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When* Froome wins, do you think this thread will have lots of British posters shouting "Go Britain"? No.**
I don't get why so many Australians are so lopsidedly nationalistic. It's touchingly childish in a way but any pack of squealing under-fives soon gets tiresome if they're not your own.
The only benefit really is that it will make it fun to watch them lose the Ashes and then pretend they don't care.
* Ok, if.
** And not because he's Kenyan.
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Suppose you have a physicist and a sociologist standing at the side of a field, observing a set of events unfolding on the field. The physicist does [describes] it using the terminology of mass and velocity and frequency of radiation and the rest. And the sociologist does it by describing it as a rugby match.
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Arguably Britain was the same as that last summer. Everything was Team GB. I quite like it in sport, it's sort of nice to be proud of your country for something as pure* as a sporting win.
*Not trying to stoke anything up*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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FWIW I am not a flag waver myself.*Except Michael, who died.Comment
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We had the bloody Olympics here FFS! Something of a unusual event, don't you think? Set against that Australia hasn't won a Tour de France stage since, er, yesterday.Originally posted by Alex View Post
I don't mind Australians taking pleasure in the successes of their compatriots. I enjoyed Wiggins' victory, Sky's dominance and Cavendish's brilliance last year. And yes, it's a fair point that some - too many - used it all as an opportunity to wave the flag. Personally that just looks like an attempt to bask in the reflected glory of association.
In other words, rather more "isn't this brilliant" and a lot less "aren't we brilliant"..
Suppose you have a physicist and a sociologist standing at the side of a field, observing a set of events unfolding on the field. The physicist does [describes] it using the terminology of mass and velocity and frequency of radiation and the rest. And the sociologist does it by describing it as a rugby match.
May the Lord bless this post.Comment
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Boohoo Neil. It's GreenEDGE's first yellow jersey as well as being the first Australian ProTour team. Yes I'd say that warrants a 'Go Australia'.Originally posted by Neil Young View PostWhen* Froome wins, do you think this thread will have lots of British posters shouting "Go Britain"? No.**
I don't get why so many Australians are so lopsidedly nationalistic. It's touchingly childish in a way but any pack of squealing under-fives soon gets tiresome if they're not your own.
The only benefit really is that it will make it fun to watch them lose the Ashes and then pretend they don't care.
* Ok, if.
** And not because he's Kenyan.
Just because the UK has a problem with showing any kind of national pride doesn't mean you have to belittle other's enthusiasm for their country's (even if it's adopted!) achievements.
That's how Australians are, there's no jingoism(?) at play here.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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GreenEDGE's win and Gerrans in the yellow is huge for Australian cycling - great to build on Cadel's success in 2011.
As forester mentioned, this is Australia's first ever pro team, winning two stages of Le Tour in the row and holding the maillot jaune!!! I think it's brilliant.
Australia's boss.
On the Ning Nang Nong
Where the Cows go Bong!
And the Monkeys all say Boo!
There's a Nong Nang Ning
Where the trees go Ping!
And the tea pots Jibber Jabber Joo.
On the Nong Ning Nang
All the mice go Clang!
And you just can't catch 'em when they do!
So it's Ning Nang Nong!
Cows go Bong!
Nong Nang Ning!
Trees go Ping!
Nong Ning Nang!
The mice go clang!
What a noisy place to belong,
Is the Ning Nang Ning Nang Nong!!Comment
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Someone getting my username right is equally as praiseworthy. Go Ningnangnong!Originally posted by ningnangnong View PostGreenEDGE's win and Gerrans in the yellow is huge for Australian cycling - great to build on Cadel's success in 2011.
As forester mentioned, this is Australia's first ever pro team, winning two stages of Le Tour in the row and holding the maillot jaune!!! I think it's brilliant.
Australia's boss.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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Yes I know and yes there is. Australia didn't win it. Gerrans did. And the stage he won on Sunday he was led out by a South African. Er, Go Australia and South Africa?Originally posted by foresterbloke View Post
It's not a country's achievements. The same applies whatever the country.
And anyway I was mainly teasing you. Not entirely though I'll readily admit. Foster.
Good for you, I totally respect that.Originally posted by ningnangnong View PostGreenEDGE's win and Gerrans in the yellow is huge for Australian cycling - great to build on Cadel's success in 2011.
As forester mentioned, this is Australia's first ever pro team, winning two stages of Le Tour in the row and holding the maillot jaune!!! I think it's brilliant.
Oh f*ck, you had to go and spoil it.Originally posted by ningnangnong View PostAustralia's boss.
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Suppose you have a physicist and a sociologist standing at the side of a field, observing a set of events unfolding on the field. The physicist does [describes] it using the terminology of mass and velocity and frequency of radiation and the rest. And the sociologist does it by describing it as a rugby match.
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And I refrained from saying it when Cadel won the TdF. But GreenEDGE deserve some praise and to a lot of fans, they are representing Australia.Originally posted by Neil Young View PostYes I know and yes there is. Australia didn't win it. Gerrans did. And the stage he won on Sunday he was led out by a South African. Er, Go Australia and South Africa?
It's not a country's achievements. The same applies whatever the country.
B*st*rdOriginally posted by Neil Young View PostAnd anyway I was mainly teasing you. Not entirely though I'll readily admit. Foster.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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I'm sure you're right, to a lot of fans they are. And of course the team milks it. But they aren't really, they're a commercial organization exploiting a (misplaced, in my view) national pride. It's the same with Sky.
Incidentally I like the way FdJ have taken all the sponsor's logos off Vichot's French national champion's jersey. Marc Madiot, the team director, asked FdJ if they'd do it and they agreed. That's a bit more like it. And the jersey looks great as a result..
Suppose you have a physicist and a sociologist standing at the side of a field, observing a set of events unfolding on the field. The physicist does [describes] it using the terminology of mass and velocity and frequency of radiation and the rest. And the sociologist does it by describing it as a rugby match.
May the Lord bless this post.Comment
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We're a small population at the arse end of the world and we're proud of our sporting achievements!Originally posted by Neil Young View Post
I'm sure you're right, to a lot of fans they are. And of course the team milks it. But they aren't really, they're a commercial organization exploiting a (misplaced, in my view) national pride. It's the same with Sky.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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Meanwhile you're badly governed and dominated by an elite bleeding the rest of the population. And what is Orica exactly?
Too many circuses, not enough bread..
Suppose you have a physicist and a sociologist standing at the side of a field, observing a set of events unfolding on the field. The physicist does [describes] it using the terminology of mass and velocity and frequency of radiation and the rest. And the sociologist does it by describing it as a rugby match.
May the Lord bless this post.Comment
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That's why we live vicariously through our sporting achievements.Originally posted by Neil Young View PostMeanwhile you're badly governed and dominated by an elite bleeding the rest of the population. And what is Orica exactly?
Too many circuses, not enough bread.
**** all else to celebrate.Was muß, das muß.Comment
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