The Single Worst/Lamest Olympic Event

Joker · Post #1 » by **Joker** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:25 pm

My vote goes to Equestrian Dressage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQgTiqhPbw

At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement while remaining relaxed and appearing effortless. Dressage is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet"

It is f**king horse dancing!

Talk about antiquated Olympic events.

Why not put a dog show in the Olympics?

Nuzzo · Post #2 » by **Nuzzo** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:33 pm

Equestrian and its not even close.

dacher · Post #3 » by **dacher** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:09 pm

Absolutely. I've seen reports about horses get drug tested and disqualified. Horses have been disqualified for positive steroid tests in the past.

This olympics, 4 horses have been DQ for using a drug that makes their skin extra sensitive and painful to discourage them from touching barriers.

That's disgusting.

jTF2 · Post #4 » by **jTF2** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:30 pm

Synchronized diving, diving in general, trampoline.. wtf is that all about?

manun · Post #5 » by **manun** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:50 pm

Anything with horses, its not even the athlete doing anything.

Blame Rasho · Post #6 » by **Blame Rasho** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:56 pm

In winter it isn't even close.... Curling....

Post #7 » by **Basti** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:41 pm

Blame Rasho wrote:In winter it isn't even close.... Curling....

women's curling is worth watching. there are some good looking chicks out there. but if we're talking about men's curling, yeah I completely agree.

Rocky5000 · Post #8 » by **Rocky5000** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:17 am

Dressage is actually super difficult and a many years of training goes into getting a horse to act all sissy like that. I'd go with Race Walking

rpa · Post #9 » by **rpa** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:39 am

Rocky5000 wrote:Dressage is actually super difficult and a many years of training goes into getting a horse to act all sissy like that. I'd go with Race Walking

Somebody read my mind. I just saw race walking on UHD and was shocked at how utterly lame it was. Walking should not be considered an Olympic sport--it's what fat people do because they can't run.

XcalibuR · Post #10 » by **XcalibuR** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:06 am

They used to have bicycle polo before, they should bring that back.

Joker · Post #11 » by **Joker** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:15 am

Rocky5000 wrote:Dressage is actually super difficult and a many years of training goes into getting a horse to act all sissy like that. I'd go with Race Walking

difficulty level and years of training required isn't really suitable criteria to determine a sport's merit in the olympics. mastering the piano takes years of training as well.

GQStylin · Post #12 » by **GQStylin** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:23 am

Race walking really does suck.

jbsg02 · Post #13 » by **jbsg02** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:09 am

my mom loves that equestrian stuff, cause she's horse crazy. That video did seem kind of funny to me. that race walking is funny looking too

The Raging Bull · Post #14 » by **The Raging Bull** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:31 am

Gymnastics Rhythmic. Who the hell wants to watch ribbons twirling around and ****. Lame.

LLJ · Post #15 » by **LLJ** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:01 pm

The Raging Bull wrote:Gymnastics Rhythmic. Who the hell wants to watch ribbons twirling around and ****. Lame.

What, cute young girls twirling bondage around isn't amusing to you?

Post #16 » by **DelaneyRudd** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:36 pm

I like Curling. It takes a good deal of intuition to be a great sweeper.

Blame Rasho · Post #17 » by **Blame Rasho** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:37 pm

DelaneyRudd wrote:I like Curling. It takes a good deal of intuition to be a great sweeper.

Go fly a kite...

gcsw · Post #18 » by **gcsw** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:04 pm

By far, more exciting than baseball/

canoner · Post #19 » by **canoner** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:36 am

women baseball or women basket ball, I cannot decide which one. Maybe I am too used to NBA and MLB, watching women play hoops or swing bats is painful.

Rocky5000 · Post #20 » by **Rocky5000** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:56 am

I'm still not sure what the worst is, but if this gets added it will definitely be the best.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/competitive-pole-dancing