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  • 5 Years 56 days - Soccer is Gay

5 Years 56 days - Soccer is Gay

Sunday 7th July 2024

Comedian David Boyle hilariously critiques soccer's theatrics and shares candid thoughts on the sport's dramatic flops.
Explicit
9 minutes
Humorous
Candid
Entertaining
Raw
Honest

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David Boyle's Hilarious Rant on Soccer

Episode Overview

  • Boyle critiques the theatrics and flopping in soccer.
  • He reflects on his own childhood experiences with sports.
  • Boyle offers humorous yet stern advice to his son about sportsmanship.
  • He compares soccer to other types of football.
  • Boyle's unfiltered take provides a comedic yet critical perspective on the sport.
The theatre of it all was fucking unbelievable.
In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes a humorous yet brutally honest look at soccer. Growing up in Melbourne, Boyle was surrounded by Australian rules football, with soccer often mocked. Now, as his son takes an interest in the sport, Boyle finds himself reluctantly watching matches. His candid observations about the theatrics of players—particularly their tendency to flop dramatically—are both hilarious and scathing.
Boyle doesn't hold back, criticising the over-the-top reactions of players who seem to fall at the slightest touch. He even goes as far as to tell his son never to mimic such behaviour on the field. Boyle's reflections on soccer's flaws are peppered with his signature raw humour and unfiltered language, making for an entertaining listen. If you've ever questioned the authenticity of soccer injuries or just need a good laugh, this episode is a must-hear.