Why do Brits Hate Handegg aka Football?

It seems that everytime the NFL gets brought up there is always atleast one "hurr durr LOL handegg" comment, usually coming from a brit. i can understand not liking football but why do UK/Soccer fans always feel the need to shit on the NFL?ManInFlames

I don't know, and they're assholes for doing it. And then the same people get all offended when people call soccer soccer. Guess what, that's what we call it in the US, some random guy on the internet is going to change that.

It's not just Brits, but the same goes for most other countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. North America (and maybe Japan too) is pretty much the only place that calls it "soccer" instead of football.

As for Brits, a lot of people here tend to view American football as just a toned-down version of rugby.

theyre just mad and jealous.. thats why they want the NFL to keep coming back, they cant get enough of it

You would find it's the whole of Europe. We just don't like that you call football soccer and tried to make soccer the international word, whilst american football is mostly played with your hand... logic? F*ck off and enjoy hand egg.SaltyMeatballs

its soccer bro, get it right..we americans set the standards for everyone

It's because it's  just a bad version of rugby.

It seems that everytime the NFL gets brought up there is always atleast one "hurr durr LOL handegg" comment, usually coming from a brit. i can understand not liking football but why do UK/Soccer fans always feel the need to shit on the NFL?ManInFlames

aside from the name, as someoone mentioned they are a toned down version of rugby where bare muscle and skin collide each other not plastic armour.

[QUOTE="ManInFlames"]It seems that everytime the NFL gets brought up there is always atleast one "hurr durr LOL handegg" comment, usually coming from a brit. i can understand not liking football but why do UK/Soccer fans always feel the need to shit on the NFL?BossPerson

aside from the name, as someoone mentioned they are a toned down version of rugby where bare muscle and skin collide each other not plastic armour.

punkpunker

yea because football players dont get hurt because of helmets and pads

[QUOTE="BossPerson"][QUOTE="ManInFlames"]It seems that everytime the NFL gets brought up there is always atleast one "hurr durr LOL handegg" comment, usually coming from a brit. i can understand not liking football but why do UK/Soccer fans always feel the need to shit on the NFL?LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="BossPerson"]because they hijacked the name "football" BossPerson

I don't know, and they're assholes for doing it. And then the same people get all offended when people call soccer soccer. Guess what, that's what we call it in the US, some random guy on the internet is going to change that.

cain006

The term soccer came from Great Britain.

aside from the name, as someoone mentioned they are a toned down version of rugby where bare muscle and skin collide each other not plastic armour.

punkpunker

You would find it's the whole of Europe. We just don't like that you call football soccer and tried to make soccer the international word, whilst american football is mostly played with your hand... logic? F*ck off and enjoy hand egg.SaltyMeatballs

handegg is a terrible sport :P

In this instance, does 'brit' translate to mean 'anyone who isn't an american or a canadian?pie-junior

You would find it's the whole of Europe. We just don't like that you call football soccer and tried to make soccer the international word, whilst american football is mostly played with your hand... logic? F*ck off and enjoy hand egg.SaltyMeatballs

But the Brits invented the term 'Soccer'.

Better than crotchball(s).

First time I've ever heard the term handegg for football. Sounds like douchebaggery to me.

When speaking on international forums, it should be called 'American football'.  Even that's not perfect, since the rest of the Americas prefer actual football.

When speaking on international forums, it should be called 'American football'.  Even that's not perfect, since the rest of the Americas prefer actual football.

Audacitron

[QUOTE="Audacitron"]

When speaking on international forums, it should be called 'American football'.  Even that's not perfect, since the rest of the Americas prefer actual football.

LJS9502_basic

You would find it's the whole of Europe. We just don't like that you call football soccer and tried to make soccer the international word, whilst american football is mostly played with your hand... logic? F*ck off and enjoy hand egg.SaltyMeatballs

Why would anyone care that a group of people call something by a different name? Americans don't get upset when ppl in the UK call it a "boot" instead of the "trunk" of the car. Or "petrol" instead of "gas." It's silly and petty.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Audacitron"]

When speaking on international forums, it should be called 'American football'.  Even that's not perfect, since the rest of the Americas prefer actual football.

deeliman

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]You would find it's the whole of Europe. We just don't like that you call football soccer and tried to make soccer the international word, whilst american football is mostly played with your hand... logic? F*ck off and enjoy hand egg.br0kenrabbit

But the Brits invented the term 'Soccer'.

and wasn't rugby called football which is what american football evolved from?mems_1224

Lots of sports were called 'football'. It just means you're on your feet, unlike polo where you're on a horse.

[QUOTE="BossPerson"][QUOTE="ManInFlames"]It seems that everytime the NFL gets brought up there is always atleast one "hurr durr LOL handegg" comment, usually coming from a brit. i can understand not liking football but why do UK/Soccer fans always feel the need to shit on the NFL?LJS9502_basic

All americans bring this up, yeah we know the brits gave football the nickname of soccer, but ITS F*CKING OFFICIAL NAME IS GODDAMN FOOTBALL. How do you not understand that?Nengo_Flow

It's OFFICIAL name is Association Football.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="BossPerson"]because they hijacked the name "football" Nengo_Flow

[QUOTE="pie-junior"]In this instance, does 'brit' translate to mean 'anyone who isn't an american or a canadian'? A lot of people have a problem with the american audacity to downplay the single most popular sport in the world and equate it with what are really marginal, localised sports (like american football, basketball, hockey or w/e), in the global sports scene. so they make sure to outdo the petulant fanboy behaviour, preemtivelyroulettethedog

World Football is the most popular sport FOR NOW. I'd argue that American invented sports of Basketball and Baseball are gaining on world football.

They've still got a long way to go. Currently, Tennis and Cricket are the most popular sports after Football (i.e. association football), worldwide.

[QUOTE="roulettethedog"]

[QUOTE="pie-junior"]In this instance, does 'brit' translate to mean 'anyone who isn't an american or a canadian'? A lot of people have a problem with the american audacity to downplay the single most popular sport in the world and equate it with what are really marginal, localised sports (like american football, basketball, hockey or w/e), in the global sports scene. so they make sure to outdo the petulant fanboy behaviour, preemtivelyJag85

World Football is the most popular sport FOR NOW. I'd argue that American invented sports of Basketball and Baseball are gaining on world football.

Not really. Tennis and cricket are the most popular sports after football.

Top five sports worldwide....

Football/soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Baseball.....

LJS9502_basic

Top 10 sports by worldwide viewership:

http://listdose.com/top-10-most-loved-sports-in-the-world/

1. Football (Soccer)

2. Cricket

3. Tennis

4. Hockey

5. Basketball

6. Baseball

7. Volleyball

8. Rugby

9. Table Tennis (Ping Pong)

10. Golf

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Top five sports worldwide....

Football/soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Baseball.....

Jag85

Top 10 sports by worldwide viewership:

1. Football (Soccer)

2. Cricket

3. Tennis

4. Hockey

5. Basketball

6. Baseball

7. Volleyball

8. Rugby

9. Table Tennis (Ping Pong)

10. Golf

I'd argue that American invented sports of Basketball and Baseball are gaining on world football.roulettethedog

[QUOTE="cain006"]

I don't know, and they're assholes for doing it. And then the same people get all offended when people call soccer soccer. Guess what, that's what we call it in the US, some random guy on the internet is going to change that.

sSubZerOo

The term soccer came from Great Britain.