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Originally Posted by rabblerouser
The NFL doesn't even pretend to be anything BUT entertainment.
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They've gone to great lengths to deceive the public by mimicking other legitimate sport leagues...
From their logo to the draft process...to being associated with geographical areas (cities/communities). The whole production...really...even have a commissioner.
On the surface they appear identical...until you dig into the legal aspects and the gambling origins.
MLB and the NFL are not the same thing...technically or legally. MLB can face financial repercussions and class-action lawsuits. NFL can do whatever it wants...as long as it fulfills it's stated purpose of "entertainment"...whatever that is.
Face it...the NFL IS very entertaining...it delivers what it's designed to do. People dont really care if they are being tricked...their team (real or not) represents their city/culture.
NFL lawyers might be correct...the average fan would still watch even if they knew the truth...they still pack arenas for the WWF. It's escapism...it's the modern coliseum.
Shit..I still watch it...albeit with about 10% of the enthusiasm I once had.