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In response to "Olympics Confession: I just don't care about gymnastics. -- nm" by Cuzzin Todd

I’m sorta in agreement. I don’t care for any judged event more than any faster/stronger/higher event.

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Jul 28 '24, 17:16

Like, I get it is incredible athleticism but humans are corrupt judges.

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Judging is much different now. No longer their opinion b,now more like a tennis line judge. We can all view the slow mo and see the slight err - zeitgeist Jul 28, 17:34
It's just so... mechanical and soulless. Impressive, sure. But still, mechanical and soulless. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Jul 28, 17:31 3
- Ironically I think a lot of that stems from rule changes to make the scoring more objective. -- nm - Dano Jul 28, 18:43
- try rhythmic gymnastics. there's like balls and ribbons and hoops and stuff. and maybe music? I think there's music. -- nm - mafic Jul 28, 17:33 1
  - Once you've seen Will Farrell do his routine, there's no point in watching anyone else even try. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Jul 28, 17:38
AI judges for some, miniature American flags for others. -- nm - mafic Jul 28, 17:18

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