Pole Dancing to be....Olympic Event?

Olympics have come a long way.

um, that'd be interesting to watchJandurin

Yes... Interesting. That was exactly what I was thinking.

They already have horizontal pole dancing in the Olympics. Why not add a vertical event?

Wow, really?

Next thing you know, the breakdancers are going to want their own event. And then, the panhandlers demand inclusion into the Games. Where does it end? Curling as an Olympic sport?FragStains

I admit, I lol'd.

I never knew pole dancing was a "sport." :?

I think any "sport" that has to be "judged" by a panel of people subjectively applying what they think, shouldn't be in the Olympics.

Where does it end? Curling as an Olympic sport?FragStains

I think any "sport" that has to be "judged" by a panel of people subjectively applying what they think, shouldn't be in the Olympics.

foxhound_fox

Wait a sec, what makes pole dancing a sport?

As long as they wear the "proper clothes" when doing this. I'm game :D

This better be totally nude and not just topless. :x

This better be totally nude and not just topless. :x

Pirate700

This better be totally nude and not just topless. :x

Pirate700

so the only thing allowed is a game with goals and directly achieved points?Jandurin

*Buys tickets to all future olympics* But seriously, that'll be weird. Would they broadcast it on TV? And would this mean other forms of dancing are now going to be olympic sports? Olympic Ballerinas?Darth_Silver

Ice Dancing is already a medal sport.

Yeah there should be an age restriction... Women above the 40s not allowed :)

Will lap dancing be an Olympic Event next?

[QUOTE="Darth_Silver"]*Buys tickets to all future olympics* But seriously, that'll be weird. Would they broadcast it on TV? And would this mean other forms of dancing are now going to be olympic sports? Olympic Ballerinas?Oleg_Huzwog

Ice Dancing is already a medal sport.

To clarify, pole dancing has not officially been added as an Olympic event. It's just "in the discussions".nocoolnamejim

[QUOTE="Darth_Silver"]*Buys tickets to all future olympics* But seriously, that'll be weird. Would they broadcast it on TV? And would this mean other forms of dancing are now going to be olympic sports? Olympic Ballerinas?Oleg_Huzwog

Ice Dancing is already a medal sport.

well as long as it was female only...:P

take your mind out of the typically strip club. I remember watching a report months ago where theres a fitness group that does pole dancing and it isnt as "filthy" as one will think . No booty shaking and skinny girls with fake breast. Its an art and takes skill. Almost like the ice skating at the current Olympics.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

This better be totally nude and not just topless. :x

FragStains

Ok then...can't say i care..i don't really watch the olympics anyway..

For some of you that doubt the ATHLETIC ability of some of these girls...WATCH THIS...seriously
-they are ******* amazing

LINK
(youtube video of USPDF 2009 Championship Highlights , not pron)

I could assume it won't be an olympic sport in the end. I just can't see it happening.

It must be serious if they have a federation :P

You say you want it now, but wait until they have the men's pole dancing competition.ChowsSN

It should be added. The contestants would be fully clothed though if it does come to the Olympics though. It is sort of a sport and it requires a lot of skill and talent. I've been to clubs where some girls were good and others sucked completely and didn't do anything. I hate strip clubs btw.

For some of you that doubt the ATHLETIC ability of some of these girls...WATCH THIS...seriously -they are ******* amazingrawsavon

Oh, nobody is doubting that they're amazing. But their athletic abilities are up for question. Let's face it, you're never going to meet one person who tells you that they don't think of bazombas when they hear the words "pole dancing". Even women equate pole-dancing with greasy women named Cookie and Peppermint (mmm... peppermint cookie...). It's not just a case of "men are pigs". And I somehow doubt that anybody has such little self-respect that they'd actually be thought of as a stripper for -- almost literally -- the ENTIRE WORLD to see. The only reason they would be putting this in would be the exact same reason why people do anything: money. This is not a sport. This is a talent, but it's not a sport. And I know quite a few other talents that-- oh, that one's too easy, I'm sure you can just fill in the blanks (which is as far as I'll go, joke-wise).

Not to mention the fact that it actually wouldn't be as popular as you'd think. Women wouldn't watch the women's comp. for... y'know, all the stuff I said. And men wouldn't DARE watch the men's comp., just because of what their buddies would call them. It really wouldn't take off, if it ever happened.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]For some of you that doubt the ATHLETIC ability of some of these girls...WATCH THIS...seriously -they are ******* amazing_IronManDude_

Oh, nobody is doubting that they're amazing. But their athletic abilities are up for question. Let's face it, you're never going to meet one person who tells you that they don't think of bazombas when they hear the words "pole dancing". Even women equate pole-dancing with greasy women named Cookie and Peppermint (mmm... peppermint cookie...). It's not just a case of "men are pigs". And I somehow doubt that anybody has such little self-respect that they'd actually be thought of as a stripper for -- almost literally -- the ENTIRE WORLD to see. The only reason they would be putting this in would be the exact same reason why people do anything: money. This is not a sport. This is a talent, but it's not a sport. And I know quite a few other talents that-- oh, that one's too easy, I'm sure you can just fill in the blanks (which is as far as I'll go, joke-wise).

Not to mention the fact that it actually wouldn't be as popular as you'd think. Women wouldn't watch the women's comp. for... y'know, all the stuff I said. And men wouldn't DARE watch the men's comp., just because of what their buddies would call them. It really wouldn't take off, if it ever happened.

It should be added. The contestants would be fully clothed though if it does come to the Olympics though. bigblunt537

Next thing you know, the breakdancers are going to want their own event. And then, the panhandlers demand inclusion into the Games. Where does it end? Curling as an Olympic sport?FragStains