View Full Version : Do you like Curling?
Reenk Roink
03-23-2006, 14:31
Now, I have noticed on the ORG, that many Organians have poor views on curling. Therefore, I am conducting a survey (scientific too, it has the "Gah" option) in hope of proving my fears unwarranted.
If, my hypothesis is correct, and most Orgers do not like Curling, I attribute it to "iaagnorance" of the game...
Big King Sanctaphrax
03-23-2006, 15:06
Well, this is a poll I wasn't expecting.
I have to admit I do harbour something of a like for curling. Any sport which features the decidedly odd spectacle of people sweeping ice like their life depended on it has charm, if nothing else.
English assassin
03-23-2006, 15:17
Put it this way, if there was a choice between watching curling and watching almost any other "sport" played anywhere on the planet, I'd watch the other sport. if they made knitting an olympic event I'd rather watch that than curling.
The only thing I would say is the icey sweepy element of it makes it very marginally more interesting than bowling (which is to say, slightly better than death)
Dutch_guy
03-23-2006, 15:24
Put it this way, if there was a choice between watching curling and watching almost any other "sport" played anywhere on the planet, I'd watch the other sport. if they made knitting an olympic event I'd rather watch that than curling.
The only thing I would say is the icey sweepy element of it makes it very marginally more interesting than bowling (which is to say, slightly better than death)
:laugh4:
Well what can I say ? I agree with everyting EA just said, though he put it better than I could have.
:balloon2:
KukriKhan
03-23-2006, 15:25
It's all in the PR, IMO; they just need a better, more descriptive name. Stoning, or Rocking, or even Sweeping might have more appeal. :)
Reverend Joe
03-23-2006, 16:27
I voted "yes."
...As a joke. ~:joker:
...But it is still better than watching the Superbowl.
BelgradeWar
03-23-2006, 18:26
God no. It's more boring than playing RTW with AI on beginner level.
Well, it's pretty stupid, but I don't hate it.
doc_bean
03-23-2006, 19:37
I have to admit I do harbour something of a like for curling. Any sport which features the decidedly odd spectacle of people sweeping ice like their life depended on it has charm, if nothing else.
MTE
another quality post
solypsist
03-23-2006, 20:19
i curl twice a week as part of my routine.
http://www.leehayward.com/pics/con_curl.jpg
Reenk Roink
03-23-2006, 21:24
Haha, currently Curling is favored.
So what if there was a joke vote and one for curls...
To EA and Dutch_Guy:
It may seem boring to watch for some (I can watch it as much as I can watch hockey though) but then again, golf is boring to watch for some. Doesn't make the sport boring.
And Soly, I never knew you modeled for naturalmuscle.net :grin:...
12-ounce curls? I do those every day! :2thumbsup:
Ianofsmeg16
03-23-2006, 22:42
It's Alright, Not the best though, but i'm open Minded
:inquisitive:
Yeah curlings alright actually, not the best or most thrilling sport but it's ok I suppose. :juggle2:
I voted Gah cause it is stupid and I don't like mounties
Kralizec
03-24-2006, 00:31
I disagree with you, EA.
(that is to say, bowling is more enjoyable then curling)
but to each his own I suppose :juggle2:
Well, this is a poll I wasn't expecting.
I have to admit I do harbour something of a like for curling. Any sport which features the decidedly odd spectacle of people sweeping ice like their life depended on it has charm, if nothing else.
That's a statement I can tell my grandson in twenty years.
"A great man once said..."
Samurai Waki
03-24-2006, 03:52
Curling is one of those fun drunk games, like Shuffleboard...golfing...or Throwing Horse Shoes. Not much fun to be a spectator, unless your blasted drunk, but fun to play on occasion (even though I suck at it miserably).
Uesugi Kenshin
03-24-2006, 04:16
I don't really care either way.
I suppose the fact that I've never cared about the Olypmics and have never really watched curling for any extended period of time doesn't help either...
Adrian II
03-24-2006, 10:50
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2581/curling28fv.gif (https://imageshack.us)
Reenk Roink may be right that Curling is getting a bit of a bad rap on the forum. I think they have made tremendous strides ever since the game was made an Olympic discipline, as these action shots prove.
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2094/curling12ft.gif (https://imageshack.us)https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9892/curling39fg.gif (https://imageshack.us)
Geoffrey S
03-24-2006, 14:47
Please, no more curling action pictures! I can barely contain my excitement!
Um, what gets curled anyhow?
English assassin
03-24-2006, 15:37
then again, golf is boring to watch for some. Doesn't make the sport boring.
It does IMHO.
Surely curling is just big shove ha-penny. http://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Shove-HaPenny.htm
And shove ha-penny is played in pubs. With beer at hand.
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2581/curling28fv.gif (https://imageshack.us)
Reenk Roink may be right that Curling is getting a bit of a bad rap on the forum. I think they have made tremendous strides ever since the game was made an Olympic discipline, as these action shots prove.
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2094/curling12ft.gif (https://imageshack.us)https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9892/curling39fg.gif (https://imageshack.us)
The red stones looks much cooler than the blue stones, IMO...:bow:
Reenk Roink
03-24-2006, 21:04
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2581/curling28fv.gif (https://imageshack.us)
Reenk Roink may be right that Curling is getting a bit of a bad rap on the forum. I think they have made tremendous strides ever since the game was made an Olympic discipline, as these action shots prove.
https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2094/curling12ft.gif (https://imageshack.us)https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9892/curling39fg.gif (https://imageshack.us)
:rolleyes:
https://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7467/curling1max7yq.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img358.imageshack.us/img358/7573/curling119mv.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
:2thumbsup: !woot! :2thumbsup:
The_Mark
03-24-2006, 21:15
Yes. Of course; Curling has the mighty M-15 and his arch-enemy, Werner Wanker.
:rolleyes:
https://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7467/curling1max7yq.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img358.imageshack.us/img358/7573/curling119mv.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
:2thumbsup: !woot! :2thumbsup:
That`s the way it shall be! :2thumbsup:
I will defienitely say that Curling is one of my favorite sports to watch. I really love it.
Curling get's k-man's personal thumbs up! "Hurry Hurry Hard!"
King Henry V
03-26-2006, 19:47
My economics teacher recently confessed to be a curling player, and we all laughed about it in class.
I voted no, I just couldn't understand it when I was watching the Olympics. I just kept thinking, "Who thought of this?" It has great teamwork but frankly I'll just keep watching the Olympic Skiiing (The best part of the Olympics!).
In fairness though I guess it's not exactly entertaining watching people throw lead balls or lift heavy weights either but come on watching the hick channel Log cutting strong man competions is more entertaining.
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