6.17.2010

The World Cup (thus far) Through Lauren's Eyes...

Team that will win the cup:
Brasil - Hexa Championship! What more needs to be said really!?Team(s) that will surprise everyone:
USA - They have talent and class. They just need to prove it now. Come on!

North Korea - I mean, hello, they already have! And, I am glad they scored that goal in the Brasil game. As Danny commented - maybe now they can return to that crazy country and not be tortured and/or killed.

Favorite items used to cheer/fan garb:

Vuvuzela Horn-

Vuvuzelas have been associated with permanent noise-induced hearing loss[5] and cited as a possible safety risk when spectators cannot hear evacuation announcements[6], and they may spread colds and flu viruses on a greater scale than coughing or shouting.[7][8] Vuvuzelas have also been blamed for drowning the sound and atmosphere of football games.[9][10] Commentators have described the sound as "annoying" and "satanic"[11] and compared it with "a stampede of noisy elephants",[12] "a deafening swarm of locusts",[13] "a goat on the way to slaughter",[14] and "a giant hive full of very angry bees".[15] (Thanks Wikipedia)

Full-on Mexican God gear
South African Fans - in general I just like them. They are doing a great job with the Cup in their country!


Least favorite fan garb:

Brasil - Although a favorite to most for their scantily-clad woman, Brasil fans are struggling with the cold weather in South Africa. Hmmm... what to wear? By the way, don't goggle "Brasil fans" or else you'll get a lot of pictures of half naked blonde people. The blonde aspect did make me personally feel better about being a rare blonde Brasilian, but, an overwhelming amount of pictures of blonde Brasilians is hardly a good representation of the true Brasilian soccer fan. Get real here people. Note:This is a VERY modest photo.Hottest players:

I have a "hat trick" of a crush on some Mexican players...

Mexico's- Javier Hernandez (#14, FW, Club Team: Chivas)

Mexico's- Rafael Marquez (# 4, DF, Club Team: Barcelona)

    Mexico's- Giovani Dos Santos (#17, FW, Club Team: Galatasaray (TUR))

Sidenote: Gio, he reminds me of another puffy haired (former) crush... ahhh my dear Ronaldinho!

    Brasil's- Kaka (# 10, MF, Club Team: Real Madrid)

    Brasil's- Robinho (#11, FW, Club Team: Santos)

    USA's- Benn Feilhaber (#22, MF, Club Team: AGF Aarhus (Den))

    France's- Florent Malouda (# 15, MF, Club Team: Chelsea)

    Favorite eye glasses:

    France's coach Raymond Domenech. Look closely there are soccer balls on the side. Fun.

    And, lastly....

    Favorite goal:

    No doubt!


    ***Disclaimer: to my brothers and husband (and others as necessary): Just because I think some of those players are good-looking does not mean I think they play well, nor does it mean I cheer for them, or endorse them in any way. Brasil and the U.S. could have the foulest looking teams and I would still cheer for them 'til the end. *** =)