@sheajordansmith It was incredibly hot and humid and the line for the metro rail was a complete fail. We stood in line for an hour before we could get on. We were herded like cattle into two lines. I felt so bad for the families with kids. I gave my fan to a family for their little boy.
As a World Cup host, the U.S. shouldn't be flippantly barring officials from entering the country to do their jobs.
It's terribly backward.
It's also counterproductive.
Global sports competitions should improve international exchange and relations, not the reverse.
Europeans visiting America for the World Cup, welcome. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your visit:
1. Wear a hat. That hot thing in the sky is called the sun, and it will ruin your day. Do not stand directly underneath it without shade for too long. Also, go indoors and enjoy our Air Conditioning.
2. Go for a drive. Pick a direction, cruise for at least an hour, then loop around. America is massive. We want you to enjoy it. Don’t only stay in a city. Visit national parks. Go hiking. (Just remember rule 1.)
3. Do not eat at convenience stores. That isn’t real food. Find local places, not chains. We’re talking bagel shops, greek restaurants, vienamese soup dens. Google Reviews can help. The portions will be massive. You aren’t expected to eat everything at once. Even halfway through your meal, tell your waiter you’d like the rest “to go” and you will have a second meal waiting tomorrow.
4. Mormons are the most dangerous predators in the Western hemisphere. If you spot one (they travel in gangs of two or more) drop whatever you’re holding and run for your life. Do not turn around.
5. Shoot a gun. Find an American friend, or visit a range and start talking in your funny accent then a new friend will find you. Most Americans will be delighted to take you shooting. Beware, though: Your penis will gain at least two inches and your woman may never leave you alone when you return home.
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