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I believe that performance in most athletics has improved over the years due to technology and sponsorship of promising athletes and I'm glad to see it. It's great that in more recent years the USA has seriously entered the Olympic competition.Figure skating is more of a performing art form than a competitive sport but if it takes Olympic competition to develop it to its' present state then I'm in favor of it.Like most people I enjoy watching the best of the best,in any endeavor, perform. That the best of the best may also be beautiful, have ideal bodies and be graceful, enhances the artful aspect of the performance.It must be difficult for judges to quantify grace in points in gymnastics, diving and figure skating. I could sympathize with the envious or physiologically challenged among us not enjoying these events.Basketball I believe was corrupted by the introduction these giant Watusis into the game. It is much the same as moving the target closer and doesnt belong in international competition, much less the Olympics.
Aw Gez guys I hate it when I come up on the other side of the argument from most every one here. BUT, figure skating has been an olympic sport since at least the '30's. You he men may consider it a sissy sport and assume all the male skaters are way to light on their feet, but I would like to see any one of you he men execute a triple lutz or a triple toe loop. How many of you can lift your partner over your head? These skaters are in fine condition and none is called Refridgerator. For the record when Baseball is over, figure skating is the only sport during the winter.
I'll watch the downhill and slalom skiing but not much else. These people on skis and snowboards doing flips and stuff doesn't appeal to me at all. Too bad the won't show much of the Nordic Combined but that has guns so it's not PC.In the summer Olympics, synchronized swimming is my favorite. I just can't seem to turn away from 48 women trying to look cute while they're drowning.Any "sport" that has a powerful enough lobbyist and slips enough $$$ under the table can become an "Olympic" sport. Water polo? Bicycle racing? It is to laugh!!Mudge the purist
I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS![This message has been edited by mudge (edited 01-23-2002).]
Actually, the one thing that will get me to sit down and watch it, is all the crash and burn video that they have afterwards. Remember the commercial they use to have for the olympics or maybe it was ABC sports,where the announcer says,'And the Agony of Defeat', and they show the guy who is down hill skiing crash into the fence and everything else, now that was when commercials for the olympics were cool!!!
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
Hi Mom Mom,I never said figure skating was easy or didn't require athleticism, just that due to the (in my opinion) excessive subjectivity involved in determining who wins, it isn't a sport (to me) because I can't get interested in who wins or loses. Ditto girls -- excuse me, women's -- gymnastics. But believe it or not, I actually paid to go see Stars on Ice with Mrs. Blade and I enjoyed it as an artistic performance. There were no "winners" or "losers".PS - If you ever saw me do any athletic activity at a GB get-together, it might be good for a laugh. Although I used to play a mean game of Doom. What, you don't think that takes quick reflexes and great eye-hand coordination, not to mention strategy of selecting your position and weapon?[This message has been edited by Gordian Blade (edited 01-23-2002).]
Mom Mom,Granted I probably can't lift Mrs Rembrandt above my head (she's put a little weight since we got married) but I can do a triple Klutz....hee hee
Can you say BORRRINNNNNNG. I cant see how anyone could actually sit down and watch the Olympics or most sports. Basketball..watch people run back n forth and throw a ball at a metal ring, yeah thats exciting and tough. Football.. watch guys try to what do they call it defend the ball. Try to score points by running to the other end. Yes in deed thats entertainment, NOT Baseball.. this is just too time consumming and slow paced, unless your um challenged. Ice skating. The women dont look too bad but the guys look like fags. Auto racing.. watch the cars go round and around. Unless your playing the game it might be different, but to watch it.. No Way I think Id rather watch a stripper gyrate any day rather than watch the above.
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Let's talk about scoring.....there is the technical aspect (fall on your rump and you loose some points), granted that seems pretty straight forward.....but to get additional points for artisic interpretation, style, and glitzy costumes just throws it out the window of credibility. Can you imagine the Pittsburg Steeler's getting 2 extra points for their uniform design and color, and if the runner takes the ball into the endzone while doing a 3 1/2 double twist fuaxpas, then the team gets 10 points instead of 6.....don't forget to circle the stadium so all the fans can shower the most valuable player with flowers....suddenly the leftist leaning Judge from Berkley, Kalifornia stands up and displays his scorecard... 4 1/2 ...when all the other Judges display 9's and 10's... [This message has been edited by Rembrandt (edited 01-23-2002).]
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I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS![This message has been edited by mudge (edited 01-23-2002).]
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
Politicians Love Gun Control / China Has Gun Control