16 February 2010

RTT

Winter Olympics are both dazzling and puzzling. Those downhill skiers are some athletes. They go faster and I could ever imagine and they make it look easy. The resort villages hosting the events look absolutely enchanting. But I need to understand more about this sport known as curling. I’m sure one of the commentators will provide the background information I am seeking to explain why it is an Olympic event. For now, it simply puzzles me.

And then there’s Bob Costas’ shirt. Seriously, I think I’m tripping. Tiny little stripes two nights in a row. Doesn’t translate well on television. Looks like an optical illusion.

The final rounds of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show was broadcast last night, first night of a two-night event. I love WKC, primarily because of the good basic facts they provide when introducing each breed of dog. The origin of the breed, the dog’s level of energy and temperament as a member of a human family.

But one of the play-by-play broadcasters continues to refer to the competition as a “sport.” Now this is puzzling to me too. The Olympics definitely fall into the sports category. But the dog show? Not so much. The closest thing I can come up with would be a pageant. And I mean that in a good way, sort of like a scholarship competition.

I’ll be tuning in again tonight to see Best in Show and check out Bob Costas’ wardrobe selection.

7 comments:

  1. I've only caught bits and pieces of the Olympics...didn't catch curling...guess I'm missing something.

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  2. There's something about Bob Costas' flaring nostrils that creep me out. Seriously.

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  3. I have never noticed that before but will most certainly be fixated on it from now on...

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  4. The dog show is total pageantry. What are they talking about, sport? Silly.
    Strange that wardrobe let Costas wear the striped shirts so often as they do create an odd effect on the TV screen. Damn good broadcaster though.

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  5. So if a dog show is a sport then modeling is definitely one as well. Walking with a strut requires skill I guess. Throw bowling into that category too.

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  6. Of course it's a sport; haven't you seen those handlers jog around the arena in their suits and heels?

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  7. Curling........ = The Canadian concept of bowling.

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