Wednesday, June 30, 2010

quicko: the world cup

Is (or was) a bigger deal here than in the U.S. It wasn't crazy huge (Boston gets considerably more hyped up at Red Sox World Series times), but much more noticeable than I ever remember it having been. The Australian team is called the Socceroos, which I think is cool enough they shouldn't have to do much more than show up. Which is mostly about what they did.

3 comments:

Mom said...

My observation is that the World Cup is gaining prominence in the US, too, as it was much more visible this year than I ever remember it being previously. Not quite as hyped up as our other pinnacle sporting events, however.

Laetitia :-) said...

Yes, but why does the USA have a preponderence to name the finals of sports that only you play, or at least only has USA teams playing, "World" cup / series etc?

KIM said...

But Canada's in the World Series, too!! :)