[hnd]

smutty snigger indeed ...

the cox sets the course but the stroke determines how best to achieve the ultimate result which is, of course, satisfaction for all concerned.

[The Dean]

Originally Posted by hnd smutty snigger indeed ... the cox sets the course but the stroke determines how best to achieve the ultimate result which is, of course, satisfaction for all concerned.

I started to get confused when the expression 'female cox' became increasingly common............

Do you remember 'Windsurfers do it standing up' and all the alternative versions that suddenly sprang up? Susan Brown, Oxford's first female cox, had one all to herself:

'Susan Brown did it with eight big strong men in just under twenty minutes'.

[saudiflares]

I watched the re-run on OSN last night. Quite enjoyed it. Decent bit of drama and some nice views of my fave city.

Yes they are all elitist twits but tradition is good imo. Harmless. Also the right to protest is good but the organisers of the Olympics must be a little concerned. I'm amazed how one dimensional some of them are when interviewed. I was thinking how have these 'chaps' got into Oxbridge. Do they get scholarships if they are good rowers?

One had been there for 10 years. Bachelor, Masters, PhD, oh lets just keep him as he can row.

Thought the ref had a good game too. Didn't take any shit from the Oxford doris.

[The Dean]

Originally Posted by saudiflares I watched the re-run on OSN last night. Quite enjoyed it. Decent bit of drama and some nice views of my fave city. Yes they are all elitist twits but tradition is good imo. Harmless. Also the right to protest is good but the organisers of the Olympics must be a little concerned. I'm amazed how one dimensional some of them are when interviewed. I was thinking how have these 'chaps' got into Oxbridge. Do they get scholarships if they are good rowers? One had been there for 10 years. Bachelor, Masters, PhD, oh lets just keep him as he can row. Thought the ref had a good game too. Didn't take any shit from the Oxford doris.

Do they get scholarships if they are good rowers?

Yes.

[saudiflares]

Originally Posted by The Dean Do they get scholarships if they are good rowers? Yes.

Good ol elitism

[Scamp]

Originally Posted by The Dean Do they get scholarships if they are good rowers? Yes.

Apparently the GB rowing team for Olympics if 50/50 Private/State school educated.

Well I never.

[Cypselos]

Originally Posted by seven seas What tradition? Tradition that 1% of the population is involved in? If it's just a few hours per year, surely leaving it out altogether wouldn't matter much? I find it all sickening. Just like the phoney strawberries and ice cream, at Wimbledon, the stupid hats at Ascot, the Grand National, etc etc. It's not just a few hours now is it? BTW I would totally agree with the removal of golf from TV.

Because the plebby sports don't get enough coverage in the media

[seven seas]

Originally Posted by Cypselos Because the plebby sports don't get enough coverage in the media

Ban those too. Football is not much more than a soap opera with less testosterone in it than Eastenders.

6 ft of muscle? I pity those puny weaklings (shaking the seawater out of his shorts while cradling the rescued baby seal ).

[Scamp]

Originally Posted by seven seas 6 ft of muscle?

Stop talking about me.

Jeeze.

[The Dean]

Back on OP topic............

He's due in court today. Still blogging though:

"Still waiting for someone to show me when elitism (seeing oneself above another) hasn't lead to oppression and tyranny?"

[Millhouse]

Originally Posted by The Dean Do they get scholarships if they are good rowers? Yes.

Funny how no one mentions the rugby team...They really are a bunch of thickos. All brought in on one year courses doing Cambridge's finest degree in Land Economy. They even (pretty much) had their own college - St. Edmunds. Far enough out of the city to keep them from beating up the locals.

As for the rowers, yes some are sponsored but not all - but they also tend to be a little less stupid than the Rugby team. Why is that such a big deal anyway? I was also sponsored (albeit by private industry) and I would never fit any elitist stereotype.

[Bahtatboy]

Originally Posted by Millhouse Funny how no one mentions the rugby team...They really are a bunch of thickos. All brought in on one year courses doing Cambridge's finest degree in Land Economy. They even (pretty much) had their own college - St. Edmunds. Far enough out of the city to keep them from beating up the locals. As for the rowers, yes some are sponsored but not all - but they also tend to be a little less stupid than the Rugby team. Why is that such a big deal anyway? I was also sponsored (albeit by private industry) and I would never fit any elitist stereotype.

Apart from the bespoke, hand-tailored shirts with double cuffs

[Millhouse]

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy Apart from the bespoke, hand-tailored shirts with double cuffs

True, although as soon as I open my mouth it is assumed I'm trying to sell a used car.

[britexpat76]

Originally Posted by Millhouse True, although as soon as I open my mouth it is assumed I'm trying to sell a used car.

Oi!! Were not all like that. Have you tried wearing a sheepskin in this weather??

I just slick my hair back, bathe in cheap aftershave and wear velvet loafers here.

[Paracletus]

Originally Posted by saudiflares Harmless. Also the right to protest is good but the organisers of the Olympics must be a little concerned.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...s-6265121.html

If not, they could always clear the area with the missiles they will be placing on the thames. Nothing to see here...nothing at all.

If there's one place I'm not going, it's the London Olympics..not that any of us would have gotten tickets anyway..who have they actually been given to?