AFP: No camcorders or bags full of confetti at World Cup games

[AndyMead]

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblwc2006gersecurity&prov=afp&type=lgns

[primusux]

What a joke.

[roadkit]

Yeah, how stupid. This came up in another thread, which saved me from spending the $ on a camcorder to take to Germany.

They make it sound like fans are going to bring in a camcorder, and instantaneously beam it live across the globe.

Attention World Cup Organizers: All games will be broadcast in HD, LIVE... and with equipment that is far superior to any monkeycam a fan might bring in.

Better ban all TIVOs, VCRs, etc.. as well.

[primusux]

In response to the editing of my previous post:

Clearly I was being sarcastic. Welcome to the Internet. There is far worse out there.

[fidlerre]

Clearly I was being sarcastic. Welcome to the Internet. There is far worse out there.
Welcome to BigSoccer, we don't tolerate it here.

[primusux]

Welcome to BigSoccer, we don't tolerate it here.


Not trying to get into a pissing match but I've seen much worse, along with personal attacks on these boards. Anyway, have a good one...

[AndyMead]

Not trying to get into a pissing match but I've seen much worse, along with personal attacks on these boards. Anyway, have a good one...

I think you completely missed the point of fid's post.

[REVS FAN 1]

what are they going to do about digital cameras that also shoot video???

Or better yet cell phones...it's much easier to email a video through the cell phone....

[The Magpie]

what are they going to do about digital cameras that also shoot video???

Or better yet cell phones...it's much easier to email a video through the cell phone....

I don't think they'll be able to do anything about that, because quite frankly, I don't think they'd have enough resources (let alone claim tickets) to have everyone hand over their digital cameras, cell phones, etc.

The devil's in the details here people.

[roadkit]

I think you completely missed the point of fid's post.

Does anyone else posting to this thread get the feeling there's something going on we don't know about? ;)

[Palermo10]

Does anyone else posting to this thread get the feeling there's something going on we don't know about? ;)


I suggest you immediately disband with your rational suggestions. There's nothing to see here.

[Palermo10]

No but seriously - Germans are friggin anal about cleanliness. They just dont want to have to pick up the confetti. I'm bringing toilet paper if I have to scale the towers to do so.

[roadkit]

No but seriously - Germans are friggin anal about cleanliness. They just dont want to have to pick up the confetti. I'm bringing toilet paper if I have to scale the towers to do so.

I bet you could hide at least three rolls in an Uncle Sam top hat. ;)

[TeamUSA]

Damn, that brand new huge suitcase I bought can't be used for my camcorder, confetti, and rolls of paper.

[REVS FAN 1]

I assume the bathrooms in these german stadiums will have TP:D

[Palermo10]

I assume the bathrooms in these german stadiums will have TP:D


Ha!

But these Germans... all stadiums might be dubay only!! (sp)

And no, thats not a city in the UAE...

[TeamUSA]

Ha!

But these Germans... all stadiums might be dubay only!! (sp)

And no, thats not a city in the UAE...


Are you thinking a bidet? http://coldbreak.en.ec21.com/GC01070049/CA00847975/Electronic_Bidet_-_Advanced_Type.html

Back and forth massaging motion. I can almost hear the chuckles from US fans using these for the first time.

[Palermo10]

Could I have been more off? :) We have one here in our Madrid apartment. I dont touch it except to accidentally brush by. I dont know, I guess I could maybe try it out...

[RichardL]

Could I have been more off? :) We have one here in our Madrid apartment. I dont touch it except to accidentally brush by. I dont know, I guess I could maybe try it out...
You should go to Japan. WC's there come equipped with a multi-buttoned control panel. Temperature controls, spray strength, type and direction, blow dry option, the works. I'm sure after a few beers everyone's curiosity gets the better of them.

[Ultra Peanut]

You should go to Japan. WC's there come equipped with a multi-buttoned control panel.

Unless you get the traditional style giant slipper deal, in which you learn why it is those ladies outside department stores hand out packets of tissues.