A quick dual comment about synchronized swimming:
A) it's ridiculous in so many ways, from the constant smiling and ultra enunciated, Prussian body language, to the nearly hissy-fit splashing frenzy and nose clips that make these women look like painter Wilhem De Kooning's weasel women models
B) despite this, the top practitioners of the sport make it also one of the most amazing displays of human talent you can imagine
Did any of you see the Martin Short/Harry Shearer male synchronized swimming spoof on SNL? A classic. This shows how easy it is to lampoon the sport.
On the other hand, I watched some of the FINA coverage of SS last week, and I am still in awe that our species is capable of execting such maneurvers in such perfect synchrony.
Utterly unbeliveable. Maybe USMS should have a synchronized swimming competition at one of the national championships. If they open this up to any one who wants to do it, are there any 50-54 year old males who would like to form a team with me? I think we should be allowed to use snorkels, though. Or scuba tanks.
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I think it's just awesome to be involved in things period. those guys flying through the air on dirt bikes seem crazy to me--but you know what? they're doing something athletic, and sticking to it. I can appreciate that. Same with us, same with syncho swimmers. In this day and age, where 60% of the population is seriously overweight--anybody doing activity gets kudos in my book.
All I know is that if I tried to suspend upsidedown in the water while doing swirling leg kicks, I would choke and sink to the bottom of the pool. Those that can do it--horay for you! Just don't get upset if I laugh at the activity and gasp in amazement at the same time.
And, if you're flying through the air on a dirt bike while doing a handstand on the handle bars--yes, I would think that you've got to be in good shape to do that--plus crazy in the brain.
It's all good :cool:
I think it's fun we can talk about our opinions.
I think it's just awesome to be involved in things period. those guys flying through the air on dirt bikes seem crazy to me--but you know what? they're doing something athletic, and sticking to it. I can appreciate that. Same with us, same with syncho swimmers. In this day and age, where 60% of the population is seriously overweight--anybody doing activity gets kudos in my book.
All I know is that if I tried to suspend upsidedown in the water while doing swirling leg kicks, I would choke and sink to the bottom of the pool. Those that can do it--horay for you! Just don't get upset if I laugh at the activity and gasp in amazement at the same time.
And, if you're flying through the air on a dirt bike while doing a handstand on the handle bars--yes, I would think that you've got to be in good shape to do that--plus crazy in the brain.
It's all good :cool:
I think it's fun we can talk about our opinions.
