What is the allure of racing?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Me tinks it's da purdy horseys

Allure? Hilarious way to glorify something that isn't all that glorious.

It's about being right. (Something many of you so rarely are)

Respectfully, three points.

1. Who exactly are you making fun of with that first line? The people who consider themselves more fans than cappers?

If so I would argue that those are the people who at least try to bring others into the sport.

There are few of us (racing fans) as it is. I don't see any need to make fun of any one group.

2. Whether or not horse racing is glorious is subjective, is it not?

If it's defined as "marked by great beauty or splendor" I would argue it is (glorious).

3. Re: the being right part...

You make a point of adding in that last comment and what I'd like to know is, since the implication is that you are right a lot why don't you ever post your picks?

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Me thinks you know the answer to all three. So don't be askin' stupid questions just to hear yourself type.

Let's see how this works.

You make a few inane "observations."

MMSC respectfully asks you to clarify them.

You avoid answering MMSC and call her questions "stupid."

Is that pretty much it?

It seems that you aren't really seeking to have a dialogue, and (what appear to be) your attempts at sarcasm fall far short of the standards set by other posters. I would ask why you are here, but I can't think of a reason I should care. Unless it's to give me a reason to finally use the "ignore" feature.

[dagolfer33]

I know what the allure of racing is......we all love to be teased, and racing is sadistic by nature. From the just missed tri's and super's, the 3/4 pk4's etc, etc. And we all love when we put it together just right, only to have the INQUIRY sign flash on.....this is my all-time favorite. I will be playing every chance I get.

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by OldDog

http://thesaturdaypost.org/blog/2011...ary-racehorse/

Thanks for the link, Old Dog. That was a nice read.

and



on your reply to the troll.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Me thinks you know the answer to all three. So don't be askin' stupid questions just to hear yourself type.

Wow I'm pretty disappointed.

You cruised over here for your nightly drive by and I was the only one standing outside, so to speak, and this is it?

You phoned it in.

Next time I hope for a real answer cause on the Rare Bog scale of funny, sarcastic, mean or witty it doesn't really rate (but like the word glorious it's all subjective).

Oh and thanks Old Dog and Princess and yes nice read, OD. Very sweet.

Okay well ah guess ah wanna go hear myself type some more.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

What do you think I am? Some sort of on-demand service? Go buy direct TV. I work when and how I want. I am an artist of the highest order. As far as why I don't post my picks, again, what am I some sort of on-demand service? If so, pay me for them. You don't bet anyways so why do you care? I'll post picks when and where I want.

Sorry, to upset you the other night, you just weren't worth my time.

Thaaaaat's more like it.

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Thaaaaat's more like it.

Ror !!

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

What do you think I am? Some sort of on-demand service? Go buy direct TV. I work when and how I want. I am an artist of the highest order. As far as why I don't post my picks, again, what am I some sort of on-demand service? If so, pay me for them. You don't bet anyways so why do you care? I'll post picks when and where I want.

Sorry, to upset you the other night, you just weren't worth my time.

Do we have twins or a clone here or something????

Fiesty night yet again in nerdy land I see, must be all the snow and cold have people just fired up.

[my miss storm cat]

[Dahoss]

You got that about as wrong as you could MMSC.

[my miss storm cat]

Better now?

Hope so.

I give up.