What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"?

Schneed10 · 05-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Ugh. Golf is definitely a sport. It's not even close to not being a sport. It takes intense coordination, strength, flexibility, skill, strategy, and smarts.

Just because it doesn't get your heartbeat going doesn't mean it's not a sport.

dmek25 · 05-02-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Ugh. Golf is definitely a sport. It's not even close to not being a sport. It takes intense coordination, strength, flexibility, skill, strategy, and smarts.

Just because it doesn't get your heartbeat going doesn't mean it's not a sport.

this could describe getting laid. is that a sport? i think that golf, bowling, horse racing, car racing, darts, poker, and anything along the lines of bar room athletics, are not sports. probably should be considered competitive contests. because i think Matty is on to something. being physical is a big part of sports. with this in mind, golf just doesn't cut it

SmootSmack · 05-02-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

this could describe getting laid. is that a sport? i think that golf, bowling, horse racing, car racing, darts, poker, and anything along the lines of bar room athletics, are not sports. probably should be considered competitive contests. because i think Matty is on to something. being physical is a big part of sports. with this in mind, golf just doesn't cut it

It depends on what you're definition of "physical" is (and I'm not referring to the getting laid question)

Duffman003 · 05-02-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

this could describe getting laid. is that a sport? i think that golf, bowling, horse racing, car racing, darts, poker, and anything along the lines of bar room athletics, are not sports. probably should be considered competitive contests. because i think Matty is on to something. being physical is a big part of sports. with this in mind, golf just doesn't cut it

I agree

"I am a firm believer in anything which could cause any injury (something that would fall between a career ending injury and a hamstring pull) is a sport."

couldn't you consider child birth a sport?

dmek25 · 05-02-2008, 03:11 PM

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I agree

"I am a firm believer in anything which could cause any injury (something that would fall between a career ending injury and a hamstring pull) is a sport."

couldn't you consider child birth a sport?

i dont know about that. but after watching my wife give birth to my daughter, who was 10 lbs. 10oz. and my son, who was 12lbs 12oz, no way in hell would i ever go thu with it

over the mountain · 05-07-2008, 03:15 PM

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i dont know about that. but after watching my wife give birth to my daughter, who was 10 lbs. 10oz. and my son, who was 12lbs 12oz, no way in hell would i ever go thu with it

vet min? . . .. .(j/k man thats a big boy!! congrads)

i havent been able to get this qoute just right, i think it is from ernest hemmingay about how there are 3 true sports that all other sports can fall under. pretty sure he made reference to old greek olympic sports about how there the three pure sports.

1 - racing: 40 yd dash, marathon, horse/car racing, swimming, etc.

2 - fighting: boxing, wrestling etc.

3 - ??????: i forgot what the 3rd one is and havent been able to remeber it for a few years now and its killing me. i hope its not something tongue and cheek like golfing.

IF ANYONE KNOWS THIS QUOTE AND KNOWS THE 3RD TRUE SPORT PLEASE HELP ME..

go skins!

jsarno · 05-04-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffman003

I agree

"I am a firm believer in anything which could cause any injury (something that would fall between a career ending injury and a hamstring pull) is a sport."

couldn't you consider child birth a sport?

What about an elderly person falling while walking and breaking a hip? I can see how you would like that definition to apply, but it can't in a lot of circumstances.

DRave, I am still trying to wrap my mind around cheerleading as a sport. I'm gonna have to think about that one.

ps- Bull riding is stupidity, but I can see how it could be a sport.
WHo the hell saw a bucking bull and said (in a strong southern drawl), huh huh, I want to ride that there bull????

jsarno · 05-05-2008, 09:36 PM

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DRave, I am still trying to wrap my mind around cheerleading as a sport. I'm gonna have to think about that one.

OK, I thought about, and I can see how the competitions could be a sport, but not what cheerleading was intially designed for which is cheerleading at a football / basketball game etc. They are there for entertainment only, and I think even competitions are for entertainment, but do to the competitive nature of the competitions I am willing to call those a sport.

MTK · 05-02-2008, 01:25 PM

The term sports very general by definition. I guess my basic take on Daly is he's not an athlete is the sense of someone who trains hard physically and is in great condition. Is he great at what he does? Sure. Would I be able to compete with him in golf? No way. But I gurantee I could run circles around him in just about any other sort of physical competition. But that doesn't make me an athlete either. So in the end I don't know what I'm saying.

SmootSmack · 05-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Is playing Nintendo Wii a sport? Physical action, competition

GTripp0012 · 05-02-2008, 06:10 PM

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Is playing Nintendo Wii a sport? Physical action, competition

In very, very specific situations, it certainly could be.

You would absoultely need a pretty thick rule book to create a sport centered around "Wii-playing".

Just playing for recreation without any rules or specific competition is not a sport by any means.

DynamiteRave · 05-02-2008, 02:33 PM

I am a firm believer in anything which could cause any injury (something that would fall between a career ending injury and a hamstring pull) is a sport.

Competitive eating is not a sport (I've heard people say it is)

I do believe cheerleading is a sport though. One of my friends in the past was a cheerleader and broke her leg once doing it. Healed it up and went right back to doing it again. To me, that's definitely a sport.

I think bull riding is a sport too.. I enjoy watching it, that's for sure.

12thMan · 05-02-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I am a firm believer in anything which could cause any injury (something that would fall between a career ending injury and a hamstring pull) is a sport.

Competitive eating is not a sport (I've heard people say it is)

I do believe cheerleading is a sport though. One of my friends in the past was a cheerleader and broke her leg once doing it. Healed it up and went right back to doing it again. To me, that's definitely a sport.

I think bull riding is a sport too.. I enjoy watching it, that's for sure.

Do you ride bulls, Rave?

MTK · 05-02-2008, 03:40 PM

How about posting on The Warpath?

We're all at risk for carpal tunnel

LOL

hooskins · 05-02-2008, 05:18 PM

What about the Spelling Bee?

05-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"? Ugh. Golf is definitely a sport. It's not even close to not being a sport. It takes intense coordination, strength, flexibility, skill, strategy, and smarts. Just because it doesn't get your heartbeat going doesn't mean it's not a sport. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,852	Re: What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"? The term sports very general by definition. I guess my basic take on Daly is he's not an athlete is the sense of someone who trains hard physically and is in great condition. Is he great at what he does? Sure. Would I be able to compete with him in golf? No way. But I gurantee I could run circles around him in just about any other sort of physical competition. But that doesn't make me an athlete either. So in the end I don't know what I'm saying. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"? Is playing Nintendo Wii a sport? Physical action, competition __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"? I am a firm believer in anything which could cause any injury (something that would fall between a career ending injury and a hamstring pull) is a sport. Competitive eating is not a sport (I've heard people say it is) I do believe cheerleading is a sport though. One of my friends in the past was a cheerleader and broke her leg once doing it. Healed it up and went right back to doing it again. To me, that's definitely a sport. I think bull riding is a sport too.. I enjoy watching it, that's for sure. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,852	Re: What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"? How about posting on The Warpath? We're all at risk for carpal tunnel LOL __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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