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After World Cup loss, U.S. fans don't waffle in their pride
Hide your waffle irons, America. After the U.S. lost, 2-1, in extra time to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, the domestic reaction has been more resigned pride than vitriol. Still, the Belgian waffle had already been the target of some American attacks — most notably by Waffle House of all places — before the game (despite the fact that apparently no one in Belgium eats Belgian waffles). And so some maple-syrup-glazed hate has flowed following the World Cup match. That’s a sentiment that many in this country would probably agree with. At least, as "Good Morning America" points out, until tomorrow morning. So most Americans will probably just need a...
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