Actually WWI is probably a duff comparison.
As the trench warfare aspect of that fiasco was at best a 0-0 bore draw.
This episode is boring, I grant you that. But what recent skirmish or dispute can you think of where one side just refuses to acknowledge reality to the point that they become a joke?
I can't think of one. But this guy probably can:
"Take my word for it, Tottingham's wage bill is higher and they've spent double the amount Aston Villa have on transfers."