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Post by Anthony Snook on Jun 29, 2009 16:33:13 GMT -5
I have noticed over the years a trend that I am unaware how it got started, so I want to know what the masses(you if you're reading) think. I see people screaming in the faces of their opponents AFTER a match is over. I don't understand the point of this at all. I have let out a yell or grunt from time to time DURING a match. But I only once yelled in someones face, after I was yelled at(for some reason ). It happened AFTER the match was over. Am I the only one who thinks this is disrespectful? If I walked up to someone and screamed in their face, I would expect to get punched in the chops. If its disrespectful in everyday life, why is it OK when another competitor does it to you? I also noticed people storming off without shaking the persons hand in which they just pulled. I shake the dudes hand win or lose. Thats just me being respectful I guess. Did someone forget to teach me the AW training where you are an a$$ or are rude? BTW I know whats its like to beat someone that I REALLY want to beat................I still am not disrespectful afterward.
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Jun 29, 2009 16:41:14 GMT -5
Ithink it often depends on the situation really.. I think it can be disrespectful..but I also think sometiems it can be acceptable.. if there is a story leading into it or something. I am a screamer at the table.. I yell alot. I dont do it to intentially disrespect anyone with the exception of once or twice... and i always shake the hand of the person no matter what.. I too hate when someone doesnt do that.
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Post by Chris Gangi on Jun 29, 2009 16:47:00 GMT -5
I think the release you get from screaming after a win is healthy, so you can get your body working at little slower pace and you can breath better.....BUT....When you do it right in someone's face then I DO agree it is disrespectful.....
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Post by jamesretarides on Jun 29, 2009 16:52:31 GMT -5
I agree with Anthony 100%. If someone screams in your face they deserve a punch in theirs.
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Post by Pete & Tim on Jun 29, 2009 17:39:35 GMT -5
What about singing to someone as you slooooowwwwlllyyy pin them? Is that being disrespectful?
If so, I'm guilty!!!!! LOL
What about smiling and laughing while the other guy struggles to move your arm?
Guilty again.
I will say that at least I shook all of their hands when I finished them off. LOL
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Post by Anthony Snook on Jun 29, 2009 17:50:43 GMT -5
What about singing to someone as you slooooowwwwlllyyy pin them? Is that being disrespectful? If so, I'm guilty!!!!! LOL What about smiling and laughing while the other guy struggles to move your arm? Guilty again. I will say that at least I shook all of their hands when I finished them off. LOL Its not disrespectful because you shook their hands , but its not nice though.
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Post by Guy Lasorsa on Jun 29, 2009 17:54:50 GMT -5
What about singing to someone as you slooooowwwwlllyyy pin them? Is that being disrespectful? If so, I'm guilty!!!!! LOL What about smiling and laughing while the other guy struggles to move your arm? Guilty again. I will say that at least I shook all of their hands when I finished them off. LOL ^^^^ see what happens when some people start to think your soft lately
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Post by Jeramie Towle on Jun 29, 2009 18:26:17 GMT -5
You should always shake your opponents hand before and after the match. I know when I first started that was something that our coach has always stressed. If we dont he gets right in our face and reminds us to do so. If someone dosent then i find it rude and disrespectful.
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Post by Justin Kopa on Jun 29, 2009 18:31:43 GMT -5
Men+armwrestling=Testosterone.....s*it happens...I like Mr snook have only yelled once after someone yelled in mine...but i still see nothing wrong with it...all part of the game..deal with it
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Post by simon on Jun 29, 2009 18:46:00 GMT -5
I am a firm believer in honest expression, I have no problem with people that honestly express excitement, but I hate the show a lot of guys put on for the sake of the camera or the crowd.
I have never once thought about what I do because someone was filming or people were watching. In armwrestling anyway, did some fairly hotdog stuff back in my semi pro football days, but at the time I played in a league that needed the hype and actually paid for items that they attributed to "gate support".
I would agree that I see a trend of new guys now and again coming into armwrestling that have no real understanding of etiquette, sportsmanship or class. It is our job to teach them right and wrong.
Bart Wood got a bit fired up in our match at Nationals, he just put the great Bryan Johnson out of the class, he wanted to qualify for the Arnold, and he was fired up to take me out next, but he was not disrespectful, actually him getting intense got me intense something I probably need more of now a days. Afterward like a true sportsman he sought me out to apologize even though he did nothing wrong in my book he was excited and disappointed by how things turned out, that is all.... I like people that are impassioned by the sport and how they perform.
Learn the limits though and if possible pass it along to others. A bit of gamesmanship is OK, but make sure you keep it in context is all I would say.
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Post by Henry Vanburen on Jun 29, 2009 18:54:28 GMT -5
I have noticed over the years a trend that I am unaware how it got started, so I want to know what the masses(you if you're reading) think. I see people screaming in the faces of their opponents AFTER a match is over. I don't understand the point of this at all. I have let out a yell or grunt from time to time DURING a match. But I only once yelled in someones face, after I was yelled at(for some reason ). It happened AFTER the match was over. Am I the only one who thinks this is disrespectful? If I walked up to someone and screamed in their face, I would expect to get punched in the chops. If its disrespectful in everyday life, why is it OK when another competitor does it to you? I also noticed people storming off without shaking the persons hand in which they just pulled. I shake the dudes hand win or lose. Thats just me being respectful I guess. Did someone forget to teach me the AW training where you are an a$$ or are rude? BTW I know whats its like to beat someone that I REALLY want to beat................I still am not disrespectful afterward. was that in buffalo
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Post by Christ Russakis on Jun 29, 2009 18:57:03 GMT -5
great post Anthony!!! I agree with you and the great speaker,Simon!!! sure like to see our sport get back to good sportsmanship!!!! and respect all pullers!! everyone has gone through training and pain to get into this sport so we should respect everyone!!! see ya, Christ
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Post by Keith Michel on Jun 29, 2009 19:12:58 GMT -5
I agree with Anthony 100%. If someone screams in your face they deserve a punch in theirs. I see more and more of it now days. I don't really know what its all about. The past has not been so rude as the present. imo...........................
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Post by Erick "Zap" Szczap on Jun 29, 2009 19:22:59 GMT -5
"Act like you've been there."
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Post by Josh Handeland on Jun 29, 2009 19:27:59 GMT -5
I agree with you Snook, let everything down in the match and calm down just a little afterwards. Always shake your opponents hand.
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