Apologies to CR for being frivolous (then again post-not, complain-not; and for seriousness' sake, as you well know, there is Zizek in the summertime.) I haven't the faintest idea how these things work, but all half-grudging respects to champions aside, do sort of enjoy the fanciful thought of Germany playing France.
Brian Lamb's got a great post from Zagreb, in which he recommends TomDispatch on the politics of the game. For an alternate take, and a few apposite remarks on the Global North's crumbling faith in 'Brazil' manifesting itself in endless laments over Ronaldo's lion lethargy/mediocrity, see over here. All references to philosophers in comments –if they be other than soccer players – strictly banned. Have at it, if you care to.
Bravo, Germany.
Posted by: Matt | June 30, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Quite possibly almost the saddest open thread ever. Almost.
It really was a good game. Overtime and penalty kicks and home crowd and all.
Posted by: Charles | June 30, 2006 at 03:37 PM
Hey, now wait. Why am I the go to guy for contra-frivolity? And perhaps it's time for me to come back into the fold, no? After all, I'm one of the founders of this glorious endeavor. Whatchyou guys think?
Argentina is team #2 for me. I'm on weekend vacance avec la bebe a Toronto, but I snuck away from our lunch table of distastrously airborne fries to watch teh shoot out. Ouch.
(BTW. I saw with my own 2 eyes Mr. Tevez play with Boca Juniors in Argentina at La Bombonera when he was like 19 years old. Scored a goal that day. So there...)
How can anybody cheer for the Germans? Seriously?
But tomorrow team nombre une plays. I'm trying to talk my wife into skipping baby's First Evah Major League Baseball Game so that we can watch. Vive la France. Brazil is all well and good, but let's keep our priorities straight, kay?
Posted by: CR | June 30, 2006 at 09:33 PM
How can anybody cheer for the Germans? Seriously?
Well they obviously deserved this one. Truly epic. Plus that goal was spectacular. A double-header, as it were.
But really, only to see France demolish them (here's to wishing).
Posted by: Matt | June 30, 2006 at 10:11 PM
Anyway lesson learned: Crooked Timber kicks our ass in category of
clever readersdaily loser dependants on a Friday Fun Thread. Granted they had a significant head-start.Posted by: Charles | June 30, 2006 at 11:04 PM
In case it wasn't clear before, daresay you are more than welcome anytime, CR. (But then, you knew that.)
Which in any case should really go for all guest-posters as well. And summer is a slower time. Don't be afraid to be spontaneous, (or frivolous, so long as in good health and moderation!) anyone.
Posted by: Matt | July 01, 2006 at 07:01 PM
Why am I the go to guy for contra-frivolity?
Because of things said earlier to that effect, by your sweet self. But more than happy to retract. Carry on.
Posted by: Charles | July 01, 2006 at 07:26 PM
Hoorah for France!
Posted by: | July 01, 2006 at 07:32 PM
spontaneous but in a controlled way; frivolous, but with impeccable taste; Bukarinesque, but with style.
fuck the froggie and wop thieves
and fuck you
Posted by: Raoul | July 05, 2006 at 05:47 PM
Charming. Some light relief.
Posted by: s0metim3s | July 06, 2006 at 08:59 AM
some follow-up one and two.
personally I think the media should discuss how how cute is the French coach, no?
Posted by: Charles | July 14, 2006 at 09:58 AM
worth a read.
Posted by: Matt | July 16, 2006 at 12:26 PM