Oh this so much. Breaking is evidently in the Olympics this year, which is explicitly a form of dance. Why not just add ballet and dispense with the idea that this is about sport at all?
While I agree that criticizing by-definition world-class athletes' athleticism isn't particularly becoming, I am little curious regarding the "anyone of us on HN" specifier. Is the implication that HNers are, in particular, less likely to be athletic enough to make those kind of judgements?
I've had a few interactions with some HNers that low-key demonstrate knowledge/experience that (in my opinion) probably puts them well above the general population average regarding athletics, and considering the size of the community, I wouldn't be surprised if there might be a few highly-competitive current or former athletes lurking around here.
Also, I realize that your original comment was most likely a little tongue-in-cheek, but it got me thinking about some of the people who I've seen pop up on here that have "don't you know who I am?" creds that are somewhat astonishing.
very tongue in cheek. Much more ' lets not argue athletics on the internet' and I'll admit I do it too. I say it as a, pretty terrible, ultramarathoner who regularly questions decisions other runners make :)
I am equally astonished by the creds on HN - its why I love it and keep coming back. It's sort of how I ended up here in the first place.
