The off topic thread 5.0

[jod23]

You've made a fool of yourself all through this discussion so didn't think you merited more effort in rebuttal than I offered up.

Classic SM, name calling cos he cant hold a conversation.

In what possible way have I made a fool of myself? What because I have a difference on opinion in the GOAT status of female tennis. Goodness me SM, have a lie down mate.

 

[SM]

Classic SM, name calling cos he cant hold a conversation.

In what possible way have I made a fool of myself? What because I have a difference on opinion in the GOAT status of female tennis. Goodness me SM, have a lie down mate.

Because of the way you speak to anyone that offers an alternate opinion. The condescending way you speak to Chef, to anyone basically. I don't know how you're so lacking in self-awareness.

 

[jod23]

Because of the way you speak to anyone that offers an alternate opinion. The condescending way you speak to Chef, to anyone basically. I don't know how you're so lacking in self-awareness.

Bro. You cant be serious right?

Like you're aware you're describing yourself right, not me??

I mean please tell me you're aware.

 

[Sozabarus]

Yeah that's the one.

Ugh, please let it end. That interviewer also gives me the shits.

It’s literally just a normal interview. There’s something else at play for you to be triggered by that.

What was the point of your Jordan “not calling himself the goat” tangent if Serena hasn’t said the same about herself?

 

[bok_party]

It’s literally just a normal interview. There’s something else at play for you to be triggered by that.

What was the point of your Jordan “not calling himself the goat” tangent if Serena hasn’t said the same about herself?

Yeah I’m not sure what he was on about apart from her saying she was pretty good at tennis - which isn’t a lie.

I prefer it to cookie cutter humility anyway otherwise those interviews are all the same

 

[glenferry23]

I’m struggling to see what is wrong with that interview linked by Jod? And where did she say she’s the goat in that clip, or was just a snippet or something? Confusing.

 

[Sozabarus]

Yeah I’m not sure what he was on about apart from her saying she was pretty good at tennis - which isn’t a lie.

I prefer it to cookie cutter humility anyway otherwise those interviews are all the same

Exactly. She's just come back from a year off and beat the world number 2 at 40 years old. She has an unshakeable belief in herself which is based on 20+ years of dominance.

As Latro said, Jordan created a documentary series about how great he is. He's not exactly humble either, and there's nothing wrong that - he has every right to be because he's Michael ****ing Jordan.

Serena Williams has every right to be confident and assured - because she's Serena ****ing Williams.

 

[SM]

Exactly. She's just come back from a year off and beat the world number 2 at 40 years old. She has an unshakeable belief in herself which is based on 20+ years of dominance.

As Latro said, Jordan created a documentary series about how great he is. He's not exactly humble either, and there's nothing wrong that - he has every right to be because he's Michael ******* Jordan.

Serena Williams has every right to be confident and assured - because she's Serena ******* Williams.

Sportsmen/women rarely get to the top without an unshakeable belief in their ability, it's what sets them apart, their ultimate competitiveness and self-assuredness. All of the best players in the world have it, and have no idea why Serena should be criticised for having it. She deserves a brilliant farewell just as I hope Federer goes all the way at whatever his final tournament is.

 

[Cruyff14]

Reckon it might be something to do with Serena being a woman.

 

[SM]

Reckon it might be something to do with Serena being a woman.

I wasn't going to say it..

 

[jod23]

It’s literally just a normal interview. There’s something else at play for you to be triggered by that.

What was the point of your Jordan “not calling himself the goat” tangent if Serena hasn’t said the same about herself?

It wasnt my point. Chef brought up Jordan not me. Serena had a terrible Vogue interview/goodbye letter. Google and have a read.

The way she goes on about not catching Courts record but then makes a ton of excuses as to why she didnt and then throws out all this stuff like winning a slam while pregnant or playing while having post partem depression and all these other excuses. She's just really annoying. That Vogue article was horrible and I read it like two weeks ago which is why I've probs been keeping an eye on the US Open hoping she would lose so she can just retire already.

 

[SM]

It wasnt my point. Chef brought up Jordan not me. Serena had a terrible Vogue interview/goodbye letter. Google and have a read.

The way she goes on about not catching Courts record but then makes a ton of excuses as to why she didnt and then throws out all this stuff like winning a slam while pregnant or playing while having post partem depression and all these other excuses. She's just really annoying. That Vogue article was horrible and I read it like two weeks ago which is why I've probs been keeping an eye on the US Open hoping she would lose so she can just retire already.

What does any of that have to do with the interviews with her during this tournament?

 

[Cruyff14]

Oh yeah cos playing while pregnant and have post partem depression are such normal, every day things that everybody has to overcome? Jesus Christ.

 

[jod23]

Exactly. She's just come back from a year off and beat the world number 2 at 40 years old. She has an unshakeable belief in herself which is based on 20+ years of dominance.

As Latro said, Jordan created a documentary series about how great he is. He's not exactly humble either, and there's nothing wrong that - he has every right to be because he's Michael ******* Jordan.

Serena Williams has every right to be confident and assured - because she's Serena ******* Williams.

And I get that, she's great, but she reminds me more of LeBron James than Michael Jordan.

 

[jod23]

Reckon it might be something to do with Serena being a woman.

Why would you think that? Why does your mind go there?

So strange.

 

[SM]

It wasnt my point. Chef brought up Jordan not me. Serena had a terrible Vogue interview/goodbye letter. Google and have a read.

The way she goes on about not catching Courts record but then makes a ton of excuses as to why she didnt and then throws out all this stuff like winning a slam while pregnant or playing while having post partem depression and all these other excuses. She's just really annoying. That Vogue article was horrible and I read it like two weeks ago which is why I've probs been keeping an eye on the US Open hoping she would lose so she can just retire already.

Why do successful women intimidate you so much?

 

[jod23]

Oh yeah cos playing while pregnant and have post partem depression are such normal, every day things that everybody has to overcome? Jesus Christ.

Yeah no other women did it. She's the only one ever.

 

[jod23]

Why do successful women intimidate you so much?

That's something I cant answer for you mate cos it's ridiculous.

 

[SM]

That's something I cant answer for you mate cos it's ridiculous.

Your lack of empathy or understanding about what women go through, particularly sportswomen, to compete at the top and the effort it requires is staggering, to just dismiss Williams as making 'excuses' and using that as justification for hate watching her is just weird. The only explanation is that you just don't like women who are confident in their abilities and happy to show it.

If you want a follow up session we can book it in but I'll have to charge you for it.

 

[Sozabarus]

Yeah no other women did it. She's the only one ever.

Sorry jod but you're just sounding like a complete dick to be honest.

 

[glenferry23]

 

[Cruyff14]

Why would you think that? Why does your mind go there?

So strange.

Didn't you melt over a female Dr. Who? And lose your mind over a potential female Bond?

I'm seeing a pattern here.

 

[jod23]

Your lack of empathy or understanding about what women go through, particularly sportswomen, to compete at the top and the effort it requires is staggering, to just dismiss Williams as making 'excuses' and using that as justification for hate watching her is just weird. The only explanation is that you just don't like women who are confident in their abilities and happy to show it.

If you want a follow up session we can book it in but I'll have to charge you for it.

How did you get there.

I clearly meant that many other women do this. She makes it out like she's special. Hundreds of other top sportswomen have played through those circumstances too. She's not special.

 

[SM]

How did you get there.

I clearly meant that many other women do this. She makes it out like she's special. Hundreds of other top sportswomen have played through those circumstances too. She's not special.

She is special, she's an incredible athlete and the top of her sport. Why does that bother you?

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Didn't you melt over a female Dr. Who? And lose your mind over a potential female Bond?

I'm seeing a pattern here.

Female bond really is a bit daft to be fair.

Not that I care about this argument more broadly. A waste of watching finals footy time.