What is the most disturbing thing that society accepts as a normal behaviour?
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TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »And one more thing...
Why are half the kids in the world all of a sudden named Caiden or Aiden? ...
Brayden & Jayden too. I wrote a whole long post about this after my kids’ assembly last year but didn’t publish because I didn’t want to hurt feelings
Sooo true. One of my close friends had a son named Aidan born in the late 90s and she thought she was being super-original choosing an old family name, Their family doctor was like "Adrienne? What!?".
Then she was constantly griping about this when he got into elementary school and every third kid was Jayden, Caden, Braydon, Hayden, Laydan, etc.0 -
ksharrell48 wrote: »The "sport" of boxing. Anybody else look at two people in a ring throwing punches at each other to be something that should've been left in the Dark Ages? Especially given all the research showing cumulative brain damage? I don't get it and I grew up in the age of the much-celebrated fights of Ali, Liston, Frazier, Foreman, etc.
I strongly but respectfully disagree
Same here.
It’s the sweet science.2 -
TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »And one more thing...
Why are half the kids in the world all of a sudden named Caiden or Aiden? ...
Brayden & Jayden too. I wrote a whole long post about this after my kids’ assembly last year but didn’t publish because I didn’t want to hurt feelings
My kids’ names have no vowels.
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Motorsheen wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »And one more thing...
Why are half the kids in the world all of a sudden named Caiden or Aiden? ...
Brayden & Jayden too. I wrote a whole long post about this after my kids’ assembly last year but didn’t publish because I didn’t want to hurt feelings
My kids’ names have no vowels.
Same. If you pronounce them out loud you might summon an evil spirit2 -
TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »And one more thing...
Why are half the kids in the world all of a sudden named Caiden or Aiden? ...
Brayden & Jayden too. I wrote a whole long post about this after my kids’ assembly last year but didn’t publish because I didn’t want to hurt feelings
My kids’ names have no vowels.
Same. If you pronounce them out loud you might summon an evil spirit
While driving Starbucks baristas completely insane.2 -
Motorsheen wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »And one more thing...
Why are half the kids in the world all of a sudden named Caiden or Aiden? ...
Brayden & Jayden too. I wrote a whole long post about this after my kids’ assembly last year but didn’t publish because I didn’t want to hurt feelings
My kids’ names have no vowels.
Same. If you pronounce them out loud you might summon an evil spirit
While driving Starbucks baristas completely insane.
Caramel macchiato for mxrthrfsk4 -
ksharrell48 wrote: »The "sport" of boxing. Anybody else look at two people in a ring throwing punches at each other to be something that should've been left in the Dark Ages? Especially given all the research showing cumulative brain damage? I don't get it and I grew up in the age of the much-celebrated fights of Ali, Liston, Frazier, Foreman, etc.
I strongly but respectfully disagree
I was going to say the same thing but I was completely aghast and unable to compute their claim...0 -
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seltzermint555 wrote: »TwitchyMacGee wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »And one more thing...
Why are half the kids in the world all of a sudden named Caiden or Aiden? ...
Brayden & Jayden too. I wrote a whole long post about this after my kids’ assembly last year but didn’t publish because I didn’t want to hurt feelings
Sooo true. One of my close friends had a son named Aidan born in the late 90s and she thought she was being super-original choosing an old family name, Their family doctor was like "Adrienne? What!?".
Then she was constantly griping about this when he got into elementary school and every third kid was Jayden, Caden, Braydon, Hayden, Laydan, etc.
Let's hope we've done enough name shaming here to day to buck the trend...1 -
Pyramid schemes. I'm not interrested in your wraps.
Eta: unless it's a chicken wrap.10 -
ksharrell48 wrote: »The "sport" of boxing. Anybody else look at two people in a ring throwing punches at each other to be something that should've been left in the Dark Ages? Especially given all the research showing cumulative brain damage? I don't get it and I grew up in the age of the much-celebrated fights of Ali, Liston, Frazier, Foreman, etc.
do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?0 -
do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?[/quote]
@mi_nina_lola: I feel this way about any cage fighting where the object is to physically beat another person to "win." To me there are just other ways to showcase agility, speed, focus, strength, perseverance and other specialized skills than pummeling someone else.
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ksharrell48 wrote: »do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?
@mi_nina_lola: I feel this way about any cage fighting where the object is to physically beat another person to "win." To me there are just other ways to showcase agility, speed, focus, strength, perseverance and other specialized skills than pummeling someone else.
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we're all entitled to our opinions. i personally enjoy watching it. would i myself do it? no. but i admire the skill set and intestinal fortitude it takes to fight.0 -
ksharrell48 wrote: »do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?
@mi_nina_lola: I feel this way about any cage fighting where the object is to physically beat another person to "win." To me there are just other ways to showcase agility, speed, focus, strength, perseverance and other specialized skills than pummeling someone else.
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Well as someone who has particpated in the sport of boxing since the age of 12, i see it in a far different light. I see it as maybe the most mentally challenging sport there is. Character building and one of the most honest ways to look inside yourself. When you step between those ropes to compete against someone, its a lesson in controlling fear that can be used in far more places than just the ring. You cannot cheat and fake your way through it, you cant depend on another to make up for your deficiencies, you cannot cheat yourself in training and expect anything more than you deserve. A lot of what life will dish out to you is similar to what you will experience as a fighter. Life is tough and can be brutal, and yes so can boxing, but you learn to overcome.....to work hard.....to not quit.....to compete despite being afraid.....it can humble you, as well as build confidence......its an instance in life where win lose or draw you are responsible and reap or pay based on what you put in.
To the outsider yes it looks like two people just trying to club each other sensless, and that can happen of course. But in reality the first lesson in being a fighter is to learn how to not get hit, anybody can punch someone, it takes a tremendous amount of skill to stand within 2 feet of someone and not get hit.
As far as injuries go, its a contact sport so yes there are injuries. But believe it or not football, hockey, and even basketball and soccer have far more injuries and that includes concussions. Its far safer to to take a blow from a hand then a body at full speed. Its also safer to be able to stand in front of your opponent and have every chance to defend yourself instead of getting blindsided. I run a youth boxing program sanctioned by USA boxing and is one of the safest, albeit the toughest youth sports in the country.
Just my slightly more than 2 cents
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ksharrell48 wrote: »do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?
@mi_nina_lola: I feel this way about any cage fighting where the object is to physically beat another person to "win." To me there are just other ways to showcase agility, speed, focus, strength, perseverance and other specialized skills than pummeling someone else.
Well as someone who has particpated in the sport of boxing since the age of 12, i see it in a far different light. I see it as maybe the most mentally challenging sport there is. Character building and one of the most honest ways to look inside yourself. When you step between those ropes to compete against someone, its a lesson in controlling fear that can be used in far more places than just the ring. You cannot cheat and fake your way through it, you cant depend on another to make up for your deficiencies, you cannot cheat yourself in training and expect anything more than you deserve. A lot of what life will dish out to you is similar to what you will experience as a fighter. Life is tough and can be brutal, and yes so can boxing, but you learn to overcome.....to work hard.....to not quit.....to compete despite being afraid.....it can humble you, as well as build confidence......its an instance in life where win lose or draw you are responsible and reap or pay based on what you put in.
To the outsider yes it looks like two people just trying to club each other sensless, and that can happen of course. But in reality the first lesson in being a fighter is to learn how to not get hit, anybody can punch someone, it takes a tremendous amount of skill to stand within 2 feet of someone and not get hit.
As far as injuries go, its a contact sport so yes there are injuries. But believe it or not football, hockey, and even basketball and soccer have far more injuries and that includes concussions. Its far safer to to take a blow from a hand then a body at full speed. Its also safer to be able to stand in front of your opponent and have every chance to defend yourself instead of getting blindsided. I run a youth boxing program sanctioned by USA boxing and is one of the safest, albeit the toughest youth sports in the country.
Just my slightly more than 2 cents [/quote]
your two cents worth was thoughtfully and eloquently stated. :)i just stated it in a sentence. i stand by my love of boxing and MMA.1 -
I appreciate your passionate "slightly more than 2 cents" @bojack5 and your perspective @mi_nina_lola. Thank you both.3
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ksharrell48 wrote: »do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?
@mi_nina_lola: I feel this way about any cage fighting where the object is to physically beat another person to "win." To me there are just other ways to showcase agility, speed, focus, strength, perseverance and other specialized skills than pummeling someone else.
Well as someone who has particpated in the sport of boxing since the age of 12, i see it in a far different light. I see it as maybe the most mentally challenging sport there is. Character building and one of the most honest ways to look inside yourself. When you step between those ropes to compete against someone, its a lesson in controlling fear that can be used in far more places than just the ring. You cannot cheat and fake your way through it, you cant depend on another to make up for your deficiencies, you cannot cheat yourself in training and expect anything more than you deserve. A lot of what life will dish out to you is similar to what you will experience as a fighter. Life is tough and can be brutal, and yes so can boxing, but you learn to overcome.....to work hard.....to not quit.....to compete despite being afraid.....it can humble you, as well as build confidence......its an instance in life where win lose or draw you are responsible and reap or pay based on what you put in.
To the outsider yes it looks like two people just trying to club each other sensless, and that can happen of course. But in reality the first lesson in being a fighter is to learn how to not get hit, anybody can punch someone, it takes a tremendous amount of skill to stand within 2 feet of someone and not get hit.
As far as injuries go, its a contact sport so yes there are injuries. But believe it or not football, hockey, and even basketball and soccer have far more injuries and that includes concussions. Its far safer to to take a blow from a hand then a body at full speed. Its also safer to be able to stand in front of your opponent and have every chance to defend yourself instead of getting blindsided. I run a youth boxing program sanctioned by USA boxing and is one of the safest, albeit the toughest youth sports in the country.
Just my slightly more than 2 cents [/quote]
Completely agree...
Boxing is to sports, as ballet as to dance...
It's just a thing of grace and beauty... The technique, strategy, not to mention athleticism involved is just second to none... It's the ultimate sport...
I've always said that if you watch boxing and just see 2 people slugging it out... You just simply do not know what you're looking at...
And it's really one of the only sports that very well could save your life someday...2 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »ksharrell48 wrote: »do you feel this way about MMA as well? or just boxing in particular?
@mi_nina_lola: I feel this way about any cage fighting where the object is to physically beat another person to "win." To me there are just other ways to showcase agility, speed, focus, strength, perseverance and other specialized skills than pummeling someone else.
Well as someone who has particpated in the sport of boxing since the age of 12, i see it in a far different light. I see it as maybe the most mentally challenging sport there is. Character building and one of the most honest ways to look inside yourself. When you step between those ropes to compete against someone, its a lesson in controlling fear that can be used in far more places than just the ring. You cannot cheat and fake your way through it, you cant depend on another to make up for your deficiencies, you cannot cheat yourself in training and expect anything more than you deserve. A lot of what life will dish out to you is similar to what you will experience as a fighter. Life is tough and can be brutal, and yes so can boxing, but you learn to overcome.....to work hard.....to not quit.....to compete despite being afraid.....it can humble you, as well as build confidence......its an instance in life where win lose or draw you are responsible and reap or pay based on what you put in.
To the outsider yes it looks like two people just trying to club each other sensless, and that can happen of course. But in reality the first lesson in being a fighter is to learn how to not get hit, anybody can punch someone, it takes a tremendous amount of skill to stand within 2 feet of someone and not get hit.
As far as injuries go, its a contact sport so yes there are injuries. But believe it or not football, hockey, and even basketball and soccer have far more injuries and that includes concussions. Its far safer to to take a blow from a hand then a body at full speed. Its also safer to be able to stand in front of your opponent and have every chance to defend yourself instead of getting blindsided. I run a youth boxing program sanctioned by USA boxing and is one of the safest, albeit the toughest youth sports in the country.
Just my slightly more than 2 cents
Completely agree...
Boxing is to sports, as ballet as to dance...
It's just a thing of grace and beauty... The technique, strategy, not to mention athleticism involved is just second to none... It's the ultimate sport...
I've always said that if you watch boxing and just see 2 people slugging it out... You just simply do not know what you're looking at...
And it's really one of the only sports that very well could save your life someday... [/quote]
well said J! i knew i liked you for a reason!
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Well as someone who has particpated in the sport of boxing since the age of 12, i see it in a far different light. I see it as maybe the most mentally challenging sport there is. Character building and one of the most honest ways to look inside yourself. When you step between those ropes to compete against someone, its a lesson in controlling fear that can be used in far more places than just the ring. You cannot cheat and fake your way through it, you cant depend on another to make up for your deficiencies, you cannot cheat yourself in training and expect anything more than you deserve. A lot of what life will dish out to you is similar to what you will experience as a fighter. Life is tough and can be brutal, and yes so can boxing, but you learn to overcome.....to work hard.....to not quit.....to compete despite being afraid.....it can humble you, as well as build confidence......its an instance in life where win lose or draw you are responsible and reap or pay based on what you put in.
To the outsider yes it looks like two people just trying to club each other sensless, and that can happen of course. But in reality the first lesson in being a fighter is to learn how to not get hit, anybody can punch someone, it takes a tremendous amount of skill to stand within 2 feet of someone and not get hit.
As far as injuries go, its a contact sport so yes there are injuries. But believe it or not football, hockey, and even basketball and soccer have far more injuries and that includes concussions. Its far safer to to take a blow from a hand then a body at full speed. Its also safer to be able to stand in front of your opponent and have every chance to defend yourself instead of getting blindsided. I run a youth boxing program sanctioned by USA boxing and is one of the safest, albeit the toughest youth sports in the country.
Just my slightly more than 2 cents
Well articulated. 🤝Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »
Completely agree...
Boxing is to sports, as ballet as to dance...
It's just a thing of grace and beauty... The technique, strategy, not to mention athleticism involved is just second to none... It's the ultimate sport...
I've always said that if you watch boxing and just see 2 people slugging it out... You just simply do not know what you're looking at...
And it's really one of the only sports that very well could save your life someday...
Boldened. 👊
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rainandsilence wrote: »I think boxing is ok as long as the gloves are sufficiently padded and all the brain damage disclaimers are signed and notarized.
The padded gloves are more for the hands than anything else.2
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