One man, living in Iran sharing the weird stuff he sees and hears...

The US trounced Iran 88-51 in Istanbul yesterday, but according to the many Iranian fans in attendance Iran is still the best.

“Iran invented basketball around same time as we invented chess and civilization,” noted Ali, a professor of history who made the trip from Tehran to support the national teaming. Adding, “I’m not a scientist, but I think all the hormones those Americans eat makes them bigger and stronger. We are catching up in that regard.”

Although all concerned, especially both coaches, went to great lengths to keep the day about sports, global media outlets used the opportunity to point out that it’s all about politics whenever these two nations are concerned.

The Los Angeles Times even postulated that the cheerleaders for the event, apparently Ukrainian imports, dressed more conservatively for the Iran game that they would for other teams.

Iran’s big man, the game’s high scorer get’s the last word:

“I don’t pay attention to politics, but just play the game,” said the towering Mr. Haddadi, with hands the size of salad bowls. “I love to play basketball for my country, and try my best.”