Why did our country name a sport that involves pain, lots of large men, an oddly shaped ball, field goals and face paint with bible quotes under the eyes after an already and still most popular sport (in the world) that involved (imo) more finesse, more continuity, and more teamwork called football?

Although most US football players... well some... are damn good at finding holes in the line. Does it bother anyone that we're the only country that play it? Not hating, actually curious...

Also how do you break into the curling game? That's an Olympic sport I could get into! (lol)