Olympics have begun. US Women's Soccer team spanked by Sweden in front of zero attendees.

trollism wrote:

Uncle Fuzzy's Wrinkled Sack wrote:

No one's whining and they only announced banning spectators two weeks ago. Maybe you should read this too, the guy makes a good point:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/tokyo-spectator-ban-leaves-olympic-athletes-perplexed-2021-07-19/

Two weeks is plenty of time to have prepared yourself for no fans, although I agree that there should be fans. I'm not saying it's a good thing.

There's plenty of whining, my point is that this board would be whining no matter the situation. It's just what it does.

As long as you're not including me in that category. My rational and correct take is these games are going to be watched by significantly less people in the world.

ReallybroReally wrote:

But they sent their message, darn shame they lost what really counted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATtjNqUoixY

Bunch of kneeling whiners got totally humiliated.

Arrogant USA doesn't realize that football nations finally started financing women's football. USA has no hope, just like in men's football.

Even though I don’t agree with a lot of USWNT politics I want them to win since they are Americans at the end of the day.

But jeez this olympics seems lame with no fans

Trackmeister wrote:

Snarknado wrote:

They've lost my interest with their posturing. About the only team I'd like to see them beat is China. Otherwise I'll be pulling for anyone else but Team USA.

Same

Same...

Idk why you care so much about fans. How do fans make it more exciting? I never got any pleasure watching people on my tv cheer for a game I’m not attending myself.

The Olympics are for the most part, super lame anyway. Well, at least the way they are broadcast in the US. Nothing but stupid human interest stories and over saturation of events like swimming or events that are subjective and have no place in real competition...they are there just because of ratings (Gymnastics and virtually all of the Winter Olympics).

I will watch the finals of distance events, but that's all.

Yawn^9 wrote:

Idk why you care so much about fans. How do fans make it more exciting? I never got any pleasure watching people on my tv cheer for a game I’m not attending myself.

Why do you care what I care?

As I said, without fans there will be a flat atmosphere and less excitement for everyone including the athletes.

Oh Please wrote:

The Olympics are for the most part, super lame anyway. Well, at least the way they are broadcast in the US. Nothing but stupid human interest stories and over saturation of events like swimming or events that are subjective and have no place in real competition...they are there just because of ratings (Gymnastics and virtually all of the Winter Olympics).

I will watch the finals of distance events, but that's all.

I’m with you. The Olympics are a tired dog and pony show at this point with too many events.

Uncle Fuzzy's Wrinkled Sack wrote:

Yawn^9 wrote:

Idk why you care so much about fans. How do fans make it more exciting? I never got any pleasure watching people on my tv cheer for a game I’m not attending myself.

Why do you care what I care?

As I said, without fans there will be a flat atmosphere and less excitement for everyone including the athletes.

Lol easy buddy. If you don’t care that we care why post anything at all?

I just don’t know why you are so upset that you can’t watch people watch an event. If you are sad because of the reasons why there are no fans we can talk. Otherwise you are just coming off as kind of a baby here.

ez for Sweden

Yawn^9 wrote:

Uncle Fuzzy's Wrinkled Sack wrote:

Why do you care what I care?

As I said, without fans there will be a flat atmosphere and less excitement for everyone including the athletes.

Lol easy buddy. If you don’t care that we care why post anything at all?

I just don’t know why you are so upset that you can’t watch people watch an event. If you are sad because of the reasons why there are no fans we can talk. Otherwise you are just coming off as kind of a baby here.

Because that wasn't the point to talk about why there are no fans.

Read the whole thread instead of jumping in and picking it up mid thread. My OP simply said it will be a flat atmosphere then Rojo the Ahole has to run his yap for self serving reasons.

When the race is on, you hear the sound and excitement of the fans. How hard is that to understand?

My daughter did a study on crowd noise. It was pretty crazy how a lack of crowds can affect game play. In sports like soccer and basketball, a lack of a crowd (both sight and sound) leads to much more conservative play. Fewer aggressive attacks and more passing. Interesting.

Is it even possible that 1 of the players wouldn't kneel? What would be the consequences if a US player refused to kneel? What if she came out as straight? Would she be shunned by her woke teammates like the WNBA? Cut from the team?

Uncle Fuzzy's Wrinkled Sack wrote:

Yawn^9 wrote:

Lol easy buddy. If you don’t care that we care why post anything at all?

I just don’t know why you are so upset that you can’t watch people watch an event. If you are sad because of the reasons why there are no fans we can talk. Otherwise you are just coming off as kind of a baby here.

Because that wasn't the point to talk about why there are no fans.

Read the whole thread instead of jumping in and picking it up mid thread. My OP simply said it will be a flat atmosphere then Rojo the Ahole has to run his yap for self serving reasons.

When the race is on, you hear the sound and excitement of the fans. How hard is that to understand?

Still don’t get why you are so angry. And I responded to your original post, you never really answered the question. Flat atmosphere is a dumb argument.

Dad of Smart Kid wrote:

My daughter did a study on crowd noise. It was pretty crazy how a lack of crowds can affect game play. In sports like soccer and basketball, a lack of a crowd (both sight and sound) leads to much more conservative play. Fewer aggressive attacks and more passing. Interesting.

Link to the study? Sounds interesting if true.

Still, if I want to watch a game, I watch it. Doesn’t matter to me if people are there or not.

energeticlotuseater wrote:

Even though I don’t agree with a lot of USWNT politics I want them to win since they are Americans at the end of the day.

But jeez this olympics seems lame with no fans

They are Americans who hate America. I really don't understand why they want to represent a county and then crap on the Anthem to show their hatred for their country. Whatever. I'm not watching any of it.

Yawn^9 wrote:

Uncle Fuzzy's Wrinkled Sack wrote:

Because that wasn't the point to talk about why there are no fans.

Read the whole thread instead of jumping in and picking it up mid thread. My OP simply said it will be a flat atmosphere then Rojo the Ahole has to run his yap for self serving reasons.

When the race is on, you hear the sound and excitement of the fans. How hard is that to understand?

Still don’t get why you are so angry. And I responded to your original post, you never really answered the question. Flat atmosphere is a dumb argument.

People on here know exactly what I'm talking about. You don't because you're either stupid or deaf. Go away.

Yawn. Another angry person who can’t back up their stance. Why bother posting if all you want is yes men to confirm the views you refuse to back up yourself?