^Reality is not “If I don’t beat you, I lose.” That’s fantasy land. Reality is, “When we work together, we get along.” Of course, there’s no adrenaline rush in that….
Except we’ll all be rooting like crazy when Bud’s “Tiger’ makes it big in the NASL and talks about how Dad glued a soccer ball to his foot at night. Sometimes emotional damage has it’s perks. :0)
I acknowledge your smiley, freeholder, but read Joan Ryan’s “Little Girls in Pretty Boxes” if you think the perks somehow mitigate the damage. Or, for a fictional treatment of some similar points, check out David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest.”
it would be a great trick if he did, freeholder since NASL went the way of the dinosaur about 20 years ago. still, i get your drift. (and as a long time supporter of all kinds of minor sports, i know full well that there’s always someone who has to keep score even when it isn’t done officially.)
i love the way Bill is poking fun at this type of attitude.
btw, for those who care, TFC finally won their first game of the MLS season.
You might want to buy some tickets to the “DEAD” soccer league, yyyguy. First thing to pop up when you Google the NASL. I accept apologies at all times. Becks called and wondered why you weren’t paying attention… I have two daughters, fritz. One led her Little League team in hitting and the other never touched a field and both are fine, thanks. I also have a sense of humor about the morons who yell at their kids. And I was one who was yelled at, so don’t quote books to someone who’s actually gone through it. Made me an All Star and made me quit the game after I finished the Little league.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 14 years ago
Yes, don’t give them reality until they’re 18.
cdward over 14 years ago
^Reality is not “If I don’t beat you, I lose.” That’s fantasy land. Reality is, “When we work together, we get along.” Of course, there’s no adrenaline rush in that….
catqueen over 14 years ago
Joe, boys and girls have a lot more fun playing with each other when they get a little older. ;)
okaythen over 14 years ago
Bud, just stay home, the rest of the team will take turns picking up your kid and bring him home
Jascat over 14 years ago
Dads like Bud should be banned from all their kids’ games…imho… ;-)
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Except we’ll all be rooting like crazy when Bud’s “Tiger’ makes it big in the NASL and talks about how Dad glued a soccer ball to his foot at night. Sometimes emotional damage has it’s perks. :0)
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
I acknowledge your smiley, freeholder, but read Joan Ryan’s “Little Girls in Pretty Boxes” if you think the perks somehow mitigate the damage. Or, for a fictional treatment of some similar points, check out David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest.”
yyyguy over 14 years ago
it would be a great trick if he did, freeholder since NASL went the way of the dinosaur about 20 years ago. still, i get your drift. (and as a long time supporter of all kinds of minor sports, i know full well that there’s always someone who has to keep score even when it isn’t done officially.) i love the way Bill is poking fun at this type of attitude. btw, for those who care, TFC finally won their first game of the MLS season.
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
You might want to buy some tickets to the “DEAD” soccer league, yyyguy. First thing to pop up when you Google the NASL. I accept apologies at all times. Becks called and wondered why you weren’t paying attention… I have two daughters, fritz. One led her Little League team in hitting and the other never touched a field and both are fine, thanks. I also have a sense of humor about the morons who yell at their kids. And I was one who was yelled at, so don’t quote books to someone who’s actually gone through it. Made me an All Star and made me quit the game after I finished the Little league.