Me and my buddies were discussing this last night and all unanimously agreed that Fat people who do Ironmans make a mockery out of triathlon.
Fat people take up the sport of triathlon so that they can feel good about themselves. They do triathlon to justify stuffing their faces at the all you can eat buffet after their workout. I may be 30 lbs overweight but I am an Ironman.
There are a ton of fatties (no pun intended) that have joined my triathlon club and I am going to quit because I do not want to associate with fat people. Every race this past season they would float in the swim like blubbery whales, glide on the bike, and then walk the run. What is the sport of triathlon coming to?
When people see fat people doing Ironman, they think, “If you can do an Ironman then it must not be that hard. Ironman is not so special anymore.” I’ve even seen spectators snicker at the fat people as they hobble and walk by. Most importantly America has come to “accept” fat as being ok because it is an epidemic. Everyone thinks it is not politically correct to call people fat when they are fat. On slowtwitch, there must be a sub-group of fatties, because whenever the topic of “fat” comes up they get all defensive and offended. They then go on to defend the fatties because they are the very fat triathletes who I am talking about. Since when did being fat mean that you have “special rights”? Since I did an Ironman you cannot call me fat or criticize me for being fat. Same thing for the airline industry happened. People who take up 2 seats on an airplane complaining why they should pay for 2 seats and then they file lawsuits against the airlines? Is there a Fat Bill Of Rights Out There? My buddies and me are ok with slow skinny chicks because they are ok to look at. But slow fatties are not ok to look at. Fatties should not be allowed to register for Ironman.
"Fat people who do Ironmans make a mockery out of triathlon.
Fat people take up the sport of triathlon so that they can feel good about themselves"
So what? I’m not fat and I couldn’t care less why fat people race. If they do it to feel good about themselves, so what? Isn’t just the simple fact of a fattie racing better than just sitting at home on the couch?
I am contantly amazed at how insecure some people seem to be about what they do. I don’t do sports based on what other people think about the sport. I do it because I like it and if other people look down on the sport for whatever reason - that’s their perogative. I can’t waste time worrying about what other people think because it’s not something I can control.
What about renaming this thread, “Stupid People Who Do Ironman Make Ironman Not So Special”? There are people who consider iron distance racers to be stupid for putting themselves through the agony of training and racing such long distances. So what? Who cares?
Not too bad for a first troll but ideally a few tame posts prior to the attack might have been ideal… I’ll give a C+ for originality, B+ for paragraph structure and flow, and A for aggressiveness. Overall, a B. Not bad at all, but nothing to get too excited about either. (Better than the sludge Swimmie has been coming up with lately, sorry Swimfan)
I’ll bite. So if a fat guy finishes an Ironman, the race is said to be easy because a fat guy completed the distance. So if Tim DeBoom does the same Ironman and has to drop out of the race, then is Tim a real wuss. ANd what if you did the same race as the fat guy and he finishes and you don’t, should he quit the triathlon club because he doesn’t want to be associated with quitters.
Now my next question is for myself, why the hell did I waste my time to write this post.
But, unfortunately, I see your point. Disagree 100% though, but in the wise words of Voltaire, “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
normally I would avoid such a stupid post but being as you also seem a bit stupid…let me phrase it to you this way…can the fattie in questions kick your ass in the ring? if so I would think they can be a fattie and do a triathlon. Also, whats the def. of fat? a certain weight? In that case I would bet there are ALOT of “fatties” that would also kick your ass in an IM or HIM. how about body fat %? Again, I think there are “fatties” that would also kick your ass even tho they have a higher % of fat. either way, your as is going to get kicked no matter how you look at it.
There are a ton of fatties (no pun intended) that have joined my triathlon club and I am going to quit because I do not want to associate with fat people.
I agree 100%. My triclub was awesome before they let blacks in. And then they had the NERVE to let some slanty-eyed Asian guy join. Oh, and get this, they let some brown haired guy come along for a ride last night. And I’m like, “Wait, this is for blue-eyed WASPS ONLY! WTF?”
You know where I’m coming from, kbe. You and me, we stick together.
What has triathlon come to? I think fat people should be shot as they swim back to Africa with a gay and a Jew under each arm (with a Muslim strapped to their backs, provided they’re a strong enough swimmer which they aren’t because they’re, ya’ know, fat.)
Death to anyone different from me,
JGF
(1) In case the Jew, Black, and/or Muslim are strong swimmers in their own right, they too should be shot and/or fed to sharks. Or tigers. Tigers would be cool.
Me and my buddies were discussing this last night and all unanimously agreed
My buddies and me are ok with slow skinny chicks
“Me and my buddies”… right…
Translated:
Me and my imaginary neanderthal buddies were sittin’ around my pathetic squallid hell hole last night. I pretended they liked me and me and my buddies decided how life should be. Me and my buddies are really good buddies. No really me and my buddies are . No really they’re my buddies…
This was lame 3 months ago. Why don’t you and your buddies give it a rest.
Better yet why don’t you give us “your buddies” real names. They won’t mind I’m sure. After all they’re real people right. Your buddies…