Honest_Man#1 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Also, I'd like to point out that I'm not moaning about wrestling fans in the slightest. I don't mind if they enjoy it, good for them. But it shouldn't really be considered a sport because it's not competitive. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Also, I'd like to point out that I'm not moaning about wrestling fans in the slightest. I don't mind if they enjoy it, good for them. But it shouldn't really be considered a sport because it's not competitive. I'd probably put it in with Darts, Snooker and Golf tbh. Not a sport, more of a really talented skill. There's no question that for all it's a fix, some of the moves they do take a helluva lot of skill. Equally, with the 3 others I've mentioned I wouldn't class them as sports because they don't even break sweat whilst performing, but again, it takes a helluva skill to be able to do them well. Those 3 and wrestling are again probably able to be further subcategorised as WWE performers physically tire, but the lack of genuine competitiveness rules it out as a sport for me. I suppose at some point this was all discussed in a boardroom but they agreed it's too much hassle giving each activity an individual title eg. Sport or skill. So they thought "f£ck it, they're all 'Sport'" lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'd probably put it in with Darts, Snooker and Golf tbh. Not a sport, more of a really talented skill. There's no question that for all it's a fix, some of the moves they do take a helluva lot of skill. Equally, with the 3 others I've mentioned I wouldn't class them as sports because they don't even break sweat whilst performing, but again, it takes a helluva skill to be able to do them well. Those 3 and wrestling are again probably able to be further subcategorised as WWE performers physically tire, but the lack of genuine competitiveness rules it out as a sport for me. I suppose at some point this was all discussed in a boardroom but they agreed it's too much hassle giving each activity an individual title eg. Sport or skill. So they thought "f£ck it, they're all 'Sport'" lol I think you're underplaying the effort that these guys put in to be on top of their respective sport. I would argue all of the above put more hours in on the training pitch then any footballer and under more pressure since it's not a team sport 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'd probably put it in with Darts, Snooker and Golf tbh. Not a sport, more of a really talented skill. There's no question that for all it's a fix, some of the moves they do take a helluva lot of skill. Equally, with the 3 others I've mentioned I wouldn't class them as sports because they don't even break sweat whilst performing, but again, it takes a helluva skill to be able to do them well. Those 3 and wrestling are again probably able to be further subcategorised as WWE performers physically tire, but the lack of genuine competitiveness rules it out as a sport for me. As I remember, the heavy-set gentlemen of my youth sweated like the proverbial. Not sure that's quite what you meant, however 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think you're underplaying the effort that these guys put in to be on top of their respective sport. I would argue all of the above put more hours in on the training pitch then any footballer and under more pressure since it's not a team sport I'm not in the slightest. I'm in no way slating them or underestimating the skill and determination required to do these things at the top level. Hence why I class it as a talent. They will put in a helluva mental and emotional exertion en route to mastering their craft, but I don't class an activity that doesn't require a lot of physical exertion as a 'sport'. Definitely no less talent and skill as a top football player though. I just see them as two separate types of activity, that's all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Being in zombie mode due to nightshift 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Being in zombie mode due to nightshift Aye that Fappening thread sure takes it out of you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon The Candy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Genuinely don't understand what Mon The Candy is saying. Am I being whooshed? yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 How can wrestling be fixed? That's like saying fights in films or TV shows are fixed. It's like saying all the fights in the Rocky films are fixed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 How can wrestling be fixed? That's like saying fights in films or TV shows are fixed. It's like saying all the fights in the Rocky films are fixed Your point is entirely correct and confirms why it isn't a sport and shouldn't be categorised as so on Sky or YouTube. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nope. Official Oxford Dictionary definition: "An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment". Hint: the word "competes" is crucial here. The dictionary definition of "compete" is "to take part in a contest". Contest is "engage in a competition to gain supremacy or power" Even if the result itself is pre-determined, the wrestlers still have to compete against each other to get that result in their favour by showing throughout these matches and behind the scenes they have the skill and talent to be worthy of winning matches. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I don't have anything at all against wrestling, but I have literally never heard the term 'weapon' being used to describe someone who is physically attractive. It's used all the time by the young folk of Dundee. As a teacher I get lessons in all of the yoof language and I can confirm that 'weapon' (sometimes 'wep' ) is used to describe someone who is a bit of alright. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's used all the time by the young folk of Dundee. As a teacher I get lessons in all of the yoof language and I can confirm that 'weapon' (sometimes 'wep' ) is used to describe someone who is a bit of alright. I've never once used or heard the term weapon, being used in that context. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I've never once used or heard the term weapon, being used in that context. Consider yourself enlightened. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I need to go to Qatar in January. Champions Sports Bar at Marriott Hotel, City Center best for football and happy hour 5-7 but be warned smoking is not banned in bars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Glasgow City Council and their refusal to do anything about the lake that forms on Great Western Road (across the road from Gartnavel) any time there is any rain whatsoever. I always thought the Pond Hotel was named after Bingham's Pond, but maybe not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 when do we get to drop e as a prefix for example e-briefing and e-newsletter. everybody gets their info electronically now, it is the norm so can we drop the e now. (lol) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 when do we get to drop e as a prefix for example e-briefing and e-newsletter. everybody gets their info electronically now, it is the norm so can we drop the e now. (lol) Can we keep it for e-mail? Don't fancy telling the wife about the mail I had at work. Especially if she wasn't surprised. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 im afraid not. emails will henceforth be known as mail. physical mail will be known as post. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon The Candy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 im afraid not. emails will henceforth be known as mail. physical mail will be known as post.amen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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