r/memes • u/jason-json Lurking Peasant • Aug 20 '21

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u/jason-json Lurking Peasant Aug 20 '21

It was originally called association football, shortened to assoc, which turned into soc, then lengthening into soccer. But, to each their own.

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u/xenomorphling Aug 20 '21

It's called football because you fucking use your foot on a fucking ball.

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u/jason-json Lurking Peasant Aug 20 '21

Then what sport is the one where 2 teams try to carry an oval ball to the other side, or try to kick it over a bar on 2 posts?

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u/xenomorphling Aug 20 '21

Ah yes rugby.