I’ll start: Greggs is massively overrated. I genuinely don’t understand how people hype it.

Edit: this is a casual community so it would be great if we could avoid politics lest it descend into chaos!

  • blackn1ghtOPEnglish
    15·
    11 months ago

    Totally agree, although it’s not a problem that’s unique the to the UK, it’s also a big issue in places like Italy and Spain. I don’t know what is is about football that brings out the dickheads, you just don’t see it with other sports.

    • scarrtt@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Isn’t it a lot to do with how easy it is to start playing? All you need is something ball shaped and a wall or a bit of grass .You don’t need to terraform a whole area like golf, for example.

      So it’s got no barrier to entry which means people of a lower socioeconomic disposition can play it and they are often disproportionately stressed and angry

      • blackn1ghtOPEnglish
        3·
        11 months ago

        Possibly, but I think it’s just the simplicity of the game, it’s extremely easy to understand and there’s “local” teams where you’re more likely to feel an attachment to.

      • frazorthEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        But you don’t see this with tag, or even bulldog, both of these have an even lower barrier to entry.

        I would also hazard a suggestion that other simple sports, such as rugby, don’t have as violent following from supporters.