One of the charming things about British sports appreciation is the concept of luck. Or should I say "luck". No where else, certainly not in the states, have I heard so much attributed to bad luck. Your child kicks the ball gently into waiting arms of the goalkeeper? Unlucky. Your favorite pro misses the goal by a mile? Unlucky. (This goes well with the discussion, more prevalent in soccer than in any other sport, of which team "deserved" to win, regardless of score.)
This would make a good global export for broad usage. Wrong side of that credit default swap? Unlucky! Didn't get elected? Unlucky! Ran out of gas? Unlucky!
so does that make those who took bonuses on bailout money lucky?
ReplyDeletei suppose it does.
Dishonest and disingenuous populist rage from our elected officials: unlucky.
ReplyDeletethank you for the xkcd reminder. i am now chuckling at this.
ReplyDeleteLucky the Yanks came over to rescue us in 1942?
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