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Olympic sports that have to go
Swimming is one of my favorite Olympic sports. I feel the same way about track and field. It is sport in its simplest form.
That being said, there are some sports that need to go. Their very presence in the Olympics cheapens the other sports. Here is my list: 1) Rhythmic gymnastics - any sport that requires both makeup and judges is not a sport 2) Badminton - If you include this, then you have to include bocci, lawn dice, and croquet. 3) Yachting - too aristocratic. Ugh. 4) Equestrian - see item 3. And if you include this, you need to include bareback riding and bull riding. 5) Handball - who plays handball? What would you include on your list?
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08-13-2008, 09:34 PM
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Oops. I almost forgot synchronized swimming. It's a tie for #1 on my list.
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08-13-2008, 09:35 PM
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Synchronized diving
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08-13-2008, 09:39 PM
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Yachting is an olympic sport? Seriously? I guess I missed that. What is it...a huge regatta? Or is it based on the nicest boat? the best wine/cheese spread?
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I'd get rid of synchronized diving.
I'm not a fan of beach volleyball, as that is something you do for recreation at the beach, so that's gone. It's not a sport, but as long as we're eliminating things, I'd be all for not allowing France to participate.
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08-13-2008, 09:41 PM
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If we're going to watch for the babes, why have beach volleyball when there could be a stripper pole on a stage?
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