Why do Americans harbor such an unhealthy aversion to football?
447832
Not so sure about the above answers, but soccer is a complete pile of crap, it has a following that tends towards violence, and the sport itself seems to be full of men who like hugging and showering together (not to mention other things).\n\nThere are plenty of better sports out there American football being one of them, but rather than sit on your buts watching other people do stuff get out there and get some exercise yourself. Spectator sports are the fodder of the unfit masses :)
1002905
theres no need to bash football .. just because americans suck at it...
748010
I have exactly the same problem mate. Traditionally, like most people in the US, I have grown up watching American football and have always enjoyed it. Recently though I began watching football(soccer) and have fallen in love with the sport. I love the pace of the game, and the skill of the players. I have actually begun watching more soccer than football, so I guess that proves I like soccer better.
71231
no one knows because many are in the closet. But 75% is a rediculous figure . In the general population studies have been as high as 10% and as low as 1%, so I'd guess about 5% and the same would probably be true in Pro football
327317
The U.S. simply doesn't have the talent or speed to handle other teams around the world. You know a team will suck if their best player plays in the MLS. Oh and the NFL sucks the big one, NFL is almost or as gay as high school wresting.
410070
To defend the Americans (for once) I have been a fan of American Football for some years and it is a specifically (and continuously) impact sport where the padding is absolutely necessary.  Even with it there are still significant injuries.\n\nRugby is absolutely a rough sport but if they hit like the American footballers do we would need 50 a side to be able to finish the game.\n\nOverall enjoy the sport you love, don't try to big it up by slagging off other sports\n\nPeace Out.
1140262
It's called "America's favorite pastime". I don't know, but I prefer football.
80583
I don't think that a bias necessarily exists within the media, but among fans I believe there sure are a lot of Cowboys haters.  There are several reasons for this.  For one, there is a little bit of jealousy for "America's Team".  These feelings are still carrying over from their dynasty in the 90's (and even the 70s).  Also, the organization has had many abrasive characters:  owner Jerry Jones, the Tuna, ex-stars such as Michael Irvin, and the myriad of criminals and druggies they've paraded through in the last 10/15 years.  As with any great sports organization, fans are very polarized... you either love 'em or hate 'em.  I love 'em, but conversely I despise great competing teams such as the Steelers and 49ers.  Some in the media may have their beef with Jerry Jones or other people in the organization, but I think the strong anti-Dallas emotion is mainly among the fans (which is a tribute to the Cowboys being one of the top teams in the sport).
1050553
Because Americans don't care anything about soccer. That's not to say soccer is a bad sport - we just prefer football, baseball, and basketball.
538519
I wonder way it's Football for the world and \nsoccer for americans
951655
why?\nok we play football(the sport in which u use ur FEET to hit the ball and not throw or jump on other people). we play ayo or awale(original version of mancala). we watch tv, play video games, other stuff. i love nigeria!!!\n\njust look at all these racist american answers up top. americans are so ignorant and sad....... i bet none of them have been to africa, or even south america......
1120686
So tired of this question... \n\nWhy is the rest of the world so insecure because Americans have a game that is more fun than soccer and decided to call it football.  I'm thinking of starting a petition to change the official name of the American sport from football to:\n"THE GREATEST GAME IN THE WORLD AND TONS BETTER THAN DUMB STUPID SOCCER BALL"  \nWe'll still call it football for short though and insist that persons from Europe must call it by it's formal name.  Anyone want to sign up?  \n\nIf you are really interested in how American football got it's name, see the link below.  Everything you ever wanted to know.
46463
Cuz typical American "team sports" atheletes are whiney, spoiled, inmature pieces of S@#$!
322902
Americans are a proud people...and what's hard for you, and other countries where soccer/football is predominant to understand, is most Americans love our own sports.  We're a country based on freedoms, those freedoms earned by our war of independence with England.  Soccer has been played here for years, but not as a professional sport.  I think what turned Americans around about soccer and how it's viewed, is the Women's Olympic team and their triumphs.  For me, my ties are with England, having been raised there when I was a child.  Although my parents are American, my brother was adopted there, and is completely "British" in attitude, demeanor, everything except accent!  He speaks better "suthern" than I do!  But being raised HERE since he was 3, his favorite sports are baseball and our football.  For myself, I am a diehard Manchester United Football Club fan, with plans to finally see my team play next year live!  But what I love the most, I think, is the fact that a man who owns one of OUR football teams here in the state I live in (Florida) ALSO owns controlling interest in my British football team!  How great is that?!  American owned...but British through and through.  Give us time, we're slowly coming around to loving soccer as much as the rest of the world!  I wear a multinational necktie at work, with flags of all the countries that have soccer teams in the World Cup, and soccer balls on it, you would not believe the responses, or conversations that start because of that tie.  I am quite surprised at how many people come into our restaurant and talk to me about soccer!  So you see...times are changing...people are aware of the sport the rest of the world considers "football", and if I mention "soccer", they usually correct me.  Patience is a virtue...and it's really great seeing how this game is finally taking off here in the USA. :)
785262
It's mostly a fan thing.  Players don't get too caught up in the hate crap.  Yes, some players have issues with others but that's all over the league.  It has a lot to do with the division and how competitive it has been over the years.  I think it may have started years ago when some bright jerk and one of the networks started calling the Cowboys, "America's Team".  Things went down hill after that!!
721807
Because the entire world (with the exception of the USA) calls it football, maybe.  You use your feet, so "FOOTball," get it?
474560
American football is something like rugby. In fact I wonder why they even call it football since they kick the ball very rarely. I personally find it very boring, most of the time the players just sit there waiting for the game to start again.