02.22.10
curling, eh
curling might be the ultimate (sport or game?) to watch will socializing in a bar or small house-gathering setting:
- the timing is just right. it’s rhythm is complementary to that of usual bar / twelve-pack banter.
- it has everyman appeal. like bowling, it can be played while smoking tobacco and/or drinking cans of molson. (and it doesn’t seem half as difficult as golf)
- there’s a good amount of excitement (especially on the last rolls [or pushes? what do you call them exactly]) but not too much where you have to be on your feet and freaking out and on seats edge like the end of a wild football or basketball game. -back to that timing thing-
- there are four characters to each squad. each fellow at the bar can choose his or her own winner, like bob from minnesota
- rocks on ice. with brooms! need we say more!
i’m completely serious. curling is great. and i’d like to play
