right, the op starts two threads within minutes to make himself feel better about fed, as if these things have never been mentioned and it's nadal fans who have issues...fed fans drive this entire board and never let up on his accomplishments beyond all reason..unless of course the op is a troll and just wants to start the flame wars for fun
I've been on this board forever and picked up on this from day one. Perhaps you're joking, but I'm not. People who suffer from inferiority complexes are naturally drawn to things that are labeled the "greatest, genius, artist..." Not to say that only insecure people are attracted to these qualities. I for one am a Federer fan, but I'm well aware of Federer's shortcomings and have no problem accepting them, something too many Federer fans have trouble with, at least on this board anyway. Most of the Federer fans I know - we'll call them dorks - tend to be into anime and video games and hate Nadal. Yes, these same "dorks" are also attracted to the Nadal way of life, but I'm speaking about a specific segment of the dork population. These types of Federer fans don't want to believe or even hear anything that might potentially hint of a weakenss in their super hero's abilities. The arrival of Nadal only caused their insecurities to dig in deeper.
Like in most things in life, there's two sides. You have have Federer who appeals to the anime/comic, video game, church of Apple dork and you have Nadal who tends to attract more general sport enthusiasts who aren't obsessed with image and are more interested in the end result, and who's choice of smart phone would be the Samsung Galaxy
) as there are a select few who can see the weaknesses and more importantly the immense strengths of the other's game. I've been on this board forever and picked up on this from day one. Perhaps you're joking, but I'm not. People who suffer from inferiority complexes are naturally drawn to things that are labeled the "greatest, genius, artist..." Not to say that only insecure people are attracted to these qualities. I for one am a Federer fan, but I'm well aware of Federer's shortcomings and have no problem accepting them, something too many Federer fans have trouble with, at least on this board anyway. Most of the Federer fans I know - we'll call them dorks - tend to be into anime and video games and hate Nadal. Yes, these same "dorks" are also attracted to the Nadal way of life, but I'm speaking about a specific segment of the dork population. These types of Federer fans don't want to believe or even hear anything that might potentially hint of a weakenss in their super hero's abilities. The arrival of Nadal only caused their insecurities to dig in deeper.
Like in most things in life, there's two sides. You have have Federer who appeals to the anime/comic, video game, church of Apple dork and you have Nadal who tends to attract more general sport enthusiasts who aren't obsessed with image and are more interested in the end result, and who's choice of smart phone would be the Samsung Galaxy
Ok, Ill bite. I respect the hell out of Roger Federer. For as much media attention as he has gotten for so long, he still manages to show class. He doesn't act as though tennis owes him something, and still gets excited to play tournaments after being on tour for 16 years. I don't truly root for another mens player besides him, and won't until long after he retires.
I will follow that up by saying I respect the hell out of Rafael Nadal's game on the court. That's it. In my not so humble opinion, he doesn't show the game near the class it deserves, and occasionally acts as though tennis is better because he is there (see 2012 French Open Final).
I don't think it is right to link all Federer extremists and all Nadal extremists together like this post does (even if it was funny
Roger Federer has 4-5 years at the most left in this great sport. Who knows how long Nadal has. All I know, is that the sport will suffer when both of these unprecedented talents are forced to retire, whether it be by age, or ailing knees.
Sorry for the random rant, but I'm tired of the notion that all Federer fans are blinded by their hatred of Nadal and vice versa.
I've been on this board forever and picked up on this from day one. Perhaps you're joking, but I'm not. People who suffer from inferiority complexes are naturally drawn to things that are labeled the "greatest, genius, artist..." Not to say that only insecure people are attracted to these qualities. I for one am a Federer fan, but I'm well aware of Federer's shortcomings and have no problem accepting them, something too many Federer fans have trouble with, at least on this board anyway. Most of the Federer fans I know - we'll call them dorks - tend to be into anime and video games and hate Nadal. Yes, these same "dorks" are also attracted to the Nadal way of life, but I'm speaking about a specific segment of the dork population. These types of Federer fans don't want to believe or even hear anything that might potentially hint of a weakenss in their super hero's abilities. The arrival of Nadal only caused their insecurities to dig in deeper.
Like in most things in life, there's two sides. You have have Federer who appeals to the anime/comic, video game, church of Apple dork and you have Nadal who tends to attract more general sport enthusiasts who aren't obsessed with image and are more interested in the end result, and who's choice of smart phone would be the Samsung Galaxy
Ever noticed how many female Nadal fans there are who love his muscles and lovely smile etc? But strictly speaking Fed and Nadal are opposites, Nike wants to make the most of both image wise.My favourite player is Federer and my phone is a Samsung Galaxy and I hate Iphones :lol:
Also Nadal and Federer are built on having opposite images but if anything Nadal is even more image based. Remember the cutoffs, the half pants, the muscles, the long hair, the fist pump? Nadal was a hugely obvious image, anyone denying that is having a laugh
I've been on this board forever and picked up on this from day one. Perhaps you're joking, but I'm not. People who suffer from inferiority complexes are naturally drawn to things that are labeled the "greatest, genius, artist..." Not to say that only insecure people are attracted to these qualities.Most of the Federer fans I know - we'll call them dorks - tend to be into anime and video games and hate Nadal. Yes, these same "dorks" are also attracted to the Nadal way of life, but I'm speaking about a specific segment of the dork population. These types of Federer fans don't want to believe or even hear anything that might potentially hint of a weakenss in their super hero's abilities. The arrival of Nadal only caused their insecurities to dig in deeper.
Like in most things in life, there's two sides. You have have Federer who appeals to the anime/comic, video game, church of Apple dork and you have Nadal who tends to attract more general sport enthusiasts who aren't obsessed with image and are more interested in the end result, and who's choice of smart phone would be the Samsung Galaxy
Ok, Ill bite. I respect the hell out of Roger Federer. For as much media attention as he has gotten for so long, he still manages to show class. He doesn't act as though tennis owes him something, and still gets excited to play tournaments after being on tour for 16 years. I don't truly root for another mens player besides him, and won't until long after he retires.
I will follow that up by saying I respect the hell out of Rafael Nadal's game on the court. That's it. In my not so humble opinion, he doesn't show the game near the class it deserves, and occasionally acts as though tennis is better because he is there (see 2012 French Open Final).
I don't think it is right to link all Federer extremists and all Nadal extremists together like this post does (even if it was funny
Roger Federer has 4-5 years at the most left in this great sport. Who knows how long Nadal has. All I know, is that the sport will suffer when both of these unprecedented talents are forced to retire, whether it be by age, or ailing knees.
Sorry for the random rant, but I'm tired of the notion that all Federer fans are blinded by their hatred of Nadal and vice versa.
