[–] c-fox 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQT3jTG3Oyw Watch this and tell me darts is not a sport.
[–] Mitchhhhhh 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's a sport like archery or shooting, it doesn't require a great deal of athleticism as evidenced by most darters being fat as fuck.
As a Dutch guy though, I still love me some darts.
[–] herewego88 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
How has no one called her out
[–] MrSaxoBeetus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It deletes any comment it takes for dissent, even if coming from its most beloved fans.
[–] wmeth 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I've done 25-27 mile ruck marches in 12 hours. This thing is pathetic. And it shows you what a shitty person it is, all those volunteers only thought they'd be out there for 8 or 9 hours, tops. But no, pull them away from their families and personal lives for an extra 4 hours because you're a stubborn,narcissistic jackass.
[–] MothaFuckinTreeStars 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I was about to comment that AT and PCT hikers often hike upwards of 20 miles with a full pack with huge elevation changes. To manage to walk that distance on a mostly flat surface with even footing and no extra gear at only 2mph is just pathetic.
[–] SnackTheRipper ago
If it have to ask if it's a sport, it's already WAY too much effort for it to consider.
[–] BWV1056 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
On darts vis a vis whether it's a sport or not; I consider it a game, not a sport. Yes it takes skill, so does pool (billiards), bowling, golf etc. But you don't have to be an athlete to participate at a high level. A game requires skill, a sport requires skill and athleticism.
That's my take anyway.
[–] temp413 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think that's a good way of putting it. It's not that darts isn't good enough (the hand-eye coordination is incredible), but it's just not a sport.
[–] theepilepticferret 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I completely agree. My husband and I were having a similar discussion about whether competetive video gaming was a sport or not. He was saying it is because it needs mental fortitude and skill, and I was arguing the same points that you were. A 500 pound slob could theoretically win a cyber games competition; the same fat fuck wouldn't even qualify for any sport in the Olympics. Sports require you to be in top physical shape to compete. Games do not.
[–] BWV1056 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Yeah, I guess they coined the new term e-sports for it. I feel kinda the same way about nascar/f1 drivers. They have tremendous skill, and I understand they do some sort of physical conditioning (I wouldn't know, not being a fan) but it's not exactly a sport as the term is generally recognized, so they call it motorsports.