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The NFL is funded because it provides entertainment, and we all know how well that sells.

• wolfgke 11y ago
  The German word for entertaiment is "Unterhaltung", which is composed of "unten" and "halten" ("down" and "hold") - and that is what entertainment is: Holding the masses down (such that they don't ascend or revolt). Guess who is thus interested in funding entertainment.
  • justinsingh 11y ago
    Because having freedom in how you spend your leisure time obviously means that taking away that optionality would lead to.. revolt!!! I just don't see your logic here. It seems outdated.
  • chki 11y ago
    I think that is not only incorrect considering the content but probably also the semantics involved. There are many German words that have "Unter" in them ("Unternehmen" --> Company; "Untersuchung" --> study) where it does not relate to the word "unten" in any way.
    • kgwgk 11y ago
      In fact it seems to be related to the "among" meaning of "unter". The etymology is similar for other languages: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=entertain http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=entertain
• malka 11y ago
  and how well that prevents people from critical thinking.