World Cup Plans - What's yous?

[Steve A]

I'm going to create a Prince of Thieves style tree house. I've been meaning to do that since I was 8 years old.




Ah yes, because watching twenty odd men run around in shorts and cry if they fall over is the ultimate expression of masculinity

As far as im concerned, Men who dont like football are well .... a bit girly, and the way you discribed football just backs up my assumptions

[Saracen]

As far as im concerned, Men who dont like football are well .... a bit girly, and the way you discribed football just backs up my assumptions

No, it's just that some of us have evolved beyond watching futile ritualistic combat, with 22 ludicrously overpaid primadonnas kicking a bit of leather up and down a field as if the future of the Universe depended on who does the better job.

[Lee H]

No, it's just that some of us have evolved beyond watching futile ritualistic combat, with 22 ludicrously overpaid primadonnas kicking a bit of leather up and down a field as if the future of the Universe depended on who does the better job.

Well there is always the chance to go shopping when the matches are on.

I bet the supermarkets will be dead at this time apart from people who hate the football, or spouses who have been kicked out while their other half goes primal infront of the TV for a few hours

It's only going to be on 1 of the 3 main channels anyway and what's it replacing - Eastenders and other soapy tripe. You'll still have all the usual channels of fat people vs skinny people or come to my house and eat my food while I prance around infront of the cameras, plus I'm sure if you've got freeview, freesat, Sky or Cable I'm sure you can avoid the football totally

[Domestic_Ginger]

Football hating men and women will make the opportunity to take part in their in their favourite pastime of shopping while the football is on? I take it we are meant to assume that they will be trying dresses and shoes too eh?

I don't like the way this thread is going! on a side note I can fully sympathise with people who don't want to watch the football.

Imagine the drama of a latin team with 30 minutes to in a 1-0 lead. Ooh the cramp the time wasting the poor sportsmanship. And whats the opposition will shake their hands and congratulate them on a job well done. I mean how can that be a sport? Its not suprising that the worst offenders are those least likely to be seen playing cricket.

[mycarsavw]

Finding a channel that doesn't have silly people chasing a bag of air.

That rules out ITV/2 due to them showing that vapid waste of skin, Katie Price at every given opportunity and the BBC for following the new government happenings.

Doesn't leave you a lot of choice

[DavidM]

At least there's always iplayer I guess - or watching a few dvd's I've been meaning to

[Mithrandir]

tbh I have no idea what time the games are on.

THIS is a good planner for the schedule. (Hover over the game to see which channel it is on)

[Salazaar]

No, it's just that some of us have evolved beyond watching futile ritualistic combat, with 22 ludicrously overpaid primadonnas kicking a bit of leather up and down a field as if the future of the Universe depended on who does the better job.

Now I quite like a game of footy but a 22 man, team vs team, bout of ritualistic combat is something I could really enjoy. Perhaps someone should suggest it to endemol now Big Brother is coming to an end...

[Steve A]

No, it's just that some of us have evolved beyond watching futile ritualistic combat, with 22 ludicrously overpaid primadonnas kicking a bit of leather up and down a field as if the future of the Universe depended on who does the better job.

For some of us, the game does feel like the whole universe depends on it, why because i enjoy football alway have always will, for some of you the following rules will be a must to give to your partners/Wife etc

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Dear Wife/ Sweetheart/Girl Friend/ Partner/whomever it may concern,

1. Between 11 June and 11 July 2010, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of
what is going on regarding the World of Football, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail
to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not
receiving any attention.

2.During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the
remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and
without distracting me.

4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refil of my drink or something to eat. You are out
of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell
on the floor....It won't happen.

5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to
nibble on (excluding your body parts), and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over
too watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12am and 6am, unless they replay a good
game that I missed during the day.

6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say "get over it, it's only a
game", or "don't worry, they'll win next time"". If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love
you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called "words of
encouragement"" will only lead to a break up or divorce.

7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the
comercials are on, and only if the half time scores is pleasing me. In adddition, please note I am saying "one" game ;
hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse too "spend time together".

8. The replays of the goals are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them, I want to see
them again, Many times.

9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my
attendance because:
a) I will not go,
b) I will not go, and
c) I will not go.


10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a gamme, we will be there in a flash.

11. The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even
think about saying "but you have already seen this...why don't you change the channel to something we can all
watch?" because, the reply will be, "Refer to Rule #2 of this list".

12. And finally, please save your expressions such as "Thank God the World Cup is only every 4 years". I am immune to
these words, because before and after this comes the Champions League, Premier League, Italian League, Spanish
League, KPL, FA Cup, Euro Cup, etc.

P//S

By the way if you get stuck on the road call the Police or AA.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Many Thanks

[kopite]

lmao loving the letter Steve

[Steve A]

Glad you like - Mrs found it funny too, until i told her it "wasnt" a joke

[Konan555]

As far as im concerned, Men who dont like football are well .... a bit girly, and the way you discribed football just backs up my assumptions

Because I don't like watching men in shorts crying? Or did you misread?

My hobbies include guns, cars and hitting things I don't understand with hammers untill they are either broken more or fixed. Also, I can't find things in the fridge. I AM MAN. URG.

[MadduckUK]

Because I don't like watching men in shorts crying? Or did you misread?

My hobbies include guns, cars and hitting things I don't understand with hammers untill they are either broken more or fixed. Also, I can't find things in the fridge. I AM MAN. URG.

i cant decide if this is satire or not

[roorooroo]

Going to watch the evening games with my Dad..sneak watching the other games while pretending to work.
Best game in the world, some of the most odious people play it.

[g8ina]

@ saracen - u got any room in your cave please ?

[TooNice]

Rather than a cave, wouldn't this be better?

To provide respite for those seeking refuge from the beautiful game, Linthwaite House Hotel in the idyllic Lake District has officially become a 'Football Free Zone' for the duration of the World Cup. The ‘F’ word will be banned, sports supplements will be removed from newspapers and guests who hear a member of staff mention the 'football' word can claim a free glass of Champagne.

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