BK Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 With the Olympics just being on we have seen the best that human can achieve physical so would have to say that they are the best human form. Who do you think would be the best shape/form? My vote for female is Vlasic Blanka and male is Usain Bolt. These two look like they are fluid when they are moving. Must say that I didn't watch the men’s high jump so could be wrong on the male but would have to say that the high jump is one of the best events to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 It would be interesting to get Bolt and Phelps to do a 100m sprint and a 100m freestyle and see what the difference over the two events is. I'm guessing that Phelps would be a better runner than Bolt would be a swimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 totally useless question to be honest... not trying to give you a hard time of course... but to go to extremes, for a distance runner, the slight frame is the best human form and the heavey weight weight lifters need the bulk so they also have the best human form. I would like to see either both Phelps or Bolt do either. All this talk about who is the greater athlete is also rubbish as if say swimming was as hard on the body as marathons are, there is no way Phelps could have won 8 golds. In saying that, I do not want to be seen as taking anything away from either Phelps or Bolt. My favorite sports to WATCH are marathons and tri's as both show incredible endurance and mental strenght. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yep, the greatest thing about the human form is its adaptability. There is no one best form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Isnt there a saying some where that mis quotes Darwin. You know the one that suggests that the weakest perish and the strongest survive. But the original quotes say that neither the strongest nor the weakest survive only the most adaptable ... I must look that up. Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Maybe we need an all-rounder competition, with running, swimming, gymnastics, high/long jump, weight lift, short put or javelin, and some shooting or archery. This would really determine who is the fastest strongest etc. And you could add in some synchronised swimming or rhythmic gymnastics, just to test the um, uh, whats the point of them again?? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 dont forget the equestrian in there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 in with the synchronised swimming and rhythmic gymnastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wouldn't the horses poo in the pool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wouldn't the horses poo in the pool? daphnia would do well in the pool after the water polo event with horses a good all rounder in body type is probably the one that would be the most adaptable and survive the best you need to include the mind in this equation as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 you need to include the mind in this equation as well Maybe throw in a game of chess then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Can't have horses , even they take drugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 One of the best displays of human form IMO is shows like Cirque du Soleil. I came away from that absolutely astounded at what the human body is capable of. I mean, I have two arms, two legs, a head & torso just like them and what do I do? I sit around most of the day and occasionally walk or even break into a jog. They scale amazing heights, show incredible strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Totally awe-inspiring. Please pass another sandwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Can't have horses , even they take drugs! that would explain zebras then just small horses in psychedelic underwear spot on whetu some of them use nearly exery muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 One of the best displays of human form IMO is shows like Cirque du Soleil. Amen to that, I've been to their last two shows, and both were bind blowing!! I always find something like that much more interesting and impressive than say the gymnastics at the olympics where the athletes are so confined to strict rules and regulations. I'd love to see gymnastics in the X-Games, imagine if they just said "there's the apparatus, do what ever you want to impress us. If you don't quite get your toes straight because you're doing a triple back flip with a twist then we're not going to deduct half a point". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 it truly is amazing the things that one can train a body to do... I have spent all my life thus far in training my temple to drink and eat more to such a state that my body is simply beyond belief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 it truly is amazing the things that one can train a body to do... I have spent all my life thus far in training my temple to drink and eat more to such a state that my body is simply beyond belief i have followed your philosophy oh master baz 3 men bolt, phelps, and barrie each have been charged by a lion who survives ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 would take a lot longer to chew through all my fat before getting to the vital organs... no doupt about it, I would have the best chance Look at it from a different way... all the rubbish within my temple would not be the slightest interest for the lion to eat and indeed, he may well not want to feast appon such discusting rubbish Yes on either count, I live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 bolt can't run fast enough swimming is no good without water barrie throws caution to the wind and runs at the lion yelling his head off the lion is not used to this and turns and flees barrie does indeed win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 So that begs the question- who/which was the most memorable moment/athelete at these Olympics, out of Phelps and Bolt? I have to go with Bolt. A friend who I was talking to about the race complained about Usain being arrogant and cocky. I think hes allowed isn't he? He is the fastest man alive, and dead, in both the 100 and 200 metres. He also helped his team win the gold, and break another record in the 4x100 metre relay. Ye olde wiki makes for some good reading - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 to me Either the weight lifter that lifted for the memory of his wife, Valerie Vilai or Drysdale all joking aside, I do have a bit to do with athletes and can really feel for those 3 and what took them to the levels that were needed. Yes Drysdale didnt win but the guy had lost so much weight when he had no reserves and gave more than his all as Sarah Ulman did last time... Their guts is to me nothing short of inspiring and to be admired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 ditto on that barrie that is the epitome of the human being to shoot for the moon and give it everything you have even though the odds may be daunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaffen Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 You should see my yoga teacher, the guy isn't muscular like a gym-head, but man is he strong, and flexible of course. When I started I was expecting meditation and stretching. Instead it's an hour and a half of torture! You do feel good afterwards though One of the best displays of human form IMO is shows like Cirque du Soleil. I came away from that absolutely astounded at what the human body is capable of. I mean, I have two arms, two legs, a head & torso just like them and what do I do? I sit around most of the day and occasionally walk or even break into a jog. They scale amazing heights, show incredible strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Totally awe-inspiring. Please pass another sandwich. I got really annoyed hearing about "Lesser medals" in the media. People were doing personal bests, what more can you ask for? ditto on that barrie that is the epitome of the human being to shoot for the moon and give it everything you have even though the odds may be daunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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