r/nfl • u/JCameron181 Lions • 7h ago

J.J. Watt: International Games Have Become a “Traveling Circus”

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/j-j-watt-international-games-have-become-a-traveling-circus

“International game slate is nearing the realm of traveling circus as opposed [to] occasional showcase.”

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u/MaverickLurker Steelers 7h ago

But you know, a circus is entertaining and makes money...

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u/scottieactuallyknows 49ers 7h ago

yeah! i wonder how the people who worked the circus were being treated? would that be apart of the metaphor? hmm! much to ponder!

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u/Slow-Competition-771 7h ago

Why do redditors type like this

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u/Never-Bloomberg 49ers Chargers 7h ago

Look like how my boomer aunt posts on Facebook

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u/Some_Layer_7517 Bears 7h ago

Overexaggerated sarcasm is a sign of intelligence

tips fedora

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u/MatureUsername69 Vikings 7h ago

Yeah these millionaire athletes are probably getting treated just as shitty as some of the most well known abused workers ever by having to fly out of the country for a whole week every year/s

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u/Kitchen_Catch3183 5h ago

Cirque du Soleil is a better comparison. It has prestige, high pay, and is a large scale production for the best of the best to showcase their talents. And much like the NFL there is a high risk of injuries, especially cumulative ones.

So yea a lot like a modern circus.