Holy shit he stole Christopher Walkens voice!

What are these kids gonna say when JoePa confesses and apologizes for covering up years of child rape? I'm curious to see to what level the denial is gonna go, and who they'll blame.

"He should be let coach..." lulz

Wonder if that kid got raped later, it's going around over there.

best youtube quote: "Wow! A retarded asian. Now I've seen it all!"

Props to that guy, he's got balls that's for sure.

@ghark "Props to that guy, he's got balls that's for sure."

Yes he does, Just dont let Sandusky see them!

>> ^csnel3:

@ghark "Props to that guy, he's got balls that's for sure."
Yes he does, Just dont let Sandusky see them!


That's ok, he seems to be older than 10.

Some people are blinded by allegiance...

Many more are just plain morons.

They're aware anybody who cares about sports is not very smart, right?

you're kidding, right? What about curling??

>> ^chilaxe:

They're aware anybody who cares about sports is not very smart, right?

You know what else will make alot of people sick? The timing of this. I'm a PennState graduate as well (I agree with this guy in the video). Is it coincidence that this all comes out right after JoePa gets his record breaking win? I mean literally right as he breaks the record, it floods out... Who else was paid off in this whole disgusting display to sit on the story until he gets the Div I wins record. This was a federal investigation. You're telling me this was the precise exact time they had it planned all along? I'm afraid it's going to get worse from here and more and more is going to come up related to the timing. I don't believe in coincidence.

For the record, I'm still proud to be a PennState Alum. My university is more than a group of douche bags and a football team and I was on that football team. (which is why I'm even more disgusted by this than usual)

>> ^residue:

you're kidding, right? What about curling??
>> ^chilaxe:
They're aware anybody who cares about sports is not very smart, right?



Why would we encourage activities that are a drain on humankind?

21st century workers don't subsidize the 20th century masses so that they can get drunk and watch a ball or ball-substitute go from point A to point B.

There are real intellectual ventures to engage in that make everyone better off, including ourselves.

There are a lot of sports. A blanket statement condemning them all as worthless is a little over the top. Why would you think that all sports are a "drain" on humankind? What's wrong with being healthy and getting exercise in an enjoyable way? Cycling, rock climbing, jogging, martial arts, etc. People that care about these things are unintelligent for some reason?

>> ^chilaxe:

>> ^residue:
you're kidding, right? What about curling??
>> ^chilaxe:
They're aware anybody who cares about sports is not very smart, right?


Why would we encourage activities that are a drain on humankind?
21st century workers don't subsidize the 20th century masses so that they can get drunk and watch a ball or ball-substitute go from point A to point B.
There are real intellectual ventures to engage in that make everyone better off, including ourselves.

>> ^Opus_Moderandi:

Some people are blinded by allegiance...


Most people are blinded by allegiance, be it to their church, or their job, or their sports team.

But hey! School Spirit! Yay!~

@residue

Athleticism as a means for health and for stress reduction is fine.

However, what's the total cost to the global economy each year of watching sports? $100 billion-$1 trillion?

I understand that cavemen think it's important that Team A beats Team B, but shouldn't human intelligence be higher in the 21st century than it was 20,000 years ago?

@chilaxe I understand your sentiment, but it's just a form of entertainment. You could make the same argument about cinema. Professional sports also bring in a tremendous amount of revenue for the state. It's up to the consumer to decide if their money is worth attendance or not and at that level it's no different than choosing to buy a movie ticket or pay for cable TV.

I'm not defending rabid fans at all, but sport in general as a means of entertainment, particularly if you're involved, isn't any worse than other forms of entertainment. What would you propose as an alternative that wouldn't carry the same generalization of "a more intellectual venture?" We can't spend ALL our time thinking.. How is watching cat or moose videos on videosift a better use of time than watching, or better yet engaging, in some form of sport?

I'm just playing devil's advocate over here, your caveman example is amusing, but why are you assuming that just because you like one team more than another you're unintelligent? I think Chris Sharma (http://youtu.be/ulepAmX2tTw) is incredible and so if I were to watch him in a competition, I want him to do well. I don't see what's wrong with being inspired by an athlete and wanting them to succeed. Watching an athlete overcome adversity like Lance Armstrong can be inspiring too.

@residue

That's a good response.


• "It's up to the consumer to decide if their money is worth attendance or not..."

Society is arranged so that smart people subsidize the rest's lifestyle in countless ways, so we have a right to criticize how they spend our money.


• "What would you propose as an alternative that wouldn't carry the same generalization of "a more intellectual venture?" We can't spend ALL our time thinking.."

I spend around 80 hours per week here in Silicon Valley working, and it's fun. Other things don't seem challenging and deep enough to hold my attention for very long. The rest of the world benefits from every hour worked. Short breaks from work are enough.

@chilaxe

I would hope that the people being subsidized by the "smart" people aren't generally the ones paying the outrageous prices for attending most sporting events (ie american football). I think most people in attendance at these events are your "average joes" working 9-5. Government subsidized programs wouldn't provide enough money for those collecting it to regularly attend these large events (hopefully... I'm honestly guessing here)

For cheap events, like supporting local athletes in smaller events, I don't have a problem with attendance, even if supported by government programs, since that benefits the community.

In reference to your work situation, that's great that you're so engaged in your job and are lucky enough to have found something you are passionate about that lines up with your career. I think you (and I) are in the minority of people who genuinely love our jobs and so don't really view that completely as "work." For everyone else, you've got to unwind a little after dealing with your crappy job all week. I've certainly worked these jobs in the past and valued my down time tremendously. Someone telling me that I should be spending my free time benefiting other people after I had just worked 80 hours at a construction job I once held would not have been received well...

What do you do in silicon valley if you don't mind me asking? It sounds intriguing

Thanks for the discussion

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