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[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I cant think of anything more fitting than a FIFA gold trophy for trump. FIFA is the gold standard for massive corruption.

Maybe the IOC should send a gold medal too.

[–] GiuseppeAndTheYeti@midwest.social 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why? It has literally nothing to do with politics. Its a trophy from a sport that he doesn't watch, has never played, and won't support in the future. The MLS is the most "woke" of the major sports leagues in the United States, so it's in theory the antithesis of Trump's agenda. They regularly engage in pride initiatives and imagery, plus encourage globalism at the venues and through broadcasts. Not to mention that this tournament doesn't/didn't really draw the full effort from clubs. Teams regularly didn't play their regular season starting XI and players didn't display max effort either. Most of them just finished a 32+ week season and played around 40 matches. There's already labor disputes about the density and duration of the football schedule in Europe and the injuries associated with playing as much as they do. At best, I would guess that players put about 70% of their max effort into these matches considering the issue of heat too.

[–] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Because it’s shiny, gold, and he wants it, precious. /s

[–] realitista@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why the /s? This is 100% factual.

Because sardonic and sarcastic both start with the letter s, and Lemmy hasn’t pioneered a different shorthand for the former yet.

[–] MyOpinion@lemmy.today 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think you would really want it back after that piece of human shit touches it.

[–] anarchy79@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I have been having genuine fantasies about a massive bomb going off right there and then on live television every time I hear that fucking cockroach squeal.

It's become like, I can't help it. I see it, hear it, smell the flesh and gunpowder, like KABLAAAAAAM.

It's what keeps me alive- hope. Pure, sheer hope.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He's gonna shit up the place with tacky gold shit isn't he?

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 day ago

s/gonna/continue to/

[–] yuknowhokat@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

How in hell can he even think that's a valid way to go? I mean one look at him and you know he's never run two steps in his life.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

When you're famous they let you do it. You can steal trophies and medals! Mario steals gold coins, I rest my case.

[–] klu9@piefed.social 7 points 1 day ago

"When you're a star, you can do whatever you want. Grab 'em by the trophy!"

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

He also stole a shitload of art from the ambassador's office in France in his first term. You'll also recall that he wants (dunno if he got) the Declaration of Independence moved into the office as well.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

He is such a fucking twat. Guaranteed he's never even watched a full game in his life.

[–] anarchy79@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I am setting up a fund to throw a MASSIVE party the day this fucking toad finally croaks. I will be blazing music for DAYS and shooting fireworks like it's 1789, NOBODY ON THE BLOCK WILL BE SOBER OR RECOVER FOR A WEEK STRAIGHT

[–] CouFou@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Ever hear the Putin Superbowl ring story?