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**ssyyyrruho** · 11-23-2010, 06:28 PM

I've noticed while looking at sport broadcasts in TV that the commentators in Sweden not only root for their own guys but also for the Finns and others from the Nordic countries.

The Finnish commentators on the other hand are much more nationalistic and on the contrary more or less openly rejoice when it goes bad for the Swedes in sport events.

It's always like that in jealous, red-headed stepchild countries with more powerful neighbors.

Like, in England, their football supporters will cheer for Scotland or Wales or Ireland, but the Scottish root for England's opponents.

11-23-2010, 06:28 PM	#33
ssyyyrruho Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	I've noticed while looking at sport broadcasts in TV that the commentators in Sweden not only root for their own guys but also for the Finns and others from the Nordic countries. The Finnish commentators on the other hand are much more nationalistic and on the contrary more or less openly rejoice when it goes bad for the Swedes in sport events. It's always like that in jealous, red-headed stepchild countries with more powerful neighbors. Like, in England, their football supporters will cheer for Scotland or Wales or Ireland, but the Scottish root for England's opponents.
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