HorrificAttack Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I was never in fear of losing that though. Your skip seems really incompetent imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We actually switched out our skip for our vice-skip because Schuster had screwed up so many last shots. I much prefer Smith, even if he did fuck up a few shots, including the one I mentioned. As optimistic I've been, and as close as our scores have been, its pretty obvious by now that both U.S. teams are pretty weak. Much weaker than last olympics, just making inexcusable mistakes on a consistent basis. After our men play Canada I'll switch my focus to the more talented match-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 None. Why? Because they're British! Also, I have no idea what curling is. Way to go, Kelsie. :P ...Yeah, I don't care much for curling at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Way to go, Kelsie. :P ...Yeah, I don't care much for curling at all. Neither do the vast majority of people. It's about as interesting as watching crown green bowling.:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Seems to be a popular sport to discuss here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Seems to be a popular sport to discuss here. I doubt whether anyone's really being serious. I'd be very surprised if they were.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I used to think it was boring, but then Mark also did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I used to think it was boring, but then Mark also did. I still do, and always have done, so I don't know what you're on about.:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I doubt whether anyone's really being serious. I'd be very surprised if they were.:rolleyes: I think Chris is being serious since he is a curler himself. And I have been talking with Nathan quite a bit about curling the past few days so I know that most people are actually serious and are actually following it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I think Chris is being serious since he is a curler himself. And I have been talking with Nathan quite a bit about curling the past few days so I know that most people are actually serious and are actually following it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Is it really that hard to accept that people like might something that you don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Is it really that hard to accept that people like might something that you don't? Only when it's something so toe-curlingly dull.......................... :rolleyes: Anyway, even though the thread reeks of facetiousness, I don't really give a monkey's.:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 A man who only knows of toes curling in that context is a sad man indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Only when it's something so toe-curlingly dull.......................... :rolleyes: Anyway, even though the thread reeks of facetiousness, I don't really give a monkey's.:P Way to sound ignorant, Mark. Seriously. I don't like it, either, but there are people out there, whether you choose to believe it or not, that do. There's no reason to diss a thread just because YOU, one individual, view this thread to be complete nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Way to sound ignorant, Mark. Seriously. I don't like it, either, but there are people out there, whether you choose to believe it or not, that do. There's no reason to diss a thread just because YOU, one individual, view this thread to be complete nonsense. I'm not dissing the thread (unlike certain others, who diss my threads all the time). I'm merely saying I find it hard to believe certain individuals (based on their usual way of interacting) are being totally serious here. If you're saying that no threads should be "dissed" on that basis, however, then you should point that out the next time they do it too. It happens pretty frequently.;) The thread title itself leads one to believe it's a joke, as the "subject" (British Curling Olympian) is so obscure. I could have taken it more seriously if the title had been "The Official Curling Thread" or something like that, although I would still have had my doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It's not WHAT you're saying, so much as the WAY in which you're saying it. Why is it so hard to believe that people can be serious about curling? That in itself confuses me. Are you really that narrow-minded? What I'm saying is that threads which have a purpose (e.g. THIS one) shouldn't be dissed because you think it's pointless. I didn't take it as a joke at all, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It's not WHAT you're saying, so much as the WAY in which you're saying it. Why is it so hard to believe that people can be serious about curling? That in itself confuses me. Not anyone, just certain people (for good reason). What I'm saying is that threads which have a purpose (e.g. THIS one) shouldn't be dissed because you think it's pointless. You could say that about pretty much any thread. So you don't even find the title obscure?:confused: I would have been less surprised if Briggins had created a thread entitled "Who is your favourite Canadian Curling Olympian?", wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 You know what, forget it. I don't have time to argue this with you. No seriously, I have Botany lab in 10 minutes. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 You know what, forget it. I don't have time to argue this with you. No seriously, I have Botany lab in 10 minutes. :P Ok. Have fun!:P Anyway, the British women ultimately sucked as they finished second from last. Big-time "fail". Nothing to be proud of whatsoever.:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Mark is right about the thread being about a pretty obscure subject (I mean I didn't know many of the British curlers by name before this thread). But at the same time it is also a thread to talk about Olympic curling for those who enjoy it. Normally I'm not a big curling fan. But my best friend is a curler so its been fun learning more about the sport from him and from watching the games. And with Canada's curling performance so far it has been a thrill to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Mark is right about the thread being about a pretty obscure subject (I mean I didn't know many of the British curlers by name before this thread). And I'm sure you will also admit there was more than a touch of irony about the title (not that I have a problem with that, of course). But at the same time it is also a thread to talk about Olympic curling for those who enjoy it. Normally I'm not a big curling fan. But my best friend is a curler so its been fun learning more about the sport from him and from watching the games. Fair enough. When you say that, I can actually take it seriously (especially bearing in mind that winter sports are huge in Canada, unlike in Britain). And with Canada's curling performance so far it has been a thrill to watch. Which is more than you can say for the British women, who were pretty awful when all's said and done. About as good as the Canadian alpine skiers have been up to now.:P The men might still scrape into the semis, I suppose............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 And I'm sure you will also admit there was more than a touch of irony about the title (not that I have a problem with that, of course). Fair enough. When you say that, I can actually take it seriously (especially bearing in mind that winter sports are huge in Canada, unlike in Britain). Which is more than you can say for the British women, who were pretty awful when all's said and done. About as good as the Canadian alpine skiers have been up to now.:P The men might still scrape into the semis, I suppose............................. Yeah winter sports are going to be bigger in a country that is obsessed with sports on ice, ice-rinks in practically every town regardless of size, and mountains (or in the case of Nova Scotia hills :P ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah winter sports are going to be bigger in a country that is obsessed with sports on ice, ice-rinks in practically every town regardless of size, and mountains (or in the case of Nova Scotia hills :P ) I tend to prefer sports with more "action", such as the skiing and ski-jumping, especially the skiing, as I love to ski myself. Hopefully I'll get to do some next month. I should know more by tomorrow.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Surprisingly I have never gone skiing or snowboarding before. I have done cross country, but that is pretty much like walking in oversized shoes. I'm excited for the men's ariels final since we have 3 Canadians in the finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Surprisingly I have never gone skiing or snowboarding before. :stunned: I thought all Canadians were born on skis!:P I have done cross country, but that is pretty much like walking in oversized shoes. Never interested me. Seems too much like hard work!;) I'm excited for the men's ariels final since we have 3 Canadians in the finals. How many finalists are there altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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