Originally Posted By Ursula Well, cheerleading isn't a sport because there is no goal. (Other than cheering, I suppose.) And I mean goal like goal post, not that is it pointless or anything, because it is.
Originally Posted By Ursula Allow me to re-phrase: Well, cheerleading isn't a sport because there is no goal. (Other than cheering, I suppose.) And I mean goal like goal post, not that is it pointless or anything, because it is. I MEANT to say that it does have a point but that doesn't make it a sport.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Competitive cheerleading is won/lost based on points assigned for technical merit and presentation skill. So that's the goal: to earn points.
Originally Posted By Ursula Yes, but there is no football team involved. Who the heck are they cheering on? The judges? Shouldn't they be judged on how well they lead cheers?
Originally Posted By Terminus Heh... So they should have a football game off to the side of all cheering competitions! Are those creepy child beauty pagents a sport? I'm saying no.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Like I said, "cheerleading" is a bit of a misnomer for competitive cheer. It isn't really cheerleading like with pom poms and go team go. But it is an athletic competition, no matter what it's called.
Originally Posted By Labuda re: post 29: 2oony - you forgot to list poker as a game. It frickin' KILLS me every single time I watch the WSOP (on ESPN, no less) and hear someone (I think it may be the Poker Brat, but don't quote me on that) say "This is the greatest sport in the world." IT IS NOT A SPORT. I AM NOT GOOD AT SPORTS BUT I AM AN EXCELLENT POKER PLAYER. Therefore, I know.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 "Competitive eating: Sport?" No. Competitive eating is a competition but it is not a sport. The only physical exertion needed is the ability not to puke. It is also disgusting. That has nothing to with whether it is a sport or not I just felt the need to mention it grosses me out
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Here is the Dictionary's definition. I only listed the relevant par as "mockery; ridicule; or derision" probably wouldn't be helpful. sport /spɔrt, spoʊrt/ Show Spelled[spawrt, spohrt] –noun 1. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Dance is more complicated: dance /dæns, dɑns/ Show Spelled [dans, dahns] Show IPA verb, danced, danc·ing, noun –verb (used without object) 1. to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, esp. to the accompaniment of music. 2. to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or quickly: to dance with joy. 3. to bob up and down: The toy sailboats danced on the pond. –verb (used with object) 4. to perform or take part in (a dance): to dance a waltz. 5. to cause to dance: He danced her around the ballroom. 6. to cause to be in a specified condition by dancing: She danced her way to stardom. –noun 7. a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usually executed to music. 8. an act or round of dancing; set: May I have this dance? 9. the art of dancing: to study dance. 10. a social gathering or party for dancing; ball: Was he invited to the dance?
Originally Posted By Labuda ^^^ I'm ok with that as long as we can agree that cheerleaders are engaging in a sport.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Dear well I guess I'd better write "gosh" but post #29 made me laugh til I had tears. K2 you are amazing "Hokey Pokey" did me in.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Not sure if anyone has answered this. "How to pronounce the German name Ute." Ooooh-tah
