Andy9o8 2 #1 February 15, 2013 I think that sucks. Opine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverMike 5 #2 February 15, 2013 +1 I agree completely. Wrestling is one of the sports that doesn't have a big payday at the end of it. It requires as much commitment and devotion as any other sport, but it doesn't come with a green jacket or million dollar paydays like golf does. The athletes work extremely hard and the highest level of competition and worldwide recognition is the Olympics. Starting 2020, it won't be. The Olympics has lost a lot of its amateur soul. It is now just a billion dollar industry. For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 February 15, 2013 I understand it's in preparation to re-open it for professional wrestling. Cage match format.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 February 15, 2013 I concur with you. The pinnacle of wrestling is Olympic gold. The pinnacle of golf? They'd still rather win a Masters or a British Open. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #5 February 15, 2013 QuoteI understand it's in preparation to re-open it for professional wrestling. Cage match format. "Excuse me, but before the medal ceremony the judge from China wants to make sure that folding chair is IOC-compliant." Elvisio "as long as they don't drop badminton and trampoline" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 February 15, 2013 What I don't understand about it is wrestling is one of the original Olympic sports. Weren't those supposed to always be included? I understand it for financial reasons, but it's a slap in the face to tradition. If they want to ditch a sport, I can think of a lot better candidates. As for sports with big pay days at the end, please tell me you've ever attended a rhythmic gymnastics competition outside of the Olympics. It just doesn't exist. Or how about professional archery? Money shouldn't be the sole reason for inclusion or exclusion. What should be the criteria is tradition and participation.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #7 February 15, 2013 Kind of the quintessential Olympic sport, isn't it? Ancient Greeks didn't make marble sculptures of people playing badminton or dancing with ribbons. They were wrestling, throwing a discus, and running. Huge mistake. I've lost respect for them.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,501 #8 February 15, 2013 QuoteWhat I don't understand about it is wrestling is one of the original Olympic sports. Weren't those supposed to always be included? When was the last time you saw someone running in armour or racing a chariot?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #9 February 15, 2013 Well, it IS Friday night. And the skirts are quite comfortable.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,501 #10 February 15, 2013 QuoteKind of the quintessential Olympic sport, isn't it? Nope. Running. But the criteria for inclusion in the Olymipcs is largely about widespread participation and competitions. Apart from in the US and (I'm guessing) a few Eastern European nations, who wrestles?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #11 February 15, 2013 QuoteQuoteWhat I don't understand about it is wrestling is one of the original Olympic sports. Weren't those supposed to always be included? When was the last time you saw someone running in armour or racing a chariot? Please take a look at the history of modern Olympics.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 319 #12 February 15, 2013 QuoteQuoteWhat I don't understand about it is wrestling is one of the original Olympic sports. Weren't those supposed to always be included? When was the last time you saw someone running in armour or racing a chariot? They still race chariots every weekend in the winter in Idaho.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #13 February 15, 2013 QuoteQuoteKind of the quintessential Olympic sport, isn't it? Nope. Running. But the criteria for inclusion in the Olymipcs is largely about widespread participation and competitions. Apart from in the US and (I'm guessing) a few Eastern European nations, who wrestles? Are you kidding? Synchronized swimming? Rythmic gymnastics? These people can blow me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #14 February 15, 2013 QuoteThese people can blow me. I checked. NOT an olympic event.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,501 #15 February 15, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat I don't understand about it is wrestling is one of the original Olympic sports. Weren't those supposed to always be included? When was the last time you saw someone running in armour or racing a chariot? Please take a look at the history of modern Olympics. Clarify: when you said "original Olympic sports" were you talking about modern or ancient Olympics? You're wrong either way, but it'd be nice to know before we go any further.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieWolfe 0 #16 February 15, 2013 QuoteWhat I don't understand about it is wrestling is one of the original Olympic sports. Weren't those supposed to always be included? I understand it for financial reasons, but it's a slap in the face to tradition. If they want to ditch a sport, I can think of a lot better candidates. Yep, marathon run, wrestling, discus, javelin - those traditional sports should always be retained to remind the Olympics of its roots. If they want to eliminate something, how about that "sport" where young girls twirl sticks with ribbons on them. How the heck did that ever get in there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,501 #17 February 15, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuoteKind of the quintessential Olympic sport, isn't it? Nope. Running. But the criteria for inclusion in the Olymipcs is largely about widespread participation and competitions. Apart from in the US and (I'm guessing) a few Eastern European nations, who wrestles? Are you kidding? Synchronized swimming? Rythmic gymnastics? These people can blow me. Dude, some of those gymnasts are about 15 - let's not get creepy! Look, I agree those sports are rubbish - in fact, I think there shouldn't be any artistic events and almost nothing that needs to be subjectively judged - but that's a seperate issue. Who wrestles?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,501 #18 February 15, 2013 Quote f they want to eliminate something, how about that "sport" where young girls twirl sticks with ribbons on them. Didn't you enjoy playing with ribbons when you were a little girl?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #19 February 15, 2013 I could be wrong, but from what I remember the first Olympics had two events. A sprint and wrestling. The guy that got the laurel in wrestling died pinning his opponent. Talk about giving 110%. See if somebody dies maybe they'd keep it.U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler. scr 316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiverMike 5 #20 February 15, 2013 wow - you must be really old to remember that. The first Olympics was in 776 BC. According to wikipedia, it only had one event - a running race. Wrestling wasn't added until 708 BC. For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #21 February 15, 2013 Quotewow - you must be really old to remember that. The first Olympics was in 776 BC. According to wikipedia, it only had one event - a running race. Wrestling wasn't added until 708 BC. And the first doping scandal was in 707 BC. Don't ask me how they tested for it. It's too awful to type out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #22 February 15, 2013 Fine. Make them wrestle naked. Tradition and all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #23 February 15, 2013 I looked it up. Initial games were only a stadium long race. Then a race with laps. Wrestling wasn't added until 708BC. So, what's three thousand years of tradition, really? Throw it out. BTW - There are culinary arts events in the olympics. I wonder what the ancient Greeks would have said?I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #24 February 15, 2013 Quote Fine. Make them wrestle naked. Tradition and all... Not that there's anything wrong with that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPcGapl2dMquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #25 February 15, 2013 I've got to get a pic of Andrea's dirty santa gift. It's awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
