Premier League Gameweek 1

Haaland is a fecking freak of nature. 2 touches 2 goals. Burnley has been outplaying City for 30 minutes and are 2 goals down. feck.
 
Samid said:
The act of pouring out a bit of a drink before taking a sip, often referred to as "toasting" or "pouring one out," has cultural and historical significance in various contexts. While the specific reasons may vary across cultures and traditions, here are some common explanations:

  1. Respect for the Deceased: Pouring out a bit of a drink is often done as a symbolic gesture to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. This practice is especially common at gravesites, memorial services, or significant anniversaries. It's a way to share a drink with those who are no longer present.
  2. Offering to Spirits or Deities: In some cultures and religious practices, pouring out a small amount of a drink is an offering to spirits, ancestors, or deities. It's a way of showing respect and seeking favor or protection from these higher powers.
  3. Celebration and Toasting: Pouring out a bit of a drink before taking a sip can also be part of a celebratory ritual, such as toasting to good health, success, or happiness. It's a way of acknowledging the importance of the occasion and expressing gratitude.
  4. Superstition and Warding Off Evil: Some believe that pouring out a small amount of a drink before consuming it can help ward off bad luck, evil spirits, or negative energy. It's seen as a protective measure.
  5. Sharing with the Earth: Pouring out a libation, or a small offering of a drink, can be a way of sharing with the Earth or nature. This practice is often associated with indigenous cultures and can be a way of giving back to the land.
  6. Historical Origins: In ancient times, pouring out a bit of a drink might have been a practical way to ensure that the drink was safe to consume. By discarding a small amount, any potential contaminants or toxins could be eliminated before the person took a sip.
  7. Social and Cultural Norms: In some cases, pouring out a bit of a drink before sipping might be a tradition passed down through generations, even if the original meaning or purpose has been lost over time. It can become a habitual and customary behavior.
It's important to note that the reasons for pouring out a drink can vary widely depending on the cultural, religious, and historical context. Different cultures and individuals may have their own unique explanations for this practice.
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:lol: a far more profound logic than I could’ve imagined. I quite like the sharing with the earth point, though I guess it makes Djokovic eating the Wimbledon grass a ravaging act, so I’m surprised the gods continue to reward rather than curse him.
 
They’ve got a goal scoring freak, we’ve got a kid with a bad back.
 
Samid said:
The act of pouring out a bit of a drink before taking a sip, often referred to as "toasting" or "pouring one out," has cultural and historical significance in various contexts. While the specific reasons may vary across cultures and traditions, here are some common explanations:

  1. Respect for the Deceased: Pouring out a bit of a drink is often done as a symbolic gesture to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. This practice is especially common at gravesites, memorial services, or significant anniversaries. It's a way to share a drink with those who are no longer present.
  2. Offering to Spirits or Deities: In some cultures and religious practices, pouring out a small amount of a drink is an offering to spirits, ancestors, or deities. It's a way of showing respect and seeking favor or protection from these higher powers.
  3. Celebration and Toasting: Pouring out a bit of a drink before taking a sip can also be part of a celebratory ritual, such as toasting to good health, success, or happiness. It's a way of acknowledging the importance of the occasion and expressing gratitude.
  4. Superstition and Warding Off Evil: Some believe that pouring out a small amount of a drink before consuming it can help ward off bad luck, evil spirits, or negative energy. It's seen as a protective measure.
  5. Sharing with the Earth: Pouring out a libation, or a small offering of a drink, can be a way of sharing with the Earth or nature. This practice is often associated with indigenous cultures and can be a way of giving back to the land.
  6. Historical Origins: In ancient times, pouring out a bit of a drink might have been a practical way to ensure that the drink was safe to consume. By discarding a small amount, any potential contaminants or toxins could be eliminated before the person took a sip.
  7. Social and Cultural Norms: In some cases, pouring out a bit of a drink before sipping might be a tradition passed down through generations, even if the original meaning or purpose has been lost over time. It can become a habitual and customary behavior.
It's important to note that the reasons for pouring out a drink can vary widely depending on the cultural, religious, and historical context. Different cultures and individuals may have their own unique explanations for this practice.
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I fecking hate Haaland. He should not be allowed to play in EPL on the grounds that he is not human. This is a league for humans.
 
We've been terrible and harsh on Burnley, but when the Yeti is in the mode theres no stopping him.
 
Dear Lord who art in heaven, please make Papa Perez forget the Frenchman and get us Haaland. Amen.
 
Haaland was completely unmarked on both goals. Crazy suggestion I know, but Burnley might consider putting a defender on him in the box.
 
Does the hardest thing to do in football, something we still struggle to find the answer to. Ruthless finishing. Why did city have to get him…..
 
Lewis killed his own counter by dribbling when he had guys wide open ahead of him
 
It’s a shame he’s never going to leave City. Real Madrid won’t ever be in for him. Feck sake.
 
Is there any point anyone competing for the league with City? Just accept defeat now!
 
RG77 said:
Dear Lord who art in heaven, please make Papa Perez forget the Frenchman and get us Haaland. Amen.
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He's probably going to sleep at night dreaming of lining-up with both, whatever the formation :wenger:
 
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