The only supernatural legend that comes to mind as being U.S based and commonly known to the general population is Big Foot, and that's more mythical than supernatural. Big Foot isn't known for having any magic powers/abilities.

This is totally the kind of act Ed Sullivan would have booked way back when.

"Ham Radio" is not only one of my favorite episodes of "Fraiser," but also of TV in general.

I think it would depend on the individual dog more than the breed, but that's just a guess.

Where I was trying to go with this, was that people who ignore sports or "Harry Potter" because it's not thier thing/it's not what they're interested in are on the same level. I think you have a point in that it becomes a problem when someone acts like they're a better/superior person because they don't like it. I…

In college, we had people who were fans of sports and people who didn't care about sports living on the same floor, but we were all pretty cool about respecting our differences. If a group of us were hanging out talking, and we had to change subjects, my roommate would start off with "so about the team," and over time…

I don't think an American movie adapation counts if the original story is by a British author. The point still stands.

"Saying that you can't even bother to learn the basic names and facts is willful ignorance to a prideful level." Here's the thing. This makes it seem like sports matter more than they do. Not being able to name the starting line up of a team shouldn't be seen as a greater accomplishment or more important and valued…

You are not alone. My father isn't really into sports. Lucky for him, he's in private practice, so it's never impacted his job/ability to get a promotion. He's told me some really funny stories about having to fake his way through small talk, especially when clients ask him about a game. It usually goes something like…

Thanks for posting. This was a really fascinating read.

Here's my guess. The Brits saw a generation almost wiped out in WWI, and thier country destroyed by WWII. They retreated into fantasy as sort of a coping mechanism. The U.S didn't have that experience. Americans for most of thier history were taught to believe in progress and that was often represented by or through…

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You can find it in other fandoms, but there is a difference. Sports people seem to automatically assume that everyone shares/has an interest in thier fandom. I think this attitude/behavior is unique to sports.

The world would be a better place if more people were like you. You totally get it. I wish more people did.

I don't mind people rooting for thier local team, or being happy they won. I mind people assuming I care about it or should care about it.

I'm going to attempt an honest and rational response (I know, I must be crazy. As in Gonzo stunt level insane, but I'm going to try).

No one applies. Someone is placed on the list if they live in the UK and are born with magical powers. The letter arrives when the student turns 11 years old

you don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit into the wind.

It doesn't sound old or American. It sounds like fake slang from "Back to the Future Part II"

The school was educating Amerindian students alongside the European settlers, so that may explain part of it.