Comments on: 10 Reasons Why the Olympics are a Better Event than the World Cup http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/ Backpacking around the world on my income from the internet. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:02:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Realist http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-65952 Realist Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:38:11 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-65952 PS: Don't forget that the millions include people in countries NOT competing in the World Cup. Would they really care about the Olympics if their country wasn't involved in it? Doubt it! :) PS: Don’t forget that the millions include people in countries NOT competing in the World Cup. Would they really care about the Olympics if their country wasn’t involved in it? Doubt it! :)

]]> By: Realist http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-65951 Realist Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:35:30 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-65951 You forgot another side of the argument: During World Cup months the following happens: - Many non-football fans get swept up in the hype - Wars are stopped (especially in countries competing) - The number of terrorist incidents worldwide drop dramatically - Showbiz gossip takes a backseat in many people's minds and Hollywood waits anxiously for the event to end thanks to the big drop-off in box office numbers in much of the world - Riots break out because of the results or because drunk hooligans want to show they're more macho than the other fanbase - Millions of people's daily schedules are altered all over the world to accommodate their viewing time (no explanation needed) - Countries stop everything when their nation is involved (yes work, schools, or even trials of terror suspects) - People would risk life and limb just to watch it (like in Somalia) and the list goes on... I doubt the same things can be said of the Olympics.... The mere fact two terror attacks have taken place during the Olympics (in 1972 and 1996), and the fact that Russia went ahead with invading Georgia despite that shows how relatively insignificant the Games are to King FIFA's showcase event in the grand scheme of things! :) You forgot another side of the argument:

During World Cup months the following happens:

- Many non-football fans get swept up in the hype
- Wars are stopped (especially in countries competing)
- The number of terrorist incidents worldwide drop dramatically
- Showbiz gossip takes a backseat in many people’s minds and Hollywood waits anxiously for the event to end thanks to the big drop-off in box office numbers in much of the world
- Riots break out because of the results or because drunk hooligans want to show they’re more macho than the other fanbase
- Millions of people’s daily schedules are altered all over the world to accommodate their viewing time (no explanation needed)
- Countries stop everything when their nation is involved (yes work, schools, or even trials of terror suspects)
- People would risk life and limb just to watch it (like in Somalia)

and the list goes on… I doubt the same things can be said of the Olympics…. The mere fact two terror attacks have taken place during the Olympics (in 1972 and 1996), and the fact that Russia went ahead with invading Georgia despite that shows how relatively insignificant the Games are to King FIFA’s showcase event in the grand scheme of things! :)

]]> By: trophy shop http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51854 trophy shop Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:06:07 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51854 I think the olympics, because the whole world come together, There is no limitations for countries to participate. FIFA WORLD CUP has been limited to 32 countries. So olympics for me. I think the olympics, because the whole world come together, There is no limitations for countries to participate. FIFA WORLD CUP has been limited to 32 countries. So olympics for me.

]]> By: Laptop Attache http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51621 Laptop Attache Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:45:59 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51621 Kirsty I think your points mostly only apply to a casual sports fan. People who actually love sports would likely enjoy the world cup more. The sports featured at the olympics are often more competition than actual sport. As for tickets being cheaper, you obviously weren't in Vancouver for the 2010 winter olympics. Tickets were all overpriced and very tough to attain. Your points seem to all focus around how enjoyable it is to sit in the stands and watch the event. Just because you can chat with more countries, that does not make it a better all around event...it just makes it more of a social one. Kirsty I think your points mostly only apply to a casual sports fan. People who actually love sports would likely enjoy the world cup more. The sports featured at the olympics are often more competition than actual sport. As for tickets being cheaper, you obviously weren’t in Vancouver for the 2010 winter olympics. Tickets were all overpriced and very tough to attain. Your points seem to all focus around how enjoyable it is to sit in the stands and watch the event. Just because you can chat with more countries, that does not make it a better all around event…it just makes it more of a social one.

]]> By: Anthony http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51599 Anthony Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:47:36 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51599 Eeeeeeeverybody take a breather hahaha Eeeeeeeverybody take a breather hahaha

]]> By: Kirsty http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51578 Kirsty Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:16:51 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51578 @sportsfan Anything that happens outside the month isn't really relevant since what I'm comparing is the two week event that is the Olympics with the one month event that is the World Cup. Which I think is better from a spectator's point of view. I'm sure everyone realizes that there's a women's World Cup and that every nation is eligible to participate in the men's World Cup from the start of qualifications. If those qualification stages and the women's competition were crammed into the month that is the World Cup, then point taken... but they're not. @sportsfan Anything that happens outside the month isn’t really relevant since what I’m comparing is the two week event that is the Olympics with the one month event that is the World Cup. Which I think is better from a spectator’s point of view. I’m sure everyone realizes that there’s a women’s World Cup and that every nation is eligible to participate in the men’s World Cup from the start of qualifications. If those qualification stages and the women’s competition were crammed into the month that is the World Cup, then point taken… but they’re not.

]]> By: SportsFan http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51576 SportsFan Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:59:41 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51576 Kristy, A couple corrections: 1. There are 208 members of FIFA. All 208 member countries are eligible to participate in the World Cup, including the qualifications games. There are many many qualifications games that take place months before the World Cup. So to say there are only 32 countries represented is a very misleading statement. 2. In response to one of your readers comments above regarding Gender -- the World Cup is not male only. There is a Women's World Cup. It will be held in Germany next year. http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/index.html Overall you and your readers comments are insightful and it is interesting to read the varying opinions. But it would be wise if you and your readers did a tad bit of research before publicizing them -- otherwise you are only encouraging ignorance. Kristy,

A couple corrections:

1. There are 208 members of FIFA. All 208 member countries are eligible to participate in the World Cup, including the qualifications games. There are many many qualifications games that take place months before the World Cup. So to say there are only 32 countries represented is a very misleading statement.

2. In response to one of your readers comments above regarding Gender — the World Cup is not male only. There is a Women’s World Cup. It will be held in Germany next year. http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/index.html

Overall you and your readers comments are insightful and it is interesting to read the varying opinions. But it would be wise if you and your readers did a tad bit of research before publicizing them — otherwise you are only encouraging ignorance.

]]> By: Interesting facts http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51463 Interesting facts Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:54:50 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51463 Olympic games are better than the World Cup, primarily because there are more sports. Olympic Games promote small sports to, and people who participate in them, and they create a real role models for children, who show that money is not the most important thing in the world. Olympic games are better than the World Cup, primarily because there are more sports. Olympic Games promote small sports to, and people who participate in them, and they create a real role models for children, who show that money is not the most important thing in the world.

]]> By: Kirsty http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51435 Kirsty Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:48:10 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51435 @weltreise Haha... corrected. Although I do like the idea of Mars vs Alpha Centauri. @portvilahotels I'm talking about the event from a spectator's point of view... the two week event... so the involvement of other countries at previous stages doesn't really matter at that point. I think the event might be a bit more exciting for me if Canada or Scotland were participating but it's difficult to get too pumped up at the game when you don't care too much who wins. But for all the reasons I've mentioned, I would still tell the casual sports fan to head to the Olympics instead. Footballs fans, go to the World Cup, obviously. @weltreise Haha… corrected. Although I do like the idea of Mars vs Alpha Centauri.

@portvilahotels I’m talking about the event from a spectator’s point of view… the two week event… so the involvement of other countries at previous stages doesn’t really matter at that point. I think the event might be a bit more exciting for me if Canada or Scotland were participating but it’s difficult to get too pumped up at the game when you don’t care too much who wins. But for all the reasons I’ve mentioned, I would still tell the casual sports fan to head to the Olympics instead. Footballs fans, go to the World Cup, obviously.

]]> By: Port Vila Hotels http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51432 Port Vila Hotels Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:24:14 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51432 You can't compare because for one thing the football at the Olympics is like an amateur event compared to the Olympics. The World Cup does include as many nations as well, albeit through qualifying. If you were not North American I'd guess you might think a bit differently seeing as soccer is a minor thing there? You can’t compare because for one thing the football at the Olympics is like an amateur event compared to the Olympics.

The World Cup does include as many nations as well, albeit through qualifying.

If you were not North American I’d guess you might think a bit differently seeing as soccer is a minor thing there?

]]> By: weltreise http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51357 weltreise Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:21:29 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51357 Totally agree, although for 302 happy nations you would have to include some from Mars or Alpha Centauri. Totally agree, although for 302 happy nations you would have to include some from Mars or Alpha Centauri.

]]> By: Migration Mark http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51356 Migration Mark Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:34:45 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51356 I am a huge fan of football and the World Cup is the undisputed highlight (maybe of my life) every 4 years. I think the tension, competition, excitement, and entertainment is unparalleled. However, I do agree with you though, for the casual sports fan who is not obsessed with football, the Olympics are more diverse, and probably more interesting. Some very interesting points and it is very cool how over 200 countries get to participate. I am a huge fan of football and the World Cup is the undisputed highlight (maybe of my life) every 4 years. I think the tension, competition, excitement, and entertainment is unparalleled.

However, I do agree with you though, for the casual sports fan who is not obsessed with football, the Olympics are more diverse, and probably more interesting.

Some very interesting points and it is very cool how over 200 countries get to participate.

]]> By: webjourneyman http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51318 webjourneyman Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:04:55 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51318 And another reason: <b>Both genders are represented at the Olympics.</b> But to most "World Cup" means what is going on right now and does not include womens Word Cup scheduled to take place between 26 June and 17 July 2011. And another reason:

Both genders are represented at the Olympics. But to most “World Cup” means what is going on right now and does not include womens Word Cup scheduled to take place between 26 June and 17 July 2011.

]]> By: Steve http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51260 Steve Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:15:33 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51260 Kirsty - looking forward to the Olympics too. I'm going to check your site right now... :-) Kirsty – looking forward to the Olympics too. I’m going to check your site right now… :-)

]]> By: Kirsty http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51241 Kirsty Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:51:32 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2010/06/28/10-reasons-why-the-olympics-are-a-better-event-than-the-world-cup/#comment-51241 @willie I'm not comparing the World Cup and the Olympics, I'm comparing the spectator experiences at them. @anon6969 Do you think I would be at the World Cup if I didn't like football? @willie I’m not comparing the World Cup and the Olympics, I’m comparing the spectator experiences at them.

@anon6969 Do you think I would be at the World Cup if I didn’t like football?

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