Water Polo: Boring or Not?

[formerkywrestler]

Girlfriend and I are in a big debate over this. She says it's super boring. I say she is just mad that she'd get dunked constantly.

 

So let's hear it. Water Polo: Boring or Not?

[hidinout]

Is there a word for beyond boring ? yes there is ..... SOCCER . But its a tie with whatever water polo is .. do the females wear 2 pieces ? Does Sweden have a team ?

[00Rocket28]

I like it but could never play it. I have a huge fear of drowning. The first time I got "dunked" by someone, I'm coming up swinging.

[formerkywrestler]

I like it but could never play it. I have a huge fear of drowning. The first time I got "dunked" by someone, I'm coming up swinging.

:lol: :lol:

 

I think it would be BRUTAL to play. Although I wouldn't mind giving it a try.

 

As an aside, triathlon mass starts are not entirely different from this in regards to the dunking, kicking, hitting, etc. In triathlon it's almost always accidental however.

[MentschTrachtGottLacht]

I think it is great, and I have a great appreciation for those folks. By all accounts, it is brutally physical under the water, and those dudes have to be in crazy-good shape.

[00Rocket28]

:lol: :lol:

 

I think it would be BRUTAL to play. Although I wouldn't mind giving it a try.

 

As an aside, triathlon mass starts are not entirely different from this in regards to the dunking, kicking, hitting, etc. In triathlon it's almost always accidental however.

 

The last time I was dunked, I was 16, I remember gauging my cousins eyes and busting his nose. He never did it again

[littleluck55]

I would say they are some of the best athletes out there. It's ok to watch. Brutal underwater from my understanding.

[rjs4470]

Not boring. Although I'd probably not watch it much if it were on all the time. But every 4 years, it's a nice change of pace. Much respect for those guys...it looks like a brutal sport.

[PurplePride92]

I'd have played this in high school. BG had a pool but we didn't have a water polo team. Missed out. It looks amazingly fun.

[rockmom]

Has she looked at some of those guys? It's like diving and swimming and a host of other shirtless sports....I really try to appreciate the athleticism....but in the end I'm just watching for the abs. (That's what plump middle aged women with no life do.)

[Randy Parker]

I think it is great, and I have a great appreciation for those folks. By all accounts, it is brutally physical under the water, and those dudes have to be in crazy-good shape.

 

Agreed

[Hangman]

I was watching on my lunch today with great admiration for the athleticism. It's not my cup of tea, but I appreciate it for what it is.

[littleluck55]

I'd have played this in high school. BG had a pool but we didn't have a water polo team. Missed out. It looks amazingly fun.

 

You realize this isn't hanging out at the pool drinking pina colada's?

[B-Ball-fan]

Just watching wears me out and is a reminder of just how out of shape I am. Not being terribly talented in the water, I'd be worn out in a heartbeat. It looks difficult and frustrating. I have a ton of respect for those who do it, but can't watch for very long.

[woodsrider]

It's entertaining. Not something I plan my day around watching.