Do you sports?

Potential-Monke

Among the many topics we discuss at work, one is sporting (the physical kind, not e-sports or "relaxing" sports, like bowls, or snooker). Now, i don't sports. I never really did. I put it down to not being friends with the school and Under 18 managers children, so never got picked. Plus i was small, so obviously i was no good at sports in general... Tried the local hurling, football and soccer teams but too cliquey for me.

Anyway, i don't sport. I'll watch Limerick in the hurling, and other Championship hurling matches, but only if they're on and i'm not doing anything else. I got into and tried out some American Football, but i'm getting a bit too old to be starting into that craic, what with all the young uns and their speed and strength. Other than that, i don't sport. I don't get it. People losing their lives over 22 millionaires kicking a bit of leather around a field, falling over weeds and having life altering injuries but still manage to get up and finish the game after they get the free.

Anyway, do you sport? Are you addicted to sports? Does your life revolve around sport and all sports related sporting?

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Sometimes I walk to the shop to buy sweets, that's about it

Caoimhgh1n

I don't play sports nor do I follow sports.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I have never seen or heard the word 'sport' used as a verb.

Skylinehead

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I have never seen or heard the word 'sport' used as a verb.

To "sport" something is to wear something.

OldMrBrennan83

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somesoldiers

Don't play don't watch. Keep fit in the gym

LordSutch

First there's a thread "What is your plans for the summer" and now "Do you sports"?

What's going on :cool:

s4uv3

Do I sports?
Do I what sports? Play sports? Watch sports? Hate sports? Love sports?

Your Face

A lot of issues going on in the original post.

Dirty Dingus McGee

I gave up playing any sport in my early twenties due to being ****e at Football and hurling and it frustrating the hell out of me and alos due to not having time to be killing myself training after a long commute each day.If I ever won the Lotto and then had the time I'd love to get into golf again which I gave up as a teenager.

I constantly watch sport I'd say 90% of what I watch on TV is sport and I watch a lot of TV.

OldMrBrennan83

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Pherekydes

LordSutch wrote: »

First there's a thread "What is your plans for the summer" and now "Do you sports"?

What's going on :cool:

We want to know what you did next summer. Now!

Me, I do parkruns, watch Athletics, Cycling, Football, and occasionally Soccer. And drink Tyskie. Is that sport?

LordSutch

What is your plans ???

Wanderer78

i wouldnt class myself as a sports person but i do a lot of outdoor activities including mountain biking, swimming, kayaking and hill walking. i have recently become a gym head due to injuries. i dont watch much sports at all, never really did

Cee-Jay-Cee

Skylinehead wrote: »

To "sport" something is to wear something.

Ok just for you, I have never seen the word 'sport' used as a verb in the manner the OP used it and the example you gave has nothing to do with the topic at hand.

mrmoonlight

Running is my addiction. I have zero interest in any other sports wouldn't have a clue what's going on in other sports such as soccer hurling e.c.t and couldn't care less.

GerryDerpy

I think an Internet forum will show a bias towards not 'sporting'. Place is full of nerds.

Widdershins

Mattress Olympics .

I'm not into competitive sports. I like being physically active, I like walking but not powerwalking in lycra activewear or ''rambling'' in a North Face jacket and fifty euro socks.

I have no interest in watching any sports. Listening to Off the Ball on Newstalk is as close as I ever got. They're kind of interesting because they're passionate and sound intelligent enough, in contrast to my earlier experience of a lot of sports fans which led me to believe that they're as thick as two short planks.

Widdershins

GerryDerpy wrote: »

I think an Internet forum will show a bias towards not 'sporting'. Place is full of nerds.

How did you end up here then? I've no idea why I use it

Wardling

I don't play anymore. Sh*te at soccer and couldn't be arsed with grown men scrap and starting fights playing gaelic so knocked them both on the head.

In saying that I'm a sucker for watching sport. Soccer, football, rugby, hurling and nfl & college ball all the time. If they're not on the telebox or live I'll be watching golf, athletics, ice hockey, even watched some lacrosse when times got tough.

Money permitting I'll attend as many as possible here at home and if I'm booking a holiday or weekend away I'll try fit in attending some 'sport' live.

Beasty

Follow plenty of sports. Have a season ticket at Man Utd having travelled across Europe watching them. I have watched cricket in Ireland, England and even Australia. I've also been to Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships across a number of sports. I been to other international events such as Wimbledon and the Aussie Open.

In terms of taking part I pretty much gave up after university. My lack of physical activity was compounded by 4 back operations which also resulted in me ballooning over 125kg and probably heading rapidly towards diabetes.

Then 10 years ago I moved to Ireland. I vowed to get fitter by cycling to work. I dropped 35kg or so over a couple of years. I started my racing career at 49. I've since taken part in national, European and World age related championships. I may not have performed particularly spectacularly but I competed nonetheless.

I am now a he'll of a lot fitter than at pretty much any other time in my adult life

So yes I "do" as well as watch sport.

Knex*

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I have never seen or heard the word 'sport' used as a verb.

Me neither.

And I've never realised how deprived I was until now.

Spudgun

I cycle and enjoy watching the big cycling tours like the Giro

gitzy16v

Sports mad....from the couch...sports are my soap opera.

AllForIt

It always annoys me the way ppl who follow sport particularly Soccer without every playing it, is considered to be a sporty activity in itself. Activity playing sport is though to be a virtue and when you take the fitness aspect into it I guess I could agree with that. But watching a game in a sports bar over a few jars, or following teams, or describing yourself as a 'supporter' or discussing utterly seriously with your mates about a game, has nothing to do with sport imo and therefore could never be described as a virtuous activity.

So when an armchair observer describes themselves as 'sports mad' that is an incorrect characterization. More accurate to say your Drama Mad, as watching sport is not sport in itself ! And I really do feel that 'supporters' again particularly in Soccer expect to be respected in the same way as if they actually played in the game themselves, for merely watching it. Nothing could be further from the truth. The idea of giving respect to one for simply watching it is completely absurd.

gitzy16v

AllForIt wrote: »

It always annoys me the way ppl who follow sport particularly Soccer without every playing it, is considered to be a sporty activity in itself. Activity playing sport is though to be a virtue and when you take the fitness aspect into it I guess I could agree with that. But watching a game in a sports bar over a few jars, or following teams, or describing yourself as a 'supporter' or discussing utterly seriously with your mates about a game, has nothing to do with sport imo and therefore could never be described as a virtuous activity.

So when an armchair observer describes themselves as 'sports mad' that is an incorrect characterization. More accurate to say your Drama Mad, as watching sport is not sport in itself ! And I really do feel that 'supporters' again particularly in Soccer expect to respected in the same way as if they actually played in the game themselves, for merely watching it. Nothing could be further from the truth. The idea of giving respect to one for simply watching it is completely absurd.

I dont want respect...not from you on your high horse...I love sports,love watching all sports....sometimes take part in sports,sometimes just sit lazily and watch.


And what Ive bolded is the most absurd thing ive ever seen suggested to make a point against people who enjoy watching sports but never participate.

Tigger

Skylinehead wrote: »

To "sport" something is to wear something.

well its to have something on you
for example one can sport an errection

gitzy16v

Tigger wrote: »

well its to have something on you
for example one can sport an errection

hahahah yes,one can also sport a fetching outfit

Lyra Fangs

I've been doing pole dancing/fitness for over a year now - it's really the only physical activity I've ever enjoyed and the only one that doesn't just feel like work.

Tigger

Lyra Fangs wrote: »

I've been doing pole dancing/fitness for over a year now - it's really the only physical activity I've ever enjoyed and the only one that doesn't just feel like work.

so you sport a pole

Surreptitious

I sports young. I football now. Am I doing this right?

PARlance

I football 3 times a week. I fit Tues & Thursday and I match at the weekend. I friend and pub after sometimes. I don't TV sport as much as before.

Malari

I don't sport competitively anymore, just for fitness and solitary time and enjoyment.

We watch a LOT of sports on tv - cycling, motorsports, rugby. Rarely go on hols without some sort of sporting event involved!

AllForIt

gitzy16v wrote: »

I dont want respect...not from you on your high horse...I love sports,love watching all sports....sometimes take part in sports,sometimes just sit lazily and watch.


And what Ive bolded is the most absurd thing ive ever seen suggested to make a point against people who enjoy watching sports but never participate.

I regularly watch Tennis, Snooker, golf sometimes. I admire observing the individual skill and the drama and have my favorite players that I like to see win. I don't watch these for the agro that is common in other common sports.

Because I engage in those activities doesn't make me a sportsperson, it makes me a sports observer which isn't the same thing at all, and I'm wondering why your so touchy about my point which could be explained by the fact that I made a valid point. I wasn't knocking anyone for being an armchair enthusiast per-se; as I just pointed out I am an armchair enthusiast myself.

gitzy16v

AllForIt wrote: »

I regularly watch Tennis, Snooker, golf sometimes. I admire observing the individual skill and the drama and have my favorite players that I like to see win. I don't watch these for the agro that is common in other common sports.

Because I engage in those activities doesn't make me a sportsperson, it makes me a sports observer which isn't the same thing at all, and I'm wondering why your so touchy about my point which could be explained by the fact that I made a valid point. I wasn't knocking anyone for being an armchair enthusiast per-se; as I just pointed out I am an armchair enthusiast myself.

Apologies then...I felt you were knocking armchair sports fans.

AllForIt

gitzy16v wrote: »

Apologies then...I felt you were knocking armchair sports fans.

No not at all. Have at it

gitzy16v

AllForIt wrote: »

No not at all. Have at it

Im gonna watch the boxing now...no doubt ill pretend i could knock either of them out:D:D:pac::pac:

mdwexford

I don't trust a man who has no interest in any sports at all.

AtomicHorror

mdwexford wrote: »

I don't trust a man who has no interest in any sports at all.

We are deviants, so that's probably wise.

LincolnHawk

Play football, lift weights. Watch football, gaa, mma, boxing, some rugby.
In my line of work I meet loads of men who are not in to sports...each to their own...but I still judge them as weirdo girly men

Agricola

I'd watch rugby internationals. Like the honest sportsmanship and physicality of it. Anything won is hard earned.

Used to follow soccer when I was younger, big into the premiership....... but then I grew up and realized that I was emotionally attached to a team of global millionaire mercenaries who were representing a city in England. That, plus the culture of top level football now is horrible. A lot of overpaid brats falling over repeatedly in an attempt to con the referee, who himself isn't fit to do the job he is assigned. Theres so heart in it anymore, it's pure business now and big business at that.
I still watch international matches and tournaments.

As for what I do myself. I run to keep the weight off. That's it. I live close to a GAA ground and I admire the commitment of people who religiously go training, practically straight from work, x number of days a week. Dunno how they do it, their sport is almost like a second job. Would never be for me.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Among the many topics we discuss at work, one is sporting (the physical kind, not e-sports or "relaxing" sports, like bowls, or snooker). Now, i don't sports. I never really did. I put it down to not being friends with the school and Under 18 managers children, so never got picked. Plus i was small, so obviously i was no good at sports in general... Tried the local hurling, football and soccer teams but too cliquey for me.

Anyway, i don't sport. I'll watch Limerick in the hurling, and other Championship hurling matches, but only if they're on and i'm not doing anything else. I got into and tried out some American Football, but i'm getting a bit too old to be starting into that craic, what with all the young uns and their speed and strength. Other than that, i don't sport. I don't get it. People losing their lives over 22 millionaires kicking a bit of leather around a field, falling over weeds and having life altering injuries but still manage to get up and finish the game after they get the free.

Anyway, do you sport? Are you addicted to sports? Does your life revolve around sport and all sports related sporting?

Me sports. Me not unold unthen more so and me not more sports do.

You like suit?

osarusan

I used to box at a decent level as an amateur. Now most of the exercise I get is riding my bike, as well as occasional games of football.

As for following sport, I'll watch almost anything except basketball, Gaelic football, and any kind of motorsport.

I also follow Limerick FC round the country. Have done for years, will do for many more years. Nearly 4 hours on a bus to Sligo to see us concede within 2 minutes and get hammered 3-0. Sure how could you not love it.

Widdershins

LincolnHawk wrote: »

Play football, lift weights. Watch football, gaa, mma, boxing, some rugby.
In my line of work I meet loads of men who are not in to sports...each to their own...but I still judge them as weirdo girly men

Do you mean...they might be...gay?

meeeeh

Running is only thing I am not completely rubbish at. And by rubbish I mean rubbish. I enjoy it but I go for run by myself and don't do any races and have absolutely no desire to join any clubs.

I watch F1 and soccer. I used to love ice hockey and would sometimes watch handball - proper one not whatever is played here. I think sports is a better version of soaps. You get the drama without​ needing to suffer through some good awful tv.

LincolnHawk

Widdershins wrote: »

Do you mean...they might be...gay?

No, sexuality and interest in sports aren't directly correlated. I prefer my gay men to be into sports too

pickarooney

Patww79 wrote: »

Same as that, golf is the only one I miss. Used to love it. It's so geared toward money and social standing in Ireland though that it's too prohibitive to play.

I'd say of all places that description of golf is least applicable to Ireland.

bmwguy

OP you should take up grammar as a sport and compete at the grammar Olympics.

Widdershins

LincolnHawk wrote: »

No, sexuality and interest in sports aren't directly correlated. I prefer my gay men to be into sports too

So what do you mean by girly?

LordSutch

Do you sports?

Do you do sports, maybe?

The thread title sucks.