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Is sports a waste of time ?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by OlajuwonFan81, Jan 20, 2012.

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Is sports a waste of time ?

  1. Yes

    11 vote(s)
    11.5%

  2. No

    40 vote(s)
    41.7%

  3. Yes, but i cannot help myself.

    45 vote(s)
    46.9%
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  1. OlajuwonFan81

    OlajuwonFan81 Member

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    Look.......i am the biggest rockets fan there is but sometimes I ask myself is it truly worth it to spend so much time watching, reading, essentially dedicated a good 2-4 hours a day on a team ? While it provides me entertainment i could do so much more productive stuff with my time. Keep in mind the time I spend on my other teams in sports it ends up being even more hours especially during the times both teams are playing at the same time. In any case I wonder if any of you have thought about this conundrum ?
     
    #1 OlajuwonFan81, Jan 20, 2012
  2. DarkHorse

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    For most people, it just happens as you get older.
     
    #2 DarkHorse, Jan 20, 2012
  3. TreeRollins

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    Yes, but I cannot help myself. I think Chomsky has it right on sports.
     
    #3 TreeRollins, Jan 20, 2012
  4. DonnyMost

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    Keeps me sane. All work no play makes Donny a dull boy.

    Besides, if you're going to watch something, at least sports doesn't make you stupider. Unlike most reality TV. (Yes, I consider sports to be reality tv)
     
    #4 DonnyMost, Jan 20, 2012
  5. Yonkers

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    Just like everything else in life, it's all about moderation. The right amount and it is entertainment and a good stress reliever and a way to connect with your friends, family, etc. Too much and it can be counter productive.
     
    #5 Yonkers, Jan 20, 2012
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  6. v3.0

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    You don't sound like the biggest Rockets fan there is.
     
    #6 v3.0, Jan 20, 2012
  7. Band Geek Mobster

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    When I think of the time I spend on sports, I always think about this scene...

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kFHO18vFc8o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #7 Band Geek Mobster, Jan 20, 2012
  8. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Sports isn't but talking about it on the internet is....

    Uh....wait......

    DD
     
    #8 DaDakota, Jan 20, 2012
  9. Jontro

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    Nope.
     
    #9 Jontro, Jan 20, 2012
  10. Lar

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    "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time" -- Bertrand Russell
     
    #10 Lar, Jan 20, 2012
  11. rocketsjudoka

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    No. Sports is an essential part of our culture and is tool for upholding our ideals and also for transmitting our values. It also serves as a proxy for the tribal war and as humans we are inherently tribal.

    Like all things though moderation is important but watching sports, discussing sports and playing sports isn't a waste of time.
     
    #11 rocketsjudoka, Jan 20, 2012
  12. Jugdish

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    I consider watching a game the same as watching a fictional movie--it's for entertainment.
     
    #12 Jugdish, Jan 20, 2012
  13. MadMax

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    Went to a Rockets game with my sons last night. Had a blast hanging out with them...rooting together for our team. Good night out together. No, there's nothing about that which was a waste of time.
     
    #13 MadMax, Jan 20, 2012
  14. Damion Laverne

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    OP is a woman.
     
    #14 Damion Laverne, Jan 20, 2012
  15. CCorn

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    Sports have been around as long as civilizations, so I would say no. Always been a great source of entertainment. Now other TV like Jersey Shore, Yes. Clutchfans is a huge waste of time but I can't help myself, it's way too awesome.
     
    #15 CCorn, Jan 20, 2012
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    [​IMG]

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    #16 plutoblue11, Jan 20, 2012
  17. bnb

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    are we talking women's sports?

    I may have to change my vote ;)
     
    #17 bnb, Jan 20, 2012
  18. Shroopy2

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    I've told that analogy to women a few times, how reality tv = sports. Cuz its both watching people compete against each other for something.

    Most DON'T buy that comparison....which means trying to make sense to women is a BIGGER waste of time
    :p
     
    #18 Shroopy2, Jan 20, 2012
  19. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    If you suck at sports then yes they are a waste of time.
     
    #19 KingCheetah, Jan 20, 2012
  20. ketchupNmustard

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    Sports sure do waste time, though.
     
    #20 ketchupNmustard, Jan 20, 2012
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