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June 7, 2006
A Tale of Two Dasslers and World Cup Madness!
Today on BBC News, I came across the sad and somewhat humorous story of Rudi and Adi Dassler, brothers whose inability to get along led to the creation of two althetic shoe giants in the same little town in Germany and the dividing of the town along party lines. And since the story is fascinating and related to the title of the blog, I thought it worth posting.
Anyone going to watch the World Cup? If so, who are you going for. I am for America, first, but running a close second, if not on par with the US, the Anglophile in me wants to see England do well.
Pure Silliness | By jackdas | 4:47 PM
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should I even have to announce this? VIVA CZECHIA!!!! (and yes, I've bet a six-pack of Czechvar against the Americans for the game on the 12th - any other takers? I can always find a use for free drinks.)
Posted by: heifer at June 8, 2006 10:06 AM
Heather, you're on. I am not at all confident that the US can beat Czechs, but by way of support I bet you a six pack, only if I win I would like a 6-pack of Blue Moon.
Posted by: Neil at June 8, 2006 12:55 PM
I'm torn as well. I have always been a Brazil fan (not just because they win A LOT but because they play so beautifully, and I have a soft spot in my heart for Brazilian music and culture.) However, now that my in-laws are residents of England, I might root for them. There are also all the African underdogs (Togo, Ivory Coast, Angola, etc.) Plus, the Germans, the home team and when I was a kid my dad gave me a German jersey when he returned from Germany. SO, I am rooting for Brazil, England, Togo, Ivory Coast, Angola, and Germany.
Oh yeah, and the U.S.A.
Posted by: kirk at June 8, 2006 4:47 PM
