Famous quote by Al Spalding

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Two hours is about as long as any American can wait for the close of a baseball game, or anything else for that matter
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"Two hours is about as long as any American can wait for the close of a baseball game, or anything else for that matter"

- Al Spalding

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This quote by Al Spalding recommends that Americans have an attention deficit disorder and are not going to wait for long periods of time. He implies that 2 hours is the optimum amount of time that Americans want to wait for something, whether it be a baseball video game or any other activity. This could be interpreted as a criticism of American culture, as it suggests that Americans are impatient and do not have the capability to stay concentrated on one job for an extended amount of time. It could likewise be viewed as a reflection of the hectic lifestyle that lots of Americans lead, where they are continuously on the go and have little time to spare. Eventually, this quote suggests that Americans have a restricted capacity for perseverance and are not happy to wait for extended periods of time.

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Al Spalding This quote is written / told by Al Spalding between September 2, 1850 and September 9, 1915. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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