Friday, July 9, 2010

Spain or Holland - who do you want to win...? Please cite any reasons (including historical beefs or cultural stereotypes).



13 comments:

Leslie said...

I preface this by saying I don't really care and I will likely only watch it if I am out with friends at a bar because that would be exciting.

I'm going to go with the Netherlands.

Andrew said...

Die Oranje!

Mike said...

Netherlands. I heard LeBron is contemplating ditching the Heat to play for Spain.

John said...

$330 from a world cup pool demand I cheer for Spain (and also develop an ulcer Sunday afternoon).

Bring back the cheer we used back in West Michigan when my catholic high school played the protestant high school

"DUTCH AIN'T MUCH! DUTCH AIN'T MUCH!"

Ace Spade said...

Well Spain will prob fall asleep half way through when it's time for a siesta. And Holland can never win with those wooden shoes...

I say it's the longest game ever, and Holland wins in the 3rd shootout when a wooden shoe knocks out the Spanish goalie allowing the ball to roll in.

Cate said...

a certain member of my household has very strong feelings about the world cup and hates spain. so i think it would be wise for me to not root for the spaniards.

also, martin said something funny on facebook about holla and holland.

so holla, holland! i think that means i am also rooting for the octopus.

Martin Andres Austermuhle said...

Beyond the fast that the Netherlands are amazing, would you really want to deal with any Spaniards for the next four years if they win? Like really?

The Dutch are a quiet, respectful bunch. The Spanish are anything but, and their Spanish makes my ears bleed.

So there's that. Oh yeah, and this: You can't spell Holland without "HOLLA," and you can't spell Spain without "PAIN."

Look, I don't make up the facts, I just faithfully report them.

Megan D said...

Spain. Hotter men, better food.

Tim said...

Holland all the way.

Spain is evil. Anyone who roots for Spain is also evil.

The End.

Dan said...

True story: last night at the wine store the clerk said "are you happy to be in the final?" based on my blond hair and the spelling of my last name (it has a j in it). I got racially profiled as Dutch! I don't care who wins.

kelly said...

Spain for all my good friends at Taberna del Alabardero.

Also because my good friends Kelly & Peter have them in a pool for major bucks and that means they will buy the drinks.

Cate said...

oh wait. i am rooting for the parakeet, not the octopus. these critters are confusing!

beenu said...

espana! they have better eurotrash hair. i like hair.