(W)ORRIES (O)F MEN…YES, WOMEN.

 

 

 

 This Is Just A Waste of Time. I’m just excited for no reason ^_^.  Now I’m sure the first thing you noticed immediately you started reading was how lengthy this post looked. My apologies. But I have a good explanation! Trust me, it’s worth it. Scratch that. Its worth nothing, but still, read 

Now today, you’re gonna read about God’s best creation yet. Woman. The name itself entails so much. Woman, was made to “Woo Man” and the thing is, she never fails to do it well. Especially when she has a lot of “Assets”. This doesn’t mean the ones with liabilities still don’t know how to make it seem like they have assets tho. Which slowly brings me into the topic of today. The Female Logic.

The hardest thing in life must be trying to understand women. You can NEVER understand a woman. Their logic is just idnsbdusoobsdfebfbekbfefidn to us guys. Let’s try to break it down into some very normal circumstances we’re used to everyday.

Love: When people are in love, they can do the dumbest things ever but we can all agree that its females that do the weirdest of them all. When guys are in love, they take action and try to do things to let the girl know how they feel. On the other hand, when females are in love, they just chill and expect the guy to notice that they love him meanwhile, they haven’t even done ANYTHING to let him know they’re interested in him. No flirting, nothing. Its like most females believe that there’s an icon that pops over their head indicating that they’re in love with a boy and because of this, he MUST notice them more and start making moves. Why can’t you ever make the first move if you like a guy? It doesn’t make you look cheap or needy/thirsty. It just means you know what you want, and if you play your cards well, you can make someone who didn’t even notice you, start acting like he can’t do without you. Its just how you play your cards. Even when the guy loves them as much as they love him, they start playing “Hard to Get”. What is wrong with you girls?? You’ve finally gotten the guy you love to love you back and then you start playing hard to get? Then you call it a “Test” to be sure if he really loves you. When the guy gets tired and stops chasing, you cry day and night saying he never loved you whereas, the guy went through heaven and hell just to make you his YET, you used him to do shakara. Women and their logic -__________-

Shopping: Women never seem to make up their minds and when it comes to shopping, you’ll know this. I don’t go shopping with my mum anymore unless she agrees to buy something for me while I go shopping with her. This is because she’ll say she’s going to buy A, B and C at the store, but end up buying A – Z. This is very common to almost all ladies and this is really why we guys rarely ever like shopping with you. Ladies never seem to stick to it. You say you’re gonna buy a top, and end up buying shoes, makeup, a purse, a skirt, and a hat because they matched the dress and they were “On Sale”. It still baffles me that most ladies don’t notice that its just a shopping tactic to make you buy goods. For example, a bag may cost $90 yet it’ll be unattractive to most females. But once they see the bag was slashed from $90 – $50, the next thing they want to do is purchase it. Your logic is really confusing.
Another annoying part of shopping and the major reason why we guys prefer to sit outside and carry your bags with you (that is, if we do follow you shopping and we’re not gay) is because of how you don’t seem to take our word when you’re shopping. You pick up a dress and ask us what we think about it and we tell you that you look stunning in it BUT, you believe you look “Fat” in it so you drop it and pick up another identical dress and get upset when we tell you that you still look stunning in it because you think we’re just saying that to make you take the dress and leave so when we can go elsewhere. This is really why most of us guys don’t like shopping with you ladies. Why ask us to go shopping with you and ask for our opinion when you won’t even listen to it? Don’t tell me ALL your other female friends can’t go shopping with you. Sometimes, females can even be confusing with what they say. Take my mum for example. She’ll say something like this to my dad, “So honey, I went to the market to buy Okra but saw some nice tomatoes so I bought plenty Onions instead.” -____- You logic can be really annoying and confusing 

Porn/Romantic Novels: At one point in our lives, we’ve all encountered a pornographic scene which might have probably led to some people doing further investigation and then constant watching of porn. I’m not here to insult those who are too lazy/unlucky to get laid so they waste time watching porn. I’m here to talk about females and their idea of “Porn”.

Most females don’t like admitting that they watch porn (even if they do) yet 80% of females read loads of Romantic novels just to savor every moment of the Erotic scenes. Which brings me to my next question. Why do you read so much romantic novels just for the “Erotic” side yet scorn at others who watch porn? Don’t you know that most romance novels are worse than porn? Romance novels explain in detail, step by step how the man and the woman engage in intercourse and they usually succeed in getting you aroused which is exactly the same thing that happens to people who watch porn. Porn just tries to give you a visual aid whereas romance novels try their best to paint the picture so vividly, you wouldn’t even need to watch anything pornographic. Since romantic novels arouse you just as much as porn would, why then, act like you’re the holiest being on the planet when we all know all the images and fantasies that pop into your head while you read?

A friend of mine (damn right, a she) just recommended that I read Fifty Shades of Gray because its a very good book. By very good, I didn’t know she meant there’d be many sex scenes where different sex positions and options are portrayed.
The most annoying thing about girls and romantic novels is that it sends them into a fantasy world and makes them believe so many things thereby raising their sexual expectations so high, they get devastated when they don’t reach “That Point” as it was explained in the novels. Still tho, your logic that porn is bad yet you can read the hell out of it baffles us guys. A Lot.

And we have come to the end of the blog post. I know right now most females hate me. But its all good. Its not like I was gonna get laid anyways 
Back to my pornography then. Follow @she_sorcerer for crazy tweets.

A SPECIAL

Today, we’re gonna talk about Farts. I mean it. Farts. Chill, don’t start thinking of me as a weirdo. You’re the weird one. Unless its your first time of reading my blog. You should have known something like this was bound to happen. So don’t even start

Farts are one of the greatest things in life. Most people don’t seem to know how awesome a fart is. That’s why you’re here. To learn. I make an awesome teacher don’t I? Anyways, I’m here to show you the various ways farts are awesome.

Farts are a scientific phenomena. I know it sounds crazy, but its true. Just in case you’ve never been able to grasp the concept of Diffusion and Osmosis, your fart is there to help you always remember. Last time I consulted my Biology textbook, I read (and by read I mean I Googled) that Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Diffusion is not to be confused with osmosis, which is the movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane. However, osmosis is a special case of diffusion. NOW, for the explanation

Let’s re-read that definition again. Diffusion is the movement of particles (your fart) from an area of high concentration (your ass) to an area of low concentration (the atmosphere). Using the definition of Osmosis, we can also see the scientific side of our farts. According to scientists, at least 70% of the human body is made up water so its safe to say that there’s a high probability that there’s water in our farts. Back to the definition, Osmosis is the movement of water (which is carried by your farts) through a semi permeable membrane (by semi-permeable they mean your panties or whatever you’re wearing) Now if this question ever pops up in school, you can easily define Osmosis and Diffusion. You’re welcome

Farts can also be used to make a statement. Haven’t you noticed that immediately someone farts, all eyes are on him? People might not notice him in tears, whenever he’s down, but let him fart in public. All eyes would be on him. That’s on a low scale. If you want to think of your farts on a large scale, just imagine your favorite artist (let’s say Beyonce) So she’s frustrated to her wits end by her haters and then she asks to be interviewed because she has something to say to her haters, and once the interview starts, she just farts. No words, no gimmicks. Just a fart. Do you now how much history she has made already? She probably won’t be forgotten in a long time because of that simple statement she made. It’ll probably be on all stations, CNN, BBC, MTV everywhere. That Beyonce had only one thing to say to her haters. Just a fart. I’m sure you now appreciate the value of your fart.

You can also use a fart to clear a room that you don’t like. Take for example a jacuzzi. You could be in a jacuzzi with some annoying friends who you wish would just leave but you dunno how to express yourself with words. A fart would easily help you get out of this situation. You’ll be saved in no time

Or if you’re in a place with a smoker who keeps puffing in your face and you don’t know how to say “Get away” without earning yourself a beating. You could simply fart, let it circulate, then leave him alone to enjoy your “Puff” at him. That’ll teach him to mess with you. No pun intended

Farts can be for entertainment purposes too. It could be used as a musical instrument, and if you’re bored, you could also call some of your friends over and start a farting contest. Okay wait, that’s just weird, nasty, and would also lead to global warming. Please desist from calling friends and engaging in farting contests!

LOOOL, I wonder how many people actually read this. I know most people have changed their views about me being a perv. Now I’m a sick person -.- All is well, all is well. I’m just excited, so I just HAD to give you a sorcerer special. Thank you all soo soo much for the views and all. I really didn’t expect so many views in so little time.
Next normal post should be on Monday abeg. I need to sleep. I’m a human being too so my mind needs to rest! How are you tho? I hope I managed to take your mind off everything you were thinking about? Sorry I’m just asking now, I was too excited about the blog :$
Have a nice day!

BODY PIERCING: SELF MUTILATION OR PHYSICAL ADORNMENT?

One wonders when it all started – I mean, sticking a needle through a part of your anatomy where
God saw fit NOT to put a hole seems somewhat ____ bizarre, when you really think about it. I mean,
what’s the point?! Thousands of years ago we certainly didn’t have the tools for a painless insertion
of anything, and making even a rudimentary orifice must have taken nerves of steel – or plenty of
mampoer. My toes curl just thinking about it. Either way, body piercing has been around since the
year ‘dot’ and is pretty much entrenched in popular culture today, the more extreme displays being
considered in the main, a mark of extremist non-conformity. Amongst the youth you would be
thought of as being quite trendy to sport a belly or even a nipple ring (ouch – an even more painful
thought). And dare we mention in a family magazine such as this, those folk who are into the body
piercings ‘down under’….
Available evidence suggests that man has been practicing body piercing since time immemorial.
The oldest mummy discovered to date was that of Otzi the Iceman, who was found in an Austrian
Glacier – he had an ear piercing of between 7 and 11 mm in diameter. Otzi lived around 5000 years
ago. Perhaps he was searching for some ice at the time of his death?!
Piercings are also mentioned in biblical history – Genesis 24:22 records Abraham’s servant giving a
nose ring and bracelets to his daughter in law, Rebekah. Ear piercing was seen during biblical times
to be a mark of slavery (Deuteronomy 15:12-17) – I’ll remind my cousin about that fact the next
time she winces about doing her chores. During the 1980’s it was an ‘in-thing’ for men to have one
earring only – I remember my friend’s boyfriend had an earring which at the time, she was tremendously
impressed with. Not so her parents!
One that seems to be the rite of passage for any ‘modern primitive’ today seeking ‘body
modification’ is to have a tongue piercing. This practice dates back to the Aztec and Mayan cultures
who carried out ritual tongue piercings for spiritual purposes. Navel piercings are increasingly
popular with women today but again, this isn’t anything new under the sun. Ancient Egyptians
pierced their navels to signify royalty. As for nose rings, well they seem to have originated in India
around the 16th century. In the main it appears that some people pierce for cultural or religious
reasons, others do so for ornamental or even sexual reasons (those ‘down under’ folk again).
However, has anyone looked at this from a ‘health’ perspective? Some people seem to cope with
metal in their bodies without any problems, but for the rest of us there is a different story to be
told. Here’s why:
A simple electric current is very easily generated when there are two dissimilar metals in an
electrolyte. The mouth is an example of where this can happen – the electrolyte would be the
saliva as it is a very good conductor of electricity. Dental amalgams, for one example, are
invariably composed of several metals. Studies have shown that people with at least 2 or 3
amalgam fillings are generating measurable, albeit very small, electric currents in their mouths –
only the electrical output involved is a thousand times greater than that generally used by the body
in nerve conduction.1 Eek – doesn’t that scare you? Small electric currents they may be, but it does
appear that with some people it is enough to interfere with their neural activity, contributing to
headaches, behavioural problems, an inability to focus or concentrate, or an inability to think or
remember clearly. One wonders then about dental braces – they are often made with different
metals – how might they be negatively affecting the wearer in ways that we’ve never even
considered.
Anecdotal evidence appears to indicate that body piercing can have serious side effects for some
people, particularly when there are bodily fluids involved as in the case of a tongue or genital
piercing (both of which lie directly on two major body meridians). A navel piercing could be a
problem in that I have known them to interfere with the workings of the central meridian, an energy
circuit that runs from the pubic bone to the bottom lip. Eyebrow and nose piercings seem to be less
likely to cause a problem but this very much depends on the positioning of the stud, and the
professionalism of the studio offering the piercing. The eyebrow can be a risky area because it
harbors skin and hair bacteria, and it has a rich blood supply that connects to the eye. A bad
infection can develop very quickly and spread into the eye area, and could
worsen to cause blindness or deeper infection into the brain.
Ear piercings have been known to be problematical in some people – there are a great many
acupuncture points on the ear and if you were unfortunate enough to have a hole made directly onto
one, you will discover that you have endless problems with that particular piercing in that the
wound will often take months to heal, will be constantly sensitive to particular types of metal, and
will often get inflamed for no apparent reason. This case in point happened to my daughter – we
finally managed to sort it out with copious doses of tissue salts and she now takes her earrings out
at night. In instances where the wound does not heal, the best course of action would be to allow
the hole to close naturally and perhaps consider a slightly different position for the piercing. Aside
from that, the traditional ear-piercing, if accurate, happens to be right on the eye points!.
Sandra* (not her real name), was referred to a doctor by her mother as they had been unable to get to
the root of her extreme lethargy and lack of motivation. On the recommendation of her mother,
Sandra had been taking copies quantities of Kali Phos (a tissue salt) to try to raise her energy
levels, but to no avail. She had gone from being an exercise fiend to a couch potato in the space of
a few months. During the kinesiology session, we quickly pinpointed the possible cause – her belly
ring was interfering with the functioning of the central meridian. Upon taking it out, a subsequent
kinesiological test revealed that the meridian had immediately returned to its’ normal flow. I
suggested she remove the ring for a week and see what happened. Two days later, the mother called to say the transformation was incredible – she had her old daughter back(Copied this story from MEDIMAG. Issue #247, pg 16). Sandra has chosen not to wear the belly ring as in her case, it definitely affected her quality of life. My advice to women who enjoy their belly rings is to remove them at night to allow the meridian to flow correctly whether or not they perceive there to be a problem. This could be one explanation as to why some navel piercings can take as long as nine to twelve months to heal.
How can this be you might ask? It was Dr George Goodheart, the respected father of Applied
Kinesiology, who discovered one possible explanation and he wrote about this in an article entitled
“Chinese lessons for modern chiropractors”. He called this phenomenon the Antenna Effect. He found that
by just taping a small metal ball onto an acupuncture point, this point was continually stimulated.
This important discovery led him to believe that any metal that was constantly on a given point on
the human body could eventually cause problems for that person. What happens when anything is
continually stimulated? Eventually it wears out, not so?! This is when exhaustion and fatigue sets in.
As we have previously noted, it is really critical to know where these points are located on the
body, and how to avoid them but your local piercing parlour practitioner is unlikely to possess this
knowledge.
Dental Associations are no doubt concerned about the increase of tooth fractures as a direct result
of trauma incurred from barbells inserted during tongue piercing, and the incidence of more and
more chipped molars and worn teeth. Associated risks with intra-oral piercings include nerve
damage, damage to dentition, infection and obviously speech impediments.
Women who have had a nipple pierced may consider removing the nipple jewelry if when
considering breast-feeding. During sucking, the jewelry could become loose and lodge in the baby’s
throat. Baby’s gums and tongue as well as the soft and hard palate could be injured by the jewelry.
Breastfeeding problems can and do occur with women who refuse or who cannot remove their
nipple jewelry – poor latching, milk leaking and gagging being the common issues which stop the
minute the nipple jewelry is removed. So this goes without saying – don’t have a nipple pierced if
you are also thinking of becoming pregnant and want to breast feed. Nipple piercings can also take
months to heal.
So all this metal fatigue got me to thinking about underwired bras! It is a very real fact that the
under-wires in your favourite bra could also be affecting your health as they fall directly onto two
very important Neuro-Lymphatic Reflexes. These reflexes, like all AcuPoints, follow the Law of Stimulation. In the beginning of stimulating a point, it is stimulated – often causing an increase in associated function. Later on, this continued stimulation causes sedation of that point and a subsequent decrease in its associated function. It’s a mechanical thing. If a woman keeps the metal underwires on top of those reflex points, over time that will mess up the functioning of the associated circuits.
Whether we like it or not, piercing is probably here to stay. For anyone considering piercing their
body (or having a tattoo for that matter) they would do well to consider both the energetic and even
spiritual ramifications they are setting into motion that might one day affect their health. Dr Masaru
Emoto has become quite a worldwide celebrity due to his groundbreaking discovery on how water
molecules are affected by intention. Using high-speed photography, Dr Emoto captures images of
the crystals formed from frozen water after specific thoughts, words or feelings have been directed
at it. Loving words create the most beautiful images. Negative feelings or thoughts do not create
crystals at all. Our bodies are composed of around 65% water. One might wonder how a tattoo with
a negative thought form might impact on our body’s water content and thus our general health over
time. This is just on a small scale; what then if we consider the impact of the collective thoughts of
humanity upon the earth’s oceans? You can answer that question yourself – that is the scope of
another article altogether!
Whilst many piercings proceed uneventfully, complications can and do set in and this cannot be
ignored. Body piercers are unlicensed and are not necessarily members of the medical profession.
If the practitioner is not scrupulous about hygiene and maintaining a sterile environment, many
potentially life-threatening diseases can be spread e.g. Hepatitis B or C, tetanus, TB, syphilis, HIV
or blood infections, blood poisoning, skin cysts, scars and other disfigurements. I asked a few
people I knew with piercings and in all instances, no health histories were taken at the time of the
piercing, they were not informed of what emergency procedures were in place in the event of
something going wrong, no antibiotics were obviously prescribed post-piercing, and no detailed
post-operative advice was offered, other than being advised to keep the area clean.
My advice to any considering a body piercing is to learn as much as they can about the process and
potential side effects before taking the plunge. If one is aware of all the pitfalls, one can make an
informed decision whether to have the procedure done or not.
Some people have chronic medical problems that just make piercing a bad idea. If you’ve got
diabetes, any bleeding disorders or even heart problems, you should always consult your doctor
first. If a bacterial infection sets in, Bazinger! – you have a problem. Just ask the right questions at the
beginning and research all the pro’s and con’s BEFORE you make that final decision!”
Read the following proven facts (below) and decide for yourself… Perhaps you’ll arrive at the same
conclusion I did. Health Canada can no longer be trusted. Perhaps your dentist can no longer be
trusted? Perhaps, certain people want to harm you friend?
Scientifically Proven Facts
About Mercury & Dental Amalgam
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1. Dental Amalgam contains about 50% Mercury.
2. Mercury has been scientifically demonstrated to be more toxic than Lead, Cadmium, or even
Arsenic.
3. Mercury leaves dental amalgam continuously throughout the lifetime of the filing.
4. Mercury vapor is the main way that mercury comes out of amalgam.
5. Mercury vapor is absorbed at a rate of 80% through the lungs into the arterial blood.
6. Mercury is cytotoxic. It kills cells
7. There is NO harmless level of Mercury Vapour Exposure.
8.. Mercury from amalgam has the potential of disturbing all metabolic
processes.
9. Mercury from amalgam is transported freely via the blood.
10. Mercury vapor is absorbed directly into the brain.
11. Mercury from amalgam will result in a slow build up of mercury in body tissues.
12. Mercury crosses the blood brain barrier.
13. Mercury is implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
14. Mercury from amalgam is stored in the foetus and infant before the mother.
15. Mercury from amalgam is stored in the breast milk and the foetus up to 8 times more than the
mother’s tissues.
16. Mercury (Mercury Vapor) crosses the placenta.
17. Mercury Crosses into breast milk.
18. Mercury will severely reduce reproductive function.
19. Mercury rapidly depletes the immune system.
20. Mercury will induce a number of Auto Immune Diseases.
21. Mercury will cause an increase in number and severity of allergies.
22. Mercury from amalgam is stored principally in the kidneys, liver and brain.
23. Mercury from amalgam (shown in animal experiments) causes kidney damage.
24. Mercury from will cause a 50% reduction in Kidney filtration as shown in a study of sheep after
amalgam placement.
25. Methyl Mercury is more toxic than elemental Mercury.
26. Mercury from amalgam is methylated in the mouth.
27. After chewing, Mercury Vapor levels will remain raised for at least another 90 minutes.
28. Mercury from amalgam will migrate through the tooth.
29. This rate of migration is increased if a gold crown is placed over a tooth filled with amalgam.
30. Teeth are living tissue and are a part of our bodies.
31. Teeth have a massive communication via blood, lymph and nerves with the rest of the body.
32. Mercury from amalgam is absorbed into the body at a rate of 3 to 17 mcg / day.
33. Mercury release is increased by; increases in temperature, friction & increase in electrical
currents.
34. Mercury from amalgam will enter the body as;
Elemental Mercury, Inorganic Mercury, Vapor, charged Mercury ions.
35. In the Brain, Mercury from amalgam is stored preferentially in the Pituitary Gland and
Hypothalamus.
36. Micro-Mercurialism is principally characterized by Neurological symptoms.
37. Mercury is transported along the axons of nerve fibers.
38. Mercury from amalgam may be stored in every other cell in the body. Each area affected will
produce its own set of symptoms.
39. Mercury binds to haemoglobin in the red blood cell thus reducing oxygen carrying
capacity.
40. Mercury damages blood vessel reducing blood supply to the tissues (micro-angiopathies).
41. Amalgam fillings produce electrical currents which might be injurious to health. These currents
are measurable in Micro Amps. The Central Nervous System (Brain) operates in the range of Nano-
Amps this is One Thousand times less than a Micro Amp.
41A. Dissimilar metals in the mouth [e.g Gold & Amalgam] will produce higher electrical
currents.
42. Mercury from amalgam (shown in animal experiments) will induce Antibiotic Resistance and
Mercury resistance in bacteria in the mouth and Gastrointestinal tract.
43. Brain levels of mercury are in a direct linear proportion to the number of Surfaces of amalgam
fillings in the mouth.
43A? The level of Mercury, in brain tissue of foetus’s, new born, and young children, is proportional
to the number of amalgams in the mother’s mouth.
44. Mercury will cause single strand breaks in DNA.
45. Mercury levels in the body can not be assessed by either blood or urine levels.
46. Mercury from amalgam fillings is the single
greatest source of dietary mercury for the general population.
47. Dental personnel are severely effected by exposure to mercury.
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Mercury is Poisonous.
There is NO safe form of Mercury in living tissue.

Why Spain Is Not the Best National Side of All Time.

For starters, let me congratulate Spain on their victory in Euro 2012. There can be no denying that they earned the title with their play over the past month. For that matter, let me reiterate my stance on their Euro 2008 title and their 2010 World Cup victory, which is that they were deserving champions in both. Now, let’s talk about this side’s place in the history of international football.
There has been a lot of emotional talk over the past few hours that is, understandably, laced with appreciation for the greatness that we have been privileged enough to witness. In most accounts of these accounts of the match, most proclaimed this Spanish side to be the greatest in the history of football. I hate to be the one to rain on this parade, but I will: This showering of compliments is merely an example of the “prisoner of the moment” mentality. Before we outline why this is true, let’s look at the facts that are being used as proof that Spain has just become the greatest national team in history.
Spain has won three tournaments in the span of four years: Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. They broke the record for goals conceded in a European championship by conceding one when the previous record was three. They have not allowed a goal in the knockout stages of a European championship or World Cup since losing at the 2006 World Cup. Spain celebrates yesterday’s victory over Italy at the final of Euro 2012. There is no denying these facts. In fact, they are impressive enough to make the rationale behind the proclamations of their historical superiority seem almost irrefutable. However, let me take a moment to attempt to refute them before getting up to attend my 4 o’clock class.
There is no doubt that Spain thrilled us with a 4-0 victory over Italy in today’s final. However, I contend that the scoreline flattered to deceive. Through the start of the match, the Spaniards did indeed look the better side and on their way to a tournament victory. On the other hand, though, Italy had most of the ball through the first half and did create chances. It was two injuries that really killed Italy and handed Spain the best chances to win: defensive rock Giorgio Chiellini was in too much pain to defend the first goal and came off after 21 minutes and Thiago Motta came on as the last substitute only to be stretchered off four minutes later, reducing his side to 10 men. Again, in no way am I saying that Spain would have lost this match had the injuries not occurred. I do think, though, that the score would have been much more respectable.
Combine this with the 1-1 draw Spain had with Italy in the first match, the victory over Croatia that came only after the Croats were forced to open up due to circumstances in another match, and the 0-0 penalty victory over Portugal, and you get a portrait of a team that hardly dominated their way to the title. And does anyone else remember the opening match loss Spain suffered to Switzerland in South Africa? Or the eked out victories over Paraguay and the Netherlands in the knockout stages? Again, their victories showed great character and resolve, but it was in no way domination. Euro 2008 was the closest Spain came to dominating a tournament, and even there they had to defeat Italy in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 two hours. This notion that Spain has won their “unprecedented third consecutive major title” has been thrown around for the past month. I have a few problems with that statement.
What do you call the FIFA Confederations Cup? Did they not lose in that tournament in 2009, 2-0, fielding their best side to the United States of America in the semifinals? I’m sorry, but to me, this counts, making this their second consecutive major title. Now, let’s say for the sake of argument that I do accept the notion that the Confederations Cup is not a major tournament and Spain has won their third consecutive, a feat no team before them has accomplished. Well, in that case, past teams are being judged unfairly by tournaments that were either not “major tournaments” or were poorly organized. Look at the old South American Championship, which preceded today’s Copa America. Back in those days, the tournament did not have the same glamour the European Championships have today. Just look at the 1959 South American Championship, where Brazil entered a team only from the state of Pernambuco and finished runners-up despite never actually losing a match.
That does not sound like a major tournament to me. Hence, three consecutive major tournaments meant three consecutive World Cups, meaning eight years that almost guaranteed you had a different set of players.
Between the Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 finals, about half of Spain’s team changed. Yes, half. That is, five players went from starters in 2008 to not being available for 2012. While this shows the depth of the Spanish academies, this says to me that these were different teams. Hence, how can that accomplishment be attributed to this team? Don’t get me wrong with the title of this: I’m not saying Spain had no competition on the way to these three trophies. No, all I am saying is that in this tournament, every team they competed against had glaring flaws. The Italians had that lack of depth in the back. The Portuguese had that trouble in front of goal and that over-reliance on Ronaldo. The Croats were just slightly weaker in the back than they could handle. The French and the Irish…were the French and the Irish.
The most disappointing thing about the competition on this run, though, is that Spain has not had that big threat of a capable home nation. In fact, along the way, absolutely none of the home nations got out of their respective groups. Obviously, none of this is Spain’s fault. They have beaten most everyone who was put in front of them. Still, one would have liked the best team ever to have beaten another great team in hostile territory. The fact is, Spain are one of the greatest sides in the history of football, and I am in no way arguing against that.
Hence, as you probably gathered, I have an alternative choice as the greatest national team of all time that puts Spain second in my book. That team is Brazil from 1958-62. The Brazilians won both the 1958 World Cup and the 1962 World Cup. Between them, as I stated above, they sent a team only from the state of Pernambuco to the South American Championships. Still, that team finished runners-up without losing a match. In their 12 World Cup matches, Brazil had no losses, two draws and two matches where they only won by one goal. In all, they outscored their oppositions 30-9. Their lineup for the two finals differed by only three players, one of which was an injured Pele (who I’ve heard was an OK player). They defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 final and hosts Chile 4-2 in the 1962 semifinal. Additionally, they came up against players like Just Fontaine and Bobby Moore. In short, 1958-62 Brazil played amazing football, dominated their opposition and won consecutive World Cups in hostile territory. There is no doubt 2008-12 Spain is one of the greatest national teams in the history of football. However, with that victory yesterday, they only got to second best. A 2014 World Cup title in Brazil, though, and Spain remove all doubt of their top place in history.
Time for readers to weigh in. Agree? Or you have conflicting opinion? Let your voice be heard via the comment box. And it’s 4.13, I’m late for class…….again. Hope it was worth it though. Gotta run!