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Old 03-09-2007, 02:43 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Cowperson View Post
As a matter of fact, yes, they will watch cars going around in a circle for FOUR hours more readily than they'll watch hockey even if the latter is marketed to them "properly."

Because one thing is more culturally ingrained than the other.

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yep. It's got nothing to do with how "good" the game is. I'm sure Cricket is a great game, but I don't give a crap about it because I didn't grow up with it. Until Americans play hockey from the time they walk like Canadians do, it will remain a fringe or niche sport.
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