For example, short track speed skating. I think this event is ridiculous. But last night I had to watch the relay (that went on forever) just to see how the Americans did. In this event, grown men in tight spandex suits just skate around in a tiny circle, and then their buddy gets out in front of them, and they give them a big push in the rump. And then they keep spinning in circles over and over again, rotating who skates.
C'mon, that's not a real sport is it? But because it's in the Olympics people suddenly become interested in the "sport". We proclaim these people as world class athletes. Are they world class because they are the only ones who enjoy spinning in circles, touching each other, and crashing on the ice?
I was shocked, amazed, and a little confused by the short track relay. Took me a while to figure out what in the world I was watching!!! So weird.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what they come up with for Olympic sports. I remember when synchronized diving became a a part of the summer Olympics. I thought it sounded like a worthless sport. After watching it though it became one of my favorite events.
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for this blog! It definitely gave me a laugh :)
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