Cultural Artifact
Natalia Gonzalez
Professor Diana Solorzano
Communications 150
08 April 2014
Cultural Artifact Speech
It’s pretty obvious what ill be talking about today and for those that are completely clueless then good at least I’m surprising a few. For those who don’t know what I’m holding, this right here established the foundation of my childhood, culture, and future. You guys thought I was going to keep it simple and say, “It’s just a soccer ball” well yes it is but to me it’s so much more than that. Lets begin with saying soccer is universal. There is so much more than running non-stop for 90 minutes and going up and down a field chasing a ball. Since I cant speak for everyone in the room and I don’t have super powers to read peoples mind, to me, soccer builds our character, holds families together, and brings a divided world into one.
Soccer has been in my life since day one, well not exactly since I started playing soccer competively only 10 years ago. But for as long as I could remember, soccer has been there. It was all thanks to my dad for getting me into it. I would sit with him and watch soccer matches and ask him endless question about, What? Why? When? And How? (one minute) Being in a household full of Barcelona fans, there was no doubt of missing a classic against Real Madrid. If I’m losing some of you with the term, “Clasisco” a clasisco in soccer is basically a match of the most followed team that is watched by hunreds of millions of people. For example, Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid. Well getting back to the point, seeing a clasico is what would bring my family together. We would make bets against anyone that would come in our house and be Real Madrid fans, we would scream and laugh throughout the match. One thing I learned from watching soccer with my family is that win or lose we stay faithful to our team. And that is something that takes dedication and hope. That is something that I learned through watching soccer with my family and with the years of playing
Professor Diana Solorzano
Communications 150
08 April 2014
Cultural Artifact Speech
It’s pretty obvious what ill be talking about today and for those that are completely clueless then good at least I’m surprising a few. For those who don’t know what I’m holding, this right here established the foundation of my childhood, culture, and future. You guys thought I was going to keep it simple and say, “It’s just a soccer ball” well yes it is but to me it’s so much more than that. Lets begin with saying soccer is universal. There is so much more than running non-stop for 90 minutes and going up and down a field chasing a ball. Since I cant speak for everyone in the room and I don’t have super powers to read peoples mind, to me, soccer builds our character, holds families together, and brings a divided world into one.
Soccer has been in my life since day one, well not exactly since I started playing soccer competively only 10 years ago. But for as long as I could remember, soccer has been there. It was all thanks to my dad for getting me into it. I would sit with him and watch soccer matches and ask him endless question about, What? Why? When? And How? (one minute) Being in a household full of Barcelona fans, there was no doubt of missing a classic against Real Madrid. If I’m losing some of you with the term, “Clasisco” a clasisco in soccer is basically a match of the most followed team that is watched by hunreds of millions of people. For example, Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid. Well getting back to the point, seeing a clasico is what would bring my family together. We would make bets against anyone that would come in our house and be Real Madrid fans, we would scream and laugh throughout the match. One thing I learned from watching soccer with my family is that win or lose we stay faithful to our team. And that is something that takes dedication and hope. That is something that I learned through watching soccer with my family and with the years of playing