Everyone loves Brazil

[boyofbadgers]

Except that they don't. Maybe.

I was going to write an entry wondering how on earth the Brazilian football team maintain their unusual levels of popularity among fans from other countries. Is it memories of amazing sides past? Is it Ronaldinho's cheeky grin? Or is it because of complex socio-economic factors and/or patronising Western views of plucky poor kids playing barefoot on the beach?

But after reading a fair bit of criticism, both pre and post last night's match, it increasingly looks like your average punter is starting to get sick of the media's sycophantic coverage of Brazil. It remains to be be seen whether this will translate over time into actual dislike of the team, or even ambivalence towards them, but it might just be the first step on the road towards Manchester United style hatred.

So, as is traditional, a poll:

[Poll #747774]

Comments

[lnr]

God I'd be less "meh" about the football if they'd just stop playing that godawful Embrace track on the radio.

[boyofbadgers.livejournal.com]

Oh god, it's dreadful, isn't it? Embrace are bobbins at the best of time, but this is a new low even for them.

[mr-tom.livejournal.com]

Oddly enough, sneerpout and I have been wondering why it's getting so little airplay. Perhaps we're just listening to the right stations...

[And yes, it is a load of crusty pants]