During the World Cup the GDP of Brasil increases by 0.3%.

I knew Brasil would be crazy about the World Cup, but now I know what "crazy" means.

Per a Brazilian´s own statement, now´s the time Brazil is really patriotic. Everywhere there are flags, the colors of the Brazilian flag, media coverage of the World Cup, and futebol (soccer) clothing. In two months Rio de Janeiro will be a different place. All businesses will close when Brazil plays--even banks, which on certain holidays must be open by law (they get an executive order every four years for World Cup exceptions). But who can argue that Brasil, sem dúvida, doesn´t prosper in futebol? And it´s a sport well-tested internationally. Our Superbowl is rather local, and rather brief. ESTA MENINA TORCE PELO BRASIL!

Okay. So Dave wrote an entertaining post. I´m gwina hafta get my act together so as not to be outdone...