Do you think the Olympics are 'pointless'?

[Robotic]

Some people think that the Olympics are pointless. would you agree? why?

[jwheyer]

I kind of think it is pointless.. It is suppossed to bring countries together... But really it probably just divides some more than before... I think Olypmpics are cool and all.. but really when you look past the feat of athletic ability these people are just like you and me...All we do is promote the idolization of someone for a skill or talent, mind you a skill or talent that in reality doesn't give much back to society, besides inspiring more kids to forget school and focus entirely on a sport... Its called amusement for a reason.. It distracts us from the real sh*t going on in the world..

[front2back]

Well, they blow it not only out of proportion, but make it too far apart. 2 every 2 years is good for the oylmpics. winter one year and summer the next. that way it doesn't take nearly a decade for an athlete to compete twice.

Also, they don't show all the sports equally or on different channels. I don't want to see 9 hours of swimming and diving and then watch an hour of some other sport. it not fair that some sports like wrestling get weeded out of broadcast because the TV networks think no one cares about it.

[vishna]

No, they bring countries together, bring people together, and it's all good sportsmanship, no laws are broken, and they are held on pretty tight leashes (the athletes)

I'm pro Olympics

What could a child possibly get from the Olympics but ideas of grandeur? And the drive to be the best is good, push yourself, fight for what you want, make your country proud...all good things :)

[vishna]

Thanks :)

[jwheyer]

So about that good sportsmanship.. Just like the British cycling team who admitted they crashed on purpose to start the race over? Sounds like great sportsmanship right there.. Some example we set for our kids.

[vishna]

hey there are always some bad apples in there and hopefully parents would say to their kids 'that's not the way to do it'

[Anonymous]

Nah, I think they foster global camaraderie and celebrate the human body and ability. People like to see other people achieving things, there is probably some kind of brain boost we get from it.

[lucky24]

its good to have Olympics

kids will watch it and have dreams to be gymnasts, sprinters, archers, fencers, etc.. rather than sitting on a couch all day playing games

shows how great a human body is and all the things it can do when pushed to its limits

along with what some other people already said

[jwheyer]

It shows how to dedicate many years of your life to become an athlete and how to ignore school and learning about the world.. That is why the world is dumb today.. because we place too much importance in athletics.. Its not bad to do a sport to be involved.. but when your whole life revolves aroudn a single thing.. doesn't matter what it is.. you gain a skewed perspective of the world.. I respect the Olympic athletes but in no way do I think they are contributing to the world we live in.

[lucky24]

you are claiming the world to be dumb because of sports? I would love to see some sources before you make such a claim

[jacquesvol]

Olympics are supposed to be for amateur sport. Many of the participants still are.

But when I see Federer, Clijsters and other tennis (and bike- Boonen, Vinogradov) pros taking part, there's clearly something drifting far away from the original Olympic idea.

Why not Tiger Woods?

[Moloch]

They boost the nation's economy, benefit charities, and they're just friendly competitions.

If you think the olympics are pointless, what about the FIFA World Cup? NBA Playoffs? Superbowl?

[shenholds09]

i don't like them either lol

[shenholds09]

i guess I should have wrote my answer in a comment but I don't like the Olympics or anything you said id rather go out and run 5 miles

[jwheyer]

Its all pointless when you look at the big picture... but no one usually does... Out of everything you listed there I would say the Olympics are more important.. but sports in general are just a distraction .. just like movies... just like tv.. its all amusment... distraction.

[XRabbitHeartX]

No I don't agree. It's fun to see all the nations of the world competing in events. Just gives off a nice "united" feeling. Besides saying Olympics is pointless is sorta like saying sports is pointless as well.

[Rizzle]

No, it's competition and a big economic deal.

Wow, this question is basically like asking if the NFL is pointless.. if high school sports are pointless.

I can't even fully comprehend how dumb this question is, no disrespect

[jwheyer]

Thank you rizzle.. Your one of the few in here that actually understands

[Anonymous]

No, not at all. As with most sports, this is a way to escape the rest of the crap going on in our world as we rooting for our countries for a couple of weeks. It brings us together as a global community.

[swimmerchik]

NO this the only time the world comes together in peace for a spectacular sporting event. I think they are amazing and can't wait to watch them!

[99PROBLEMS]

Agreed.

[Levin]

Ordinarily I'd say yes.

But given where they're staged this time, I say, lighten up, you miserable bastard!

[Bluegameroyon]

My sister did until I told her that it isn't all that pointless. I mean, it's an event full of smaller events to find out who are the best for that year. So it's not really pointless.

[JayMadrigal]

i wouldn't say it :) (https://zeus-app. me/tips/tips-zeus-download/save-china-winter-olympics/)

[prettymuscle]

Its OK to watch here and there but not like that. its pointless to a certain point

[lexieadm]

I think they are. Why train your whole life for that one moment? I just don't get why someone would want their life to revolve around that one moment. I'll probably get a lot of down votes for this. haha

[Anonymous]

I think that the world is never nicer than during the olympics.

There is nothing pointless about that.

[Anonymous]

yeah and thanks for making a question about my comment lmao

[Robotic]

So what makes it pointless?

[Opinion Owner]

it just is a waste of TV space and everything. I don't like much TV to begin with. Its just boring I'm one of those people if I'm not doing it when iit comes to sports its not entertaining

[Anonymous]

I disagree 100%. some people hate sports for whatever reason, but it's definitely not pointless.

[Opinion Owner]

matter of fact the Olympics is fun and exciting. I always look forward to it.

[Dragunuv]

They need to make mix martial arts an olympic sport then it's not pointless.

[Anonymous]

I agree with you because all this commotion for nothing

[Anonymous]

No I think the Olympics are great. It brings brotherhood and promotes the city where it is being held.

[Anonymous]

The encourage people to come together peacefully and compete in sports. It's better then competing with bullets or missles.

[sfauo]

Completely disagree. Olympics are awesome.