Amazing. Here's more crazy statistics: that's almost exactly the ratio of the annual fuel energy consumption of a Cummins 6.7 (93,600 MJ) to your mom's yearly cig intake (88 MJ).
Two old men sitting on a bench. One asks: "Are you going to watch the football game tonight?"
"Who's playing," the other asks back.
"Austria-Hungary," the first man answers.
"And who will they play against?"
As a Czech, you already know that but the brief democratic Czecho—Slovak Federation (1989-1992) also had a "Hyphen war" (actually just an argument) where Slovakia was not content with the longest dash available and wanted an "and" in the middle, breaking grammatical rules. Greater disagreements later resulted in the countries' peaceful dissolution on New Year's Eve 1992.
But the languages are different enough to be distinct despite being largely mutually understandable (you can use Slovak in Czech courts to this day). This means there is no embarrassing doubling or tripling of legally required text like with Slovenian & Not Slovenian & Legally Distinct Not Slovenian.
Unfortunately we US Americans are not particularly strong on the subject of geography. We've all heard of Bosnia, but its last name was never mentioned when it was in the news. Most here have never heard of any of the islands you listed except for maybe Trinidad.
No, you implied a reaction like the one in the post isn't weird since countries don't often have similar names. I counter the reaction is weird because Bosnia and Herzegowina isn't an obscure or never heard of country but the reaction is quite stereotypical US-american (as in "conforms to stereotypes", not in "look, typical US-american).
That actually sounds pretty dope. Make the pitch round with walls (kinda like arena soccer), and that could be fun. You could even do something cool where each goal actually gives points to both the opposing teams so there's a more strategic dynamic to it.
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It's not even fair. Bosina and Herzegovina has to play against 50 states at the same time.
Also funny: Bosnia and Herzegovina has almost exactly a 100th of the population of the USA.
3,412,000 vs. 341,784,857
That's almost the same population ratio as Cape Verde (526,000) and Argentina (46 million).
Amazing. Here's more crazy statistics: that's almost exactly the ratio of the annual fuel energy consumption of a Cummins 6.7 (93,600 MJ) to your mom's yearly cig intake (88 MJ).
Mega Juuls
I prefer my DT466e. And weed.
At least the "United" part is a scam.
It would be so fucking funny if B&H could play with 22 players because of some airbud like loophole in the rulebook.
There’s nothing in the rulebook against … 22 dogs on the team.
Imagine them trying, having 2 goalies as well
UK plays with 44, if all of its 4 sub-countries qualify for a tournament.
Where would Commonwealth countries fit into this, would Canada, Australia and New Zealand also join in?
Canada would stop being included once British Parliament finally relinquished its authority over it with the Canada Act of 1982
all four constituent countries of the uk did qualify in 1958
but then the other three wouldn't get to support Anyone But England.
This is the first time i saw someone write B&H for Bosnia.
Can't decide if B&H is a posh ladies wear shop, or a railroad.....
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ it's a photography/technology store
That reminds me of this awesome video
Apparently Dortmund did their own version more recently, and they did it with a whole stadium full of Dortmund supporters present.
Two old men sitting on a bench. One asks: "Are you going to watch the football game tonight?"
"Who's playing," the other asks back.
"Austria-Hungary," the first man answers.
"And who will they play against?"
Da ist mir wohl jemand zuvorgekommen…
Tja.
50 countries in a trench coat.
oNlY 90s kIDs WiLl rEmEMbER
pouring out a Tito's vodka... 🥲
Zima
Jesus
No jesus was a bit earlier than the 90s.
He’s from the original 00s.
Gen A?
1582?
Might as well be the same at this point
You said it man. Nobody fucks with the Jesus.
Why do 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and some unincorporated islands play against a country.
That sounds very unfair...
Wait until you learn about France! 1,300 islands!
And a chunk of Brazil!
Replace the US with Trinidad and Tobago and it should be an equal match.
Mediveal kings declaring war against Austria-Hungary and Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth be like:
Wars have been fought over that 'and'
As a Czech, you already know that but the brief democratic Czecho—Slovak Federation (1989-1992) also had a "Hyphen war" (actually just an argument) where Slovakia was not content with the longest dash available and wanted an "and" in the middle, breaking grammatical rules. Greater disagreements later resulted in the countries' peaceful dissolution on New Year's Eve 1992.
But the languages are different enough to be distinct despite being largely mutually understandable (you can use Slovak in Czech courts to this day). This means there is no embarrassing doubling or tripling of legally required text like with Slovenian & Not Slovenian & Legally Distinct Not Slovenian.
UN Peacekeeper forces, respect
And the UK plays as four separate teams.
More, if you include Isle of Man, Gibraltar, etc...
And in a way they do. Both England and Scotland qualified for the world cup this year.
The isle of man must be shit considering they have such a small population to pick from
I mean, if he survived on the isle all on his own for this long, maybe he is very strong at football
My greatest respects to Mr. Man
Even more if you count the left country in the image as West Britannia
Like "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines"? When I first heard this term as a kid, I thought it was referring to a 50s or 60s music band.
Antigua and Barbuda, São Tomé and Principe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.
Bosnia and Herzegowina is also not an unknown country.
And let’s not forget the other country with “and” in its name:
The United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Except it's the individual countries of the alliance that participate in the world cup, England, Scotland, etc.
Unfortunately we US Americans are not particularly strong on the subject of geography. We've all heard of Bosnia, but its last name was never mentioned when it was in the news. Most here have never heard of any of the islands you listed except for maybe Trinidad.
No, you implied a reaction like the one in the post isn't weird since countries don't often have similar names. I counter the reaction is weird because Bosnia and Herzegowina isn't an obscure or never heard of country but the reaction is quite stereotypical US-american (as in "conforms to stereotypes", not in "look, typical US-american).
One country, two nations?
Two islands begrudgingly accepting that staying together might be preferable to a divorce
Wait till they find out B&H has 3 presidents their mind will be blown.
And none of them are orange, you say?
Interesting. No orange presidents. That sounds lovely
And some American dude nominated by the UN
I really try to reach beyond my mediocre American education on international affairs. I'm ashamed to say this one will be a Google for me.
Not gonna have a pleasant read
Which is also quite interesting that you haven't heard of that country. The american military has been bombing it in the 90s.
We remember blowing up Bosnia, vaguely, but they never said the "and" on the news.
Ignorance is nothing to be ashamed about if you're willing to learn
Don't take this the wrong way, I think it's great that you're willing to learn.
I'm just kind of at a loss for words that so many people have apparently never heard of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every time I recall hearing that country referenced it's been called Bosnia.
You'd be amazed at the number of Americans that think that New Mexico is in Mexico.
I am from Bosnia, take me to Herzegovina
I wonder if there's an exam you need to take
I really want to see statue of Tjentište
So it will be 11 vs. 22? Or will there be three nets on the field in a triangle?
That actually sounds pretty dope. Make the pitch round with walls (kinda like arena soccer), and that could be fun. You could even do something cool where each goal actually gives points to both the opposing teams so there's a more strategic dynamic to it.
It checks out.
How about Trinidad and Tobago, though?
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In this economy?
At this time of year? At this time of day? Entirely localized within your wallet?
United states? Man how many states they gotta play against?
It's the casual N-word that makes this American ngl.
If other countries wanted a better chance against the US they wouldn't allow us to compete as one and would make us compete as states.
In which case FL and CA would take over everything.
Then they'd have to compete as counties
Idk, everyone would be focusing on knocking California and Texas out of the game asap
Only for people in the US who had reasonable history or world geography education.
Sigh...Americans and their piss poor knowledge of geography.
You're not wrong, but I would at least look it up before tweeting. Actually I would just not tweet at all. Ever.