When I am with friends, sometimes the guys talk about sports, which I am very quiet when the discussions are happening. I'm not a big sports fan, never have been really. I mean, I enjoy basketball, but I'm mostly a casual fan, as I don't know a lot about the sport. Same with other sports I like, like MMA or boxing. I enjoy watching them, would get DVDs and all, but I know very little about them. I don't join in on discussions about football, basketball, etc. Is it the male stereotype that all men have to conform to? It's also the same thing when I was in high school, people said I should go out for football because of my size, but I am not an athletic person either.
2007-12-20 04:43:32 · 33 answers · asked by Emanuel E 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Alex L, I kind of figured that some close-minded 'masculine' person like you would answer it that way. I respect sports, but that doesn't mean I'm a big fan. I am in no way gay. You think that just because I am not into sports, that instantly makes me homosexual? Talk about narrow minded-ness.
2007-12-20 04:49:00 · update #1
Well, if I am at a sporting event, I can kind of get into it, depending on the sport, but I don't watch on TV all the time, if at all. Same thing with my interest in combat sports like MMA and boxing, I enjoy it for what it is, but I don't know the backgrounds of the fighters or boxers either.
2007-12-20 04:56:23 · update #2
There is nothing wrong with not liking sports, some people gravitate towards other interests like reading, writing, video games, movies etc. I like watching football for the strategy there are other people who think its slow moving and boring, I happen to hate all other sports.Do what you like and smile and nod when people start talking about draft choices or Rebound Leaders
2007-12-20 04:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Robert G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HATE FOOTBALL! I have never been a real sports minded person. And I too, get tired of the stereotypes. My girlfriend is a huge football fan. In high school, I was on swim team and that was all. I get tired of people thinking if a man does not like football or fix cars that he must be "gay". It is all about personal preference. To me, running around in tight pants and slapping each other on the *** every time you make a touchdown seems more gay than not watching football! Just learn to ignore those people and enjoy your life and what you like.
2007-12-20 04:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by imahippieguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not as uncommon as you think - however men like yourself don't speak loudly and enthusiastically about NOT enjoying sports, so you don't get noticed.
I think the interest in sports is a biological need being met. Men use sports (participation and watching) as a release for some of their testosterone-induced male energy. Some men (gay men, sometimes) don't have that same need.
2007-12-20 04:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not a big deal. Lots of guys show interest but it is certainly not a defining issue. If it is not interesting to you, it just isn't.
I don't like talking about construction or motorcycles - some guys do.
You are who you are - like all of us, with interests, strengths, etc.
Who is more meaningful? The thoughtful writer who teaches us about life and compassion or the guy who caught a 30 yard pass?
The only problem here is the people who make you feel bad about it.
2007-12-20 04:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems to be the way many men socialize. Nothing wrong if you are quiet and don't really care about sports. I am a female and I dislike them and all the noise that goes with them. Seems to be alot of drinking and loud voices. Any I find the excited voice of the announcer to be very irritating.
2007-12-20 04:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care for American sports either so you're not alone. I just look at it as they might have homosexual tendencies to enjoy men wear little costumes and run into each other/rub against each other while chasing a ball (no pun intended).
2007-12-20 04:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not uncommon. I am a sports junky but have many friends that could care less. We talk about movies, books, entertainment, TV show...and find plenty to talk about. I do recommend keeping up with your local teams eaven just glancing at the headlines to be able to know something they might want to bring up.
2007-12-20 04:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by Larry K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not uncommon for guys to not be into sports. You are who you are..Just cause theres a stereotype that all guys should be sport fanatics doesnt mean you have to be...believe me when I say, there are others. Be who you are, dont do things to impress people. Because over time, if your doing things for everyone else, and not doing things YOU want to do, you may lose yourself.
2007-12-20 04:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Courtney E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that guys whoi are not into sports are more on the sissy side. Not neccasarily gay, but they don't generally do sports either, just a little less testosterone pushing knuckle dragger. Generally , you don't like to fight, or even argue. Probably raised more by your mom than your dad. Nothing at all wrong with not knowing sports. There are plenty of other things out there to fill you time with.
2007-12-20 04:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by FATBOY 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My brothers are total sports fans but almost of the guys ive known or dated haven't cared for sports all that much. Its no biggie.
2007-12-20 04:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋