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The discussion revolves around the intersection of sports and science, particularly focusing on humorous and experimental approaches to sports-related questions and debates. Participants share thoughts on the scientific aspects of sports, the entertainment value of certain experiments, and the cultural perceptions surrounding sports science.

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  • Some participants express skepticism about the scientific value of certain sports experiments, with one noting a lack of engagement with the science presented.
  • There is a suggestion that the humorous aspects of sports experiments may overshadow the scientific insights, as indicated by the mention of jocks laughing rather than focusing on the science.
  • One participant highlights a book by Todd Gallagher that addresses various sports debates through experimental tests, raising questions about the feasibility and implications of such experiments.
  • Gallagher's experiments are described as both entertaining and enlightening, suggesting a blend of humor and scientific inquiry in sports.

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Participants appear to have mixed views on the value of sports science as presented in the discussion. While some appreciate the humorous approach, others question the seriousness and scientific rigor of the experiments discussed.

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The discussion includes references to specific experiments and debates that may depend on subjective interpretations of sports science and entertainment value. There are unresolved questions regarding the scientific validity of the experiments mentioned.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in the humorous side of sports science, experimental approaches to sports debates, and the cultural dynamics of sports discussions may find this thread engaging.

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"You'll be glad to know we got amazing footage and amazing science out of this..."
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I'd stand up and clap for him, too. Next up, Miss North Carolina has her bp monitored while shears are slowly moved toward her hair.
 
BobG said:
"You'll be glad to know we got amazing footage and amazing science out of this..."


I actually wasted 2 1/2 minutes of my life watching this crap.

Geez...:bugeye:
 
Wow... I wonder how many jocks paid any attention to the science while they rolled on the floor laughing about the guy getting hit in the gonads.

Something perhaps a bit more interesting...
Massive goalies, midget batters, and Mike Tyson...
Todd Gallagher faced them all to answer your questions

Every sports fan knows that the debates can be almost as interesting as the games themselves (unless you’re a Tampa Bay Devil Rays fan, in which case they're much more interesting). But some debates can never be settled no matter how much you run up your bar tab arguing with your friends.

Well, it’s time to answer your questions once and for all:

• Could an average guy start in the WNBA?
• Would sumo wrestlers make great NFL linemen?
• How easy is it for pro athletes to get laid?
• How good are pro golfers at miniature golf?
• Do pro athletes really play drunk or high?
• How would a fan hit against a major league pitcher?

To settle more than thirty of sports’ greatest (and most ridiculous) debates, Todd Gallagher has teamed up with coaches, general managers, and athletes—including LeBron James, Mike Tyson, Dwyane Wade, Johan Santana, Eddie George, Jose Canseco, and many others.

But Gallagher didn’t just ask questions. He put these debates to the test—literally. He sent an all-midget lineup up against a pro baseball team. He swam freestyle against a doggie-paddling Olympic gold medalist. He recruited America's #1 darts player to test that uncanny accuracy in beer pong. And, yes, he stuck a frying pan in tennis star Andy Roddick’s hands and went to battle.

The results are hilarious and enlightening. Best of all, once you have the answers you’ll be able to shut up the next loudmouth who tries to debate you at the bar.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307352803/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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