you know that? You go to a concert Vuvuzela, and suddenly catch a few philistines to play football? I have often thought I had a swarm of bees in TV ... First off: I live! I was not stoned, attacked, verbally or on the street ... at least until now. It's Sunday, the 4th July 2010. Day 1 after the magnificent 4-0 victory over the German team Selección Argentina. Day 1 after the crushing defeat of a proud team and their coach, the former football star Diego Armando Maradona's World.
But I'm too fast, short time to row back a few weeks ...: phrases like "you are beautiful, we followed ...!", of unique, internationally understood gesture dominated in recent weeks, the life and work between the Germans and the Argentines, in German as in English. Saber-rattling of the proudest football nation in South America just before the 2010 World Cup. Again briefly on the situation: I work in a team of former 6, now four Germans between now around 150 Argentines. In the group phase Argentina had all three games decided for himself, Maradona was on the rise. Germany had to fight a bit more and just trembled even to qualify for the knockout stages. All this led to the expanded anyway proud security of Argentines that the shell actually nothing stands in your way, especially not Germany.
for the Argentina game was interrupted in our work and all employees were able to watch the match in the living room by a beamer. After the gates was being sung and jumped schonmal against Germany, but always with a smile ("El quién no salta, it Aleman" = Who does not jump, is a German! "). When I said it then times that I was cold , and I pulled my big Germany flag from his pocket to get me a bit is "warm," I earned loud "Buuh" calls. I like to provoke containing ... Here's a video of a door from Argentina, so that one can imagine times:
way, who looks at the video on Youtube is down by clicking on the little football in the progress bar and the missing Vuvuzela sound on. Do not believe her? Then it tried here times! Music videos from Britney Spears as you can in fact sound much better ...! The games we have
Germany also seen there, in small groups. After each victory was against the sincere congratulations. Since then, they are still fair game women. But one day, it was clear that Germany would meet Argentina in the quarter-finals ... My Argentine office colleagues have previously explained to me that we will not talk much about each other, because the Argentines are very emotional regarding football. Well, as you can imagine, was the non-speech impossible ... And pretty much all colleagues wanted me to bet for wine, to jerseys, to my Puma Safety shoes ... but I've always said that I would have bet then yes by all, and that I would have nothing more to put on afterwards ... * Wink wink * On Friday, I then finally taken even in one who wanted to get rid of his wine.
way, who looks at the video on Youtube is down by clicking on the little football in the progress bar and the missing Vuvuzela sound on. Do not believe her? Then it tried here times! Music videos from Britney Spears as you can in fact sound much better ...! The games we have
Germany also seen there, in small groups. After each victory was against the sincere congratulations. Since then, they are still fair game women. But one day, it was clear that Germany would meet Argentina in the quarter-finals ... My Argentine office colleagues have previously explained to me that we will not talk much about each other, because the Argentines are very emotional regarding football. Well, as you can imagine, was the non-speech impossible ... And pretty much all colleagues wanted me to bet for wine, to jerseys, to my Puma Safety shoes ... but I've always said that I would have bet then yes by all, and that I would have nothing more to put on afterwards ... * Wink wink * On Friday, I then finally taken even in one who wanted to get rid of his wine.
Saturday 3 July 2010, about 9:30: My roommate
colleague and I are in the inner city. About Facebook I had met a German who organized the soccer celebrations. What looks as if it takes place in a quintessentially German pub is actually in an Irish pub in Palermo Soho, the party district of Buenos Aires.
And like-minded people, it looks just as beautiful again, as a couple at home watching TV. The Irish pub was divided nation: the ground floor looked the Argentines, on the 1st OG the Germans. I asked when I go up even if it was been such a good idea, but I had several colleagues warned not to look into the city, which is sometimes associated with a security risk. That is why I have disguised my Germany jersey also an Argentine football training jacket ... Harhar, the Trojan horse! But upstairs, we were virtually surrounded then yes ... well, so bad was it now but not everything. The celebration was great about the game I need you here probably do not words. Some 50 German have had it a big blast! A few of them have it then can not take the to do according to triumph outside the crossing and were known then, as I learned later pelted with raw eggs ... Who will not hear must feel, but the organizers had asked 5 minutes before the end of the game again the German fans to sensitivity and due respect for our host country. Camouflaged with my jacket and Argentina played sadness we have seen then on the way back to the car the freshly retired Argentines the shock. This defeat must now first be absorbed. And once again against Germany. Some colleagues have sent me but right after the victory SMS congratulations or even called.
And like-minded people, it looks just as beautiful again, as a couple at home watching TV. The Irish pub was divided nation: the ground floor looked the Argentines, on the 1st OG the Germans. I asked when I go up even if it was been such a good idea, but I had several colleagues warned not to look into the city, which is sometimes associated with a security risk. That is why I have disguised my Germany jersey also an Argentine football training jacket ... Harhar, the Trojan horse! But upstairs, we were virtually surrounded then yes ... well, so bad was it now but not everything. The celebration was great about the game I need you here probably do not words. Some 50 German have had it a big blast! A few of them have it then can not take the to do according to triumph outside the crossing and were known then, as I learned later pelted with raw eggs ... Who will not hear must feel, but the organizers had asked 5 minutes before the end of the game again the German fans to sensitivity and due respect for our host country. Camouflaged with my jacket and Argentina played sadness we have seen then on the way back to the car the freshly retired Argentines the shock. This defeat must now first be absorbed. And once again against Germany. Some colleagues have sent me but right after the victory SMS congratulations or even called.
On the way home we had it or not, still continue to work to get something done. The views were varied, between "I will divide up to give the dogs eat and then run over by the steamroller" and sincere, congratulatory handshake. But the Monday would still come ...
I intend to say anything. If I was not mentioned it, I'll just smile. This is one part respectful and sensitive, and on the other hand, it does hurt them even more ... hehe. A bit of schadenfreude may be Talking about calm after the last proud pealing. :-)
the final, I shall certainly enjoy a good Cabernet Sauvignon's 2007 with numbered labels. And I've heard that also have been great public viewing in Germany is, at almost 40 ° C? My tip: Germany - Holland 2-1! Alemaniaaaaaa Vamos!
Gimme Hope, Joachim!
Gimme Hope, Joachim!
