Soccer fans are noted for their sense of humor. The English like to count World Wars as victories when playing Germany. (Hence the “Three-Nil!” cheers when they actually beat Germany.) The Germans’ jokes involve the savage beatings of opposing fans. It may not sound funny, but you really have to hear it in German to get the full effect.
See, It’s Funny Because Nicolas Sarkozy Is Not Tall
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Irish Soccer Insider wins the day, though, with a series of “official letters” from the French government to the Irish requesting a VIP box for the French President. A sample, but you must read the whole thing for yourself.
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↵There appears to be some confusion. When we requested a ‘VIP Box’ for the President, we were not looking for a box for him to stand on.
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↵Ah, tiny little Frenchmen. Your mockability never ends. Sincerely, An Overweight American Who Works Over 50 Hours a Week Without Proper Vacation Time or Decent Crepes.
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