I've been watching every evening....but I have a question.
how is gymnastics and diving olympic sports ?
they are both "judged sports" no clear winner or looser other than a few judges
giving a opinion, I am happy for the people that worked hard to make the olympic teams and made it
but really what's next..spelling bee's (I'd never make that team )
I always thought that competetive sports in a olympic venue should have clear winner that the viewer
could could determin with no doubt in mind (other than a photo finish)
the BMX racing is coming up soon if ya'll get a chance to watch it's pretty cool
keep your eye on Nic Long for the USA along with David Herman and you Auzzies
look out for Sam Willabee this guy is a rocket.
all the Bmx riders involved in the olympics have made their place in the games
with hard work,blood and broken bones, they deserve these races as much as
any other athlete there,this is only the second time for BMX in the olympics and it is slated
for 2016 also and hopefully my son will be there.
Godfather.
So last night you couldn't tell that the Chinese Divers were clearly way better than the rest of the field and that the American women were the Gold medal winners above all the rest :roll:
acyually I went to bed before the gold was handed out but I am superized that china did not get the gold but there you have it...it's a judged sport,not by the viewers and no clear line drawn of win or loose,so you put the confused icon after your post like I supported the disisson for who got the gold when infact I had no idea who got the gold till you told me...but now that you mention it YEAAAAH USA ROCKS !!!!
I get the gymnastics and diving because that shit looks hard to do. You HAVE to be in great physical shape to pull off some of the stuff they do (try doing an Iron Cross or a tripple somersault off the high dive... not easy).
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But... What about Skeet Shooting? Is that really a sport? I mean, yeah, I fully understand that there is a great amount of skill involved... but, is it athletic (i.e. sport)?
Because, i bet that 5 time Gold Medal winner would STILL score 5 Gold Medals even if she was a 2 pack a day smoker. Same goes for archery. They could even mount ashtrays to the bows if they wanted.
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And what about the horse stuff? The horse does all of the work and doesn't get diddly squat. Especially that horse dancing shit.
I had the same questions. The other day I had a good discussion with a friend on what constitutes a sport and what constitutes a game.
Did you see this in the Given to Fly (Live) section today:
Eddie Vedder
Hammersmith Apollo
London, UK
July 31, 2012
Show Two Set List
12. Far Behind (Ed tells a story about the time he almost accidentally killed The Kings Of Leon while skeet shooting. He then talks about not understanding how shooting is an Olympic sport but isn't surprised that the Americans are winning at it.)
13. Guaranteed
The Olympics are not for sports fans, but mostly for people who enjoy pagentry, personal stories and hoopla... not actual sports.
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No, actually I don't. I used to but each year the barrage of commercials kept getting worse.
"Hans Boring is about to attempt a 12.5 meter pole vault which would double the existing world record.... but first a word from Johnson and Johnson..."
Like I said, fuck that shit.
Yeah, fuck those companies that support these kids and their dreams!!! FUCK 'EM!!!!!
What I don't like about the Olympics...
Too much dancing bullshit. In the Summer it's girls gymnastics... in the Winter, Figure Skating. Way too much of this crap. I can see a little blurb about it, but, admit it... those are there for the ladies and the men who like crap like 'American Idol' and 'Dancing With The Stars'. Any sport where you wear make-up... not a fucking sport. The only make-up allowed in sport is that black shit you put under your eyes. and glitter on the uniform... not a sport.
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I like the Winter Olympics because of the skiing/snowboarding and hockey.
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
To me the Olympics are a showcase for all participating countries to talk about how great their countries are...wave their flags...etc. You know, pretty much what most other countries Worldwide say about "ugly Americans". Ironic isn't it. :?
Sorry to break the news but most of the "sports" in the Olympics merely exist for the olympics. There's not really a definitive watched or appreciated professional league for 95% of the areas in the olympics and the 5% that are, the competition is not nearly as good so the basketball, soccer, etc is far below anything decent to appreciate other than the excitement of rooting for/against a specific country or competitor. Also, the areas which they do have are completely arbitrary.. some date back to the greek history of the olympics and others are completely ridiculous.
The Olympics are not for sports fans, but mostly for people who enjoy pagentry, personal stories and hoopla... not actual sports.
How about soccer , basketball , voleyball , wrestling , judo :fp:
CONservative governMENt
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
Seriously, some of you are just miserable bastards.
CONservative governMENt
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
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I don't know... are we still losing to Japan in the Hot Dog eating contest?
Where have you been? Joey Chestnut is the world record holder and like 6 time straight champion. Oh, and he is AMERICAN!!!! U-S-A! U-S-A!!!!!!
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I've been taking a hiatus from the world of professional hot dog eating... glad the cup... er... trophy or Gold enema bag is back home, where it belongs.
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
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acyually I went to bed before the gold was handed out but I am superized that china did not get the gold but there you have it...it's a judged sport,not by the viewers and no clear line drawn of win or loose,so you put the confused icon after your post like I supported the disisson for who got the gold when infact I had no idea who got the gold till you told me...but now that you mention it YEAAAAH USA ROCKS !!!!
Godfather.
"superized" I like that, super-surprised?
I had the same questions. The other day I had a good discussion with a friend on what constitutes a sport and what constitutes a game.
Did you see this in the Given to Fly (Live) section today:
A super-sized surprise!
Godfather.
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
I say "f' em" when I hit fast forward on my DVR.
I've just realized I'm not a sports fan......
How about soccer , basketball , voleyball , wrestling , judo :fp:
Hockey.
Hail, Hail!!!
Yeah don't get me started on the Winter games
Too much dancing bullshit. In the Summer it's girls gymnastics... in the Winter, Figure Skating. Way too much of this crap. I can see a little blurb about it, but, admit it... those are there for the ladies and the men who like crap like 'American Idol' and 'Dancing With The Stars'. Any sport where you wear make-up... not a fucking sport. The only make-up allowed in sport is that black shit you put under your eyes. and glitter on the uniform... not a sport.
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I like the Winter Olympics because of the skiing/snowboarding and hockey.
Hail, Hail!!!
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
:nono: :fp:
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
Technically, if you can do this while dangling a lit cigarette from your lip... it is not a sport. Like darts or beer pong.
Hail, Hail!!!
Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
USA dominate! Im in.
I dont even need no stinkin milk.
I don't know... are we still losing to Japan in the Hot Dog eating contest?
Hail, Hail!!!
This is true.
Can you smoke during an eating contest?
Where have you been? Joey Chestnut is the world record holder and like 6 time straight champion. Oh, and he is AMERICAN!!!! U-S-A! U-S-A!!!!!!
I've been taking a hiatus from the world of professional hot dog eating... glad the cup... er... trophy or Gold enema bag is back home, where it belongs.
Hail, Hail!!!
Same here. Except for some pole vaulter I said I agreed is hot. Some post. Who knows.