http://identityresearch.org/2010/07/11/hup-holland-hup/ Observations, research and teaching about identity and culture by Dr. Nathalie van Meurs Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:51:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://identityresearch.org/2010/07/11/hup-holland-hup/#comment-225 Nathalie Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:52:01 +0000 http://identityresearch.org/2010/07/11/hup-holland-hup/#comment-225 The day after... I am bemused to read that the Dutch media and the Dutch team blame Webb, the referee, whereas UK media states that Spain deserved to win and the Dutch played ugly football. Dutch self serving bias here is obvious: The Dutch are maintaining their self esteem by claiming that Webb favoured Spain, even though the likes of Robben and Kuijt admit that they missed opportunities. Apparently, the team still get their canal tour through Amsterdam on Tuesday, which was originally organised for their victory only. Personally, I think the Dutch need a unifying ceremony as the election results (and current coalition efforts) tell us it's a bit of a mixed bag country at the moment. However, then it'll be time to do some navel staring and contemplate the home myths - be it football or politics. The day after… I am bemused to read that the Dutch media and the Dutch team blame Webb, the referee, whereas UK media states that Spain deserved to win and the Dutch played ugly football. Dutch self serving bias here is obvious: The Dutch are maintaining their self esteem by claiming that Webb favoured Spain, even though the likes of Robben and Kuijt admit that they missed opportunities. Apparently, the team still get their canal tour through Amsterdam on Tuesday, which was originally organised for their victory only.
Personally, I think the Dutch need a unifying ceremony as the election results (and current coalition efforts) tell us it’s a bit of a mixed bag country at the moment. However, then it’ll be time to do some navel staring and contemplate the home myths - be it football or politics.

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