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A Soccer-Hater's Guide To Surviving The World Cup

A Soccer-Hater's Guide To Surviving The World Cup

The World Cup is upon us. For people who follow soccer, it's the culmination of four years of restless waiting.

For anyone who doesn't, it probably feels like they've stumbled into a party they weren't invited to, and never really wanted to attend to begin with.

But that doesn't mean there's nothing for them to enjoy. Here are a few things to like about the World Cup if you don't follow soccer.

Drinks
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It's a chance to sample beers from all around the world.
Diving Drinking Game!
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And down them every time this happens.
It'll Get Ya Drunk!
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Because dives happen. A lot.
Pay Tribute To Your Heritage
Because you're like a cultural cocktail. You're 1/8th Spanish, Italian, English, Brazilian and Ghanaian. Or whichever team advances beyond the group stage.
Invest In Car Flags
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International flags are a lucrative market every four years.
Shirts Off Time!
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There's no shortage of this.
And Who Can Object To That?
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Enjoy The HEADBANDS!
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MOAR HEADBANDS!
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MOAR! MOAR!
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Office Productivity?
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The World Cup is a perfect excuse.
You Can Indulge Your Inner Hooligan
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And no one will judge you.
MAN BUNS
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn't playing in the tournament. But he really does have the most epic man bun.
Don't Believe Us Yet?
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OK, How About Now?
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Hot Guys Like This Abound
Ezequiel Lavezzi.
This Guy Too
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Edin Dzeko
And This Guy
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Samuel Eto'o and Gerard Pique
Unconvinced?
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OK, Well Then...
We're Still Going To Have A Great Time
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You can join the fun when you're ready.
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