Sports are shit

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:15 am » by **Otoel**

How many of you feel like modern day sports are just what the Colosseum was for the Romans? A way to keep the mindless slaves from thinking too much... and instead remained "entertained", we know that the WWE is blatantly satanic, but what about things like ...gee idk... American Football, do you guys think sports are valid or they all all rigged behind the scenes? Discuss.

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:20 am » by **Fatdogmendoza**

I have thought that many times before Oto. I live in a country that has Manchester United as a dominating force in sport... Fuck, Its seriously boring to have the big guns always winning, let the gladiator beat the fucking bear every now and again..

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:22 am » by **Domdabears**

Rigged? No...
You would be able to spot that a mile away.
I think you only feel this way because it's so mainstream.
If it wasn't well liked and popular you would obviously feel differently.
I know what you mean though.
I grew up and still listen to punk music. And if there was a punk band that sold out and went to radio stations, then the real punk scene would hate that band.
It's the only analogy I could think of.

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:24 am » by **Perronick**

I wouldn't have nothing against sports if it wasn't ALL OVER the place. Regarding American Football, probably a Roman gladiator had a longer career than the average footbal player :lol:

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:25 am » by **dlslith**

WWE is sports entertainment, not a sport. Boxing has been run by the mafia forever. NFL, NBA, NHL, who knows. All sports are owned.............by someone, or some organization

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:27 am » by **Santaownsyou**

While on the one hand I agree with you, I do have a dark little secret....hockey. I love that shit. It's the only sport I watch apart from the Olympics. You know the same argument should be made about TV in general. As far as being rigged, only the bookies know for sure.

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:28 am » by **Fatdogmendoza**

domdabears wrote:Rigged? No...
You would be able to spot that a mile away.
I think you only feel this way because it's so mainstream.
If it wasn't well liked and popular you would obviously feel differently.
I know what you mean though.
I grew up and still listen to punk music. And if there was a punk band that sold out and went to radio stations, then the real punk scene would hate that band.
It's the only analogy I could think of.

Hmmmmm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008 ... rwich-city

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:29 am » by **Rydher**

Rigged? No, but as far as keeping the masses entertained. I suppose, but what is wrong with being entertained? I don't know about any of you but I enjoy forgetting about the problems of the world for a few hours while cooking up some food, drinking some beers, and socializing with friends.

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:30 am » by **Otoel**

fatdogmendoza wrote:I have thought that many times before Oto. I live in a country that has Manchester United as a dominating force in sport... Fuck, Its seriously boring to have the big guns always winning, let the gladiator beat the fucking bear every now and again..

That`s not a bad idea... lets bring the death penalty back but instead of electrocuting people, we let the beat the crap out of each other in an arena, hopefully with flamethrowers and futuristic cars... the winner gets to get out of jail and have another chance at life ... with the knowledge gained after having to fight for his own survival, and the people watching can place bets and shit....

I can so see that happening, dam.. It would probably become mainstream, I hate it already.

Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:37 am » by **Constabul**

when you break down the structure of the organizations, there is a good bit of foul play ( money wise) going on. Think of the recent "threat" of strike by the american feetball players.
due to money distribution.

That is on the professional level, but you also have the college leagues, who get almost as much attention, and bring in close to the same levels of capital. Tho the players receive no pay.

Do sports dull the senses of the events that happen around us? yes, it is an escape, simple as it may be, from reality, But really no more then MMO or fantasy leagues, or the bottem of a beer glass.... Even a conspiracy site, thats purpose is no greater then to pontificate.

Much of reality, we ignore, and find solace in games, distractions, or drug abuse.

Welcome to the dichotomy of the human psyche.