wibble Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 This affecting your opponent thing is nonsense. 100m sprint amongst many sports. No-one is allowed to interfere with an opponent in any way shape or form and it's definitely a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 The former, of course. And yep, the dinner suit and bow tie requirements are just ridiculous. This chap - the man without whom, snooker would never have been anything - had the right idea if you ask me: If that photo were to be a little wider angle, to bring in the half dozen pint glasses, it would be conclusive demonstration of why snooker shouldn't be thought of as a sport. I always had a soft spot for Higgins until I heard stories from a mate who's former neighbour of one of his girlfriends about the lengths folk around him (Higgins) had to go to to maintain his "legend" status. Horrible, brutal stories. Is he dead yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 By that rationale many occupations could be classed as sports. A lawyer is governed by rules and I suppose they achieve things. You can become an elite and earn money, continually improving. There needs to be something else, something uniquely sporty! There's not a lot of professional gymnasts going about... Do men do it? That's disgusting. Should a table of Lawyers with Ranking and a competitive aspect be introduced then sure. It could be a sport. However there are guidlines of wether that would be legal or not. For example a league table of murderers wouldn't become a sport. It's illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sport 22 men 2 goals 1 pitch 1 mason/ knight of St Columbus 2 other masons/ KoSC 1 ball Have 11 a side, with m/kosc officiating, trying to get the ball in the goal more than the other side. Simple Any other running, jumping, exercise is just gay and performed by people not good enough to play the Sport Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Wrong, IMO. It is their lack of ability that affects their performance. I'm not talking about pressure. I'm talking about physically affecting what your opponent can do. If you had to throw darts while being chased by someone trying to tackle you, that would be a sport (actually, that sounds quite interesting!). That was just my opinion though. But going by what you are saying, you could have two artists drawing pictures against each other for 30 seconds each and that would be s sport because if one of them drew a good picture the other would be under pressure? Thats not what I said. I didn't say that darts was a sport or not. I just said that what one player does can affect how the other person plays. Obviously in darts you have to watch the other person's shot then respond, if they do well you are under pressure to respond with a good score yourself. Normally, hitting a number/double is easy for a darts player but they will miss due to the added pressure. Your painting example is not similar. During a game of darts they throw alternately, they don't just stand there and throw for 30 secs whilst the other person does the same. Not that any of this actually matters as I don't play darts or golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sport22 men 2 goals 1 pitch 1 mason/ knight of St Columbus 2 other masons/ KoSC 1 ball Have 11 a side, with m/kosc officiating, trying to get the ball in the goal more than the other side. Simple Any other running, jumping, exercise is just gay and performed by people not good enough to play the Sport Hope this helps. Sounds like your average Saturday afternoon at Ibrox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david mcgee Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 I got tossed off up near Calton Hill once. Although this takes quite a bit of physical exertion, i think it fails the sport criteria. Did you have a shower after it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david mcgee Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Is making a megre 15 stone guy fight a twenty two stoner sport? You bet your life it is, bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 If that photo were to be a little wider angle, to bring in the half dozen pint glasses, it would be conclusive demonstration of why snooker shouldn't be thought of as a sport. I always had a soft spot for Higgins until I heard stories from a mate who's former neighbour of one of his girlfriends about the lengths folk around him (Higgins) had to go to to maintain his "legend" status. Horrible, brutal stories. Is he dead yet? I believe he's still living, I've heard some pretty nasty stories too, Marlon King type stories. I found this picture of him from 1999 And this one from a couple of years ago I'd hazard a guess that it'll not be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Someone I know got to know Higgins through a mutual friendship with Jimmy Nail. Not a nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I recall having this discussion previously many moons ago: http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8576 I still think my definitition was pretty darned good to be honest. along the lines of "a competitive activity which involves a key skill that has a significant physical component." see the link above for expansions and explanations regarding that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius." Latin for "Swifter, Higher, Stronger." Seems a reasonable definition of what should be an Olympic sport to me. totally agree when it comes to Olympic sports, I'd limit olympic sports to individual sports where achievement can be objectively measured, i.e highest, longest, fastest etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I believe he's still living, I've heard some pretty nasty stories too, Marlon King type stories. I found this picture of him from 1999 And this one from a couple of years ago I'd hazard a guess that it'll not be long. Here's another one of him last week ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david mcgee Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Here's another one of him last week .....[/ Glad to see he is getting better, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioactive Mince Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I can only really surmise that definitely has no "a". Nonce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I can only really surmise that definitely has no "a". Nonce Easy now, someone on the rag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioactive Mince Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Easy now, someone on the rag? Yer maw. Mince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Yer maw. :hello: Mince More like the menopause these days, which is just as bad to live with. But you seem a little touchy tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioactive Mince Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 More like the menopause these days, which is just as bad to live with. But you seem a little touchy tonight. What da fhuk you saying like eh? eh? Moan then, beef flaps... Mince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 What da fhuk you saying like eh? eh? Moan then, beef flaps... Mince Haw noo mate, il pure kick yir heed in like. yir ****in wit the maddawg hill crew pal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Not a Sport:- Darts (Pub Game) Snooker (See Above) Pool (see above) Golf (Someones Hobby...Like saying walking the dog's a sport) Fishing (See above) Synchronised swimming (Lassies dancing in water...Is ballroom dancing a sport???) Cricket (Come on, Fat guys can play this Game proffesionally!!)[/QUOTE] Does that mean football isnt a sport then? I cite Ronaldo, Jan Molby and one the greatest players ever Ferenc Puskas as examples as fat guys who played proffesionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioactive Mince Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Haw noo mate, il pure kick yir heed in like. yir ****in wit the maddawg hill crew pal... Ok I'm sorry. I'm pretty sure you and your little poofy crew are actually pretty mental. Just to make sure; you know I'm sorry, eh? It's just 'cos I might walk along Parkgrove Terrace tomorrow on my way to the judge's house, and I wouldn't like to bump into any of the 1,675 local mentalists. If I come to your mum's house (again) for a decent breakfast, will it be ok if you escort me out of the relative warzone, and maybe we can walk to Tynecastle together? I'm kinda apprehensive about walking through these sorts of areas you see... Text me to say night night xxx ps Fhuk the HIVS. Mince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Ok I'm sorry. I'm pretty sure you and your little poofy crew are actually pretty mental. Just to make sure; you know I'm sorry, eh? It's just 'cos I might walk along Parkgrove Terrace tomorrow on my way to the judge's house, and I wouldn't like to bump into any of the 1,675 local mentalists. If I come to your mum's house (again) for a decent breakfast, will it be ok if you escort me out of the relative warzone, and maybe we can walk to Tynecastle together? I'm kinda apprehensive about walking through these sorts of areas you see... Text me to say night night xxx ps Fhuk the HIVS. Mince Not even sure if you're joking anymore. Crack ain't good for you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_jambo Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Ok I'm sorry. I'm pretty sure you and your little poofy crew are actually pretty mental. Just to make sure; you know I'm sorry, eh? It's just 'cos I might walk along Parkgrove Terrace tomorrow on my way to the judge's house, and I wouldn't like to bump into any of the 1,675 local mentalists. If I come to your mum's house (again) for a decent breakfast, will it be ok if you escort me out of the relative warzone, and maybe we can walk to Tynecastle together? I'm kinda apprehensive about walking through these sorts of areas you see... Text me to say night night xxx ps Fhuk the HIVS. Mince becomes a hardman after 2 cans syndrome imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I believe conkers is sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david mcgee Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 I believe conkers is sport. I agree. I think my definition of sport is- anything that gets the heart racing and is worth betting on. im afraid that rules out synchronised swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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