Difference between revisions of "Professional wrestling"
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| − | '''Professional wrestling''' is a violent form of [[entertainment]], in which [[actor]]s pretend to be having an athletic contest. In actuality, they are performing a script, and the bout nearly always reaches an agreed-upon outcome. It is not real and | + | '''Professional wrestling''' is a violent form of [[entertainment]], in which [[actor]]s pretend to be having an athletic contest. In actuality, they are performing a script, and the bout nearly always reaches an agreed-upon outcome. It is not a real contest in the manner of [[sport]]s such as [[boxing]] or amateur [[wrestling]], but many bouts take a gruelling toll on the particpants' bodies nonetheless. |
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| + | For most of the twentieth century, professional wrestling was portrayed to the viewing public as 'real', often despite featuring laughably outlandish characters and obvious fakery; in this form it could be seen as [[deceit]]ful and thus inconsistent with Christian [[values]]. However, in the present day the overwhelming majority of fans are 'in' on the secret, but still watch in apprecitation of the entertainment value, athletic prowess and sometimes [[humor]] on display. | ||
Revision as of 15:25, November 11, 2008
Professional wrestling is a violent form of entertainment, in which actors pretend to be having an athletic contest. In actuality, they are performing a script, and the bout nearly always reaches an agreed-upon outcome. It is not a real contest in the manner of sports such as boxing or amateur wrestling, but many bouts take a gruelling toll on the particpants' bodies nonetheless.
For most of the twentieth century, professional wrestling was portrayed to the viewing public as 'real', often despite featuring laughably outlandish characters and obvious fakery; in this form it could be seen as deceitful and thus inconsistent with Christian values. However, in the present day the overwhelming majority of fans are 'in' on the secret, but still watch in apprecitation of the entertainment value, athletic prowess and sometimes humor on display.