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June 16, 2006

ack!

I don't *ever* want to hear about the "violent" American Society after reading this:

Two football fans have been shot dead in Thailand for cheering too loudly during the World Cup.

The pair were watching Italy's 2-0 win over Ghana on Monday at a restaurant at the Thai beach resort town of Pattaya.

They roared when Italy scored their first goal and a man at a nearby table asked them to quieten down.

A heated argument followed and the man pulled out a handgun and shot the football fans at point blank range.

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Posted by Beth at June 16, 2006 8:42 AM

Comments

But I'm sure that somehow, it's our fault. [g]

Posted by: Ith at June 16, 2006 11:49 AM

Football is generally considered somewhat, regardless of the form, be it soccer, American football rugby, Aussie Rules...etc. The best breakdown I have seen was on a t-shirt:
Rugby is a beastly sport played by gentlemen.
American football is a beastly sport played by beasts
Soccer is a gentlemanly sport played by beasts

Posted by: J Rob at June 17, 2006 1:07 PM

oops...the word, "loutish" should have followed "...somewhat..." in the first sentence.

Posted by: J Rob at June 21, 2006 7:37 AM

oh, thanks, J Rob - now it makes more sense to me!

Posted by: Beth Donovan at June 21, 2006 9:08 AM