Special K Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I'd much, much rather watch softball than curling. Still don't understand that decision. If softball was in the Winter Games, it would've been safer because there would have been an audience for it because so many of the "sports" in the winter games SUCK. Ice dancing? Curling? STUPID. How the hell synchronized swimming, idiotic rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline tumbling?!? WTF?? are in the summer games boggles my mind too. However, from what I understand, there are many other sports in the Summer games that attract audiences (swimming, track and field, gymnastics, etc.). I can definitnely see that, I love watching those myself. So basically, softball wasn't profitable enough for the IOC. Add to that that America pretty much whooped everyone's ass in the sport (except the final gold medal game in the final Olympics), and it wasn't something the IOC ultimately wanted to continue. I believe it was a one vote difference that determined that fate. It sucks. I was coaching high level softball in SoCal at the time the announcement was made. A lot of our girls had legit hopes of being recruited to some of the softball powerhouse universities and possibly onto bigger things after that. It was sad to see the anger and disappointment in a lot of the girls and we talked about it a lot. Many of the same discussions came up, like why the hell some seemingly ridiculous sports are in and some legit ones are cut. It all comes down to profitability and politics in the end. It's just another reason (among a multitude of reasons) the Olympics have really lost their glory to me. And don't take this as me bashing on the athletes. These athletes sacrifice so much, they put their heart and soul into these sports. They are definitely not the problem. It's the heads of the IOC, the heads of sport regulatory committees, the heads of the sport associations (USA wrestling, etc.) that really tarnish the spirit of the Olympics to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 if you're implying that I'm a leg humper, well keeastman is a softball chick... so your pic fails. LOL, I was implying that you were a leg humper for curling chicks, not keeastman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 If softball was in the Winter Games, it would've been safer because there would have been an audience for it because so many of the "sports" in the winter games SUCK. Ice dancing? Curling? STUPID. This isn't medal-worthy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 This isn't medal-worthy??? :ols: Sidenote: Across the street from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs there is this dive karaoke bar called the "Finish Line" that me, my husband, and some of the other wrestlers go to just about every weekend. All I can say is that you can immediately tell who the male figure skaters, and usually male gymnasts, are in less than 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Anyone agree with me? Should Curling be a sport with an ACTUAL gold medal and on par with competitions like crew, track and field, basketball, hockey, skiing, etc? Yes and no on the agreement. I'd eliminate any sport that requires judges to determine the winner, which doesn't include curling. Judges are too subjective, too prone to corruption and often the judging is not based on what occurs at the time but on the historical body of work of the performer(eg Figure Skating). Bottomline anything that requires a judge is an art not a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 More evidence here: http://olympics.fanhouse.com/2010/02/19/learning-to-curl-with-pregnant-canadian-curler-kristie-moore/ This woman is 5.5 months pregnant and competing in curling. Can you imagine a nearly third trimester woman going downhill in the Super G, doing a double axle on ice, playing women's hockey or basically anything that's a real athletic sport? Sure, maybe very early on but five and a half in should tell you all you need to know about the strenuous demands of CURLING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I agree, you probably don't need to be the greatest athlete to compete in curling. But I bet its a lot harder than many of you think. I would compare it to horseshoes or bocci, some of us might be decent at it, but no matter how hard we try, there is always that guy that can throw a ringer 7 times out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've been watching a lot of curling. I'm starting to like it. Enough that me & some friends are going to the "open house curling event" next Sunday. So I'll let you all know how cheesy it is when you play it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Even doesn't get you pumped for curling? That was great. And for the record, I'd hit the US women's curling team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Curling has as much right to be in the olympics as figure skating. At least theres a point system in curling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Curling chicks = win. I'd like to introduce you all to Anna Sidorova. AKA My future ex wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 ^ when did Hunny learn to curl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 ^ when did Hunny learn to curl? This girl is easily hotter than Hunny IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This girl is easily hotter than Hunny IMHO. Yeah but I thought you didn't like redheads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah but I thought you didn't like redheads? Theres an exception to every rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Theres an exception to every rule. Your dislike for redheads is a rule? ... Don't give yourself so much credit I could probs find 10 more redheads you find attractive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah but I thought you didn't like redheads? she doesnt look redheaded to me :whoknows: Your dislike for redheads is a rule? ... Don't give yourself so much credit I could probs find 10 more redheads you find attractive... thats unpossible for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Your dislike for redheads is a rule? ... Don't give yourself so much credit I could probs find 10 more redheads you find attractive... It's more about the freckles than the red hair. It's just usually they come as a package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Curling ROCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 It's more about the freckles than the red hair. It's just usually they come as a package. Only for gingers....there are plenty of women with red hair without freckles...it's just more auburn then fire red... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Only for gingers....there are plenty of women with red hair without freckles...it's just more auburn then fire red... Nothing wrong with burgundy/auburn hair. Maybe the Skins inspired her for her hair color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nothing wrong with burgundy/auburn hair. Maybe the Skins inspired her for her hair color. Wow, I bet she's a hugeeee Skins fans...bein from Russia and all. It's just a sign that y'all are clearly meant to be...tell her to tell Ovie I said hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow, I bet she's a hugeeee Skins fans...bein from Russia and all.It's just a sign that y'all are clearly meant to be...tell her to tell Ovie I said hey I'll give your number to her, so she can give it to OV, who will then hand it off to Mike Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I'll give your number to her, so she can give it to OV, who will then hand it off to Mike Green. Epic plan. Tell her she can call me any time she wants, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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