Olympic WTF? Events

[Deberg_1990]

Ok, whats the strangest Olympic event?

What event just makes you say: "Why the heck is this an Olympic sport?"

[KCUnited]

Some of the gymnastics. Like the horse. Who thought of getting up on a long platform with 2 handles and spinning around a few times before dismounting.

And wtf is Tajikistan?

[Ultra Peanut]

Dressage and equestrian in general. Horses scare me.

On the other hand, fencing is incredibly awesome and I wish we got more coverage of it in America.

And wtf is Tajikistan?The Tajiks are the Irish of Central Asia.

[Deberg_1990]

I think for me it would have to be Badminton. For me, thats something you play in your backyard while waiting for the BBQ to finish. Whats next, Horsehoes and yard darts as an event?

[Shag]

Handball and Equestrian.

I thought women's fencing was rather lame. Watching the American women face off for gold, it was just quick lunges and loud screams. I watched some men's fencing online, and that was a lot more entertaining.

I also saw that trampoline is an olympic event. WTF? Though, I have to admit I'm curious, lol...

[Ultra Peanut]

God, handball really is a completely pointless sport. Can't swim? Can't kick a ball? Can't handle a stick? Can't put a ball in a small basket? We have JUST the sport for you! Just take this ball, run around, and throw it at a hockey-sized net with someone standing in front of it.

I thought women's fencing was rather lame. Watching the American women face off for gold, it was just quick lunges and loud screams. I watched some men's fencing online, and that was a lot more entertaining.Those were different events. Sabre is the fast-paced one, Epee is the super-tense one.

[pr_capone]

Its a winter olympic sport but I cannot grasp who the hell thought that ski-by shooting should be a friggin olympic even.

[Cards Fan 4 Chiefs]

Bring back tug-of-war.

[Demonpenz]

they are trying to make yoga a sport

[dj56dt58]

anything but basketball and swimming..and volleyball.

[Skip Towne]

What? No golf?

[DJay23]

Speed Walking

[Braincase]

Air pistols? BB guns? I'm going to get me a Daisy Red Ryder and get me some Olympic Gold, y'all.

[Phobia]

Rowing is excruciating to watch. A little boat goes in a straight line for 6 minutes. The precision is impressive.... for about the first 10 seconds and then the whole thing is monotonous.

[007]

Table tennis aka Ping Pong.

[Phobia]

Table tennis aka Ping Pong.

You're not impressed? At least there's some unpredictable action in one of those matches. It's hard for me to watch "sports" in which everybody stays in a lane and any number of events looks exactly like the last.... Can you imagine sitting in the grandstand of a rowing venue all day long? If I were there and had no other entertainment I'd have my hands down my pants in the first 10 minutes.

[007]

You're not impressed? At least there's some unpredictable action in one of those matches. It's hard for me to watch "sports" in which everybody stays in a lane and any number of events looks exactly like the last.... Can you imagine sitting in the grandstand of a rowing venue all day long? If I were there and had no other entertainment I'd have my hands down my pants in the first 10 minutes.

I didn't say I wasn't impressed with them. Just don't think it should be an Olympic event. I would say the same for badminton too.

[Stewie]

USA Network is showing weightlifting for the smaller guys (56kg?). They can move some weight. I'm getting a hernia just watching them.

[Deberg_1990]

You're not impressed? At least there's some unpredictable action in one of those matches. It's hard for me to watch "sports" in which everybody stays in a lane and any number of events looks exactly like the last.... Can you imagine sitting in the grandstand of a rowing venue all day long? If I were there and had no other entertainment I'd have my hands down my pants in the first 10 minutes.

Rowing, Equestrian or slowing hanging from a noose..pick your poison?

[teedubya]

loving the Chinese / Greek volleyball hugging... I mean match.

[Uncle_Ted]

The problem I have with fencing is that it doesn't penalize the winner for getting hit a split second after the loser does.

[the Talking Can]

horse trotting


just pisses me off

[the Talking Can]

USA Network is showing weightlifting for the smaller guys (56kg?). They can move some weight. I'm getting a hernia just watching them.

i literally can not watch that....when they lift i imagine their knees exploding like when Gallagher smashes a watermelon....big chunks flying everywhere...

[NoLurkerNoMore]

Don't diss handball you heathen. It's a great game and we are world champions. :cuss:
Sailing doesn't do it for me. It may be a great sport to do but is rubbish to watch.

[Ultra Peanut]

Don't diss handball you heathen. It's a great game and we are world champions. :cuss:I am very curious to learn the answers to these questions: WHAT is the appeal? What niche does it fill that soccer, basketball, (either) hockey, lacrosse, and water polo don't fill? What sort of skills are important when it comes to being good at it? What makes it fun to watch?

[Rain Man]

horse trotting


just pisses me off


There's simply no other way for ultra-rich clumsy people to get gold medals.

[Rain Man]

I am very curious to learn the answers to these questions: WHAT is the appeal? What niche does it fill that soccer, basketball, (either) hockey, lacrosse, and water polo don't fill? What sort of skills are important when it comes to being good at it? What makes it fun to watch?

Criticizing handball is dangerously close to criticizing football. It's just a different appendage. Stop it before you shatter the entire marketing sleight-of-hand (er, foot) that is the NFL.

[Deberg_1990]

I feel for the goalies in Water Polo.

You tread water for 10 minutes then the other team comes down and scores right away on you. Its got to be hard to block a shot. Its not like you can move very fast in water to block a shot.

[Ultra Peanut]

Criticizing handball is dangerously close to criticizing football. It's just a different appendage. Stop it before you shatter the entire marketing sleight-of-hand (er, foot) that is the NFL.I, well... I mean, I never... Oh my God.

aight im out, i probably ain't gonna be back again

fact i mean not to

/slips ring on finger, disappears, sails to elfen village

[alanm]

Rhythmic gymnastics. End of thread.

[Bowser]

Air pistols? BB guns? I'm going to get me a Daisy Red Ryder and get me some Olympic Gold, y'all.

You'll put your eye out.

[eazyb81]

Speed Walking

+1

I was shocked that speed walking was even a real sport when I first heard about the steroid scandal. It sounds like a sport you would see in movie with Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller.

I bet the speed walkers are the nerds of the track team.

[the Talking Can]

There's simply no other way for ultra-rich clumsy people to get gold medals.

that's exactly what it is....

[COchief]

Rhythmic gymnastics. End of thread.

ALL gymnastics events are extremely relevant and interesting to watch...as long as they wear the leotards.

[ElGringo]

ALL gymnastics events are extremely relevant and interesting to watch...as long as they wear the leotards.


Only one reason I disagree with this statement, the majority of the girls are around 15 and are built like 10 year old boys.

[FAX]

I've always hoped that, perhaps someday, rodeo would become an official Olympic sport. I'd like to see some Chinese guys try to stay on Bodacious for 10 seconds.

FAX

[Demonpenz]

bodacious is dead RIP

[crazycoffey]

God, handball really is a completely pointless sport. Can't swim? Can't kick a ball? Can't handle a stick? Can't put a ball in a small basket? We have JUST the sport for you! Just take this ball, run around, and throw it at a hockey-sized net with someone standing in front of it.

:clap:
exactly, wtf event if ever there was one.

[FAX]

bodacious is dead RIP

True. But, you get my point. Flying Chinese guys in big cowboy hats are fun to watch.

FAX

[crazycoffey]

rowing sucks balls too, and I didn't even know about speedwalking, still don't see a need for handball, but it has to rate better than speedwalking....

[Deberg_1990]

:clap:
exactly, wtf event if ever there was one.


I watched some of that last night. It looked like a sport that might show up in a Ben Stiller parody flick.

[Demonpenz]

True. But, you get my point. Flying Chinese guys in big cowboy hats are fun to watch.

FAX

that's what karaoke night is for

[PhillyChiefFan]

You'll put your eye out.

ROFL Nice reference

[FAX]

Bodacious weighed in just under 1 ton of mean, slathering, pissed off, bucking beef. Slap a Chinese guy on that bad boy, crack a beer, sit back, and enjoy. Lots more fun than karaoke.

FAX

[Demonpenz]

I dunno man. You are describing the girls at the karoke bar exept with bigger *****

[Skip Towne]

I've always hoped that, perhaps someday, rodeo would become an official Olympic sport. I'd like to see some Chinese guys try to stay on Bodacious for 10 seconds.

FAX

I think it's 8 seconds. You must have missed the rodeo when you were in Kansas.

[Fat Elvis]

I bet the speed walkers are the nerds of the track team.

They get picked on by the band, who at least marches.....

[Ultra Peanut]

Walk faster! FASTER! NO NO NOOOO, TOO FAST!