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Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:26 pm
by Corazon de Leon
Possibly the issue is in the way we see the insult. For me, it’s the same as calling him a gooseberry fool human being(which I think is entirely fair enough given the provable impact of his actions and the complete lack of remorse he’s shown). For you I seem to be likening him to Harold Shipman, which was obviously not my intention.
Next time I’ll go for the less flowery “he’s a banana split” and avoid the miscommunication.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:33 pm
by Moggy
Anti-vaxx twats have a far bigger body count than Shipman, so it's perfectly fair to call them human trash.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:50 pm
by Saint of Killers
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Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:51 pm
by Denster
Corazon de Leon wrote:Denster wrote:His views on vaccinations are poor and he was stupid to do the event but leading to the deaths of hundreds or thousands. Behave. Doesnt make him human trash.
His actions have already led
directly to the infections of dozens, if not hundreds, of people in Serbia and Australia - this is unassailable fact, unfortunately. His views, widely publicised and scientifically baseless, are broadcast to his hundreds of thousands(millions?) of supporters. There's every chance he could've influenced significant numbers to go without vaccination, and he has to take a portion responsibility if any of those people he's influenced become ill or die. For what it's worth, I feel the same about Rob Schneider and all the others. For me, any achievement pales in comparison to the potential harm they've caused by being absolute mentalists.
I like you Denny, you have always seemed like a fundamentally decent fella. But I think you're taking offence at the wrong part of this story and we'll need to agree to disagree.
(FWIW I would never jeer him in the stands during a match because it's disrespectful to the sport of tennis but I might get a wee sign made up if I ever end up going to Wimbledon
)
The football is on. Happy to agree to disagree.
Fwiw i only said your comment was as classless as the fans making noise.
Not that you were classless full stop. Youre a classy guy, Cora.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:52 pm
by Denster
Moggy wrote:Anti-vaxx twats have a far bigger body count than Shipman, so it's perfectly fair to call them human trash.
Youre human trash and i wouldnt have it any other way.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:58 pm
by Moggy
Denster wrote:Moggy wrote:Anti-vaxx twats have a far bigger body count than Shipman, so it's perfectly fair to call them human trash.
Youre human trash and i wouldnt have it any other way.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:00 pm
by Denster
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:55 pm
by Rocsteady
Completely agree with cora on this, Novak can strawberry float right off.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:01 am
by Pancake
I've always liked Djokovic as a tennis player but haven't followed tennis closely for the last few years, what exactly has he said/done off the court to make him human trash? Is it the way he was behaving at the start of Covid with his exhibition tour?
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:07 pm
by Rapidly-Greying
Novak is a good guy. I've no idea what he's said about covid(I'm away to have a look for it), but on court he's a gracious loser and applauds other players excellent shots. Fed is a big headed cry baby and Nadals fingers smell of jobbies(I've got ocd too but I don't pick my arse every 5 seconds).
I really miss the uninjured Andy Murray. Tennis just doesn't hold the same appeal for me without him.
As for young players, I'm surprised that Zverev hasn't pushed on and Kyriagos could be an amazing player if he wasn't such a red neck twat with a gooseberry fool attitude. Medvedev looks like the real deal, as does the Greek guy whose name I won't attempt to spell. Tsistipas? Shapololpolopolov and Thiem are fine players but perhaps too small to be consistent winners, a big serve goes a long way in this day and age.
A couple of the British lads have a chance to get to the level of Henman but none will be anywhere near the standard of Andy. Edmund does have a cracking backhand on him but you need more than that to be a top player.
I don't know if Andy has any male children, but we'll have to wait for him to grow up before a Scot wins again.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:23 pm
by Imrahil
Yeah, I think the problem in the UK in general is tennis is just a very niche past-time and the climate is terrible for all year round training. It isn't really viewed as an aspiration amongst our young - apparently in the UK many free outdoor tennis courts are often empty, such is the low level of interest.
If a UK teenager shows a bit of talent & wants to go for it, their parents basically need to upsticks, sell their homes, get into debt, etc, and send their child to another country like Spain to have a tiny chance of becoming a top player. (Which is what Judy Murray did with Andy and his brother).
I think in Eastern Europe for example it's seen as a much more aspirational concept amongst sporty teenagers - and the trials of attempting it are taken more seriously (often with pushy parents!). It's why you see so many Eastern Europeans in the tournaments, especially in the WTA.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:45 pm
by Denster
No golden slam for Novak. Zverev has beaten him over 3 sets before in a big game so was wary of that. Shame but kudos to Zverev.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:40 pm
by Tineash
Let me enjoy my tiny mili-crumbs of comfort.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:13 am
by Cuttooth
twitter.com/1_theDash/status/1421401893545267206
It’s a genuine shame that he is the greatest male tennis player ever.
Re: The Tennis Thread
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:17 am
by Memento Mori
Cuttooth wrote:
twitter.com/1_theDash/status/1421401893545267206
It’s a genuine shame that he is the greatest male tennis player ever.
