Soccer is a game of skill, endurance, and the occasional dramatic flop that would put Oscar-winning actors to shame. Nothing is more entertaining than watching a player roll on the ground like they’ve been hit by a truck, only to miraculously recover when they realize the ref isn’t buying it. And let’s not forget the joy of watching someone go for an impressive bicycle kick, only to completely miss the ball and land flat on their back. True talent!

Basketball is the only sport where being tall is basically a cheat code. If you're 6’8", congratulations! You don’t even have to jump to dunk. Meanwhile, short players have to be part ninja, part magician, and part daredevil just to get a layup past the human skyscrapers guarding the rim. And let’s be real—half of us only play for the thrill of that one lucky three-pointer that makes us feel like Steph Curry, right before we airball the next ten shots.

Golf is a sport designed for patience… and also for testing how loudly you can yell “FORE!” before accidentally sending your ball into a nearby pond, a bunker, or, worst of all, straight into another golfer’s path. It’s the only sport where people pay hundreds of dollars to repeatedly smack a tiny ball, walk after it, and then smack it again—while pretending to enjoy it. And if you're bad at it? No worries, just blame the wind, your clubs, or that one squirrel that distracted you mid-swing.

The great thing about bowling is that you can throw gutter balls all night, but the second you hit one strike, you turn into a professional. You start giving advice no one asked for, spinning the ball like you’re in a championship game, and dramatically celebrating every pin you knock down. But let’s be honest—most of us just come for the nachos and to laugh at our friend who somehow managed to launch the ball backward.

Tennis is a refined, elegant sport… until you hear the players grunting like they’re lifting a car with every swing. And let's not forget the joy of spending half the match chasing down that one rogue ball that somehow made it out of the court, down the street, and into someone’s backyard. Also, is there any sport where the audience is quieter? Even sneezing in the stands could get you a death glare from a player mid-serve.

Hockey is one of the few sports where full-on fistfights are not only allowed but kind of expected. The puck is flying at 100 mph, players are body-slamming each other into the boards, and the refs just stand there like, “Eh, let them sort it out.” Meanwhile, fans are watching for the fights just as much as the goals. Oh, and let’s not forget that hockey players basically skate better than most of us walk—unless it’s a goalie who somehow falls down just standing still.