WGAF who wins the Mosconi Cup?

HawaiianEye

HawaiianEye

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Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
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It's called Tribalism.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
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Wow. Couldn't agree more. Would i like a US MC win? Sure but its basically a Matchroom made-4-tv exhibition.
 
Different strokes for different folks. Some people enjoy supporting and cheering for their team(s). Most quickly get over the loss or win, one way or the other. Some people kind of live their lives vicariously through their heroes and role models. No harm in any of those.

Fact is, if there weren't people who come out to follow their favorites, there would be no professional sports and that includes pool. Sponsors wouldn't put in money and there would be no admissions money.
 
I do. I enjoyed watching it. I wish the U.S. would have won. I like the U.S. and I often root for the U.S. team no matter what the sport. I’m not gonna lose a whole lot of sleep over it, but I give somewhat of AF. I sure don’t see much wrong with rooting for sports teams. Especially ones representing the U.S.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
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You dont give a fook about what other people like or cheer for. And Im pretty sure, most of those people dont give a fook what you think about anything either.

Works out in the end, dont ya think? :thumbup:
 
I may be strange but I don't root for people because they represent some flag or other. I am no one to jump up and down either. But I have sympathies for some players more than others. To take the Mosconi Cup as an example, I liked Souquet and van Boening, I did not like Hatch and Filler. Because the first two are gentlemen, the last two are behaving like rednecks (Hatch) or like jack-in-the-box idiots (Filler).

I always found Efren fascinating and enjoyed him winning. But he also knew how to take a loss - gentleman style.

Maybe I'm different, but I don't give a hoot in games where single players play each other - where they come from, which race they are and so on.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
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How dreary
 
I don't care for all the gloating thats done by team Euro. Maybe they're being told to do so by Matchroom to create a dramatic effect for the viewing audience?
 
I like it. I root for Europe because of some bizarre tribalistic affinity even though I don't care much for nationalism, flags etc. Pool comes first though and I'd like to see the USA win one soon. It's a great event and great entertainment. And a great race of short races test of nerves and bottle.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.
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I am not involved at all.

I have no idea who won etc.

I have never been a good spectator.

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HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
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AMEN Brother!
 
HawaiianEye said:
Maybe it's just me, but I don't really see all the hoopla about who wins the Mosconi Cup, or any of the other carnival-type exhibitions.

I've played and won my share of money games over the years and lost some, but I never jump up and down or lay on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, when I win a game and I've never thrown or broken anything because I lost. I can't understand why people, WHO AREN'T PLAYING THE GAME, gets so emotionally attached to someone else's playing.

The same goes for the Olympics...I DGAF who wins! What does it matter, in the bigger schemes of things, if a dude from Africa can run 26.1 miles faster than a dude from Omaha? Or, who gives a rat's ass if a dude from Russia can jump higher than a dude from Scotland?

Are you betting on the runner or the jumper? If not, why do you care?

Same thing goes for football, baseball, basketball, etc. People ask me, "who is your team?" I don't have a team. To me, it is nothing more than a bunch of overpaid dudes wallowing on the ground over a ball, throwing it, or dribbling it.

I watch sports, but it is nothing more than watching because it is something to do. I don't get all antsy and jump up out of my chair and start screaming and shouting...no matter what is happening.
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While your opinion is reasonable, it basically asks the question "why celebrate anyone else's excellence in anything?" and the answer is that it's human nature to feel an attachment to those who excel and to want to share their experiences, at least emotionally, where possible.

We've all tried to make money, and that's why so many of us idolize guys like Bill Gates. We've all dreamt of travelling in space, and admire those who've traveled to the moon. We watched the moonwalk with bated breeath in 1969 even though our lives were not affected appreciably by the event. Most of all, though, we've played pool and many of us get a charge out of watching those who can play at a level unattainable for the rest of us. Even as far back as Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, it has been well understood that most people have a thirst for watching gripping competition, and when people they know or can relate to are involved they feel an emotional attachment.

Taking your reasoning to its logical extreme, why delight in accomplishments of family and friends if we are not directly affected? It is because we are human that most of are drawn in to beholding, and trying to share in the joy of, the excellence of others. That said, though, it's OK not to focus on or enjoy this aspect of life.

Good thread for sure, and you raise an interesting point about whether people really ought to be psychologically affected by what happens in competitions and pursuits that don't include them. It's a debate for the ages.
 
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[quote thyself] "Outward exuberance is a display of the inner man, or child."

While we have the chant "USA! USA! USA!", Europeans have that loooong droning sound of "UUUUUUUU-up".
I'll leave it up to you which has more excitement. ;)
 
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