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The Haka
i_b_b_o_r_g
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Does it make anyone else cringe with embarrassment, or is it just me?
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I think it’s a bit lame. We should do a Morris Dance.5
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I don't mind the Morris Dancers tbh, they are what they are and not pretending to a monster in a spikey shape0
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It's absolutely brilliant in my opinion. A wonderful gauntlet to throw down, and a respectful nod to/celebration of the indigenous people of New Zealand.23
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Doesn't make me cringe, necessarily - but for me it is an irrelevance that is given far too much attention.
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racisti_b_b_o_r_g said:Does it make anyone else cringe with embarrassment, or is it just me?4 -
I didn't know it was anything to do with the indigenous people. I thought the rugger chaps made it up in the changing rooms. I take it all back, it's wonderful2
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Complete waste of everybody's time5
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Done by the indigenous warriors of New Zealand it is superb. Add a majority of white Doctors/ Bankers etc and it looks stupid.PaddyP17 said:It's absolutely brilliant in my opinion. A wonderful gauntlet to throw down, and a respectful nod to/celebration of the indigenous people of New Zealand.3 -
It's so hard to know what is and isn't cultural appropriation these days.1
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I was always told that poking my tongue out was rude and that if the wind changed when I was pulling faces, I'd get stuck like it.Stu_of_Kunming said:It's so hard to know what is and isn't cultural appropriation these days.1 -
Cringe??? Like you to say that to a New Zealander.
Adds to the atmosphere of any All Blacks match, even if it does perhaps allow them to gain a psychological edge over opponents who are supposed to just stand still and watch (although some teams have ignored the protocols much to the amusement of their supporters). It is wonderful to watch live. Good also to see the other forms of Haka from the South Pacific Island teams.
If there was an instance of it becoming a little over the top, it was during the last Lions tour when every opposing team gave a Haka. The tourists were looking a little bored by all the ritual long before the third test.
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I'd happily say it to a New Zealander1
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If I was an opponent I would just turn my back on it. It's supposed to intimidatary......cant intimidate if you dont take any notice of it.0
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I love Maori culture.
I do think it's a bit unfair they get to psyche out the opposition before every game.
Cringe? Certainly not. I enjoy the haka every time.1 -
.. not sure if you're joking.i_b_b_o_r_g said:I didn't know it was anything to do with the indigenous people. I thought the rugger chaps made it up in the changing rooms. I take it all back, it's wonderful1 -
Maybe we should get a couple of ladies from the Millers doing a dance in front of them in retaliation going forward!!Chunes said:I love Maori culture.
I do think it's a bit unfair they get to psyche out the opposition before every game.
Cringe? Certainly not. I enjoy the haka every time.1 -
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.. not sure if you're joking.i_b_b_o_r_g said:I didn't know it was anything to do with the indigenous people. I thought the rugger chaps made it up in the changing rooms. I take it all back, it's wonderful0 -
I love watching the Haka, it is iconic and the passion put into it by the Kiwis in the rugby is great to watch.
I know to is slightly unfair to compare it to a National Anthem as the NZ anthem is played also before rugby games but I would say a camera panning down the English footy team whilst our players mumble along whilst looking totally disinterested and the Scousers in the crowd boo is far more cringe!5 -
More interesting than rugger.3
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Do the kiwis perform the Hakka before playing international football (soccer) or is it only associated with rugby?0
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Ive always thought, why not start the game while they are doing their stupid dance, and go and score a try.1
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I think rugger, is great, and playing the sport is a great nod towards our cultural heritage. If only we could bring it homeHenry Irving said:More interesting than rugger.0 -
When Fiji plays NZ, do they do the Haka and Cibi at the same time or one after the other like a dance off?
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It's also a means of determining which of their opponents are brave, respectful warriors and which are trembling cowards. Turning your back on it would help make that decision far easier.golfaddick said:If I was an opponent I would just turn my back on it. It's supposed to intimidatary......cant intimidate if you dont take any notice of it.2 -
Yeah i reckon the 6ft 9' unit with mangy ears and no teeth is a right tart.Chizz said:
It's also a means of determining which of their opponents are brave, respectful warriors and which are trembling cowards. Turning your back on it would help make that decision far easier.golfaddick said:If I was an opponent I would just turn my back on it. It's supposed to intimidatary......cant intimidate if you dont take any notice of it.3 -
imagine if when playing America if after the HAKA the yanks threw down the cardboardValleyGary said:When Fiji plays NZ, do they do the Haka and Cibi at the same time or one after the other like a dance off?2 -
Can you imagine what the crowd would think if they did it at football ? - they would get slaughtered.Solidgone said:Do the kiwis perform the Hakka before playing international football (soccer) or is it only associated with rugby?0 -
Cha Cha Slidecafcdave123 said:
imagine if when playing America if after the HAKA the yanks threw down the cardboardValleyGary said:When Fiji plays NZ, do they do the Haka and Cibi at the same time or one after the other like a dance off?1
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