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Short Stuff: The wAve

2024/11/13
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著名财务顾问和媒体人物，创立了广受欢迎的“婴儿步骤”财务计划。
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Jerry: 波浪舞起源于美国体育比赛的看台上，观众依次起立举起手臂，形成波浪状的视觉效果。有些人不仅讨厌波浪舞，甚至贬低喜欢或参与波浪舞的人。 Chuck: 他本人并非波浪舞的积极参与者，但也不会反对，有时会根据心情参与。他可能喜欢波浪舞是因为很久没有做过，并且认为孩子会喜欢。现在波浪舞的质量不如以前，建议观看1984年密歇根体育场的波浪舞视频。 Josh: 波浪舞的发明者存在争议，有两个人声称在两周内独立发明了它。“疯狂乔治”亨德森声称自己是波浪舞的发明者，他在1981年10月15日一场奥克兰运动家队的比赛中首次在镜头前展示了波浪舞，但他之前在其他比赛中也做过类似的尝试，但由于观众少和报道少而没有被广泛知晓。罗布·韦勒，被称为“呐喊之王”，也声称发明了波浪舞，他称之为“可扩展的欢呼”，最初是从下往上传播，后来在乐队指挥比尔·比塞尔的建议下改为从内往外传播。两位发明者对波浪舞的发明权进行了争论，比塞尔认为亨德森的版本并非真正的波浪舞，并且言语激烈地批评了亨德森。波浪舞在20世纪80年代中期流行起来，各个体育场都有自己版本的波浪舞。波浪舞有时会干扰比赛的观赏，并且在世界其他地区被称为“墨西哥波浪”。墨西哥波浪舞在1986年墨西哥世界杯期间传播到全世界。匈牙利科学院的物理学家对波浪舞进行了研究，发现只需要20到30人就能启动波浪舞，并且波浪舞通常是顺时针方向传播，速度约为每秒20个座位。波浪舞的时机很重要，在比赛的关键时刻启动波浪舞是不合适的。波浪舞启动失败是很尴尬的。有些人不喜欢波浪舞，认为它会分散对比赛的注意力，甚至会影响比赛结果。德州游骑兵队曾警告观众参与波浪舞可能导致肌肉拉伤，甚至威胁要将参与波浪舞的孩子卖给马戏团。韦勒最终放弃了停止波浪舞运动，因为他意识到波浪舞给人们带来了快乐。建议继续保持波浪舞，并停止其他一些有争议的体育场庆祝活动。

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Key Insights

Why do some people dislike the wave at sports events?

Some people believe the wave detracts focus from the game and can disrupt the home team's momentum, leading to a website and social media groups advocating against it.

How did the wave become known as the Mexican wave internationally?

The wave spread to Mexico, where it was popularized during the 1986 World Cup, leading the rest of the world to call it the Mexican wave.

Who are the two main claimants to the invention of the wave?

George Henderson, a San Jose State cheerleader, and Rob Weller, known as the Yell King, both claim to have invented the wave independently in 1981.

What scientific insights have been discovered about the wave?

Scientists from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences found that waves roll clockwise, move at about 20 seats per second, and only require 20-30 people to start.

Why did Rob Weller, one of the wave's alleged inventors, later oppose it?

Rob Weller initially planned to start a stop the wave movement but reconsidered, realizing that the wave brings joy to many people.

What is the optimal time to start a wave at a sports event?

The best time to start a wave is during a less critical moment in the game, such as when the home team is leading comfortably or during a lull in the action.

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The Wave is a popular stadium activity where fans stand up and raise their arms in a wave-like motion, creating a ripple effect around the stadium. Despite some people disliking it, many find it thrilling and a fun way to engage with the crowd.
  • The Wave originated in American sports stadiums.
  • It involves fans standing up and raising their arms in a wave-like motion.
  • Some people dislike the Wave, while others find it thrilling.

Shownotes Transcript

It’s a thrill to stand and, raise your arms, maybe give a woo! then sit down again, especially if you’re in a sports stadium. And especially if you’re doing it as part of a Wave.

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