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AdMan707 · 3575 days ago · link · · parent · post: Sports Are for Schadenfreude - Spencer Kornhaber - The Atlantic
Schadenfreude isn't random in the case of futbol. There is legitimate hatred involved here, between teams and players and countries and coaches. Sure, it's funny when a toddler drops her ice cream cone and starts to cry, that's schadenfreude as I understand the definition of the word. But this is purely about the vanquishing of one's enemies and relishing the lamentations of their women. :D Besides, fierce competition makes for a better game. Even if your side loses. Probably. I think.