Difference between revisions of "Joke sports"
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'''Joke sports''' are games that are poor substitutes for athletic endeavors that bring out the best in human achievement with a underlying purpose to the event. The inclusion of many joke sports in the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] detracts from the serious events. | '''Joke sports''' are games that are poor substitutes for athletic endeavors that bring out the best in human achievement with a underlying purpose to the event. The inclusion of many joke sports in the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] detracts from the serious events. | ||
| − | The [[lamestream media]] publicize joke sport winners more than world records in real sports, which distorts the legitimacy of the [[Olympics]]. | + | The [[lamestream media]] publicize joke sport winners more than world records set in real sports, which distorts the legitimacy of the [[Olympics]]. |
Examples of joke sports include: | Examples of joke sports include: | ||
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*Synchronized swimming | *Synchronized swimming | ||
*[[Swimming]] relays<ref>In running relays, there is a baton that must be artfully passed during the race. No such baton passing exists for the silly swimming relays. Would anyone want a long jump or pole vault "relay"??? However, in swimming relays, strategy is an important component. Placement of the fastest and slowest swimmers in the order is important. Also, precise timing is required as well - the swimmer completing his/her turn must touch the wall before the following swimmer can leave the starting block.</ref> | *[[Swimming]] relays<ref>In running relays, there is a baton that must be artfully passed during the race. No such baton passing exists for the silly swimming relays. Would anyone want a long jump or pole vault "relay"??? However, in swimming relays, strategy is an important component. Placement of the fastest and slowest swimmers in the order is important. Also, precise timing is required as well - the swimmer completing his/her turn must touch the wall before the following swimmer can leave the starting block.</ref> | ||
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*[[Table_tennis|Table tennis]] | *[[Table_tennis|Table tennis]] | ||
*Women's [[boxing]] and [[wrestling]] | *Women's [[boxing]] and [[wrestling]] | ||
Revision as of 00:30, August 11, 2012
Joke sports are games that are poor substitutes for athletic endeavors that bring out the best in human achievement with a underlying purpose to the event. The inclusion of many joke sports in the 2012 Summer Olympics detracts from the serious events.
The lamestream media publicize joke sport winners more than world records set in real sports, which distorts the legitimacy of the Olympics.
Examples of joke sports include:
- Badminton
- Beach volleyball
- BMX cycling
- Dressage
- Rhythmic gymnastics
- Olympic soccer[1]
- Synchronized swimming
- Swimming relays[2]
- Table tennis
- Women's boxing and wrestling
Comments
- ↑ The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) imposes rules on players regarding the Olympic Games over the age of participants. This has the effect of prohibiting the best (usually professional) players in the world from competing. The age limit is currently 23 and under. FIFA is trying to lower it to 21 and under; however, the International Olympic Committee is not planning to comply with proposed rules.
- ↑ In running relays, there is a baton that must be artfully passed during the race. No such baton passing exists for the silly swimming relays. Would anyone want a long jump or pole vault "relay"??? However, in swimming relays, strategy is an important component. Placement of the fastest and slowest swimmers in the order is important. Also, precise timing is required as well - the swimmer completing his/her turn must touch the wall before the following swimmer can leave the starting block.
