Sports are a good way to measure a culture.
Cricket, for example, reflects the English culture that developed it. While televised sports serve as a dominant cultural indicator in America, too, a more accurate portrayal of the common citizen may be found by looking in parks or other open fields of grass where sport accessories are as simple as some good sun, good vibes, a cooler and a Frisbee. It isn't hard to imagine the pleasure of this pastime. Besides camaraderie, the mutt's master gets to play owner, manager, coach and quarterback of his own little team. Despite the human's control, it's obvious the dog is the real star of the team.