#circus olympics

[nationalyouthcircus]

Circus Olympics Which, in case you’re wondering, includes hula hoop challenges, getting dressed in stripey onesies, and juggling ball and spoon races. Just the start of the National Youth Circus Event 2018. Stay tuned...

[ravenclawanderson]

I love my father, but he can be such a PAIN when it comes to the Olympics. He doesn’t like performance sports like gymnastics and diving, I get that. If it was just a matter of tastes, I wouldn’t mind so much. But he takes it a HUGE step farther.

In his opinion, sports that are judged shouldn’t be at the Olympics. Because apparently if it’s a “performance,” it doesn’t count as a “sport.” According to his definition, anyway.

Ignoring the fact that his definition of “sport” is ridiculous (and incorrect,) there are still holes in his theory, which I never cease to point out to him when I don’t feel like reminding him (for the hundredth time) that it all comes down to a matter of definitions. Because clearly, his definition is not the same one as the Olympic committee’s (or all the “sports” networks that show gymnastics, diving, figure skating, and the like.)

So, let’s just say performance sports AREN’T sports (which, by the way, are ACTUALLY defined as “competitive physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and provide entertainment to participants.” Nothing in there about them not being judged or performed.) The Olympics are not called the Olympic Sports. They are called the Olympic GAMES. So, even if your definition of “sport” diverges from the actual definition, there isn’t any MENTION of “sports” in the title of the event you say should only be reserved for “actual” sports. So basically, his whole argument is completely null and void.