Why are americans not interested in the olympics?
111558
When I was a kid in New York, the Olympics were a huge family event. We all sat around as a family and had special dinners in front of the TV, and my dad would come home early from work so we could watch together. And the Games were always discussed in school the next day.\n\nIn short, I believe Americans aren't so into the Olympics anymore because we are a very ethnocentric society and we think we are the best at everything (and at many things, we are). I think we also carry a lot of bitterness toward other countries and we don't like to lose.\n\nAlso, I think people and families are just too busy with their lives to keep track of the Games and the winners and losers. It's a shame. The Olympics are supposed to be about the World coming together as one to compete in a non-political venue.
1056343
In Practical terms.. No its not. 'coz in olympics far more countries are involved and all the games, But in Popularity terms.. I think it is
98735
For some people I can see how it would spoil the results.  But if you're a true fan of the Olympics then it doesn't matter.  It's unfortunate that they can't be held on our continent every time but there are other people in the world besides Americans. (That may shock some of you to learn!)  But we can all look forward to the next winter olympics that will be held in Canada.
1023506
Come off it, stingking13.  Do you think the 11 that start for the US are not passionate about the sport?  Just because the nation as a whole isn't rabid about the sport doesn't mean the players on the field don't give it their all.
1159434
they don't really get, they're not passionate about it, the european teams have decades and decades of experience, the us is only now statringto get into it, not enough fans, they don't play enough yr around.  most of the european playrers play for different teams, and different countries at the time, so they have more experience, they've been exposed to more, hey have better techniques.....
162404
No. The US atheletes should compete for glory and honor for their country and for their sport. Paying the atheletes would taint the competition and undermine the true purpose of the olympics.
339043
Um, because they're athletes? If they didn't participate in sports, they wouldn't be athletes.\n\nIf you mean why PEOPLE participate in sports, there are lots of reasons: the exercise, the fun, the need to compete,
681472
I have no idea, but I was upset about that. They should have all sports, olympic or not. I think it is being biased because they dont have a lot of woman's sports. For example they don't have gymnastics or cheerleading. And how can they have horse racing, darts, handball and martial arts but no softball???
256178
It was  due to the fact that besides USA, and a few other countries, baseball is not played in any other countries. Furthermore, baseball was constantley one of the poorest attended sports when it came to the Olympics, Equestraian got more of an audiance than baseball.
568654
they want to be the best, and without doubt, u.s. is the best place to train. It doesn't annoy me, b/c it takes the competition to the next level. Less fortunate athlete can achieve their dreams for their own countries.
1040619
No, because they only had it in 94 (Rose Bowl was the final)\n\nAnd because Americans dont appreciate the sport.
77809
No ... keep sports and politics separate. Didn't we learn our lessons when the USA didn't go to the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the USSR returned the favor in 1984 in Los Angeles.
1049184
Because unfortunately, Americans are more interested in money and since they can't have a gazillion commercials during a game that goes on for two sets of 45 minutes without time for their interuptions to sell some useless product, they don't see the game as worthy. Marketability is their priority.
354893
Welcome to the new age where hoping your country is beaten, embarrassed and weakened equates being a "true patriot".  Only a left wing dumbass could go through the Olympic level mental gynastics that are required to justify that.  In some cases I think it actually rises to the level of treason, but good luck getting anyone with the balls to call it that publically.
1185153
because this is AMERICA. we don't give a fuck about soccer.
1176602
It isn't just Australian fans.  Soccer fans in general are extremely nationalist except for the United States team.  We just don't give a hoot.
434452
I think most Americans have a very short attention span, and soccer is simply too low scoring for them.  They like the high scores of American football, or even the seemingly random Hungry Hungry Hippos action of professional basketball.\n\nMaybe if you took the goalies away Americans would watch more soccer.