Not all games are on free TV here, and so to watch Germany-Sweden I hurried over to a nearby hotel for the second half. Alongside one other guy who was equally engrossed, I watched THAT winner go in.
Meanwhile people were checking in/out, or working at reception, and paying no more attention than if it was an infomercial or wallpaper music video. "You fools!" I wanted to shout. "Don't you know what just happened? On a screen right in front of you!" (I then grabbed them by the shoulders and have been arrested ... well no, I just slinked out).
This happens a lot. Bars, airport lounges, places where games - and sporting history - are shown, and the oblivious carry on regardless. The TV news later will show people celebrating or weeping, and never shows people ignoring. It's as if they all have real lives. Idiots.
Meanwhile people were checking in/out, or working at reception, and paying no more attention than if it was an infomercial or wallpaper music video. "You fools!" I wanted to shout. "Don't you know what just happened? On a screen right in front of you!" (I then grabbed them by the shoulders and have been arrested ... well no, I just slinked out).
This happens a lot. Bars, airport lounges, places where games - and sporting history - are shown, and the oblivious carry on regardless. The TV news later will show people celebrating or weeping, and never shows people ignoring. It's as if they all have real lives. Idiots.
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