Tennis. The Epitome Of Monotony.

[Seve420]

The Australian Open is on and is everywhere I look. Everyone is all excited about it but am I the only one who finds this sport a f*cking bore? Is this another McDonalds type thing, with everyone being deceived, as they are somehow the most succesful restaurant/fast food company and everyone seems to eat there despite the obvious fact that the food tastes sh*t?

Any sport that the crowd is told to shut up is a load of bullsh*t sport. It is even more irritating that the crowd applauds when the umpire/referee/wanker with socks pulled up to his knees with roman sandals on over them/official tells them to turn off their mobile phones.

Tennis enthusiasts would probably say that it is a sport thats more fun to be played than watched but the only fun I've had that involved tennis was during Physical Education, when we were being taught tennis, hitting random objects around with the racket and eventually hitting some kid, in class at an open window, in the face with an apple.

Does anyone else have a similar opinion towards this ghastly 'sport'?

[Axl_Rose]

Its a largely elitest sport I think, or so it seems in the UK. We have this one player "Tim Hennman", the guy sucks, hasnt won anything yet our media kiss his ass like hes your average joe on the street whose made a career in the sport through hard work and determination. But in all honesty the guy is a 26 year old mummies boy who is rolling in it, he grew up with two tennis courts in this back garden!
The sport sucks because the wealth have a massive advantage, it might not be apparent now but it will soon!

Also so far as sports its so linear! The ball goes back and forth... some times it can be hit hard.. sometimes slow.. some times high.. sometimes low... and thats about it :rolleyes:

[sambob]

I think its very fun to play (good excercise too), but I don't enjoy watching it.

[SPL]

Man it must really bug you to actually dedicate a discussion to it! Relax dude, chill!

The only time I'm interested in tennis is either when my two Belgian girls are kicking ass(a.k.a. reaching the last rounds), or I'm playing it myself...

I don't get all the excitement around the Superbowl, nor the World Cup for soccer...

Conclusion: watching sports is boring as f*ck!

[Leedogg]

I never took notice of tennis until Anna Kornikouva came along. I still don't watch tennis, but I watch her an awful lot. :D

[PonyOne]

Watching sports in general doesn't do it for me. Tennis & golf definitely have that "i'm rich and have nothing better to do than blow tons of money on titanium sticks and hit balls for hours each day" thing going on. The attitudes of many (not all, mind you, but many) of the people I've met who religiously play tennis or golf is very unimpressive, i.e., the attitude that since I haven't ever really tried either sport nor do I have any desire to, I am totally worthless.

The only sports I can remotely watch are rugby and soccer, and honestly I can't fathom why neither sport has really caught on here in the US. I enjoy playing them both more, as well.

I also enjoy watching the WRC and ARC (rally car driving), and I am prepping for my days behind the wheel of one of those behemoths by reading Initial D, playing Gran Turismo 3 on PS2 and then slaloming my 2000 VW Jetta through LA traffic at high speeds. Right now, I'm practicing machine gun downshifting.

[Slasher]

I really couldn't give a s***t bout tennis.

[Pantallica1]

Tennis and golf are not what they call "spectator sports." They're fun to play, but not fun to watch.

I really only enjoy watching hockey and football. Hockey is fast paced and there's a lot of action. Hockey is like the best of all sports. There's awesome goals, guys getting smashed into the boards, there is fighting, and it's a great strategy game.

[chucklivesoninmyheart]

I find all mainstream sports(football,soccer,baseball,basketball,hockey)insanely boring.Ive always wondered what drives people to have 'team spirit' and get exited about 'thier' team winning.Fans most likley go to,or watch games to see thier fav player do good and win on thier behalf.
Like as a stock broker goes to wallstreet on behalf of an un-savy investor.

I just pointed the gun on myself and asked 'Why do I support my favorite bands by listening and going to shows?Do I want them to play on my behalf?'...well theres no 'win and lose' in music(well mabey competitions),but I simply enjoy the music and have respect for those who create it.

I guess some people simply enjoy the game and respect those who play it...

[Leedogg]

I love NCAA sports more than professional sports. I think it's because I go to a Division I school and the athletes don't get paid.

[Slasher]

Sport!!! Sport!!!!! SPort!!!!!! SPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya, its all bout how many beers you can drink n your chops man!!!!
ps. I'm drunk