Guest AlwaysPissedOff Report post Posted March 11, 2003 LOL! What did you expect from a guy who lives in a state where seemingly the only ice rink in the entire state is in Montgomery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Don't piss off a mod TC. Just for a second T.C. Imagine you've never heard of Curling. Wouldn't your initial reaction be that sounds boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Oh definitely, curling can be very boring at times. It's just that sometimes (most of the time) people just look at it and think that it's people sweeping ice, when it's more than that. They call it boring without ever actually watching it and trying to see the strategy that's behind it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted March 11, 2003 I think we should pin this thread so non-Canadians can learn about a sport with so much beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Bob you're not a real Canadian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Well I was an illegal immigrant until January. But at least I'm in the country legally now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fazzle Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Oh definitely, curling can be very boring at times. It's just that sometimes (most of the time) people just look at it and think that it's people sweeping ice, when it's more than that. They call it boring without ever actually watching it and trying to see the strategy that's behind it. Yes, but what about us that watched alot of curling during the last Olympics because it was the only damn thing that MSNBC(was it them? It was one of the news channels, I forget which) would show, and it would be on either really early or in the middle of the night, when nothing else was being shown, and still think it's damn boring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted March 11, 2003 That's fine. I can respect the fact that you watched it and didn't find it exciting, not everyone does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted March 11, 2003 I'm undecided as to whether curling goes in my "sport" category or my "hobby" (Golf, Tennis) category. To tell you the truth, I'm probably leanin towards sport. Sure it's boring, but to the best of my knowledge, it doesn't discourage fan participation. Confirm/deny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spaceman Spiff Report post Posted March 11, 2003 I'm strangely attracted to curling. Whenever it was on during the last Winter Olympics, the remote control was put down and my ass was glued to the TV. Back in college, 1 of my buddies had a pic on his door. An older couple sitting at a curling match, 1 had a hat that said "It's the skip's fault" while the other had a hat that said "Like hell it is" Ahh, curling humor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redbaron51 Report post Posted March 11, 2003 If the Americans can't compete in the sport, why show interst in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted March 11, 2003 If the Americans can't compete in the sport, why show interst in it. Now you're getting it, redbaron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mikey2Dope Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Sorry TC but I think I'm on the list now. I'm a Canadian who believes curling to the most boring sport ever invented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mikey2Dope Report post Posted March 11, 2003 I'm undecided as to whether curling goes in my "sport" category or my "hobby" (Golf, Tennis) category. Hey AS ya gotta put Golf in your "sport" category. Golfers are, IMO, the hardest working athletes there are. These guys have to earn their paycheques by not only showing up but by playing good as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted March 11, 2003 I'm undecided as to whether curling goes in my "sport" category or my "hobby" (Golf, Tennis) category. Hey AS ya gotta put Golf in your "sport" category. Golfers are, IMO, the hardest working athletes there are. These guys have to earn their paycheques by not only showing up but by playing good as well. I refuse to go to a sporting event as a spectator and being told to shut up. IMO, that isn't a sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nl5xsk1 Report post Posted March 11, 2003 If I had the choice of watching basketball (be it college or pro, men's or women's), baseball, or curling, consider me America's biggest curling fan. And golf is NOT a sport ... a sport is played by athletes, and golfers are NOT athletes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Yeah, curling takes skill. So does knitting. I wanted to watch it during the Olympics but it was never on when I had access to a TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Hey, have any of you guys seen "Men With Brooms"? I heard it was the number 1 comedy in Canada this time last year and they had some of the stars on the Mike Bullard show. I'm so pissed I never got to go to one of the tapings, the CTV studios on Yonge were so damn close to me but I didn't realize it. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spicy McHaggis Report post Posted March 11, 2003 Question: Is bowling an Olympic sport? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thetrendsetter Report post Posted March 12, 2003 Hitting a sperichal object with a bat isn't very interesting to me... Remember The Time That One Of Canada's Pasttimes is in the olympics, but 2 of America's Sports isn't... Good Times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted March 12, 2003 Remember The Time That One Of Canada's Pasttimes is in the olympics, but 2 of America's Sports isn't... Good Times What two sports would they be? Football isn't, but baseball, hockey, and basketball are. Is lacrosse in the Olympics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
