Spaceman Spiff Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I must admit I didn't know anything about this game before these olympics. I had heard a great deal about it, but never actually seen it. Well, it's on CNBC right now and I am at a loss for words. How can people consider this a sport? How can this compare to something like speed skating, snowboarding or ice hockey? I can see where there is a lot of SKILL involved in this game, thats for certain. However, there doesn't seem to be much athletic skill involved. All they really have to do is slide along the ice and keep up with the stone, and brush the ice in front. Right? Unless I'm totally missing something here. Anyway, vote, and explain whether you think it's a sport or not. EDIT: looks like it could be kinda fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dks1240 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I was discussing this with my roomate. We compared casual golf and curling...how they are both very skillful sports but not highly athletic (sorry for the hundreds of golfers that's going to offend). Anyway, basically I don't think curling is a sport, it's a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Its not a sport, it's an activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinned Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I compare it to chess, in that it is highly strategical. But it does add a physical element to it in how precise the original pusher (whatever you call him :laugh: ) has to be. Still, there is no 'athletic' part to it. Are there any other Olympic events that don't require athleticism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It's a game, pure and simple. That's why they call them the Olympic Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It's a game, pure and simple.That's why they call them the Olympic Games. :laugh: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 i think dfitzo just finished this thread off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 I asked if it was a sport. Who said anything about olympics here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Its a sport: From http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/sport A sport consists of a physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. A sport has physical activity, side by side competition, and a scoring system. The difference of purpose is what characterises sport, combined with the notion of individual (or team) skill or prowess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I was discussing this with my roomate. We compared casual golf and curling...how they are both very skillful sports but not highly athletic (sorry for the hundreds of golfers that's going to offend). Anyway, basically I don't think curling is a sport, it's a game. See, I disagree about golf. I mean, if you walk 18, you actually get some good excercise! Not to mention it you're hitting a small ball with a club...its no less of a sport than baseball is...:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I think it's cool. Anyways, it sure beats figure skating. I was set to watch some olympics tonight... :munchout: .... then I saw it was figure skating. :jerk: I turned off the TV and watched my fingernails grow instead. Seriously... figure skating is worse than a trip to the dentist, although not quite as bad as a hollywood musical. Somewhere in between. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I watched womens curling today. U.S. vs Norway. I had no idea what was going on, but I watched the whole match, trying to figure out the rules and strategies. I still thought it was better than hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I must say i enjoy watching Curling in small doses. But it is not a sport. It does probably take alot of skill to push one of those puck things, I'll give em that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It's a joke. I want to know who lobbied to get that in the olympics while taking at Polo. Atleast polo was exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 According to this guy, Curling is a sport. And I wouldnt argue with this dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I would say it is a sport. It requires a skill in making the shot and it looked like alot of strategy is needed as well. I watched it today it was interesting watching the timeouts where the coaches got involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nostril Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I say it's a sport. A sport for people who really enjoy ice skating, bowling, archery, billiards, and house cleaning, and thought that the five needed to be combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Curling is the dumbest "game" ever invented. How the hell it ever got into the Olympics is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie4redskins Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I found myself fighting a small case of insomnia last night and I ended up watching curling until 4am. Whatever it is, I found it strangely fascinating. It's a gigantic shuffle board on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie4redskins Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 double post, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan133 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 It's a game, pure and simple.That's why they call them the Olympic Games. for the same reason why luge is a sport, its a race not an athletic contest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I say it's a sport. A sport for people who really enjoy ice skating, bowling, archery, billiards, and house cleaning, and thought that the five needed to be combined. Including house cleaning in that made is hilariously hystarical. Curling is the dumbest "game" ever invented. How the hell it ever got into the Olympics is beyond me. Never underestimate the powerful Canadian Doing Stuff On Ice lobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown 43 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I tried curling once and my body was in pain for three days! It's tough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I tried curling once and my body was in pain for three days! It's tough! Climbing the Empire State Building would probably make you sore, but that doesn't mean it's a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLadyRaven Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Its a sport:From http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/sport A sport consists of a physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. A sport has physical activity, side by side competition, and a scoring system. The difference of purpose is what characterises sport, combined with the notion of individual (or team) skill or prowess. According to Websters NASCAR is out :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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