Things I love about Poland

That just about every polish person knows at least the first 30 seconds to this song: 

Example: Here is a stadium full of people singing it at a soccer game.


Why? Czterej Pancerni i Pies is basically the greatest and most popular series to ever come out of Poland. It's about 4 tank men (yeah I don't know the correct terminology) and their dog (it's name is Szarik. Due to this fact, half the German Shepards in poland are named after this dog...he was our Lassie)and their lives in the army during WW2. The characters were really wonderful and you basically go through the entire war with them. Filmed in 1966, it's still regularly played on tv. I think the last time I saw any of this was when I was 13 or younger and would definitely love a marathon. 

Eurocup 2012, soccer and apologies. But not in that order.

So, even though it's spring break, life has been rather busy! Trying to catch up on work, be a good intern and get some face time with the parents (but not in that order). Sorry for the lack of updates. Until May 18, 2009 (AHHHHHHHHH!!!! graduation!!) the updates will probably get more sporadic and less frequent but I'll definitely try my best. 

So World Cup is next year and whatever BUT Euro Cup 2012 is going to be in Poland!!!!!!!!!and ukraine but POLAND!! Anybody that saw me on the day this was announced (a little over a year ago) definitely could tell I was bubbling over with excitement. It would be a dream come true to be there when this is happening (not even at the games, THAT'S wishing for too much haha, but definitely on the streets, watching the game from the pubs and feeling the shared excitement with everyone else.)

And I'm getting way off track. The point of this entry was just these three soccer posters. 

These two are rival posters about a match between Argentina and Brazil. The first one was made before the match by Argentina. I think it's wickedly funny and really clever (and would NEVER fly in America). 

This flyer was designed right after the match was over and Argentina lost 3-1. Ooh talk about burn! Not as good as the previous one but a great response nevertheless. 

This last one is very simple but very good. The swastika is probably one of the most recognizable symbols in the world and generally just stands for hate. Hate for someone that is not like you.  So again, simple poster, simple concept but powerful message. Especially with how much hate there can sometimes be surrounding soccer.