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    • mclaincauseyM
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      Sports fandom is a collosal waste of human energy and capital, and a pointless drain on resources that could better be focused on much more important things.

      Think it, be it.

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        So much this ^^^

        That opinion made you more popular, in my eyes, lol

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        • neph93N
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          @mclaincausey:

          Sports fandom is a collosal waste of human energy and capital, and a pointless drain on resources that could better be focused on much more important things.

          George Orwell wrote the same sentiment almost 70 years ago in «1984». He was basically reformulating Marx’s idea regarding religion being the opium of the people, but specified football.

          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            Not much of a leap given the fervor and us v them mentalities inculcated by sports. And yes,sports can also bring people together, but generally together against some other. In fact people often draw the comparison if not downright stating that sports is a, or their, religion.

            I'm slowly letting go based not on trying to, but having other pursuits that are more meaningful to me. I will always cherish having witnessed some wonderful sports moments, but it feels good to focus on other things that I've realized are much more meaningful to me.

            Think it, be it.

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            • AetasA
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              @neph93:

              @mclaincausey:

              Sports fandom is a collosal waste of human energy and capital, and a pointless drain on resources that could better be focused on much more important things.

              George Orwell wrote the same sentiment almost 70 years ago in «1984». He was basically reformulating Marx’s idea regarding religion being the opium of the people, but specified football.

              And we can dig deeper.
              Stadium sport is 'panem et circenses'.
              That's based on Juvenalis, a Roman satirist.

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              • neph93N
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                Nice one @Aetas. Also makes me realise that The Hunger Games references this in it’s choice of name for the dystopian state in the books/films.

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • neph93N
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                  @Megatron1505  is going to hate what we’re doing to this thread [emoji23]

                  «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                  We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                  • ChrisC
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                    Getting pretty highbrow and pretentious up in here with the philosophy and literary references…

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      As a Geordie, perhaps it'd be better for his mental health to come around to this post-sport mentality. 😃

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • neph93N
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                        @Chris:

                        Getting pretty highbrow and pretentious up in here with the philosophy and literary references…

                        I know, I’m sorry for raising the standard [emoji20]

                        If it helps I’ve mocked you cheaply on the Movies thread.

                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          @Chris:

                          Getting pretty highbrow and pretentious up in here with the philosophy and literary references…

                          …as opposed to being snobs about $300+ Japanese denim made on shuttle looms 😃

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • Megatron1505M
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                            Bunch of dogs cocks @neph93  😃

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                            • neph93N
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                              Bunch of dogs cocks @neph93  😃

                              It’s ok buddy… I can get us back on track:

                              Just unfollowed Viberg on IG, because their boots/slippers/shoes/sneakers are naff.

                              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                              • Megatron1505M
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                                Viberg is DEAD  😢

                                Unpop…..I bought two tees and a jacket from Supreme....and i’m not even a little embarrassed. Box logo baby 🍻

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  I do disagree with the slippers, sneakers, wholecuts, flat welts, and some of the outsole choices. But they still make sexy service boots when they stick to what they do best.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    @Megatron1505:

                                    Unpop…..I bought two tees and a jacket from Supreme....and i’m not even a little embarrassed. Box logo baby 🍻

                                    Next stop:
                                    SUPERDRY!

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                                    • GraemeG
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                                      @mclaincausey:

                                      I do disagree with the slippers, sneakers, wholecuts, flat welts, and some of the outsole choices. But they still make sexy service boots when they stick to what they do best.

                                      I quite like the Viberg Slippers. Not so keen on the Service Boots, and dislike the 2030 last.

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        @Graeme:

                                        I quite like the Viberg Slippers. Not so keen on the Service Boots, and dislike the 2030 last.

                                        Now that's more like it.  Solid unpop.

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                                        • AnesthetistA
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                                          I dont get Supreme and think it’s even more overrated than Visvim.

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                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                            @Anesthetist:

                                            I dont get Supreme and think it’s even more overrated than Visvim.

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                                            But at least way cheaper then VisVim

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