When there's a soccer tournament like the world championship or european championship, our entire country (Holland) goes nuts. Young and old, rich and poor, men and women. People decorate their homes with orange flags and whatnots, dress in orange, feuds and arguments are forgotten, strangers talk to eachother, and streets are deserted when our national team is playing. You could say soccer is our national sport, it always brings us together and Holland has always brought forth very good players.
Since 1988 (our most glorious and perfect championship ever imo) however, I find that the chemistry and teamplay has been suffering more and more. A lot of players earn way too much money and fancy themselves more important than the team as a whole, but that's just my opinion, don't kill me now.
Anyway, here's an example of how crazy us dutchies can get during these championships.
(in case you're wondering, why orange, and why a lion: Van Oranje which is our royal family's traditional last name means "of orange", and the lion is on our royal crest, and in that way our national symbol and mascotte.)
I made some Holland supporter wear, so if you're dutch, or just want to show support to our national team, go pick it up for FREE at my main store in Le Zoo! Ehm, you know me... female only... Well, the neckscarf can be worn by males =)
You know what? If Holland plays even or wins against Italy tonight, I will make some for males.
Hup Holland Hup!
p.s. if you are interested in the UEFA European Soccer Championship, or just want to keep an eye on the score, visit the official site HERE.
EDIT:
ok, Holland has beaten the current world champion Italy with a humiliating 3-0. That means I will be making more orange supporter's wear, yes and male stuff too! And look at these cwazy people xD
