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In reply to the discussion: Anyone here NOT like sports? [View all]unblock
(52,227 posts)18. i think giving up watching sports was my first, best adult decision.
i can't believe how much of my time had been invested into something of zero consequence, zero educational value, and limited social utility.
to me, the mere fact that watching a sports event after you know the result is seen by nearly everyone as a complete waste of time is evidence that watching a sports event is nearly always a waste of time. just tell me the result when it's over.
in truth, a good highlight reel could hold my interest. but it's not worth spending 3.5 hours watching a football game for one or two amazing catches or whatever. again, just give me the highlight reel.
these days i never seek out even highlights. if i pass a tv showing highlights, i might find myself glued for a moment, until i realize i don't care....
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Zero interest. If you wanna play and watch, knock yourself out. Me? Naaah.
CurtEastPoint
Aug 2017
#20
I have no interest in the ball sports, although I will watch them from time to time.
Coventina
Aug 2017
#24
i used to like baseball. but the strikes. oh hell. FU monopoly too. i watch the packers
pansypoo53219
Aug 2017
#25
To each his own, some people would rather talk about sports than politics.
dubyadiprecession
Aug 2017
#32
I'm a football widower. Used to be a football fan, kind of, and then let it go.
byronius
Aug 2017
#34