BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I really enjoy olympic hockey, one of my favorite olympic memories was watching Hasek lead the Czech republic to a gold, this performance was unbelievable. But, what I'm really excited about is curling. I haven't watched it in ages and ages. I really think this sport should catch on in the US, it seems like it could be a great bar sport, like bowling on Ice, people could drink and be in leagues and what not. Anyway, this thread is for curling railing. I hope they actually broadcast it in the US Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 That's what we do in Canada. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 That's what we do in Canada.yet another reason why canada secretly owns. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I've always thought if I could be an Olympian in one sport... it would be curling. I could train for a couple years and learn how to sweep a broom on ice super fast. How hard could it be? Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I've always thought if I could be an Olympian in one sport... it would be curling. I could train for a couple years and learn how to sweep a broom on ice super fast. How hard could it be?IMO, try it before you say that. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Yeah, making a 65 pound slab of granite turn in a particular direction by getting the ice slightly warmer and making it stop within inches of where you wanted it from 60 feet away isn't exactly intuitive. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 My buddies and I got drunk one night at a bar about 10 years ago and came up with the idea to try out for USA Curling. We figured it couldn't be all that rough, and there wouldn't be much competition to make the Olympic squad. We figured it was just like shuffleboard and bowling on skates, with some sweeping involved - piece of cake. We even made a half-hearted attempt to see if Labatt would sponsor us. Anyways, it seemed like a really good idea at the time... Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Curling is a lot like golf. You could suck enormously all day but you make that one great shot and it makes your day. Link to post Share on other sites
Untilted 158 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Why can't they have Curling this weekend? There is absolutely nothing of interest scheduled Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Why can't they have Curling this weekend? There is absolutely nothing of interest scheduledthe downhill is a premier event...but got postponed. Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Yeah, I'm pissed they don't even have curling on Family Day, such bullshit, I get the day off because of the stat holiday, and there isn't even any curling on. Side note, my buddy at work tried to tell me curling wasn't a sport. Bah, I got so mad. Nothing tilts me more then when people say something isn't a sport when they haven't even tried it. I suck at golf, never tried it, and I hate it, but I know it's a sport, and that is certainly isn't easy. Curling is a sport, and you need to be in excellent shape, especially if you are lead or 2nd. I'd like to see anybody try to carry a rock as far as Ben Hebert and Mark Kennedy can, those guys are so sick. Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Limit 0 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 http://twitter.com/NiccurlThey lost today, one girl was throwing awfully, but Nicole Joraanstad is hawt. Go U.S.! Link to post Share on other sites
Belanger25 3 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 http://twitter.com/NiccurlThey lost today, one girl was throwing awfully, but Nicole Joraanstad is hawt. Go U.S.!Dude I was all about Nicole Joraanstad until I saw British skip Eve MuirheadMight not be the best picture, go watch on TV. I'm rooting for her. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 god damn it they put curling on at a shitty time in the us. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 god damn it they put curling on at a shitty time in the us.lol, it's only like from 9 am until midnight. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Dude I was all about Nicole Joraanstad until I saw British skip Eve MuirheadMight not be the best picture, go watch on TV. I'm rooting for her.agreed.thanks to Biatch, Serge and our bet, I watched quite a bit of her match.I couldnt believe how young she was. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 lol, it's only like from 9 am until midnight.It didn't start till past midnight for me. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Denmark has a couple of real foxes. Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawa_Biatch 288 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Denmark has a couple of real foxes.LOL, are you kidding me? Denmark has one of the worst teams. Russia has a super hot skip, but even better looking third. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 LOL, are you kidding me? Denmark has one of the worst teams. Russia has a super hot skip, but even better looking third.I just mentioned that, because the US was playing them, I haven't seen the other teams, ov. The Denmark captain, the 22 year old blond is legit hot. THey showed the russian throw against GB, and also a hot team, though they got trounced. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 OMG I cannot listen to the chinese women's team curl!!!!! LOL LOL LOL it makes my hair stand up.... Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 bigot!Forget about the WNBA, women's curling could become the first legit major womans professional sport ( well, second if you include tennis). Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Limit 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I guess we all better enjoy curling while it lasts:http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver...o&type=lgns Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I guess we all better enjoy curling while it lasts:http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver...o&type=lgns "To be sure, the immediate future of curling is not in any known jeopardy. The entire debate is more about intrigue than alarm." Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 OMG I cannot listen to the chinese women's team curl!!!!! LOL LOL LOL it makes my hair stand up....I'm imagining the village slaughter scene from Platoon right now, that's probably not too far from what it sounds like. Link to post Share on other sites
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