Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:44 PM) Yes and no. Athletically they are but to me, what differentiates sports from skills is interaction with your competitors. It's not cut and dry but with the activities I mentioned, you can't really affect the other person at all (pool you kind of can). It's just who does better. At least with poker, there is a direct interaction with your adversary and what you do or don't can and does affect the other. Like checkers, chess, or backgammon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Does anyone doubt that Rudy will be #1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:47 PM) Does anyone doubt that Rudy will be #1? Yuck. F*ck that movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:48 PM) Yuck. F*ck that movie. I begrudgingly put it at #1, as I despise Notre Dame. I can't take away from the movie, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 The Simpsons summed up my feelings about Rudy rather well. Rudy: [running up to catch the moving bus] Hey, wait up! Moe: Ah, crap, it's that pip-squeak Rudy. Homer: [opening the bus door] What is it, Rudy? Rudy: [running alongside] Can I come, too? Krusty: Forget it, kid. You're too small to go to the Super Bowl. Rudy: But what I lack in size, I make up for in ... [the door slams on his lips; he pries it open] obnoxiousness! [Rudy trips and falls on his face, watching the bus drive off into the sunset, everyone inside cheering] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:44 PM) Yes and no. Athletically they are but to me, what differentiates sports from skills is interaction with your competitors. It's not cut and dry but with the activities I mentioned, you can't really affect the other person at all (pool you kind of can). It's just who does better. At least with poker, there is a direct interaction with your adversary and what you do or don't can and does affect the other. Then poker is a sport, but track and field isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:47 PM) Does anyone doubt that Rudy will be #1? It's definitely NOT on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm enjoying the fact that no one is debating that BASEketball isn't a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Does anyone doubt that Rudy will be #1? It was my #1 vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 01:15 PM) I'm enjoying the fact that no one is debating that BASEketball isn't a sport. Well, it originated with basketball. So even with that, after having The Big Lebowski on the list, it'd have to count. QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 01:16 PM) It was my #1 vote. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:39 PM) IMO The Big Lebowski should not be on this list. Bowling is just a backdrop of the movie, it isnt the focus of the movie. Superman Returns isnt a sports movie just because he saves a plane from crashing into a baseball game. I love the movie, but it does not belong here Agreed, even though I love the film. QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 01:47 PM) Does anyone doubt that Rudy will be #1? It made my list but it wasn't near #1. I assume it will be #1 or #2 because it will make almost everyone's list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 01:15 PM) I'm enjoying the fact that no one is debating that BASEketball isn't a sport. BASEketball was at least about a sport...a messed up one, but a sport nonetheless. I agree about The Big Lebowski. Bowling was merely a backdrop. And just because they show poker on ESPN doesn't make it a sport. Pawn Stars in on the History Channel, and even though it's a great show there's nothing historical about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 02:26 PM) BASEketball was at least about a sport...a messed up one, but a sport nonetheless. I agree about The Big Lebowski. Bowling was merely a backdrop. And just because they show poker on ESPN doesn't make it a sport. Pawn Stars in on the History Channel, and even though it's a great show there's nothing historical about it. I've only seen a few episodes, but people are often pawning historical things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) BASEketball was at least about a sport...a messed up one, but a sport nonetheless. I agree about The Big Lebowski. Bowling was merely a backdrop. And just because they show poker on ESPN doesn't make it a sport. Pawn Stars in on the History Channel, and even though it's a great show there's nothing historical about it. Fun Lebowski Fact: The Dude is actually never seen bowling in the film. I cut my list off at 15, otherwise Kingpin would have crept onto the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 06:12 PM) It's definitely NOT on my list This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Why wouldn't it be on your lists, though? I mean, even I voted for it despite hating Notre Dame. Edited October 26, 2011 by Milkman delivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 12:15 PM) I'm enjoying the fact that no one is debating that BASEketball isn't a sport. Made up sport or not, it's clearly a sport... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 02:05 PM) Why wouldn't it be on your lists, though? I mean, even I voted for it despite hating Notre Dame. Is it weird that I've never seen Rudy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 03:08 PM) Is it weird that I've never seen Rudy? I haven't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 04:36 PM) I haven't either. We agree on something! I haven't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 03:05 PM) Why wouldn't it be on your lists, though? I mean, even I voted for it despite hating Notre Dame. I left it off my list as well. I basically put my list in order by how likely it would be that I would stop and watch it if I found it on TV while channel surfing. I actually saw it on TV the other day. I watched it for a few minutes and realized it's actually a pretty boring movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 02:48 PM) Fun Lebowski Fact: The Dude is actually never seen bowling in the film. False. It's been awhile, but I'm pretty sure while tripping he, connected to his bowling ball, "flies" down the lane and into pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 04:07 PM) I left it off my list as well. I basically put my list in order by how likely it would be that I would stop and watch it if I found it on TV while channel surfing. I actually saw it on TV the other day. I watched it for a few minutes and realized it's actually a pretty boring movie. True, it's just "your favorite" movies. I try to be a little objective when I do these things, though. Weighing movies that I really liked and those that are really good but perhaps I wasn't that fond of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I don't know it it would qualify as a "sports movie", but Bill Murray's speech in Meatballs has to be one of the most inspirational sports-related scenes in cinema history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Is it weird that I've never seen Rudy? Yes, it's very weird. You should watch it if for no other reason than the stirring performance by Extra #102 in Scene #34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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