I have long maintained that some sports just don't belong in the Olympics. Namely, any sport that requires a panel of judges that awards points based on style or artistry or anything else of that nature. I feel like it's a slippery slope. After all, almost any activity can be assessed by a panel of expert judges. Reality television has taught us nothing if not that. What's next? Ballroom dancing? Cake decorating? Hedge trimming?
I will be the first one to say that pretty much all of the sports currently in the Olympics, whose scoring is completely arbitrary, demand an incredible amount of skill and athleticism. But when it really comes down to it, there's no room for sequins in international athletic competition.
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The fix is easy. There's another sport that requires sharp blades to be attached to one's feet: Cock fighting. Let the sequins sparkle red with the blood of the enemies, let the games begin.
You and Geoff crack me up!! And in case you haven't heard, our Russian friend recently changed his silver medal into a PLATINUM medal... :)
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