All-star game

[Mark17]

Swing off, ghost runners... What used to be a serious game has become a carnival show.

Yes, professional sports are a performance meant to entertain. But they've dumbed it down to appeal to the instant gratification crowd, throwing away 120+ years of tradition in the process.

[packs]

The All Star game has not been around for 120 plus years. It was a made up thing that they decided to create one year. I think some grace can be had with it's current inventions. It is an exhibition game after all. I don't think anyone found the 15 inning and nearly five hours long 2008 All Star game exciting.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Swing off, ghost runners... What used to be a serious game has become a carnival show.

Yes, professional sports are a performance meant to entertain. But they've dumbed it down to appeal to the instant gratification crowd, throwing away 120+ years of tradition in the process.

+1 ...I would rather watch cows chewing their cud, but that is just me.

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[Beercan collector]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Swing off, ghost runners... What used to be a serious game has become a carnival show.

Yes, professional sports are a performance meant to entertain. But they've dumbed it down to appeal to the instant gratification crowd, throwing away 120+ years of tradition in the process.

+2 ...Same thing they did to NASCAR

[jingram058]

+3 it's ruined. I can't watch it.