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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dirt bike riders are just like equestrians-along for the ride while something else does the work.
syncro is to swimming like sumo is to wrestling. sure it's a sport but what is the point.
aquageek you kill me. i was laughing out loud at your post!
dirt bike riders are just like equestrians-along for the ride while something else does the work.
syncro is to swimming like sumo is to wrestling. sure it's a sport but what is the point.
aquageek you kill me. i was laughing out loud at your post!
