Equipment Rep
Trains with every piece of equipment available at all times.
The Luddite
Trains with nothing. Only uses a loin cloth and goggles in workout.
The Barnacle
Leaves right on your feet. Couldn't count to five or ten if his life depnded on it.
The Coach
Not an actual coach, but someone who is consumed with technique. Swimming is a precise set of moves that can be broken down, categorized, and scientifically analyzed.
The Jaded
Could care less about technique. Just wants to swim and leave the analysis to the eggheads.
The Swimaholic
Trains at least 10 swimming workouts a week. Anything less is viewed as not trying.
Fast Guy who Never Trains
Shows up once a month and breaks national records in practice.
Hardest Working Man in the Swim Business
Trains like a ferocious animal in workout, but has no speed when it comes to racing.
Lane Guy
Works out in a lane that is far too fast or slow for him.
The Crack Guy
Dude, pull your swimsuit up or get a bigger size.
The Newbie
Shows up to practice in board shorts and a scuba mask.
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As for myself, I would fall into the categories of Luddite and Jaded. Also, I wrote this from a male perspective, but the women are included as well. Any other stereotypes?
I will admit that my reaction was strong, but who is the one being judgmental here? If nobody here needs to be reminded of political correctness, then why are some threads shut down and posts deleted by the moderators?
I'm sure you've been up on your soapbox a few times if something has hit close to home. Stop judging me for getting up on mine. :oldman:
I dislike getting into this type of discussion because it does not follow the thread, but here we are.
I have reread my post and fail to find any judgments being made. It is a plea for you to lighten up on a light subject into which an unnecessary emotional point was injected. No one was ridiculing you or anyone you know. Or any country, ethnicity, race or religion. In fact, they were simply referring to completely fictional characters in a movie playing out completely fictional scenarios.
Next, please be clear on the difference between PC, which is a stupid ideological ploy, and political statements, which are not tolerated.
Have a nice day.
I will admit that my reaction was strong, but who is the one being judgmental here? If nobody here needs to be reminded of political correctness, then why are some threads shut down and posts deleted by the moderators?
I'm sure you've been up on your soapbox a few times if something has hit close to home. Stop judging me for getting up on mine. :oldman:
I dislike getting into this type of discussion because it does not follow the thread, but here we are.
I have reread my post and fail to find any judgments being made. It is a plea for you to lighten up on a light subject into which an unnecessary emotional point was injected. No one was ridiculing you or anyone you know. Or any country, ethnicity, race or religion. In fact, they were simply referring to completely fictional characters in a movie playing out completely fictional scenarios.
Next, please be clear on the difference between PC, which is a stupid ideological ploy, and political statements, which are not tolerated.
Have a nice day.
