Tangent 21 - Wimbeldon

Posted by
Miss Corrupt

Posted on
11:55
Jun 20 2005

Wimbeldon

Oh no, it's that time of year again, when one of the most dullest sports takes over TV for a fortnight. And the worst thing is, that means no Neighbours for 2 weeks

*sigh* at least with Snooker, it's interesting

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gobstopper Eventually, I'll think of something witty to put here ;-)

I hate to admit this, but I quite enjoy watching Wimbledon - Though because of work I normally watch the condensed highlights in the evening.

Before my body packed up, I would play any sport I could and my brother and I would spend hours playing tennis once the summer arrived.

Now I'm paying the price of ignoring medical advice given to me 25 years ago, I confess I've turnied into a bit of a sports TV junkie as a result. Over the past weekend, I've watched the British Lions Rugby, the England v Australia cricket (aka rubbing the Aussies faces in it

) and some of the womens footie - I stopped short of the farce of a grand prix when I realised that there really was only 6 cars actually going to start the race.

Chances are, if there was pro-celebrity dominoes on the telly, I'd probably end up watching it. The only exception to all of this is horse racing - can't stand it.

Posted: 12:11 Jun 20 2005

KaTiEStar B-b-b-b-bonus!

I will be glued to the tennis for the next two weeks

Mmmmm boris becker

Posted: 12:33 Jun 20 2005

Byron "Live. Grow stronger. Fight another day."

I also enjoy Wimbledon. Perhaps one year I'll even manage to get myself organised and buy tickets. (Though not for "Tiger" Tim, the annual patriotic delusions/crushing dissapointment aren't my thing at all.)

Dullest sports ever? Surely bowles is secure in its crown.

Posted: 12:33 Jun 20 2005

KaTiEStar B-b-b-b-bonus!

I like the "boring" sports, Snooker, tennis, darts...but i dont think they are boring.

Posted: 12:54 Jun 20 2005

Miss Corrupt That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball!

It's dullness is only surpassed by golf and motor car racing

Posted: 14:35 Jun 20 2005

lil_miss It's all a moo point, a cow's opinion.

I'm not a fan of tennis or wimbledon, but i'll have it on in the background now and again just to see what's happening. I'm annoyed that Neighbours is off for two weeks. It was off last week at lunch time cos of the horse racing, and it's off every bank holiday. Why Neighbours and not stuff like crappy Eastenders?

I enjoy watching cricket and golf though and they're considered boring, so i don't know why i don't like tennis. Tis amusing if they do audience shots and you see them all turning their heads simultaneously

Posted: 15:40 Jun 20 2005

Teresa "So I can come inside of your kiss and just leave you on your knees"

I love Wimbledon except if Cliff Richard gets up to sing

Posted: 15:54 Jun 20 2005

lizzieslayer Look for the girl with the broken smile. Ask her if she wants to stay awhile

I like Wimbledon, I'm a huge tennis fan and used to be number 2 in a team. Then I discovered boys were more fun

Anyway I'll watch bits of it.

Posted: 16:40 Jun 20 2005

SkyBabies "That excruciating pain that removes you, that hurts, that makes you feel disembodied and alone, truly, truly alone, that pain is real." - Ginger, 2003

I love watching Wimbeldon! Tho I won't get to watch much of it this year

Posted: 17:14 Jun 20 2005

SkyBabies "That excruciating pain that removes you, that hurts, that makes you feel disembodied and alone, truly, truly alone, that pain is real." - Ginger, 2003

by KaTiEStar
Mmmmm boris becker

Are you okay sweetie?

Posted: 17:15 Jun 20 2005

JtB If someone gives you freedom it is not freedom, freedom is something you take for yourself.

I like Wimbledon, I usually have a few dabbles at the bookies.

Henman will go out in the quarters or semis as usual.

Posted: 18:03 Jun 20 2005

lizzieslayer Look for the girl with the broken smile. Ask her if she wants to stay awhile

Can't believe that Henman found it so hard to get through his first round

I don't suspect any Brit will win but Murray looks on top form, plus he's easy on the eyes.

I like Maria Sharapova, and aslong as the either of the Williams' sisters don't win, I'm happy.

Posted: 13:01 Jun 22 2005

Byron "Live. Grow stronger. Fight another day."

by lizzieslayer
Can't believe that Henman found it so hard to get through his first round

I can!

I'm turning traitor and routing for Roger Federer this year. I'll gladly take the defending Swissman over a flouncing posh boy and psychotic Canadian.

Posted: 13:59 Jun 22 2005

DJ Billy You can't really dust for vomit.

They have a big screen up in the park in town. Unfortunately I only found it 5 minutes before I had to go back to work :/

Posted: 14:31 Jun 22 2005

head2head 'Rene Descartes was a drunken fart, I drink, therefore I am. '

I got addicted to tennis in my first year at uni when I was trying desperately to proscrastinate! I've been glued to it when I've not been at work.

No suprises that Tim fround it so hard to get thruogh the first round...MUCH more excited by Andy Murray though, to the point where I wouldn't care if he went out in the next round as he's much more interesting to watch compared to Henman or Rusedski.

Today should be interesting...Murray and Henman again, I'm not leaving the house this afternoon!

(Edited by head2head 23/06/2005 08:06)

Posted: 08:06 Jun 23 2005

lil_miss It's all a moo point, a cow's opinion.

And Henman's out. Ok, who's surprised?!

All together now... awwwwwww

Can you tell i don't give a damn?

So, Murray's the last remaining Brit.

Posted: 16:49 Jun 23 2005