Chief Jay Strongbow
father of
Rocky Johnston
father of
Dwyane “The Rock” Johnston
Wrestling is fun. It gives me 2 hours a week to shut my brain down and enjoy the site of finely tuned athletes performing more stunts than any Hollywood action movie. To see Jeff Hardy (who, btw is 23) do a Swanton Bomb or an Ahsai Moonsault over the ropes to land perfectly onto another wrestler is a sight to behold.
Another wrestling fan here. And yes it is much more enjoyable with a 6 pack of elephant, and a couple of bong loads.
Another wrestling fan here. And yes it is much more enjoyable with a 6 pack of elephant, and a couple of bong loads.
So that’s what I’ve been doing wrong!
OK, first of all, I never, in my wildest dreams, would have guessed that so many intelligent people out there would watch this sort of thing. Frankly, I’m shocked.
That said, I haved been truly moved (ok, not really, but anyway) by the responses in this thread. I have decided to give wrestling another chance. So, on the way home from work, I will stop by the liquor store and buy some Miller or Bud or some other equally trailer-trash-appropriate beer, some slim-jims, some pork skins and a big piece of poster board. When I get home, I will use a felt marker to make a sign that says “Austin 3:16” (or is that too passe’?) I will head out to the garage and smoke a few bowls in the bong, to ease the pain. At 9 o’clock, I will turn the tv on to USA to watch
I will watch the whole thing, on my word, and I will truly try to enjoy it. I will check back with you later in the evening. Wish me luck!
You’re approaching the Abyss, Demo. It was nice knowing you.
I totally agree. This pretty much sums up what I have against pro wrestling. There really is no element of surprise or suspense, because you KNOW it’s all been planned out. I don’t see how it’s any different from gamblers rigging the 1919 World Series. Either way, the outcome wasn’t decided in fair competition. I know the wrestlers take a beating, but that just makes the whole thing more ridiculous to me. Why take a beating when you already know you aren’t supposed to win?
But, having said that, I can understand why other people like it. If the above doesn’t bother you, then prowrestling can be fun to watch as pure entertainment.
And I think the Rock has enough personal charism to be a MAJOR action star, if he plays his cards right.
Good for you Demo. Best of luck. It is an aquired taste.
Thanks for your concern Jack. 
Well, I did it. I tried my best, but now not only is my logic offended, I’m morally and ethically offended. While I was watching I made a realization. Even thought the wrestlers are not trying to hurt each other, which I always knew, the allure of wrestling is obvious now. These people are making it look like they are trying to kill each other. Performing moves that, IRL, would kill someone. It was one of the most brutal displays of violence I have ever seen. Not to mention the propaganda spewed throughout the whole show. This is one more insight into the bloodthirsty nature of humans, in general. As to how watching this stuff affects kids, I shudder to think.
Democritus, I agree that kids watching the show should be taught that it is dangerous. It should be shown at an appropriate hour.
But are you saying that I am trailer trash because I like wrestling? If you dont like it, turn it off. thank you for being open-minded enough to watch it and make a balanced decision regarding it, but I find commects like this to be unfair
I dont take drugs. I’m not stupid. I wouldnt dream of trying anything I see on the WWF. Should all the wrestling fans be thought of as being “Trailer-trash”?
I am not a wrestling fan, but if I am flipping thru the channels and find it on (which happens a lot, this thing seems to be everywhere), I occasionally stop and watch it for a few minutes (especially if one of those hot babes is on the screen). I have to admit, while I find the acting and plot really silly, some of those high flying moves that they do look really cool.
So my uninformed opinion is this ; anyone who believes this is real should get their head examined (we are supposed to be fighting ignorance here after all), but if this is your type of thing to watch, knock yourself out (pun intended).
As for it’s influence on kids, I don’t think it is much worse than most of the other stuff that they see. Sure, if you actually did some of these moves to a person it would most likely kill them, but if you actually shot someone in the face with a rifle (a la Daffy and Elmer), there would probably be more serious consequences than their beak just spinning around. So unless your kid is running around trying to piledrive the dog into the floor ( or pointing a rifle at people and screaming "Be vewy vewy quwiet!) , I wouldn’t worry about it.
P.S. I saw that Rock guy host Saturday Night Live awhile ago. He was actually surprisingly good. Funniest episode I saw of that show in some time.
I’m sorry if you felt offended by that John. Hopefully most people saw the “trailer-trash” references as tongue-in-cheek, as they were intended. I’m not very good at the gratuitous smilies all the time. I apologize if that wasn’t clear.
One point I’d like to make, while I’m here though:
A lot of people have posted that they know it’s not real. I don’t think I ever mentioned, nor implied that I thought any adult was buying that it was real. Again, I apologize if any of you felt your intelligence was being questioned. It was the opposite, in fact. I respect the opinions here so much that I watched the whole damn two hours of it last night, looking for what I was missing. Apparently, it’s just not my bag, baby.
And, once again, a sincere thankyousomuch for those who enlightened me with the, “If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.” advice.
:rolleyes:
I almost forgot! I did like one thing that psycat pointed out: The signs people hold up. Those are actually fricken hilarious!