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I don't know how many folks on the other side of the pond know about the European Championship soccer, but I think the British and other Europeans will probably know there's something going on 
Maybe the non-European folks are able to identify with the following though (Superbowl, Pan-Arab Games and what not).
Ever since the EuroChamps started, people are talking about the matches that have been played and the upcoming matches. Everyone suddenly knows a shitload about sports and so on. Not so much the problem... unless you get overly fanatical. I like to talk to people about a match, since it might help sales. Since one of our telecom providers also introduced TV on your mobile phone I actually have to start about the match (you know, them darn mystery shoppers).
All nice and cool, only, for some reason, soccer/football (pick one you like) seems to have its own share of SC's. And they come alive during the Euro's or World Championships. It pisses me off for a few reasons.
1. These people probably possess the bodies which holds the voices that terrorize Gravekeeper over the phone.
2. Despite their resemblance to the 867 folk, this behavior most likely isn't caused by anything congenital, i.e. they can act normal with a little will power.
3. I am able to smell the beer and cigs on my shirt 30 mins later after they left.
4. Usually they're over fanatic and become rude quickly, especially towards females. (since 'they don't know shit about football', get it?)
5. And this one is personal: When we talk about the match between Italy and Holland and you can't come up with any questions to interrogate me, and I have answered the questions correctly (you know, offside rules and who is positioned where on the field) don't act all like I destroyed your life and call me a dyke when you walk out the store. If you're busy stereotyping, please leave a cigar next time and make sure your old hog bike still has the keys in it.
Also hate it when a huge event brings along its own type of SC's?
Anyway, next one. I didn't experience this myself, but I got called by my former boss, saying he saw and heard something brilliant.
I am not a huge fan of Xena, but I have a thing for Paris Jefferson and I love Greek/Roman mythology. So yeah, I did watch the series and know the characters. So I'm at work minding my own business, watching MythBusters on one of the new phones when suddenly my cell phone rings. The following story was told:
Former bossman works at a bank now. Apparently a lady came in who was around my age, 20ish, who seemed to bear (and I quote) "great resemblance to Xena just before she runs off in battle. And that was only when she said 'good afternoon'. I only caught a glimpse of her since I had to send her to someone else, but she looked like a psycho."
Apparently she was a bit of a EW since she wanted something, but couldn't get it, because of law and a certain year income... technical bank stuff. But according to bossman, she left yelling with a high voice and a final shriek of defeat or frustration or something. Bossman tried to imitate the 'Xena battle cry' over the phone and since then it became our new battle cry whenever we see each other. Yes, we're kind of psycho ourselves
Maybe the non-European folks are able to identify with the following though (Superbowl, Pan-Arab Games and what not).Ever since the EuroChamps started, people are talking about the matches that have been played and the upcoming matches. Everyone suddenly knows a shitload about sports and so on. Not so much the problem... unless you get overly fanatical. I like to talk to people about a match, since it might help sales. Since one of our telecom providers also introduced TV on your mobile phone I actually have to start about the match (you know, them darn mystery shoppers).
All nice and cool, only, for some reason, soccer/football (pick one you like) seems to have its own share of SC's. And they come alive during the Euro's or World Championships. It pisses me off for a few reasons.
1. These people probably possess the bodies which holds the voices that terrorize Gravekeeper over the phone.
2. Despite their resemblance to the 867 folk, this behavior most likely isn't caused by anything congenital, i.e. they can act normal with a little will power.
3. I am able to smell the beer and cigs on my shirt 30 mins later after they left.
4. Usually they're over fanatic and become rude quickly, especially towards females. (since 'they don't know shit about football', get it?)
5. And this one is personal: When we talk about the match between Italy and Holland and you can't come up with any questions to interrogate me, and I have answered the questions correctly (you know, offside rules and who is positioned where on the field) don't act all like I destroyed your life and call me a dyke when you walk out the store. If you're busy stereotyping, please leave a cigar next time and make sure your old hog bike still has the keys in it.
Also hate it when a huge event brings along its own type of SC's?
Anyway, next one. I didn't experience this myself, but I got called by my former boss, saying he saw and heard something brilliant.
I am not a huge fan of Xena, but I have a thing for Paris Jefferson and I love Greek/Roman mythology. So yeah, I did watch the series and know the characters. So I'm at work minding my own business, watching MythBusters on one of the new phones when suddenly my cell phone rings. The following story was told:
Former bossman works at a bank now. Apparently a lady came in who was around my age, 20ish, who seemed to bear (and I quote) "great resemblance to Xena just before she runs off in battle. And that was only when she said 'good afternoon'. I only caught a glimpse of her since I had to send her to someone else, but she looked like a psycho."
Apparently she was a bit of a EW since she wanted something, but couldn't get it, because of law and a certain year income... technical bank stuff. But according to bossman, she left yelling with a high voice and a final shriek of defeat or frustration or something. Bossman tried to imitate the 'Xena battle cry' over the phone and since then it became our new battle cry whenever we see each other. Yes, we're kind of psycho ourselves
).
I can't win sometimes 
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