FOMO for FIFA

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The Jodi Prediction Market was convinced David would do a World Cup challenge this week. I was fully prepared to roll my eyes at the idea. Instead, I somehow caught World Cup fever.

Using a bunch of True/False variables, you get to decide who you want riding shotgun on your FIFA road trip across the USA: the Scots, the Germans, the Brits… or a Surprise? Your choice determines the trip you'll experience.

There is absolutely no learning value here whatsoever. Just questionable decisions, cultural observations, and a soundtrack courtesy of James Brown. I love road trips.

My inspiration came from all the social media posts from first-time visitors discovering America. I liked one video (FreddyLA7), and suddenly my feed became the FIFA Travel Channel.

A few observations:

• Buc-ee's appears to be the single most-photographed attraction in the country. Sorry, Grand Canyon.
• Bass Pro Shops has Europeans questioning everything they thought they knew about retail.
• The Brits have encountered tornadoes in Illinois, heat and humidity in Tampa, and travel adventures worthy of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
• Germans have discovered Louisiana alligators and Ella Langley music. Quite the combination.
• Lawrence, Kansas has apparently adopted the Algerian team.
• Waffle House, Portillo's, Raising Cane's, and baby back ribs are creating international incidents.
• Unlimited drink refills and cups full of ice are viewed as American sorcery.
• Europeans are fascinated that Americans want detailed instructions about eggs. Over easy? Scrambled? Poached? We take breakfast very seriously.
• Ram trucks and Hooters have transformed grown men into cowboys. The boys are having a moment.
• Everyone is going home 10–20 pounds heavier, with fond memories and several conversations with their cardiologist and dietician.

⚠️ Warning: loud music, flashing road markers, and an alarming lack of quality assurance. I ran out of gas before checking the focus order, so there are probably enough accessibility issues to earn me a yellow card.

Have a great week, everyone!