Other Olympic Sports--Articles and Discussion

[Caligym]

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I didn’t realize Geza Pozsar is choreographing again!

This looks like a skit from USA’s The Office. All I can see is Michael and Dwight running around the office yelling “Breakdance!!!”

 

[Big_rock_show]

Breakdancing is deeply triggering vicarious embarrassment

Okay thank you, because I got secondhand embarrassment just watching it. I was thinking maybe I’m not as cultured or understanding of whatever it is they’re doing? But they’re not really doing…anything coherent? How is this alleged sport judged? I’m so confused

 

[MaryClare]

I think it was a big mistake allowing them to use their stage names and referring to them as b boys and b girls.

 

[JaJa]

Okay thank you, because I got secondhand embarrassment just watching it. I was thinking maybe I’m not as cultured or understanding of whatever it is they’re doing? But they’re not really doing…anything coherent? How is this alleged sport judged? I’m so confused

Many of us are likewise confused by this. And I seriously doubt your confusion stems from any lack of culture on your part. Worry not. At least about your own lack of cultural sophistication.

 

[J175]

Okay thank you, because I got secondhand embarrassment just watching it. I was thinking maybe I’m not as cultured or understanding of whatever it is they’re doing? But they’re not really doing…anything coherent? How is this alleged sport judged? I’m so confused

The judging is based on five areas, each worth 20% - Technique, Vocabulary, Originality, Execution and Musicality. There are no points, at the end of each round the judges just vote for who they think was best.

The rules seem very vague, I think deliberately so because it's supposed to be art and they didn't want to restrict it too much. All the judges are Bboys/girls referred to by their stage names, and the impression I get is it's something you have to do to know what it's supposed to look like.

 

[RedBirdie]

So its all vibes. That's not asking for problems or anything.

 

[JDB]

I don't think we should criticize b-boys/girls for using nicknames while we use usernames here.

 

[Caledi]

I don't think we should criticize b-boys/girls for using nicknames while we use usernames here.

But we're not competing in the Olympics? I don't have a problem with people using nicknames for themselves but during the competition it would lend a lot of credibility if they were officially referred to by real names.

 

[rlayt]

I’ve seen better break dancing on dancing shows.

 

[MaryClare]

I don't think we should criticize b-boys/girls for using nicknames while we use usernames here.

We’re not competing the message board Olympics

 

[JDB]

If we were competing at the message board Olympics we'd use our usernames. I question if breaking was a good choice for the Paris Olympics, but I like how the IOC brought the culture into the Olympics. Morinari Watanabe's attempt to get ignore Parkour's culture to get it into the Olympics should not be emulated.

 

[JaJa]

If we were competing at the message board Olympics we'd use our usernames.

Huh?

 

[JDB]

Manizha "Talash" Talash (EOR) displayed a cape saying, "Free Afghan Women," due to the opression she fled. She lost her only breaking match, and was later disqualified for displaying a socio-political message.

Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing 'Free Afghan Women' cape at Paris Olympics

Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition.

apnews.com

 

[RAFIKI]

We’re not competing the message board Olympics

Now I’m grinning while speculating on the rules for such a competition

 

[MaryClare]

GB win their first ever medal in artistic swimming! Silver in duet behind China. This is such a huge result

 

[irichluck21]

China and USA are neck and neck fighting for the gold medal count win.

 

[makam]

China and USA are neck and neck fighting for the gold medal count win.

basketball looking strong to add one for the US (uh oh, hope I didn't jinx them). How many diving events are left? ;-)

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Now I’m grinning while speculating on the rules for such a competition

It would make the Sydney vault debacle look positively tame.

 

[arabiandoublefront]

basketball looking strong to add one for the US (uh oh, hope I didn't jinx them). How many diving events are left? ;-)

No diving left, but a Chinese boxer is playing for gold. USA still has women's volleyball and basketball tomorrow.

 

[irichluck21]

Diving is completed. China swept the 8 golds.