Why isn't sheep shearing an Olympic sport?

[siftasam]

'For the same reason sheep shagging is not an Olympic event

Only a limited number of people would be interested'   

 

 

Speak for yourself, Grumpy.

 

You should be taking more yaa baa baa!

[siftasam]

'For the same reason sheep shagging is not an Olympic event

Only a limited number of people would be interested'   

 

 

Speak for yourself, Grumpy.

 

You should be taking more yaa baa baa!

[ChrisKC]

The simple answer, is because it is neither a game or a sport!

[Will B Good]

 

 

I'd like to see the Olympics return to something more 'normal'...'traditional*****'.....standard track and field events.

 

It has developed into a money making opportunity, not a celebration of supreme athleticism.

 

You could still have the other stuff, but hive it off.

 

 

Maybe quite as far back as the original sports.....****

 

The original Olympic Games, held in ancient Greece at Olympia, are traditionally dated to 776 BCE. These early Games featured a small number of events, which gradually expanded over time. The original events included:

1. **Stadion Race (Stade Race)**: The stadion was the oldest event in the Olympics, a short foot race covering about 192 meters (the length of the stadium). It was the only event in the first 13 Olympic Games.

2. **Diaulos**: Introduced in 724 BCE, this was a double-stadion race, equivalent to two lengths of the stadium (approximately 384 meters).

3. **Dolichos**: Added in 720 BCE, this was a long-distance race ranging between 7 to 24 stadia (roughly 1,500 to 4,800 meters). The exact distance varied.

4. **Pentathlon**: Introduced in 708 BCE, the pentathlon consisted of five events: stadion race, wrestling, long jump, javelin throw, and discus throw.

5. **Wrestling (Pale)**: Also introduced in 708 BCE, wrestling was a key event where competitors aimed to throw their opponents to the ground three times.

6. **Boxing (Pygmachia)**: Boxing was introduced in 688 BCE. Contestants fought with leather straps on their hands and the match continued until one fighter gave up or was incapacitated.

7. **Pankration**: Added in 648 BCE, the pankration was a brutal combination of wrestling and boxing with minimal rules, allowing almost all forms of combat except biting and eye-gouging.

8. **Equestrian Events**: Starting in 680 BCE, horse and chariot races were added. The tethrippon (four-horse chariot race) was the first equestrian event, followed by others like the horseback race (keles).

9. **Hoplitodromos**: Introduced in 520 BCE, this race involved participants running in armor, carrying a shield, and sometimes wearing a helmet and greaves. It was meant to simulate the skills needed for combat.

These events reflect the values of physical fitness, skill, and warrior prowess that were highly esteemed in ancient Greek society. The original Olympic Games continued to evolve and eventually expanded to include more events before they were abolished in the 4th century CE.

[CM Dad]

On 8/9/2024 at 11:27 AM, Ombra said:

I read about a Scottish woman who cropped 517 sheep in nine hours and I was amazed. At the same time, I saw that street urchins in Paris were winning medals for climbing a small wall in under six seconds. There is something wrong here. I blame the Americans.

You and GG need to spend more time together.  Perhaps you could begin a reading club.  I suggest that you start with comic books since they use few few words and have pictures.

[AboutThaim]

3 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

Only a matter of time until video gaming becomes an official Olympic sport.

 

Idiocracy has been allowed to become the ideology du jour.

 

We reap what we sow.

And, of course, the competitors will be classed as athletes.

[Confuscious]

There are talks to adding "Hobby Horse" to the Olympic games.
So, there is still hope for any silly sport to be added as an Olympic sport.

[Baht Simpson]

46 minutes ago, AboutThaim said:

And, of course, the competitors will be classed as athletes.

You misunderstand the original concept of the modern Olympics. It was excellence in body and mind.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_competitions_at_the_Summer_Olympics

 

"With the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, and the celebration of the first modern Olympic Games, French Baron Pierre de Coubertin saw the fulfillment of his ideals—men being educated in both mind and body, and competing in sport rather than war. One of his other desires was to combine both art and sport, and he thus considered including artistic competition in the Olympic Games.

 

In May 1906, Baron de Coubertin organised a meeting in Paris for both IOC members and representatives of artists' organisations. The meeting ended with a proposal to the IOC to organise artistic competitions at the Olympic Games in five areas (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture). The works of art entered had to be inspired by sports."

 

Art and literature should be brought back.

And I'd add knitting.

And chariot racing.

And voguing. 
🙂 

 

[Baht Simpson]

And cheese rolling..

Now that's tough

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

To avoid potential controversy. New Zealenders for example may sneak out of the village at night to meet up with the sheep. 😂😂😉

Presumably they buy their boots in Wellington?

[tandor]

6 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

Because putting it in a speed contest makes it animal cruelty?

 

1- Almost all mammals can sense human emotions, so in this setting, they would sense the shearer's anxiety, and apprehension, etc. prior to even beginning.

 

2- Racing to shear makes for a lot more nicks and abrasions than under normal circumstances, causing unnecessary pain and suffering to the animal.

i would love to see monkeys riding greyhounds again.

[daveAustin]

It is getting ridiculous. Modern olympics is watered down liberal gone wild tat. The olympics were the feat of man, not fake blokes thinking they're women beating the sht out of women etc. Let's bring it back to norm and JUST have main runs (up to 1500), jumps, javelin & discus, and perhaps a bit of swimming. One week, tops. Much of the rest is silly and costs big. Break dancing and BMX? Why not include snooker and darts? Or even walking in a straight line. How about photography--how many pictures can one take in 5s. Wine tasting? The brilliant ancient Greeks will be turning in their grave and Paris has taken it to another low. Junk.

 

JingThing will be along in a minute to put me right. 😴

[daveAustin]

56 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

You misunderstand the original concept of the modern Olympics. It was excellence in body and mind.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_competitions_at_the_Summer_Olympics

 

"With the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, and the celebration of the first modern Olympic Games, French Baron Pierre de Coubertin saw the fulfillment of his ideals—men being educated in both mind and body, and competing in sport rather than war. One of his other desires was to combine both art and sport, and he thus considered including artistic competition in the Olympic Games.

 

In May 1906, Baron de Coubertin organised a meeting in Paris for both IOC members and representatives of artists' organisations. The meeting ended with a proposal to the IOC to organise artistic competitions at the Olympic Games in five areas (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture). The works of art entered had to be inspired by sports."

 

Art and literature should be brought back.

And I'd add knitting.

And chariot racing.

And voguing. 
🙂 

 

Don't forget farting and sleeping.

[Baht Simpson]

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Don't forget farting

That's  a  great idea. They could combine curry eating with the  100 metre dash

[roo860]

2 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

You misunderstand the original concept of the modern Olympics. It was excellence in body and mind.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_competitions_at_the_Summer_Olympics

 

"With the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, and the celebration of the first modern Olympic Games, French Baron Pierre de Coubertin saw the fulfillment of his ideals—men being educated in both mind and body, and competing in sport rather than war. One of his other desires was to combine both art and sport, and he thus considered including artistic competition in the Olympic Games.

 

In May 1906, Baron de Coubertin organised a meeting in Paris for both IOC members and representatives of artists' organisations. The meeting ended with a proposal to the IOC to organise artistic competitions at the Olympic Games in five areas (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture). The works of art entered had to be inspired by sports."

 

Art and literature should be brought back.

And I'd add knitting.

And chariot racing.

And voguing. 
🙂 

 

 

[cracker1]

On 8/10/2024 at 6:53 AM, CanadaSam said:

Because putting it in a speed contest makes it animal cruelty?

 

1- Almost all mammals can sense human emotions, so in this setting, they would sense the shearer's anxiety, and apprehension, etc. prior to even beginning.

 

2- Racing to shear makes for a lot more nicks and abrasions than under normal circumstances, causing unnecessary pain and suffering to the animal.

Do you suggest the Equestrian events be banned ?

[AustinRacing]

On 8/10/2024 at 8:41 AM, Gsxrnz said:

 

Nope, the Aussies would beat them to it. Australia is the world's biggest manufacturer of velcro gloves and gumboots.

You may have point, but….an Aussie showing his Kiwi mate his new paddock. Oh there’s a sheep with its head stuck in the fence, said the Aussie. Runs quick to the sheep, drops his pants, has his way with the sheep. Puts his pants on, turns to the kiwi, your turn mate. So the kiwi sticks his head in the fence.