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silens vesica Corsair Cartel 602	Posted - 2013.02.12 20:36:00 - [1] - Quote IOC to Drop Wrestling. The IOC claims that wrestling "lacks global popularity," and is economically unviable. I'll grant that it doesn't get much press coverage, but I'm calling Bull on the other claim. There isn't a human culture anywhere on this planet that doesn't have some form of wrestling. It's the original martial art, and a core of the ancient Olympic games, as well as of the modern games. What I'm really hearing here is "We can't grub enough money from this sport." Hasn't the commercialization of the Olympics gone far enough? Too far, even? Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Unsuccessful At Everything The Troll Bridge 2061	Posted - 2013.02.12 20:50:00 - [2] - Quote Lose the unitards...add KY....market to new crowd. Problem = Solved. *Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?*
silens vesica Corsair Cartel 602	Posted - 2013.02.12 20:53:00 - [3] - Quote Unsuccessful At Everything wrote: Lose the unitards...add KY....market to new crowd. Problem = Solved. Whilst creating an entirely new Olympic event: Riot Control. Inaugral faceoff: Religious Fundies vs. Free-Love Coalition. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3450	Posted - 2013.02.12 21:41:00 - [4] - Quote silens vesica wrote: The IOC claims that wrestling "lacks global popularity," and is economically unviable. Quite a change from the 1980's, no ? Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's
Shalia Ripper 358	Posted - 2013.02.12 21:57:00 - [5] - Quote It is more of a sport than badminton or ping pong. Vote for Malcanis for CSM8
Charlepetit LaJoie Trust Me Ltd 261	Posted - 2013.02.12 22:27:00 - [6] - Quote It would be nice to keep a sport that people from any economic class have a chance of competing in. (There was no skating rink in my impoverished spacevillage.) And it's one of the sports that actually existed in the original Olympics. Couldn't they get rid of racewalking instead?
baltec1 Bat Country 5178	Posted - 2013.02.12 22:30:00 - [7] - Quote Charlepetit LaJoie wrote: It would be nice to keep a sport that people from any economic class have a chance of competing in. (There was no skating rink in my impoverished spacevillage.) And it's one of the sports that actually existed in the original Olympics. Couldn't they get rid of racewalking instead? But then we cant spend a few hours wondering how their bodies are moving in that way
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3450	Posted - 2013.02.12 22:37:00 - [8] - Quote baltec1 wrote: But then we cant spend a few hours wondering how their bodies are moving in that way As a former San Franciscan, want me to explain ? Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's
Ares Desideratus Kannibal Trollz 99	Posted - 2013.02.12 22:44:00 - [9] - Quote "Wrestling is out of the Olympics, speed walking and ping pong are still in. We're *****. Humans ruin everything." - Joe Rogan Hopefully, MMA can be in the Olympics at some point I'm an ignorant non-believer and I live in my grandma's garage. When people-álook at-áthings differently, misunderstandings happen. Everybody* wins when you blob PvP!
Surfin's PlunderBunny Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic 7743	Posted - 2013.02.12 22:49:00 - [10] - Quote Ares Desideratus wrote: "Wrestling is out of the Olympics, speed walking and ping pong are still in. We're ******. Humans ruin everything." - Joe Rogan Hopefully, MMA can be in the Olympics at some point Also catching the greased up pig, that would be an awesome olympic sport "Little ginger moron" ~David Hasselhoff-á
silens vesica Corsair Cartel 604	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:06:00 - [11] - Quote How about calf-roping? Goat-roping? Circle-jerking? Racewalking is harder than it looks. But, frankly, it's not that difficult. Pingpong? Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot is that doing in the Olypmics, anyway? Ditto and double-ditto for Badminton. Wanna keep Volleyball? Fine - Keep the beach version. It is MUCH harder than the on-court version AND looks better. Wrestling is the pure spirit of Olympics - person-to-person in a test of strength, speed,* reflexes, and skill. Yes, speed - you have to be faster* than your opponent - starting the move first isn't enough. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3452	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:18:00 - [12] - Quote baltec1 wrote: Charlepetit LaJoie wrote: It would be nice to keep a sport that people from any economic class have a chance of competing in. (There was no skating rink in my impoverished spacevillage.) And it's one of the sports that actually existed in the original Olympics. Couldn't they get rid of racewalking instead? But then we cant spend a few hours wondering how their bodies are moving in that way Like when Curling ! Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3452	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:20:00 - [13] - Quote Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote: Ares Desideratus wrote: "Wrestling is out of the Olympics, speed walking and ping pong are still in. We're ****. Humans ruin everything." - Joe Rogan Hopefully, MMA can be in the Olympics at some point Also catching the greased up pig, that would be an awesome olympic sport Most Indeed and true....................but I'm still recovering from the fact that "Silens" metioned C*-Jer*" in a Thread ! Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's
silens vesica Corsair Cartel 609	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:29:00 - [14] - Quote Krixtal Icefluxor wrote: Most Indeed and true....................but I'm still recovering from the fact that "Silens" metioned C***-Jer" in a Thread ! I was* a sailor, yanno. We have to know about these things, even if we don't participate. Surprised you didn't comment on the goat-rope. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3452	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:32:00 - [15] - Quote silens vesica wrote: Krixtal Icefluxor wrote: Most Indeed and true....................but I'm still recovering from the fact that "Silens" metioned C***-Jer" in a Thread ! I was* a sailor, yanno. We have to know about these things, even if we don't participate. Surprised you didn't comment on the goat-rope. Goat Roping ? Really ? Haven't seen that since the privately invited camping weekend in Sonoma County on 'some property' 7 years ago. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's
silens vesica Corsair Cartel 609	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:34:00 - [16] - Quote It appears I have a good few years on you. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Jonah Gravenstein Gordian Knot Holdings 5617	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:49:00 - [17] - Quote silens vesica wrote: Krixtal Icefluxor wrote: Most Indeed and true....................but I'm still recovering from the fact that "Silens" metioned C***-Jer" in a Thread ! I was* a sailor, yanno. We have to know about these things, even if we don't participate. Surprised you didn't comment on the goat-rope. Does it involve a biscuit and the loser having to eat it? or am I thinking of the wrong thing? If it looks like a bot, smells like a bot and acts like a bot, 99% of the time it is a bot. I am Ohm of Borg, Resistance is Voltage/Current.
Krixtal Icefluxor INLAND EMPIRE Galactic 3452	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:53:00 - [18] - Quote Jonah Gravenstein wrote: silens vesica wrote: Krixtal Icefluxor wrote: Most Indeed and true....................but I'm still recovering from the fact that "Silens" metioned C****-Jer" in a Thread ! I was a sailor, yanno. We have to know about these things, even if we don't participate. Surprised you didn't comment on the goat-rope. Does it involve a biscuit and the loser having to eat it? or am I thinking of the wrong thing? Welp, with this: "CSM will of course be pushing for CCP to produce some significant devblogs sooner rather than later, and CCP will be making a major announcement at PAX East (March 22-24). Stay tuned! "....................... ...................just Tweeted a few minutes ago, I think the convo is distracted beyond Repair at this moment. It's been fun. But wtf is this about ???????? Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's
Jonah Gravenstein Gordian Knot Holdings 5618	Posted - 2013.02.12 23:59:00 - [19] - Quote Turns out that I wasn't far wrong, I looked it up (urban dictionary ftw) and the biscuit is just a variation on the aforementioned activity. I'll leave the rest to your imagination. If it looks like a bot, smells like a bot and acts like a bot, 99% of the time it is a bot. I am Ohm of Borg, Resistance is Voltage/Current.
silens vesica Corsair Cartel 614	Posted - 2013.02.13 00:49:00 - [20] - Quote Jonah Gravenstein wrote: silens vesica wrote: Krixtal Icefluxor wrote: Most Indeed and true....................but I'm still recovering from the fact that "Silens" metioned C***-Jer" in a Thread ! I was* a sailor, yanno. We have to know about these things, even if we don't participate. Surprised you didn't comment on the goat-rope. Does it involve a biscuit and the loser having to eat it? or am I thinking of the wrong thing? Depends on how you play. Edit: Oops, you beat me to it. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Unsuccessful At Everything The Troll Bridge 2071	Posted - 2013.02.13 01:04:00 - [21] - Quote This thread...it started off slow..but now...its delivering and I have customers wondering why im redfaced and laughing so hard. *Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?*
fukier RISE of LEGION 816	Posted - 2013.02.13 01:08:00 - [22] - Quote I heard they want to replace it with MMA. which is wrestling for the 21st century At the end of the game both the pawn and the Queen go in the same box.
mama guru Thundercats The Initiative. 91	Posted - 2013.02.13 11:13:00 - [23] - Quote Not suprised honestly. The IOC is not made up by athletes, its made up by buisnessmen looking for advertising deals with Adidas or Visa or whathaveyou. Greco-Roman wrestling is one of the foundaitions of the olympics alongside track and field and weightlifting. To ignore it for some stupid commercial reason has really killed the IOC's credability as far as sports are concerned. We are never seeing MMA/Pro boxing because the two are uncompatible with a short duration ladder based competition system like the olympics use. You can't be beaten to **** and then exepct to compete the next day, thats the reason why we have amateur boxing instead of pro boxing for the olympics especially given the popularity of the latter. ______ EVE online is the fishermans friend of MMO's. If it's too hard you are too weak.
silens vesica Corsair Cartel 625	Posted - 2013.02.13 12:14:00 - [24] - Quote Holy crap. We're back on-topic! The IOC lost credibility long ago in my eyes, with their flat refusal to deal with corruption in various sports and in various national bodies - Especially the judging. The Korean games were a specatularly corrupt example, with flagrant violations by the judges olong national bias lines. And the IOC just shruged and turned away. I haven't trusted them since. But this is beyond jaw-dropping. It's a declaration of war by the IOC against the very games they represent. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing. Malcanis for CSM8
Khergit Deserters 704	Posted - 2013.02.13 22:51:00 - [25] - Quote silens vesica wrote: How about calf-roping? Goat-roping? Circle-jerking? Racewalking is harder than it looks. But, frankly, it's not that difficult. Pingpong? Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot is that doing in the Olypmics, anyway? Ditto and double-ditto for Badminton. Wanna keep Volleyball? Fine - Keep the beach version. It is MUCH harder than the on-court version AND looks better. Wrestling is the pure spirit of Olympics - person-to-person in a test of strength, speed,* reflexes, and skill. Yes, speed - you have to be faster* than your opponent - starting the move first isn't enough. The sport of speed walking began at public swimming pools. By kids trying to get from one side of the pool to the other as fast as possible. Without breaking into a run and getting a whistle blown at them. It might be true, who knows? That's just crap about wrestling not being popular enough or economically viable. How many people around the world compete on high school and college wrestling teams? More than a few. I don't think those guys would mind watching some Olympic-level wrestling. The IOC is probably just trying to make more TV air time for women's beach bikini-and-cheesecake volleyball. If you help someone when they're in trouble, they will remember you when they're in trouble again.

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