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nihoh
Australia978 Posts
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moon`
United States372 Posts
On July 05 2010 13:39 Ideas wrote: that sad part is that this is on ESPN while no esport (or more importantly starcraft) ever was. QFT | ||
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nttea
Sweden4353 Posts
On July 05 2010 16:28 Pika Chu wrote: Eating contest. Eating league, professional eater. Am i the only one to whom these concepts seems retarded? How can you transform eating into a sport? How about pissing and defecating, are those two next on the list? or how about running? anyone can run.... oh wait. | ||
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Pika Chu
Romania2510 Posts
On July 05 2010 17:00 nttea wrote: or how about running? anyone can run.... oh wait. Fail analogy. Running isn't primordial necessity. | ||
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Suc
Australia1569 Posts
On July 05 2010 13:27 konadora wrote: i think it's interesting lol what's next? professional ironing competition? What do you mean next lol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Extreme_Ironing_World_Championships | ||
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dudeman001
United States2412 Posts
On July 05 2010 17:19 Suc wrote: What do you mean next lol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Extreme_Ironing_World_Championships Wow, really? Really? Something feels innately wrong here, but I can't bash on them since they turned something mundane into something funny. | ||
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Headlines
United States482 Posts
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Liquid`Nazgul
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snpnx
Germany454 Posts
On July 05 2010 16:28 Pika Chu wrote: Eating contest. Eating league, professional eater. Am i the only one to whom these concepts seems retarded? How can you transform eating into a sport? How about pissing and defecating, are those two next on the list? Gaming contest. Gaming league, professional gamer. Am i the only one to whom these concepts seems similar? How can you play computer games as a sport but laugh about professional eating? Seriously, I do see that many people take the point that gaming isn't as weird as eating as it requires a lot of thinking and quick hands, but I doubt these eating competitions are a piece of cake either (haha, that fits). It also needs training and control over your body, so don't be so surprised about this stuff pulling up competitive leagues. | ||
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USn
United States376 Posts
On July 05 2010 16:28 Pika Chu wrote: Eating contest. Eating league, professional eater. Am i the only one to whom these concepts seems retarded? How can you transform eating into a sport? How about pissing and defecating, are those two next on the list? It feels deeply wrong and disgusting to me. The real and symbolic decadence of professional eating is sickening. EDIT: Mind you, I respect the competitive spirit, and I'm not going to lecture anybody else on their preferences - but this is how I feel. All I have to say. | ||
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
Major League Eating that sounds like a joke we say to our friends. "you fatass go join the Major League in Eating" hahhaha this commercialization is kinda stupid. i like the good old fashioned sign up and eat contests | ||
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Deleted User 55994
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distant_voice
Germany2521 Posts
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NicksonReyes
Philippines4431 Posts
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NicksonReyes
Philippines4431 Posts
Wait and I'm gonna post something worthy here. Edit: http://www.2camels.com/weird-contest-week.php Could not post anything better than French Fry sculpting and wet shirt tossing. + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://9gag.com/photo/5522_540.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://www.enjoypatrickresponsibly.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/freedom%20fries1.jpg) | ||
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sk`
Japan442 Posts
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Volkov
United States71 Posts
- eSports - not a physical activity. Very limited popularity. - Competitive eating - physical activity. (I read up on this - apparently, the less fat you have in your body, the more your stomach can stretch, which makes it easier to consume ~60 hot dogs in 10 minutes). Very limited popularity. I can easily see why the latter is considered more of a sport and is given more attention. That said, I don't necessarily like it, but it makes perfect sense. | ||
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Elroi
Sweden5600 Posts
On July 05 2010 19:32 Volkov wrote: OK, I'll catch some flak for this, but: - eSports - not a physical activity. Very limited popularity. - Competitive eating - physical activity. (I read up on this - apparently, the less fat you have in your body, the more your stomach can stretch, which makes it easier to consume ~60 hot dogs in 10 minutes). Very limited popularity. I can easily see why the latter is considered more of a sport and is given more attention. That said, I don't necessarily like it, but it makes perfect sense. Wait... professional eating gets more attention than e-sports? Lol people are stupid. | ||
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Hynda
Sweden2226 Posts
*puts on his tophat and monocle* It's all about stretching your ventriculus gaster. The best way I would assume (I'v never really been into eating as a sport) would be to eat very seldome but in large quantities | ||
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Sawajiri
Austria417 Posts
On July 05 2010 18:00 USn wrote: It feels deeply wrong and disgusting to me. The real and symbolic decadence of professional eating is sickening. EDIT: Mind you, I respect the competitive spirit, and I'm not going to lecture anybody else on their preferences - but this is how I feel. All I have to say. Same for me. I'm not going to argue with anyone about if it's a sport or not, and I concede I may be narrow-minded and in 20 years, everything from eating to shitting to sleeping will be an acknowledged and respected sport, but for now, the idea is just repulsive to me. It feels like the worship of gluttony to me. However, I confess some interest in the matter. I'm especially fascinated (in a sick way) by Sonya Thomas. ![[image loading]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/MeisjevandeSlijterij/SonyaThomas.jpg) Yeah, this skinny Korean chick is, afaik, the best female eater in the world. She can eat 17 to 18 pounds in a sitting. I - don't want to be present when she empties her bowels. O.o | ||
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