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Post by BeachbytheBay on Aug 17, 2016 12:51:37 GMT -5
While it's one thing for the Brazilian's to cheer their home team (understandable), some of the reaction makes me wonder.
1) Did a lot of the negative pub and statements leading up to the Olympics even suggesting they should be moved, many of which came out thru the US media, create a resentment of American athletics in this Olympics?
a) Multiple Stories on pathogens and exposure to potential illness in/near the beach venues?
b) stories on the corruption in Brazil, focusing on the state of economy and political system,
c) US's best golfers staying home, citing the 'conditions and fear'
d) Predicted traffic nightmares and a race to complete venues
so that,
1) Our VB teams in particular being clearly rooted against
2) A judge issuing the Passport hold on Lochte and other swimmers
3) Booing Justin Gatlin (really? just for being the 2nd best sprinter in the world for over a decade?)
4) Booing gymnasts
Is the Lochte situation 'payback' for the culmination of 'bad media' resulting from the story? i.e. the Brazilians not happy about the report, which there seems to be some inconsistency on
or am I just forgetful of past Olympic reaction to Americans?
I don't recall Australians or Chinese or Euros being as decidely anti-US as these Olympics appear to be
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2016 13:13:52 GMT -5
This forum is full of US people specifically rooting against the Brazilian volleyball teams. Why would it seem odd to you that Brazilians might specifically root against US volleyball teams?
And people boo Gatlin because he has two positive drug tests in his record.
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Post by speegs13 on Aug 17, 2016 13:15:38 GMT -5
Argentina isn't necessarily getting a warm reception either
I don't think it's strictly an "anti-US" thing. Just from watching volleyball besides US and Brazil are playing, the Brazilians seem to be cheering for the underdogs, and booing the favorites. It seems to be happening in other sports as well
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Post by BeachbytheBay on Aug 17, 2016 13:20:34 GMT -5
This forum is full of US people specifically rooting against the Brazilian volleyball teams. Why would it seem odd to you that Brazilians might specifically root against US volleyball teams? And people boo Gatlin because he has two positive drug tests in his record. well, it wouldn't be odd to see Brazilians not cheering for the US, but booing teams/athletes is another level but they don't boo Bolt? lol - cause the Jamaicans hid/did it better? |
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Post by guest2 on Aug 17, 2016 13:29:44 GMT -5
Its been anti-US at all the events I have seen. A lot of people across the World resent America. It comes from being the best.
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Post by Northern lights on Aug 17, 2016 13:34:51 GMT -5
While it's one thing for the Brazilian's to cheer their home team (understandable), some of the reaction makes me wonder. 1) Did a lot of the negative pub and statements leading up to the Olympics even suggesting they should be moved, many of which came out thru the US media, create a resentment of American athletics in this Olympics? a) Multiple Stories on pathogens and exposure to potential illness in/near the beach venues? b) stories on the corruption in Brazil, focusing on the state of economy and political system, c) US's best golfers staying home, citing the 'conditions and fear' d) Predicted traffic nightmares and a race to complete venues so that, 1) Our VB teams in particular being clearly rooted against 2) A judge issuing the Passport hold on Lochte and other swimmers 3) Booing Justin Gatlin (really? just for being the 2nd best sprinter in the world for over a decade?) 4) Booing gymnasts Is the Lochte situation 'payback' for the culmination of 'bad media' resulting from the story? i.e. the Brazilians not happy about the report, which there seems to be some inconsistency on or am I just forgetful of past Olympic reaction to Americans? I don't recall Australians or Chinese or Euros being as decidely anti-US as these Olympics appear to be Read this post 20 times, take a nap then read it 20 times again, I think you might answer your own question, by looking at yourself. |
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Post by BeachbytheBay on Aug 17, 2016 13:35:08 GMT -5
Its been anti-US at all the events I have seen. A lot of people across the World resent America. It comes from being the best. I realize that, but I don't recall it near this way in China or London or Australia |
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Post by BeachbytheBay on Aug 17, 2016 13:37:07 GMT -5
While it's one thing for the Brazilian's to cheer their home team (understandable), some of the reaction makes me wonder. 1) Did a lot of the negative pub and statements leading up to the Olympics even suggesting they should be moved, many of which came out thru the US media, create a resentment of American athletics in this Olympics? a) Multiple Stories on pathogens and exposure to potential illness in/near the beach venues? b) stories on the corruption in Brazil, focusing on the state of economy and political system, c) US's best golfers staying home, citing the 'conditions and fear' d) Predicted traffic nightmares and a race to complete venues so that, 1) Our VB teams in particular being clearly rooted against 2) A judge issuing the Passport hold on Lochte and other swimmers 3) Booing Justin Gatlin (really? just for being the 2nd best sprinter in the world for over a decade?) 4) Booing gymnasts Is the Lochte situation 'payback' for the culmination of 'bad media' resulting from the story? i.e. the Brazilians not happy about the report, which there seems to be some inconsistency on or am I just forgetful of past Olympic reaction to Americans? I don't recall Australians or Chinese or Euros being as decidely anti-US as these Olympics appear to be Read this post 20 times, take a nap then read it 20 times again, I think you might answer your own question, by looking at yourself. oh brother - ok, I get it, you are superior! |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Aug 17, 2016 14:10:43 GMT -5
Its been anti-US at all the events I have seen. A lot of people across the World resent America. It comes from being the best. I realize that, but I don't recall it near this way in China or London or Australia Culture. Chinese people wouldn't boo. It happens, but is frowned upon in the anglosphere. Latin cultures (both in Europe and Latin America) boo much more liberally. |
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Post by redbeard2008 on Aug 17, 2016 14:34:06 GMT -5
Or whistle...
Brazil is one of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), emerging economies all of which have been struggling post-crash. The past role of the US in supporting dictatorships and oligarchs in Latin America doesn't help.
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Post by HappyVolley on Aug 17, 2016 14:54:20 GMT -5
I've been all over the world and have discovered that everyone hates the United States, but everyone wants to live here.
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Post by volleyfan24 on Aug 17, 2016 14:59:50 GMT -5
I've been all over the world and have discovered that everyone hates the United States, but everyone wants to live here. This is hilarious. I think probably very accurate. |
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Post by Jack on Aug 17, 2016 15:16:43 GMT -5
Thread has it all wrong. Brazilians love to boo. They relish it. Particularly in the context of sports (notice the US was not boo'ed during the opening ceremony...but Russia was). If Philly were a country they'd be Brazil. Just lacking the prettier women and better scenery. I've been to Brazil. Probably one of the least anti-American places I've ever been (along with Norway and Japan). I think it's unfortunate that their reflexive boo habits are creating a false impression of Brazilian people. And Americans aren't the only ones they boo.
Brazilians embrace American people and culture in a way that many Europeans are reluctant to do, and without pretense or trace of resentment.
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Post by BeachbytheBay on Aug 17, 2016 15:36:49 GMT -5
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Aug 17, 2016 16:15:56 GMT -5
yeah, the booing isn't aimed just at the usa. wasn't there a russian swimmer who was cleared to compete right before the olympics? she was booed too. (ironically, in part, b/c of controversy fanned by a us swimmer who said the russian shouldn't be allowed to swim b/c of her doping past...)
also, it's not just brazilians who love to boo ... americans do it too ... (ok, well these clips are just new york fans ... haha ... but you get it ...)
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