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Top 10 Most Hated Spectator Sports by Americans I don't like any sports but here it is:
Many of us get a real kick out of watching football. But who likes to watch dog fighting or golf or even NASCAR? Not many. The Associated Press reports that a new poll conducted by the Sports Marketing Group in Atlanta has identified the top 10 most hated spectator sports:
We really don't like dog fighting. Fully 81 percent of those polled said they hate it. Some hate pro wrestling so much, they argue it isn't even a sport. Weirdly, those who like it cite the same reasons for their enjoyment as the more than 50 percent who hate it cite for their dislike: It's farcical and trashy. Lest you think you're the only one who cringes when you see the antics of Mike Tyson and Don King, you're not. Almost one-third of the public is cringing along with you, making pro boxing the fourth most hated spectator sport. Sensing a theme here? The violence associated with the first four sports is why so many people--especially women--hate them, notes AP. But why do we hate golf, NASCAR, soccer, and tennis? It's a class thing. Golf is perceived as something for upper class whites, although Tiger Woods has done wonders to make the sport more appealing for people of color. Meanwhile, the poll indicates that NASCAR is viewed as a sport for Southern, blue collar, white men. Major league soccer is just too foreign, and men's tennis lacks star appeal and big rivalries. So you must think the professional sports we love to watch the most are football, baseball, and basketball? You'd be right if you only chose football. No. 11 on this list of most hated sports is the National Basketball Association. And No. 12 is Major League Baseball. Rah! Rah! Socks still got butt like a leather seat... | |
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the only purpose of golf for me is somethin for background noise as i take a nap on weekends.
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How could anyone fucking hate boxing?!?!?!
I mean cmon?! Espn rated boxers as the most athletic athletes around. I agree. BTW, boxing is a real sport..... | |
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Ex-Moderator | I can't believe anyone would class dog fighting as a "sport".
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CarrieMpls said: I can't believe anyone would class dog fighting as a "sport".
I was surprised by that too! That's an underground "sport." Socks still got butt like a leather seat... | |
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CarrieMpls said: I can't believe anyone would class dog fighting as a "sport".
I agree, a spectator sport nonetheless..... | |
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CarrieMpls said: I can't believe anyone would class dog fighting as a "sport".
Exactly. But then again these are perhaps the same people who consider football (amer.) an actual sport. No shock there. | |
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1) An org meet up you can't attend. | |
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Ex-Moderator | Chico319 said: CarrieMpls said: I can't believe anyone would class dog fighting as a "sport".
Exactly. But then again these are perhaps the same people who consider football (amer.) an actual sport. No shock there. What's funny for me is that boxing is the only, and I mean ONLY, sport I actually make a point to watch from time to time. I had no idea that many people felt strongly against it. |
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What about Iron Chef- Now that's a sport!! Socks still got butt like a leather seat... | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: 1) An org meet up you can't attend.
huh? | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: 1) An org meet up you can't attend.
Are you talking about me? | |
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Pro-wrestling is not even a sport. Neither are bull and dog fighting. What kind of poll is this? | |
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Chico319 said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: 1) An org meet up you can't attend.
huh? Chicago! | |
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MrJoker said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: 1) An org meet up you can't attend.
Are you talking about me? No, I am talking about the ones I miss! Chicago is comming to close to Amsterdam. but if the shoes fits, I can't aquite! | |
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"..My work is personal, I'm a working person, I put in work, I work with purpose.." | |
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CynthiasSocks said: 1. Dog fighting
Are you kidding me? Do you guys have that over there? | |
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althom said: CynthiasSocks said: 1. Dog fighting
Are you kidding me? Do you guys have that over there? Dogs are popular domesticated animals in many countries around the world now. The fighting bit, I don't know "..My work is personal, I'm a working person, I put in work, I work with purpose.." | |
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senik said: althom said: Are you kidding me? Do you guys have that over there? Dogs are popular domesticated animals in many countries around the world now. The fighting bit, I don't know | |
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I just bought ringside seats to a boxing match today. NASCAR blows, however. a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: 1) An org meet up you can't attend.
Correct, madam. Correct. | |
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althom said: CynthiasSocks said: 1. Dog fighting
Are you kidding me? Do you guys have that over there? Not legally. Socks still got butt like a leather seat... | |
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Bowling.....
MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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Chico319 said: CarrieMpls said: I can't believe anyone would class dog fighting as a "sport".
Exactly. But then again these are perhaps the same people who consider football (amer.) an actual sport. No shock there. American Football is much more of a sport than say ... soccer "Always blessings, never losses......"
Ya te dije....no manches guey!!!!! I'm a guy!!!! "....i can open my-eyes "underwater"..there4 i will NOT drown...." - mzkqueen03 | |
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Sowhat said: Chico319 said: Exactly. But then again these are perhaps the same people who consider football (amer.) an actual sport. No shock there. American Football is much more of a sport than say ... soccer Is that because you need to wear 30 lbs of protection to play the damn game? | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: Bowling.....
You're my kinda guy Mr. Gomez It's all about the cricket "..My work is personal, I'm a working person, I put in work, I work with purpose.." | |
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senik said: MIGUELGOMEZ said: Bowling.....
You're my kinda guy Mr. Gomez It's all about the cricket I actually like Bowling. I probably shouldn't admit it. I have yet to see a Cricket match. I'm a baseball fan so I'm sure I'll love it. MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: senik said: You're my kinda guy Mr. Gomez It's all about the cricket I actually like Bowling. I probably shouldn't admit it. I have yet to see a Cricket match. I'm a baseball fan so I'm sure I'll love it. Don't be shy! That's coool as foo'k! So what kind of bowling do you do? Leg spin, off spin, fast medium, sheer pace? "..My work is personal, I'm a working person, I put in work, I work with purpose.." | |
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senik said: MIGUELGOMEZ said: I actually like Bowling. I probably shouldn't admit it. I have yet to see a Cricket match. I'm a baseball fan so I'm sure I'll love it. Don't be shy! That's coool as foo'k! So what kind of bowling do you do? Leg spin, off spin, fast medium, sheer pace? Off spin, medium speed, hooks to the left. Greasy lanes are not my friend. I haven't bowled in years. I definately have to get back to it. [Edited 3/8/05 15:41pm] MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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CynthiasSocks said: [*] 2. Professional wrestling ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME?!?!?! #2?!?!? Just 1 spot below dog fighting? WHO voted on this list? Where are they? Let me drop-kick their candy-asses fo' being stooopid! [Edited 3/8/05 17:40pm] By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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