Re: Sports most hated by Americans...

"Lurker at the Threshhold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Off-topic but still worth posting.
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> Poll reveals most hated sports include dogfighting, golf
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> Those surveyed disliked violence, fake violence and gentility
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> MOST HATED SPORTS
> 1. Dogfighting
> 2. Pro Wrestling
> 3. Bullfighting
> 4. Pro Boxing
> 5. PGA Tour
> 6. PGA Seniors
> 7. LPGA Tour
> 8. NASCAR
> 9. Major League Soccer
> 10. ATP Men's Tennis
> Source: The Associated Press

I think I know what you're getting at, but I disagree.  Now, I'm not a
NASCAR fan by any means, however, when I look on tv, I see that NASCAR has
no problem filling the stands.  If this survey were taken in the
Southeastern US, no way NASCAR would be there.   If NASCAR were so hated,
why would it make so much money? Obviously, pro boxing is quite popular, or
else it wouldn't be on pay per view, and making money that way.  Golf is on
tv all the time, mainly because so many Americans play it.  I hestitate to
even refer to pro wrestling as a sport, but considering "jabroni" wasn't a
word in common usage 5 years ago, I'd say its also quite popular.

If you're trying to say that the WNBA has popularity over at least 10 pro
sports leagues based on this survey, I strongly disagree.