, in general, girls tend to be more sociable.
Secondly, when starting at work, doing a course, going to university etc Guys tend to make friends more quickly.

Why, if girls are more sociable, is this the case?

The reason.
The international language of football. Men just immediately start talking about football when they meet whereas women have to search for common interests and so therefore to not become friends as soon.

So watcha think?

Do you know why males make friends sooner? Because they will become friends with about anyone as long as they aren't particularly horrible and as long as the friend will keep them entertained. And most women don't have sports to bring them together. This would match my brother and his friends anyway. He is friends with all of the neighbor kids and will play with any of them, with the exception of one particulary annoying stupid kid that he dislikes greatly. As long as he can stand them and as long as he is kept entertained he will hang out with them. Whereas, girls tend to take a little longer to make friends, but they are often have a closer relationship with each other than boys might.
Joey P
11-09-2004, 15:49
American football, or the variety played in those other countries?
Unfree People
11-09-2004, 15:53
Ok, whatever, but I love football and I'm female. In fact, I'm going to watch my university kick some Houston butt this very evening. Yay!

assuming we're talking real football here, and not that 'soccer' stuff >;-(
Borgoa
11-09-2004, 16:30
If we're talking about the "international" language of football, then this must be about the one people from USA refer to as soccer.
After all, it's called football pretty much everywhere else.
Unfree People
11-09-2004, 16:32
Judging by the thread starter's location "Devon, UK" then yeah, it must be soccer. In which case...

Boo, hiss! American football rules.
Amington
11-09-2004, 16:44
American football, or the variety played in those other countries?

Its called football in nearly every single country in the world! why cant americans adapt n stop calling it soccer. You shouldn't of nicked the name in the first place
Seosavists
11-09-2004, 17:06
Its called football in nearly every single country in the world! why cant americans adapt n stop calling it soccer. You shouldn't of nicked the name in the first place
Yeah Ireland has Gaelic football and we still call "Soccer" Football
Suicidal Librarians
11-09-2004, 17:07
Its called football in nearly every single country in the world! why cant americans adapt n stop calling it soccer. You shouldn't of nicked the name in the first place

I doubt it will change, so stop whining.
Alinania
11-09-2004, 17:43
haha!
can't you guys just agree on 'sports'? :)
I'm not sure about your theory. I haven't really noticed guys making friends any faster than girls. I'd rather say the opposite is true.
So, 'nay' to your theory ;)
Enodscopia
11-09-2004, 17:45
Football is great.
Revolutionsz
11-09-2004, 17:47
American football, or the variety played Worldwide *edited*both...
I traveled the 7 seas....and one of the things I have learned is:
just like "Football" is King in the USA...Football is King Everywhere-else.

So.."Football" and Football bring most men toghether
Opal Isle
11-09-2004, 17:48
Ok, whatever, but I love football and I'm female. In fact, I'm going to watch my university kick some Houston butt this very evening. Yay!

assuming we're talking real football here, and not that 'soccer' stuff >;-(
Well, in about 8 hours, my University is going to "Tuck Fexas" and I'm headed to the game in less than an hour...
Loveliness and hope2
11-09-2004, 18:12
Actually by football I meant whatever variety is played in your country. But yes mainly proper football. i.e not American
NeLi II
11-09-2004, 18:16
Football is fun.

...Soccer that is.
Loveliness and hope2
12-09-2004, 16:07
Hmm, more people agreed with this theory when i told them about it in person. Sniff, I will be appreciated when I die.
Very Bored Peoplings
12-09-2004, 16:44
ok, playing football is fun, but watching it, not so much. I get very bored.
:rolleyes:
Dakini
12-09-2004, 17:06
Judging by the thread starter's location "Devon, UK" then yeah, it must be soccer. In which case...

Boo, hiss! American football rules.

the cfl is so much more entertaining than the nfl.

and soccer was called football before football as you know it was ripped off from rugby.
Dakini
12-09-2004, 17:08
and maybe the lack of knowledge about the international language of shoes is why i don't get along very well with most girls.

hmm...
Loveliness and hope2
13-09-2004, 16:59
Its not only shoes, the language of bags is very important
Big Jim P
13-09-2004, 17:02
Someone kicked a ball. Yay!
Sweaters and Fuzzys
13-09-2004, 23:23
Youre talking about soccer, right? :eek: :( cause the american eqivalent sucks.
American football player= :headbang:

Rest of the world, exept Iraq, Puerto Rico, Afganistan, ect. which are considered us terretorys, = :cool:
Loveliness and hope2
14-09-2004, 17:06
Yes, soccer. hmph, tis not fair that REAL football has to be called soccer to please the Americans when 'soccer' is much older. Everyone knows that American football is just a rip off of rugby anyway.