The DA Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Football as played by United and Hamilton yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ferguson's Hat Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 American football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 American football Well, that's just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Bodybuilding - deeply insecure men spending an afternoon in Lancashire wearing fake tan and panties doesn't qualify either imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 1 hour ago, sjc said: Gymnastics?! In what way shape or form isn't gymnastics not a sport?! Someone earlier mentioned sports where the winner is decided by a panel and rather than an objective result. For that reason I can see the logic in saying that gymnastics isn't a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Gymnastics definitely gets a pass. It demands excellent mobility and upper body strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Gaz said: Someone earlier mentioned sports where the winner is decided by a panel and rather than an objective result. For that reason I can see the logic in saying that gymnastics isn't a sport. In that case is boxing not a sport when it goes to points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Someone earlier mentioned sports where the winner is decided by a panel and rather than an objective result. For that reason I can see the logic in saying that gymnastics isn't a sport. That doesn't mean it's not a sport, a sport isn't defined by the manner in which the outcome is decided. Wrestling is a sport as it is an activity that requires strength and skill, it's just made into a soap opera in America as well. Snooker and darts are pub sports as they do require skill but not physical prowess in any way. Cycling is a mode of transport if you are using it to commute or just as a hobby but when you start doing it competitively it requires skill and fitness and determination so I'm not sure why people wouldn't consider it a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Gaz said: Someone earlier mentioned sports where the winner is decided by a panel and rather than an objective result. For that reason I can see the logic in saying that gymnastics isn't a sport. Yes, that was me. 1 hour ago, sjc said: In that case is boxing not a sport when it goes to points? And I hadn't thought of that! Maybe they should scrap the limited number of rounds and just let the two guys batter the shit out of each other until one can't go on. Do away with the gloves at the same time to get a quicker result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsimon Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, GordonD said: Yes, that was me. And I hadn't thought of that! Maybe they should scrap the limited number of rounds and just let the two guys batter the shit out of each other until one can't go on. Do away with the gloves at the same time to get a quicker result. I've heard that (judging = no sport) argued before and in most cases it probably rings true but no way can gymnastics nor boxing not be classified as sports. Boxing did initially start out as unlimited rounds until someone dropped but gradually limiting round numbers were introduced. It was last reduced from 15 to 12 in the early 80s after a few high profile deaths in World title fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Cricket, if you have to stop for tea and lunch its not a sport. All pub based 'sports' as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Fox hunting can't be regarded as a sport until the foxes are armed and trained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEADOWXI Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Large parts of the Winter Olympics, Ski Jump, Luge, Bobsled, speed skating, We don't give a f**k who wins we only watching for the crashes and the pain and laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Clyde Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Bloody Dressage; or Horse Dancing as it should be called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 5 hours ago, kilbowie2002 said: Darts, snooker, car racing, horse racing, gymnastics, wrestling, bowls, cricket, american football, ice hockey (just synchronised fighting really). Ice Hockey is incredibly physically demanding and is as clear a sport as you could get. I think you've misinterpreted the topic tbh as it's just a list of things you don't like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 NASCAR driving round in a 'circle' about 500 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, Believe The Hype said: NASCAR driving round in a 'circle' about 500 times At 220 mph, wheel to wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, welshbairn said: At 220 mph, wheel to wheel. Boring shite that goes on forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 People are clearly just listing sports they don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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