Comments on: Brains, Brawns and Spectacle: Superbowl Boycott http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/ Chicago-based Collectors and creators of independent media Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:54:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Barbie Shimaoka http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Barbie Shimaoka Mon, 31 May 2010 15:04:23 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-493 While I recognize your stance I am unable to in reality accept as true with what you have stated here. While I recognize your stance I am unable to in reality accept as true with what you have stated here.

]]> By: Lianne Sochor http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Lianne Sochor Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:28:14 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-267 lolol where's a light beer once you want one lolol where’s a light beer once you want one

]]> By: Mellissa Darakjian http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Mellissa Darakjian Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:35:42 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-255 so that is just what becomes of darwanism so that is just what becomes of darwanism

]]> By: Aaron http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Aaron Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:21:13 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-96 Nick P over at the Black Sun Gazette has done a fine job of asking some pointed questions about Alex Jones along with taking some of his ideas and relationships to task. I completely agree. Check it out here: http://blacksungazette.com/?p=1837 Nick P over at the Black Sun Gazette has done a fine job of asking some pointed questions about Alex Jones along with taking some of his ideas and relationships to task. I completely agree. Check it out here: http://blacksungazette.com/?p=1837

]]> By: Brains, Brawn and Spectacle – Superbowl Boycott | NW0.eu http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Brains, Brawn and Spectacle – Superbowl Boycott | NW0.eu Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:10:23 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-94 [...] Cynic writes at Diatribe: Though we definitely can act it, most Americans aren’t stupid, even football proves that. It [...] [...] Cynic writes at Diatribe: Though we definitely can act it, most Americans aren’t stupid, even football proves that. It [...]

]]> By: Aaron http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Aaron Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:29:58 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-93 Nic - I think you make quite a few great points here. I can definitely get behind the comradery and spirit and jubilation in the streets (alcohol fueled or not). I'm not only talking about this particular Superbowl here and really, I'm not only talking about football in general. When the Sox took the series here in Chicago, even I felt a bit of civic pride an interest in the after celebrations. But, I think the spectacle and culture surrounding any major sport - as you say, the heavy drinking, overconsumption and inactivity is what the problem here is. I guess what I'm used to seeing in many cases is groups of people who come together to share and celebrate something, but are more on their own little islands that only interact through the event (be it football or baseball or golf or the oscars or whatever), rather than with the event and with each other. If anything, I think corporations own the magnetism of sports and people should take it back. Unfortunately, that's more than an uphill battle, you know? Nic – I think you make quite a few great points here. I can definitely get behind the comradery and spirit and jubilation in the streets (alcohol fueled or not). I’m not only talking about this particular Superbowl here and really, I’m not only talking about football in general. When the Sox took the series here in Chicago, even I felt a bit of civic pride an interest in the after celebrations. But, I think the spectacle and culture surrounding any major sport – as you say, the heavy drinking, overconsumption and inactivity is what the problem here is.

I guess what I’m used to seeing in many cases is groups of people who come together to share and celebrate something, but are more on their own little islands that only interact through the event (be it football or baseball or golf or the oscars or whatever), rather than with the event and with each other.

If anything, I think corporations own the magnetism of sports and people should take it back. Unfortunately, that’s more than an uphill battle, you know?

]]> By: Brains, Brawn and Spectacle – Superbowl Boycott | Disinformation http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Brains, Brawn and Spectacle – Superbowl Boycott | Disinformation Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:57:54 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-92 [...] Cynic writes at Diatribe: Though we definitely can act it, most Americans aren’t stupid, even football proves that. It [...] [...] Cynic writes at Diatribe: Though we definitely can act it, most Americans aren’t stupid, even football proves that. It [...]

]]> By: nicola http://www.diatribemedia.com/2010/02/06/superbowl-boycott/comment-page-1/#comment-89 nicola Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:26:34 +0000 http://www.diatribemedia.com/?p=303#comment-89 I have to admit my critism of this article as a New Orleans resident...there's nothing more I want to do tomorrow than be with New Orleanians tomorrow. I'd prefer to be around an AM radio and eating veggie burgers and Zapp's, but the point is the comradery and spirit. I never followed football in my life, but when you see folks dancing on the sidewalks sayin' who dat say dey gonna beat dem saints?? you can't help but get into it. I don't see the point of a boycott of a thing that is bringing people together. Perhaps a boycott of the things that associate themselves with major sports events: heavy drinking, overconsumption, inactivity. Superbowl parties where we promote positive social spaces, maybe outdoors with a radio, and even a halftime game of touch football to boycott the ads. I dunno. But New Orleans is a very special place right now and boycotting this game would almost seem contradictory to improving the spirit of this city. Its hard to deny the magnetism of sports...why do you think the corporations stick to it like glue? I have to admit my critism of this article as a New Orleans resident…there’s nothing more I want to do tomorrow than be with New Orleanians tomorrow. I’d prefer to be around an AM radio and eating veggie burgers and Zapp’s, but the point is the comradery and spirit. I never followed football in my life, but when you see folks dancing on the sidewalks sayin’ who dat say dey gonna beat dem saints?? you can’t help but get into it. I don’t see the point of a boycott of a thing that is bringing people together. Perhaps a boycott of the things that associate themselves with major sports events: heavy drinking, overconsumption, inactivity. Superbowl parties where we promote positive social spaces, maybe outdoors with a radio, and even a halftime game of touch football to boycott the ads. I dunno. But New Orleans is a very special place right now and boycotting this game would almost seem contradictory to improving the spirit of this city. Its hard to deny the magnetism of sports…why do you think the corporations stick to it like glue?

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