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Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View Post
It is often debated which sport is the most brutal, and American football usually comes out on top because the pads allow players to hit each other with extraordinary force. The problem of brain injury stems from the fact that while a helmet can protect the skull, it can't stop the brain from sloshing around inside. Curiously, it was predicted probably a decade ago that the concussion scandal was going to put an end to football (George Will once observed that football is doomed in any society where parents put helmets on toddlers riding tricycles) but it seems that politics and not player health is going to be the real culprit.
1. Likewise "thumb breakers" typically put on a pair of leather gloves before administering a severe beating to those delinquent in their payments to loan sharks.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by seer View Post
of course i do, read them - they are not hard to understand. this really has to do with the fact that you can't rationally defend your positions. like your recent hysterical rant against patriarchy. 'sound and furry signifying nothing.' but like i said you will hand wave and play the coward..."It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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Originally posted by Ronson View Post
American football is a game of strategy, foremost. As with chess, there are a limited number of openings and some variations on them, the same applies to American football offensive plays. A team chooses its offensive plays to best take advantage of the opponents' defensive weaknesses. If a chess opponent has a difficult time responding to a Ruy Lopez, then that might be a favorite opening (with variation) to use against that person/team.
I suppose it is a weird game for people accustomed to fluid action, like with basketball or hockey. But it is far more action than baseball or cricket."It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View Post
Yes and I am Marie of Romania!
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostIt reminds me of something I once read about early boxing. Apparently, gloves primarily protected the hands from injury. Anyone who has been in a couple of actual fights can tell you how easy it is to break a finger punching a skull[1]
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostIt reminds me of something I once read about early boxing. Apparently, gloves primarily protected the hands from injury. Anyone who has been in a couple of actual fights can tell you how easy it is to break a finger punching a skull[1] As a consequence, after they started wearing gloves, boxers were actually able to inflict more damage with their punches.
1. Likewise "thumb breakers" typically put on a pair of leather gloves before administering a severe beating to those delinquent in their payments to loan sharks.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria View Post
I understand it was an English [Victorian] vicar who described cricket as "organised loafing". Baseball is a game I have occasionally watched and enjoyed, after American relatives explained the rules to me."I know that astrology isn't science," said Gail. "Of course it isn't. It's just an arbitrary set of rules like chess or tennis or -- what's that strange thing you British play?"
"Er, cricket? Self-loathing?"
-Mostly Harmless, Douglas AdamsSome may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View Post
"I know that astrology isn't science," said Gail. "Of course it isn't. It's just an arbitrary set of rules like chess or tennis or -- what's that strange thing you British play?"
"Er, cricket? Self-loathing?"
-Mostly Harmless, Douglas Adams"It ain't necessarily so
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible
It ain't necessarily so."
Sportin' Life
Porgy & Bess, DuBose Heyward, George & Ira Gershwin
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Originally posted by Ronson View Post
Did it. Broke my pinky with a really lousy punch that hit the other guy in the cheekbone. I came away far worse than he did.
I've always said that in a real fight, even the victor walks away (metaphorically speaking) limping. You're gonna get hurt[1]. And the good martial art schools understand this and prepare you for it.
1. but don't let on to the ladies
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostGiven that I literally practiced by punching brick walls (I only have a trace of the calluses that covered my knuckles left), I never did anything worse that bruise my hand.
I've always said that in a real fight, even the victor walks away (metaphorically speaking) limping. You're gonna get hurt[1]. And the good martial art schools understand this and prepare you for it.
1. but don't let on to the ladies
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Originally posted by Ronson View Post
I was like 14 or 15 at the time, and did this wild roundhouse punch out of instinct (a guy kicked a chair out from under me). His eyes were spinning and I could tell he wasn't going to continue the bout. Which was great because within 20 or 30 seconds, my hand swelled and I was in agony. I learned how to punch after that.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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