I almost want to watch the crazy-ass-bastard downhill skiers because I think to myself, these people are certifiable lunatics, and they’re being filmed live for my enjoyment. On first glance, it sounds awfully entertaining…
But then – think about it a little bit.
People throwing themselves down the side of a frozen mountain at 80 mph with sticks strapped to their feet (sticks!) wearing nothing but a leotard? Who thought of this? I thought I was crazy, but I’m a portrait of sensibility compared with these people.
I just can’t endorse watching people Careening toward possible paralysis, life-threatening injury, or even death on live TV.
I think it’s a little too stressful for me as a viewer.
Thankfully, Fox runs 87 new episodes of American Idol every week so I have something else to watch until they run out of medals in Torino.
Watching people careening toward possible laryngitis, awkward moments of embarrassment, and career death?
That’s a live sporting event I can get behind.
I even refuse to watch the figure skating: [email protected]
But then – think about it a little bit.
People throwing themselves down the side of a frozen mountain at 80 mph with sticks strapped to their feet (sticks!) wearing nothing but a leotard? Who thought of this? I thought I was crazy, but I’m a portrait of sensibility compared with these people.
I just can’t endorse watching people Careening toward possible paralysis, life-threatening injury, or even death on live TV.
I think it’s a little too stressful for me as a viewer.
Thankfully, Fox runs 87 new episodes of American Idol every week so I have something else to watch until they run out of medals in Torino.
Watching people careening toward possible laryngitis, awkward moments of embarrassment, and career death?
That’s a live sporting event I can get behind.
I even refuse to watch the figure skating: [email protected]
