winghaz Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 At first I was thinking of putting this in as a joke. As in what event would you REALLY like to see added to the Winter Olympics. And I thought of things like full-contact figure skating, barefoot speed skating and the lesbian luge.Then, after seeing the bit about Bryant Gumbel's comments, I got to thinking of a real event one could add to the Winter Olympics that wasn't invented by Europeans or their descendents:My pick -- dogsledding. Invented by the Eskimos. I think it would be a fine addition to the Winter Olympics (even though PETA would make a stink about it, but who cares about them anyway).What would you like to see added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I really have no idea what you can add to the winter games that isn't already there. Dogsledding might work, as it would be the winter equivalent to equestrian, but anything else would branch off into winter x games territory, and I certainly don't want to see snowmobile events. The one I want taken away though is ice dancing, because let's face it, all it is is ballroom on skates, and until they add ballroom to the summer program, this one can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Then let me rephrase this: What event would you like to see added AND what event would you like to see tossed out?As for the one to toss out, they can get rid of that speedskating team pursuit race. I love to watch speedskating, but team pursuit is just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 We dont need Ice Dancing we got the Pairs Figure Skating to me its redudant.Dog Sled Racing may be cool to add. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 We dont need Ice Dancing we got the Pairs Figure Skating to me its redudant.Dog Sled Racing may be cool to add. Au contraire. NUDE ice dancing definitely would be interesting. Or women's NUDE speed skating, either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZzyzx41 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ice Dancing and Short Track can both go and I wouldn't miss it. I'd love to see a winter decathalon1. Alpine Skiing2. Slalom3. Suger-G4. Mogels5. Figure Skating short program6. Figure Skating long program7. Ski Jumping8. Snowboarding Halfpipe9. Luge10. Cross-Country SkiingOr if not, there's always tobogganing. -DanielCheck Out My Podcast! Latest Episode 273: The Color BlinkyLatest Photo Upload: January 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Funny, we had this discussion today, my friend and I.Male pairs figure skating.Mixed luge.Seriously, though, as said above, anything you could add would almost have to be from the "extreme sport" category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker17 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Snowboarding should not be an Olympic sport, period. I'm sure it's 'tough' and all that crap NBC and X-games lovers try to sell us, but there is ZERO nobility to it. I pull for the USA in all events EXCEPT snowboarding.Watch any interview with a snowboarder...well don'tINTERVIEWER: We're here live in Torino with a promising young shredder named Kyle LarsonKYLE: You said 'shredder' like the biggest lame-oINTERVIEWER: I sincerey apologize...how has Torino been for you and your teamates?KYLE: Torino? INTERVIEWER: Well, it's the historic, and beautiful city you've been living in for the last two weeksKYLE: Did the Dominoes dude show up yet?INTERVIEWER : Kyle, what makes you proud to be an Olympian?KYLE: well free beer and the easy p**sySorry if this sounds harsh, but Jesus, I don't want clueless pot heads on a medal stand, this is why the X-Games were invented in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 We dont need Ice Dancing we got the Pairs Figure Skating to me its redudant.Dog Sled Racing may be cool to add. Au contraire. NUDE ice dancing definitely would be interesting. Or women's NUDE speed skating, either one. Beat me to it. I was all set to add "women's nude team ice dancing." Great minds... All roads lead to Dollar General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Snowboarding should not be an Olympic sport, period. I'm sure it's 'tough' and all that crap NBC and X-games lovers try to sell us, but there is ZERO nobility to it. I pull for the USA in all events EXCEPT snowboarding.Watch any interview with a snowboarder...well don'tINTERVIEWER: We're here live in Torino with a promising young shredder named Kyle LarsonKYLE: You said 'shredder' like the biggest lame-oINTERVIEWER: I sincerey apologize...how has Torino been for you and your teamates?KYLE: Torino? INTERVIEWER: Well, it's the historic, and beautiful city you've been living in for the last two weeksKYLE: Did the Dominoes dude show up yet?INTERVIEWER : Kyle, what makes you proud to be an Olympian?KYLE: well free beer and the easy p**sySorry if this sounds harsh, but Jesus, I don't want clueless pot heads on a medal stand, this is why the X-Games were invented in the first place. Way to stereotype people that have to take drug tests to compete. You are right...HUGE potheads all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ice Dancing and Short Track can both go and I wouldn't miss it. I'd love to see a winter decathalon1. Alpine Skiing2. Slalom3. Suger-G4. Mogels5. Figure Skating short program6. Figure Skating long program7. Ski Jumping8. Snowboarding Halfpipe9. Luge10. Cross-Country SkiingOr if not, there's always tobogganing. Wow thats a great idea and the ultimate test of winter endurance, but how can you not like short track speed skating there are allot of wipe outs. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Team snowball fighting!!!!!!!Snow football.Pond hockey.Real winter sports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I would like to see some sort of Winter Triathlon. Figure out a way to tie in cross-country skiing, speedskating, and alpine snowboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smzimbabwe Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Not something I particularly care if added or not, but I am surprised there is no sort of snowshoeing event in the Olympics. Some sort of long distance snowshoeing marathon or something like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker17 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Snowboarding should not be an Olympic sport, period. I'm sure it's 'tough' and all that crap NBC and X-games lovers try to sell us, but there is ZERO nobility to it. I pull for the USA in all events EXCEPT snowboarding.Watch any interview with a snowboarder...well don'tINTERVIEWER: We're here live in Torino with a promising young shredder named Kyle LarsonKYLE: You said 'shredder' like the biggest lame-oINTERVIEWER: I sincerey apologize...how has Torino been for you and your teamates?KYLE: Torino? INTERVIEWER: Well, it's the historic, and beautiful city you've been living in for the last two weeksKYLE: Did the Dominoes dude show up yet?INTERVIEWER : Kyle, what makes you proud to be an Olympian?KYLE: well free beer and the easy p**sySorry if this sounds harsh, but Jesus, I don't want clueless pot heads on a medal stand, this is why the X-Games were invented in the first place. Way to stereotype people that have to take drug tests to compete. You are right...HUGE potheads all of them. Fair enough. I should have said 'acted' like pot heads. We have plenty here in Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBoy Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ice Dancing NEEDS to go. I wouldn't like to see a dog sled, but the winter decathlon is a cool idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Snowboarding should not be an Olympic sport, period. I'm sure it's 'tough' and all that crap NBC and X-games lovers try to sell us, but there is ZERO nobility to it. I pull for the USA in all events EXCEPT snowboarding.Watch any interview with a snowboarder...well don'tINTERVIEWER: We're here live in Torino with a promising young shredder named Kyle LarsonKYLE: You said 'shredder' like the biggest lame-oINTERVIEWER: I sincerey apologize...how has Torino been for you and your teamates?KYLE: Torino? INTERVIEWER: Well, it's the historic, and beautiful city you've been living in for the last two weeksKYLE: Did the Dominoes dude show up yet?INTERVIEWER : Kyle, what makes you proud to be an Olympian?KYLE: well free beer and the easy p**sySorry if this sounds harsh, but Jesus, I don't want clueless pot heads on a medal stand, this is why the X-Games were invented in the first place. one of the most idiotic posts i've read in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker17 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Snowboarding should not be an Olympic sport, period. I'm sure it's 'tough' and all that crap NBC and X-games lovers try to sell us, but there is ZERO nobility to it. I pull for the USA in all events EXCEPT snowboarding.Watch any interview with a snowboarder...well don'tINTERVIEWER: We're here live in Torino with a promising young shredder named Kyle LarsonKYLE: You said 'shredder' like the biggest lame-oINTERVIEWER: I sincerey apologize...how has Torino been for you and your teamates?KYLE: Torino? INTERVIEWER: Well, it's the historic, and beautiful city you've been living in for the last two weeksKYLE: Did the Dominoes dude show up yet?INTERVIEWER : Kyle, what makes you proud to be an Olympian?KYLE: well free beer and the easy p**sySorry if this sounds harsh, but Jesus, I don't want clueless pot heads on a medal stand, this is why the X-Games were invented in the first place. one of the most idiotic posts i've read in a long time. how so? I actually saw a guy basically say exactly what I posted in Salt Lake City. Get off your high horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Mixed. Doubles. Luge. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Team snowball fighting!!!!!!!Snow football.Pond hockey.Real winter sports! dont forget snow fort building!or riding sleds down a hill, they can be timed, go by distance, or have measured jumps. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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