Speaking of kids, I had a bit of a realization with my little one recently: apparently, children's medicine hasn't improved one bit since I was a kid. It’s still just as revolting. I mean, look at us. We’re launching rockets into space, hitting targets with hyper-velocity projectiles, we have Facebook, and we can develop vaccines for the entire planet overnight. Yet, somehow, the one constant in this universe is that certain teams will always find a way to miss first place, and we still haven't figured out how to make a syrup that doesn't make a toddler gag the second you bring a spoon near their face...
It’s probably best that you used the earthquake as an excuse for that one... What are you going to say, that your wife picked the name while reminiscing about those summer days from back in the day? It shouldn't be an issue now; Rocco is actually a pretty great name.
It’s actually a good thing we saw how people here were able to effectively push back against the banks for five straight days. We really just need to start organized withdrawals to see what kind of interest rates we end up with and exactly how many banks the government will have to bail out...
Otherwise, right in the middle of the biggest crisis, Vučić bravely defended the interests of Mexico all night long alongside the top bosses from the EU and the US; they are honestly just like the Russians with that propaganda. It makes me furious seeing how the region is viewed when things like this happen.
Can someone please explain the point of this? Why would anyone show up to an area devastated by earthquakes carrying sticks and wearing sunglasses or other "fan gear"... only to make such vague, nonsensical statements? To me, this looks like more proof that certain fans exist solely for their own sake, heading to disaster zones strictly for self-promotion and ego trips. I even stumbled upon a photo on Facebook where a group of about 15 of them were parading in front of cameras, sticks in hand.
Personally, I think this behavior is rock bottom. And then I read this statement:
I believe that the truth is being told by someone who is being completely foolish by making these accusations right now—accusations that smear all fans down there—but I also suspect they had some sort of reason for saying it... which is just as sad.
Hey, shepherd, did it not occur to you to actually pick up a shovel?
Did Capak make the call on the merger? I can't find anything explaining where the social distancing went. I'm trying to track down where those local crews are right now—they just popped up and I want to get ahead of them before they cause trouble.
analogheron19 said:Our struggle means absolutely nothing until every single fan group stands up together against the corruption. We’ve had so many opportunities, so many excuses, and so many chances to step up... yet we blew it all. We basically scored on our own net over and over again. Honestly? We have exactly what we deserve.
I’d truly love to see that uprising happen. Forget "ultras shouldn't get involved in politics"—when there is zero political oversight, only criminals remain. If we actually want to improve things—firstly for soccer and then for the country—I think we've already exhausted all other options. If everyone actually showed up with some real skin in the game instead of just talking, we could be in a great spot within a few years. It makes no sense to me: if we can all rally together for charity work, why can't we unite just once for our own sake? We constantly complain about how "stupid" people are for following along like sheep, but the truth is, we're acting the exact same way.
Jerry Morris2, regarding your point about people voting for the Republicans or local mayors—I personally believe anyone who has ever been part of a supporter group would vote for our list or our party first. After that, it just comes down to whether those elected individuals actually do their jobs well enough to earn a second term. Besides, a huge portion of us haven't even shown up to the polls.
analogheron19, you should run for office in Washington, D.C., and then aim for Congress. That’s the only way we actually shift the fight onto their home turf. If we could secure at least three representatives from cities like Seattle and Miami, our voices would finally carry weight. We need to be the ones influencing the very laws they’re trying to use to shut us down. Right now, even small-time crooks are messing with court rulings—it's a joke—so imagine what the actual organized crime syndicates can do when they basically own the government. In my view, there are only two ways to force change: putting pressure on them through grassroots advocacy groups and fighting them in Congress to keep them on their toes.
PS: Just like how you absolutely crushed it during that RTL interview, that’s exactly how we need to take them down in Congress.
Look, the guy is a die-hard Hajduk fan and he spent his own hard-earned money. For him, the Waterfront is his main market, and he probably knows exactly what he's doing—realizing that a move like this will likely pay him back twofold through local spending at shops and restaurants. Unfortunately, we ended up with the wrong kind of Jerry Jones, someone who is just focused on sucking the club dry.
Has anyone already pointed this out? Show me where the police act like the military. They clear out the entire home stands and hold the local fans hostage until someone finally decides they've had enough of the harassment—either by joining the chaos or just letting people sit in peace. Meanwhile, some news outlets are screaming about how sneakers were confiscated at the gates.
Robert Cooper60 said:...but we already established long ago that you think everyone else is to blame except yourselves. Everyone is guilty except you. It’s just like a failing student who always gets blindsided by an exam and decides it’s the teacher's fault... You blame organized crime even when you just can't manage two basic defensive plays, and that's exactly the point. If only you'd just admit the team is terrible. A small town would tear you apart, but no, the team is just perfect, right?
You hillbilly types—if the Bad Boys hadn't given those titles any legitimacy, celebrations wouldn't be happening in front of a crowd of 100 people.
But you're the type of people who claim everyone is a soft New Yorker when nobody shows up to the party, yet you call yourselves tough guys because you constantly pack the stadium. Then, when they actually show up, you turn into cowards again because you're just celebrating Mamić's goals while pretending to be big fighters for justice... dealing with you is exhausting.
And one last thing. If you're actually worth anything, then at least make it through the first round of a European tournament. Or is it "organized crime" fighting against us there too? Cheers.
Where exactly is this small town? They got screwed on a penalty there too.🍿
Terry Howard7 said:It’s definitive proof. The whole city is just washing itself of him, too. Honestly, it’s strange how a nation that basically washed its hands of communist dictators doesn't mourn them—nobody’s out here weeping for Stalin or Mao Zedong or whoever else—yet you have people from Miami acting like they actually miss their leader. Cheers, buddy.
Man, you spent five hours tonight on the Bad Boys thread talking about "complexes." 🙏🤣
Anthony Wright30 said:Your club was founded by the communists, and frankly, it remains a perfect reflection of its founders to this day. There's no need to be afraid; they’re resting peacefully in their graves while you continue to protect the Lakers. 👍
It’s a damn shame we didn't have the "luck" to be on the winning side back then, when they wiped out everything that made us who we are. Fortunately, we still have you guys.
Exactly. For the first time in a long while, I actually feel like the guys in the stands were truly feeling the match, driving Dynamo forward with some real singing.
Those last 10 minutes? That was the classic North stand energy. Old school and the new generation alike rose up together across the stadium; even looking back at yesterday's performance, nobody can find a single thing to criticize about the guys.
Extra time: just one true fanbase... everything finally clicked into place during those 90 minutes.
The management teams at other clubs also bear a massive chunk of the blame here. Gobac tried to implement that whole NBA-style fan experience—you know, all that defense and hot-dog vendor stuff—and even Cibona ran into issues during that matchup against the Mexican team, which led to everyone just collectively tuning out. Once they finally cleared out the "hooligans," the average fan realized they were missing that certain spark—that energy needed to actually get them singing or even bother wearing the scarves provided at the gate. Most people just feel too awkward being the first ones to jump up from their seats. Since these clubs aren't winning games and there's zero atmosphere left, the general public has decided there's simply no point in showing up to these venues. Medveščak is in the same boat; the results have dried up, and the atmosphere is basically just Sector B, who haven't managed to come up with a single original chant in five or six years of hockey without just ripping off the Bad Boys. As for the recent drama surrounding Dinamo, it’s honestly not even worth commenting on.
When you have neither an electric atmosphere nor actual wins, it's no surprise that casual fans stay home. On top of that, a huge percentage of men have at least one football or basketball game scheduled that overlaps directly with our "beloved" clubs' events. It's tough to find an open slot in any arena in the city today, so while the city itself is definitely sports-oriented, the people running these clubs have done a fantastic job of making sure nobody actually shows up.
After this, it looks like the Fed will be stepping in soon 😁 Now Noah Jones92 is going to tell us the truth—that I'm definitely not heading to the Fed... 🍿
Robert Cooper60 said:Since very few people actually live by the coast, I think we should just rename it to something like "The Little Salt Shack" or maybe even "The Screamer." That would certainly prove we aren't just some small-town amateurs. 🤣
That’s quite a workload already; you’ll have to factor in the Virgin Islands as well.🤣🤣
We were sitting over in the West Stand—beer, sodas, sparkling water, nothing at all for the first 30 minutes of the match because they completely botched the setup at the East Stand. This is honestly the first time in maybe 20 or 30 years that they’ve actually made an effort to pack the stadium, so aside from the service issues, things weren't too bad. To be honest, I can't even remember the last time Aurora managed to pull 4,000 people together in one spot...