Re: Welcome and Introductions (Newbies, Please)

by Eldorion Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:35 pm

We tried playing without pads for a few decades, but the government made us stop when they realized dozens of people were dying every year playing the game. Mad

by Mrs Figg Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:57 pm

by halfwise Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:58 pm

Norc wrote:my hatred goes to sports in general.

I'm with you Norc, but let's say 'professional sports'. Beach volleyball excepted, of course.

by Mrs Figg Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:02 pm

dont like group sports, I prefer to do sport on my own where no one can laugh and poke fun. like horizontal jogging, or deep sea crumpet diving.

by Lancebloke Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:43 pm

American football is a VERY different game from rugby. Just because of both the rules and flow of the game, American football players need pads or they will end up getting smashed to little bits very regularly. Rugby, while no more or less physically demanding, flows very differently and so when tackles are made (and also because of the rules as to how you can tackle), the likely resultant damage is very different and so pads arent really needed.

by Eldorion Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:14 pm

Thank you, Lance! Very Happy

This is the sort of informative discussion that could only result from having a football banner. Nod

by **Amarië** Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:22 pm

Eldorion wrote:I never knew you Euros' hatred of American football ran so deep. I'm honestly curious as to why now.

Principle! Nod

And what would be the fun if you got no reactions?

by Eldorion Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:26 pm

by **Amarië** Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:35 pm

Manga sweat drop elk Norway

is the perfect reply to crying like a baby for no apparent reason eagle.

USA

*Whaaaaa!*
Norway

Wha?

by Norc Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:48 pm

halfwise wrote:
Norc wrote:my hatred goes to sports in general.

I'm with you Norc, but let's say 'professional sports'. Beach volleyball excepted, of course.

yep, and martial arts Very Happy

and fencing and archery Very Happy

by Norc Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:50 pm

Amarië wrote:Manga sweat drop elk is the perfect reply to crying like a baby for no apparent reason eagle.

*Whaaaaa!*
Wha?

by **Orwell** Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:27 pm

Mrs Figg wrote:dont like group sports, I prefer to do sport on my own where no one can laugh and poke fun. like horizontal jogging, or deep sea crumpet diving.

But Mrs Figg -- the party last week -- the group sports.... don't you remember? Suspect

Jolly good fun... Your squeals at least seemed to be ones of joy? Shocked

by halfwise Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:49 pm

Norc wrote:
halfwise wrote:
Norc wrote:my hatred goes to sports in general.

I'm with you Norc, but let's say 'professional sports'. Beach volleyball excepted, of course.

yep, and martial arts and fencing and archery

Okay, we hate professional team sports. Except for beach volleyball. And maybe curling.

by Norc Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:36 pm

halfwise wrote:
Norc wrote:
halfwise wrote:
Norc wrote:my hatred goes to sports in general.

I'm with you Norc, but let's say 'professional sports'. Beach volleyball excepted, of course.

yep, and martial arts and fencing and archery

Okay, we hate professional team sports. Except for beach volleyball. And maybe curling.

oh, and like eventing, horse trial stuff like .. yeah Very Happy

that's cool ^^ and SLALOM!

by Mrs Figg Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:18 pm

ooooh curling is nice, sponge rollers are better than heated. Cool

by halfwise Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:39 pm

Ah....yeah. Just not professional curling, right? Wink

And yes, Norc: we like these individual sports, just not the regional team ones what makes grown men jump around and throw perfectly good pizza at the telly.

by Norc Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:44 pm

so just football then?

by halfwise Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:52 pm

Huh? We don't likes football, does we, precious?

by halfwise Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:54 pm

I just realized, those deprived Europeans only have one sport that makes them jump around and throw pizza at the TV. Over here we have a whole host of civilized barbarity: football, baseball, basketball, hockey....

by Pettytyrant101 Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:57 pm

those deprived Europeans only have one sport - Halfwise

There IS only one sport- how many times! Mad

The rest are games. Nod

by chris63 Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:50 am

by Pettytyrant101 Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:56 am

That Gif may cause unnecesary palpatations in Norc! Laughing

by chris63 Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:59 am

by Norc Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:58 am

by Mrs Figg Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:16 pm