Random Thoughts: World Cup Semi-Finals

Thanks to this 5" black and white portable TV made by COBY (whoever they are)...I've been able to watch most of the World Cup at work.

That picture is actual size. The clarity of the screen however, is not actual.

nonetheless I am ever grateful. I've been able to see many amazing goals including the ones made by Argentina's #8 and Beckham. I've seen plenty of SHIT calls by the referees, including countless yellow and red cards. I've seen many crazy fans. So, there have been good times and bad times. Recently more bad than good. Although Brazil lost today to France, which is good, both Argentina and England failed to make their penalty shots and lost to Germany and Portugal. I feel the sting of Argentina's loss the most, partially because some of those Portuguese players are absolutely gorgeous.

It's now down to four teams: Germany, Italy, Portugal and France. Germany plays Italy and Portugal is playing France and the winners of those two games will play each other in the championship in a week. The outlook is not so good. At least for me, because I don't like Germany. The chances of Italy beating Germany are not so great. Portugal vs. France I think will be a good match but I'm not sure that either of those teams can beat Germany either. I will cross my fingers though.

The only reason I would accept the championship for Germany is because they are playing at home and that would be nice for the German people. It would make for a great parties. Lots of national pride and beer and such. I can't imagine how much fun that would be. I don't think I'll even ever know what that feels like.

We will not discuss USA's performance at the Cup. We'll pretend it never happened.

I will now go continue the mourning of Argentina's loss. We'll just have to wait and see what happens next. At least it wasn't another Brazil/Germany match up. That would have been so boring. I still can't believe France beat them.

Although I don't REALLY care what happens now, my preference for the champion is:

1. Italy
2. Portugal
3. France
4. Germany

Maybe it'll be better in 2010. I'll be old then.