Am I the only one who thinks that a sporting event whose participants are chosen by virtue of the fact that the UK once invaded their country is a waste of time. Seriously it ain't the Olympics,euros or world cup. Still it will keep the Jocks happy until they (hopefully) p!ss off in a couple of months.
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Commonwealth Games, whats the point?
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Poor mans Olympics, and I live in Glasgow. Can't wait till its over. Luckly going on holiday for the majority of it.Comment
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Originally posted by kal View PostAm I the only one who thinks that a sporting event whose participants are chosen by virtue of the fact that the UK once invaded their country is a waste of time. Seriously it ain't the Olympics,euros or world cup. Still it will keep the Jocks happy until they (hopefully) p!ss off in a couple of months.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostPoor mans Olympics, and I live in Glasgow. Can't wait till its over. Luckly going on holiday for the majority of it.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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I was going to answer the 'what's the point?' question by pointing to the games mission, but rather amusingly.....
http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/...ion-and-valuesComment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostMate of mine is umpiring the badminton, so will be looking out for him on the box.Comment
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Originally posted by kal View PostHow the hell do you end up as a Badminton umpire? Can't be for the money so one can only assume its because of the chicksComment
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