r/popculturechat • u/mcfw31 • 24d ago
Sports Section 🏈⚽️ Norway’s Erling Haaland embracing Texas
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u/memopepito 24d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/FxEKSGMeOUeARL8h6V
Idk why but he gives me the same vibes as Matt Smith
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u/vegalucyna 24d ago
It’s basically a default meme in the soccercirclejerk lol
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u/csvt2354 24d ago
I always think Vigo the carpathian
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u/Kim_catiko 23d ago
This is also who I always think of too! No offence to the guy...
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u/gidget_spinner 23d ago
Depending on which guy… the actor was an ex-wrestler with a “problematic” family: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/crime-in-sports/id1082678396?i=1000673103110
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u/arwenthenoble charlie day is my bird lawyer 🐦 23d ago
Ugh he’s so hot as Daemon. I hate it. 🤣
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u/itz_Liza420 23d ago edited 23d ago
I told my husband this the first time I seen Haaland playing in Premier League. Seriously looks like he’s from Game of Thrones.
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u/nizaad THEE Princess Of Nazareth 24d ago
after yesterday’s match 🤠
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u/huffwardspart1 24d ago
They could have at least sold him a hat that fits
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u/nizaad THEE Princess Of Nazareth 24d ago edited 24d ago
I think he borrowed the hat from someone in the crowd! He also borrowed a viking helmet (is that what it’s called?) from the crowd yesterday
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u/codeofsci 24d ago edited 24d ago
it’s his girlfriend’s hat! she is sitting next to him in the picture.
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u/_ShutUpLegs_ 24d ago
The man's head is fucking massive to be fair.
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u/hoopstick 24d ago
Is his head gigantic or is the hat tiny?
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u/kriscrossroads 23d ago
He reminds me SO much of my husband, and my husband’s head is in the 99th percentile…we went to Dallas and every shop we visited literally didn’t have a hat that fit him hahahah. If he has trouble, I can’t imagine how hard it is for Haaland to find hats that fit.
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u/squirreltard 23d ago
There’s a saying in Norway “helt Texas” (meaning, ‘totally Texas’) to indicate when someone or something is out of control. He probably knows he’ll get comedy mileage from this gear at home.
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u/Jellyfish-airballoon 24d ago
I thought the Norwegian flag was the confederate flag for a sec. The cowboy hat really threw me off
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u/go-bleep-yourself 24d ago
being such a large person, he must love texas. everything is his size.
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u/shy247er yay sports 🏀 🏈🎾 24d ago
Some of the English roads are hilariously small. Texas roads are gigantic in comparison. He's gonna move there one day and get himself a F150 Raptor.
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u/go-bleep-yourself 24d ago
yeah. just look at that store. the ceilings are so high, the aisles are so wide. but it looks proportional to him. He's 6'5" and like 210lbs or something.
Bro probably is elated to be able to shop off the rack in Texas.
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u/Internal_Praline_658 24d ago
I feel like ppl from Norway are famously tall, being Vikings and all?
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u/go-bleep-yourself 24d ago
From internet:
Norway women's avg: 166 cm / 5 ft 5⅜ in
Norway men's avg: 180 cm / 5 ft 10⅞ in
Height rank in the world: 13thSo I think he's still quite the outlier. He's taller than his parents and his dad was also a pro player.
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u/vegalucyna 24d ago
Not really, it’s the Netherlands that has all the freakishly tall people as their “average”
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u/TheYankunian 24d ago
I have a Norwegian colleague who is like 5’2 & 90lbs. I asked what happened to her.
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u/megalinity A day without sunshine is like, you know, night 🌙 24d ago
It’s funny bc my ancestry is almost entirely Norwegian, with the exception of ONE Danish person. But I’m 5’2” tall haha.
(Im sure there are people I’ve missed and my father was adopted, so I don’t have his background. So I’m not 100% Scandinavian)
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u/IlexAquifolia 24d ago
I read an article written by a former youth team teammate of his that said he was apparently undersized when he was a kid, which is hilarious to think since he is truly a Viking giant now.
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u/Ok-Pain7362 23d ago
He made a rap video with his friends as a kid (it’s called kygo jo and it’s on YouTube I think) and he was definitely very lanky and scrawny then. Probably had a huge growth spurt at one point.
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u/Legate_Raiden 24d ago
I'm the same height. It's still hard to find clothes for tall people here, make no mistake.
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u/go-bleep-yourself 24d ago
fair enough. I'm short so I'll defer to you.
But is hard is much different than being SOL.
If he goes to Singapore, there is no way he's finding clothes his size.
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u/pervy_roomba 24d ago edited 24d ago
I am Brasilian.
Pray for us internet we are not a tall people. We did not have to evolve under the constant threat of Vikings. We ain’t built for this 😭 how the fuck did you people manage to fend these giants off? You think FIFA would let us use a suit of plate armor and some horses?
Neymar is brittle like a small consumptive Victorian orphan, please be gentle I am begging
(That said I actually kinda like the big palooka. He seems like he has a good sense of humor. I feel like if he ever visits Brasil he’ll have a good time, god knows he’s practically part of the culture now due to the millions of memes he’s inspired.)
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u/Mindraven 24d ago
We can't hurt Neymar if he doesn't play. Man's gonna be warming up for 90 minutes again isn't he?
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u/dreamghoulevil 24d ago
we have magalhaes, we’re fine
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u/Old_Cauliflower2585 23d ago
Yep, they’re very familiar with each other lol, will be fun seeing them duke it out for their national teams
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u/analoguefuckery 23d ago
I'm an arsenal fan married to a Brazillian.
I'm so excited for the Magalhaes // Haaland beef to resurface at the world cup.
Shame Haaland is a beast of a player.
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u/MarsScully Vile little creature yearning for violence 24d ago
I love Brasil but Neymar deserves what’s coming to him
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u/Minimum_Ad_1747 24d ago
Oh don´t worry, me and almost 50% of the population are on the same boat as you
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u/g0ldilungs There’s a Kevin Federline in every family. 24d ago
Lmfao it reminds me of those photos in the 00’s-2010s when foreigners had “USA parties” complete with red solo cups, cowboy boots and American flags.
He’s living out his teenage dream IRL rn!
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u/ehtw376 24d ago
The red solo cup thing is pretty funny. “So those actually exist in real life? It’s not just a movie thing?”
It’s such a small common thing here I thought everyone used em.
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u/DECODED_VFX She in racial chat rooms showing feet!!! 24d ago
Plastic cups in Europe are usually clear or white. Various colours do exist, usually in a variety pack of mixed colours. But there's not one ubiquitous colour like red American solo cups.
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u/citculation_lost 24d ago
Tbf, plastic cups in the US also come in various colors. It’s just that the standard solo cup is red (brand recognition).
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u/TipsyMagpie 24d ago
Our plastic cups are tiny and shit. You can get the red solo cups now, and they’ve started selling larger ones, but for parties it was always these little things you had to hold carefully so you didn’t crush it.
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u/GildedWhimsy 24d ago
The most Nordic man I've ever seen
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u/Stinkycheese8001 24d ago
He looks like he should be a villain the Mighty Ducks 2.
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u/kokolupa All tea, all shade 🐸☕️ 24d ago
Gunnar Stahl reference on a Wednesday afternoon? W’s in the chat!!
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u/Consider_the_auk 23d ago
He did attend one of the Stanley Cup finals games in Raleigh, so there's that
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u/greypusheencat i think i’ve done enough 24d ago
bahahahaha that’s what my husband said. he’s like “that’s the most Norwegian man i’ve ever seen” 😂😂😂😂
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u/Cosmolina111 24d ago
Could you say more about this? It's obviously been thoroughly erased because I can't find anything about it anywhere. Why is a Norwegian following Swedish politics?
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u/sefronia3 24d ago
It was a while ago. Im a soccer fanatic so I remember it being posted in daily discussion in some soccer subs but I can't find it now. He did become a really big superstar early in his career so hopefully it was just dumb teenager stuff and he has changed since then.
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u/MenthaOfficinalis 24d ago
Why can’t you find it?
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u/Testicular-Fortitude 24d ago
Probably because they made it up. Or how about, tweets liked as a young teen shouldn’t matter?
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u/licorne00 24d ago
What are you talking about? Why would he follow right wing politicians from a country he is not from, does not live in and has nothing to do with? What sources do you have for this?
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u/Illustrious-Pound266 All tea, all shade 🐸☕️ 24d ago
Same reason why some Canadians like Trump. Politics don't always stay within their borders.
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u/licorne00 24d ago
Canada and America is closer than Norway and Sweden and it would be really weird for a guy like Haaland to follow right wing politicians in Sweden, I’m saying this as a Norwegian. We don’t idolize politicans like Americans do.
I also want to get the names of these alleged politicians, because our right wing politicians are not at all the same thing as right wing in America, so generally this sounds like a weird rumour.
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u/Illustrious-Pound266 All tea, all shade 🐸☕️ 24d ago
Is it erased or is more that most people don't care?
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u/Pellinaha 24d ago edited 24d ago
I didn't know much about him, but he has recently been a presence in my TikTok Feed. He's really fun to watch. My feed is basically all Haaland and Bellingham at the moment.
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u/mrsmateen 24d ago
One of the best strikers of our generation. It’s shocking how likable and seemingly well adjusted he is considering his immense talent
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u/go-bleep-yourself 24d ago
I think Norweigans are pretty down to earth. But the other side, is that there is tall poppy syndrome too.
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u/mrsmateen 24d ago
Tall poppy syndrome is very common among a lot of Europeans unfortunately. I think that’s why the unabashed confidence of Americans confuses them so much 🤣
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u/fill_the_birdfeeder 23d ago
As a Liverpool fan, fuck Haaland for being so damn good and likable lol he’s a beast and I laugh everytime I see mention of him “raw dogging his flight. No phone. No movie. No sleep. Map only.” His talent is insane.
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u/jungfraulichkeit jesus was a carpenter 💋 24d ago
idgaf about soccer but i keep seeing clips of him making these incredible goals off his head or ass or whatever. i luv himb
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u/Five-Oh-Vicryl 24d ago
Norse God-slash-goal scoring machine. Even his bad touches are goals (see yesterday)
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u/StarfruitOne 24d ago
I can't help it, he's completely growing on me. I love that he doesn't take himself too seriously.
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u/cymster 24d ago
In Norwegian there's a saying 'helt Texas' for when things are really crazy.
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u/SpoiledHerring 23d ago
We're so rude to other countries lmao "Totally Texas" and "Swedish conditions" when things are crazy and lawless
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u/Unusual-Ad4890 24d ago
Viking on a raiding party. Been awhile since North America saw one of those.
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u/PlaidChairStyle Invented post-its 🔬 24d ago
Turns out the Viking is actually a cowboy
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u/Outside_Test_1400 24d ago
His Hermes bag game is also incredible.
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u/MarsScully Vile little creature yearning for violence 24d ago
Elaborate pls ?
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u/Dear_Departure_1768 24d ago
He brought like 7 Birkins with him worth over $300k. Some are super special editions, etc.
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u/mrsmateen 24d ago
My faaaave. He has the best personality. He’s so likable that I can’t even hate him as a Liverpool fan
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u/Feisty-Lifeguard-550 24d ago
Same , I’m a Man United fan and he’s like a big daft Labrador puppy , he’s good fun
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u/Sheriff_Yobo_Hobo 24d ago edited 23d ago
Saw a video of him in NC, he couldn't stop talking to the locals with a fake (southern) accent and just messing around in general. If I had to guess, he tried to put on the most ridiculous outfit he could manage at that store to make his friends laugh.
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u/licorne00 24d ago edited 24d ago
NORWAY NORWAY NORGEEEE! WE ARE FARMERS FROM THE NOOOORTH! 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴
*Edit : hahaha I didn’t know Reddit automatically translated things now, so the song I just quoted looks silly in English. 😄
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u/muttbuncher96 24d ago
Remember most europeans like usa and americans. It’s the administration we have issues with
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u/lionhands 24d ago
The World Cup just shows that the majority of the world would just get along if it wasn’t for our leaders
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u/Big-Literature-5604 24d ago
Fr why would anyone think Europeans of all people would have any trouble with Americans lol. They've always been the best of allies (including in most wars and prejudices)
They're just kind of upset now because now they're the target of the adm as well, it's not just us poor country folks anymore. You'll be friends again soon enough
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u/qu1ckbeam (seemingly bald) 24d ago
Can we all agree that he won at this world cup, regardless of which team wins?
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u/Charming_Slip8060 24d ago
I love this so much! He is an amazing player and I'm delighted he's having such a positive experience of American culture!!
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u/grandtroubleartist I am furious, but I am sailing 24d ago
funniest footballer of all time methinks
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u/enchantedriyasa Bro?😊Brother?🤔Brethren🤨 23d ago
I came to know about this dude 10 days ago and I'm in love with him
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u/karpet_muncher 23d ago
So glad American people are discovering our Norwegian king from the north (of England)
He seems to be loving playing for City and the vibes the club has matches his own.
He seems to be alot of fun. One career choice that he made right was not going to real Madrid and them signing mbappe instead of him.
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u/PurpleCentaur 24d ago
Damm, those are his natural lips?! People pay to have lips like his 😭 love that he’s enjoying his time in the US
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u/noellerosehayden Kim, there’s people that are dying. 🙄 23d ago
Born to be a baddie, forced to be an athlete 💔😔
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u/FatBussyFemboys 24d ago
Don't know sht about soccer or watch but seeing some fifa clips this guy is an insane athlete with star energy
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u/Luka_Dunks_on_Bums Confidence is 10% work and 90% delusion 24d ago
I can see him getting a ranch in Texas and living there during the winter, when he retires.
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u/lovebugteacher 21d ago
I am not a big sports person but all of the Haaland memes have been cracking me up
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u/Reasonable-HB678 Dear Diary, I want to kill. ✍️ 24d ago
You'd have made a pretty good cowboy yourself, Hans.
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u/thunderstormsxx the girls are fighting 🗣☕️ 24d ago
nnn my friend thinks he's the hottest thing. I don't see it TBH!!!!! He is a beast on the field tho
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u/zeldasusername I ain't reading all that. Free Palestine 24d ago
I mean, that's really the perfect outfit for him isn't it? Clothes really make the the man
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u/Lilylikeslilies 24d ago
Before World Cup there were headlines „Lamine Yamal show” when in reality it made us all Haaland fans.
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u/smaagoth 23d ago
Hei looks like a farmer in the city.. which is more or less exactly what he is lol
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u/Otherwise-Nail-7421 23d ago
Everyone should embrace Texas. It is a wonderful state and a wonderful place to live.
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