Do you like Curling?
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...
Re: Do you like Curling?
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.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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)
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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)
Well what can I say ? I agree with everyting EA just said, though he put it better than I could have.
Re: Do you like Curling?
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. :)
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Re: Do you like Curling?
I voted "yes."
...As a joke.
...But it is still better than watching the Superbowl.
Re: Do you like Curling?
God no. It's more boring than playing RTW with AI on beginner level.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
Well, it's pretty stupid, but I don't hate it.
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Curling rocks.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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Re: Do you like Curling?
i curl twice a week as part of my routine.
Re: Do you like Curling?
Haha, currently Curling is favored.
So what if there was a joke vote and one for curls...
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Re: Do you like Curling?
12-ounce curls? I do those every day!
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It's Alright, Not the best though, but i'm open Minded
When I was a child
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Out of the corner of my eye.
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The child is grown,
The dream is gone.
I have become comfortably numb...
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Re: Do you like Curling?
Yeah curlings alright actually, not the best or most thrilling sport but it's ok I suppose.
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I voted Gah cause it is stupid and I don't like mounties
Re: Do you like Curling?
I disagree with you, EA.
(that is to say, bowling is more enjoyable then curling)
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That's a statement I can tell my grandson in twenty years.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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).
Re: Do you like Curling?
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...
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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.
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Please, no more curling action pictures! I can barely contain my excitement!
Um, what gets curled anyhow?
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Re: Do you like Curling?
It does IMHO.then again, golf is boring to watch for some. Doesn't make the sport boring.
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.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
The red stones looks much cooler than the blue stones, IMO...
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.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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.
Re: Do you like Curling?
Yes. Of course; Curling has the mighty M-15 and his arch-enemy, Werner Wanker.
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That`s the way it shall be!
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I will defienitely say that Curling is one of my favorite sports to watch. I really love it.
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My economics teacher recently confessed to be a curling player, and we all laughed about it in class.
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Re: Do you like Curling?
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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