» posted on 6:57pm - November 04 2007 | posted by Lev
Okay, I know poker has become almost as popular as Jesus, but isn't it getting out of hand when we start considering it a "sport"?
I know, I know... poker is the cool new in-thing around the globe and a lot new legion of people are turned onto it. I know poker video games and poker tournaments are popping up everywhere, but isn't it a little odd that an activity that is solely based around gambling and has absolutely no athletic merit is considered a "sport"?
Maybe it's just me...
I was flipping around on my TV card and stumbled upon the "Sports" channel and they were at a poker tournament. I am a bit confused here. I know it's popular and all, but a SPORT?! Come on...
(then again - in my opinion, bowling, golf and other recreational activities where you do not directly affect your opponents performance are not sports but games of comparison).
Am I wrong? Does someone else truly believe poker is a "sport"?
What exactly does the term "sport" mean anymore...?
I'm just as pissed when I see people referring to the huge video game tournaments as sporting activities.
Just because you compete with other people doesn't make the activity a sport - or am I completely wrong here?
--- "So now "poker" is...oo?" has been viewed 
quoting xcom:
when they start incorporating physical activity into it then it could be one.... I can only imagine the ilk who love poker most having to abide by asinine rules that involve them getting in shape too. Could be a hell of a time.
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