I'm not sure if this is big in other countries, but until yesterday, I had never seen it in the U.S.

I had planned on writing about the last of the bad Star Wars side projects, but my wife just showed me this video and I wanted to share it with all of you.

I don't know about you, but I really don't like simply hanging out at bars very much. I hate just sitting around. Because it was far more active, I used to go to clubs all the time. But I'm old now. The club scene passed me by 10 years ago so I find myself hanging out at bars just talking with friends. I do have a good time, but I prefer to actually do something. I suck at pool. I'm even terrible at bags. I can bowl a couple of game but then I get bored. Me throwing darts is dangerous... after a few drinks it's down right criminal.

Terrible idea... or natural selection at work?

But this new idea is awesome. I don't even like soccer and I think its amazing. I actually feel stupid for not thinking of it while sitting on a boring bar stool one night.

Even though I'm not a soccer fan, I do recognize that one of the most beautiful things about it is its simplicity. Anyone in the world can play it. All you need is a ball and some people. Goals are nice but you can get creative and make those if needed. Obviously in this case you need a little more (like a giant crazy pool "table" on the floor) but it is still very simple. Even a drunk person can kick a ball.

This would also be another cool variation on soccer...
but I don't think I'd participate in this one. Just watch.

The one downside I thought of is safety. In this video, there is nothing to prevent a drunk idiot (like me) from just kicking the balls as hard as possible all around the bar. I envision several broken glasses... and noses on day one.

But this is easily fixed. I would simply build a fence around the "table". People could still watch others playing without having to worry about flying balls (oh boy let the "balls" comments begin). I used to go to clubs with cages around the dance floor, so this seems like an easy fix. Or maybe they could just use some chicken wire like in the Blues Brothers.

The spectator aspect of this activity is another draw. I think it would be a ton of watch others play as well. I think lowering the "table" as much as possible would make it easier for people to watch... and safer for the more "balance challenged".

Alright I have to run out and buy a bar now so I can introduce this in my neighbor hood. I wonder if they will take Steem...

Have you been to a bar that has soccer pool?

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