George Carlin: “All racket games are nothing more than derivatives of Ping-Pong. Even volleyball is, technically, racketless team Ping-Pong played with an inflated ball and raised net while standing on the table.”
It’s amazing how some of those sports just suck you in. I’ll always remember my first experience watching curling at the winter games. At first it was WTF. Then an hour later and I’m still watching…
I’m with Bucky on this one – sports have always been a turn off for me. Last time we had to buy a new TV I told the salesman I wanted one that didn’t get sports. Did you know they don’t make one? Shock.
Two topics here:1) The Olympics were a good idea, but have become a travesty. Everything about them is for sale, including the results. I used to watch them, but stopped with the Salt Lake fiasco.2) Ping pong, played at a high level, is extremely athletic, as is badminton. Both depend upon quickness, agility, lightning-fast reflexes, and superb hand-eye coordination. Anyone who doubts this should watch a match or two, or better yet, try playing against a competitive player.
I think there was a very brief stint of lawn darts in the Olympics. Still waiting for the synchronized lawn mowing. I expect the corn hole competition any year now.
jackhs almost 8 years ago
I thought Bucky would be fascinated and want to play the ball with his kitty paws.
dadoctah almost 8 years ago
George Carlin: “All racket games are nothing more than derivatives of Ping-Pong. Even volleyball is, technically, racketless team Ping-Pong played with an inflated ball and raised net while standing on the table.”
YippiKiAyMofo almost 8 years ago
Beginning now and for every day I have left on this Earth, I shall call Ping Pong “Spankball.”
aimlesscruzr almost 8 years ago
It’s amazing how some of those sports just suck you in. I’ll always remember my first experience watching curling at the winter games. At first it was WTF. Then an hour later and I’m still watching…
Diat60 almost 8 years ago
I’m with Bucky on this one – sports have always been a turn off for me. Last time we had to buy a new TV I told the salesman I wanted one that didn’t get sports. Did you know they don’t make one? Shock.
Fontessa almost 8 years ago
Agreed: Spankball is pretty good.Wait until Bucky finds out about those little girls dancing around with a ball, or waving a ribbon.
formathe almost 8 years ago
The Olympics are a scam perpetrated by the IOC. the Olympics are supposed to be amateur. Haven’t been for decades now. Just a scam.
grainpaw almost 8 years ago
I have to pay for all those sports channels I never watch, and none of them has croquet.
Calvins Brother almost 8 years ago
I think we’ll take Gold this year in Bocce Ball.
ericbutts74 almost 8 years ago
I heard Boomerang Throwing is coming back.
Also, still not sure if gold is a sport. Do they have caddies in the Olympics? What sport needs an assistant? Next up Olympic Jousting.
Numbnumb almost 8 years ago
Opinions are like butt-holes and Bucky definitely has one. Opinion, that is.
bookworm0812 almost 8 years ago
Hmmm….Super-Mega-Spankball. That has kind of a catchy ring to it! I like it!
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Two topics here:1) The Olympics were a good idea, but have become a travesty. Everything about them is for sale, including the results. I used to watch them, but stopped with the Salt Lake fiasco.2) Ping pong, played at a high level, is extremely athletic, as is badminton. Both depend upon quickness, agility, lightning-fast reflexes, and superb hand-eye coordination. Anyone who doubts this should watch a match or two, or better yet, try playing against a competitive player.
ericbutts74 almost 8 years ago
And the Red Queen’s (or in this case Bucky) “off with her head!”
lrwells40 about 2 years ago
I think there was a very brief stint of lawn darts in the Olympics. Still waiting for the synchronized lawn mowing. I expect the corn hole competition any year now.