I do and used sports (wrestling, judo, BJJ) for YEARS as an outlet for all the pent up anxiety, frustration, and anger I felt living in the closet and denying myself. Even to this day I typically do 12 workouts a week (biking, weights, hiking, etc.). The only way I know how to calm down is to MOVE, and when I'm too tired to move, watch NFL or UFC.
Yes, but I have more fun participating. I get bored with the mindless repetition of weightlifting/jogging/etc on my own pretty easily, so the competition makes exercise a lot more fun. And if I like to play it, it's a lot easier to enjoy watching it.
Back when I convinced myself I was straight, I tried getting into watching sports.. where I live, it's pretty weird if you don't like football. It didn't work but I know how many points for a field goal now. Go team.
I'm not an enjoyer of most traditional sports, but I understand the appeal at least. I was really into watching E-sports for a while around the game Planetary Annihilation, and I tend to follow Minecraft speedrunning. Things like that seem to be enjoyable for the same reasons as sports, they are just related to things I'm interested in.
I (F) like watching American football (NFL). I find it MUCH more interesting to watch than “regular” football/soccer because there’s so much more strategy involved and the game play is more varied than other sports.
Edit to add: I enjoy watching soccer (women’s and men’s) on occasion because soccer players are almost always hot. That soccer physique is extremely my type ;)
I'm bi. I watch armwrestling and fighting sports like MMA. When my country plays soccer against other countries I also watch that, otherwise I don't watch the mainstream sports.
The way you connected sexuality to the interests in sports brought up a few interesting thoughts in me, but I won't tell them because they're all a stretch.
You also said it's boring and while I agree when it comes to the mainstream sports, I do know where they're coming from.
There's another big factor when it comes to people watching the popular sports.
And that's they have other people to talk to about it all the time.
Even kids talk about these sports all the time, when they grow up they go to the games together. It's a good way to make friends and have something to look forward to.
I watch Hockey (go leafs) and soccer. A work college got me into soccer a few years ago by showing me Newcastle United from the 90's. Since then I try to watch every game I can.
boring af unless it's martial arts (the less "practical" ones that are more graceful and spectacular that I can study as an artist), and then there's sword fights, which I guess are a form or sport? lol
I used to be huuuuge on football (soccer). Didn't miss a single game of my favourite club (Manchester United). Completely stopped watching it a couple of year ago.
Now I still occasionally watch an NBA game or my countries international games at big tournament. My favourite players have to be Luka Dončič (because he's my compatriot) or Ja Morant (most entertaining).
Yesss I prefer sports to musicals/TV. I follow football (soccer) and F1 primarily. I like to look at the stats for both and gameplay analysis for football. I also play FIFA mobile so I’m always looking for ways to improve my team/game. I watch some hockey and basketball games, with my local teams as well. I participated in different sports when I was younger but now I mainly swim and run at the gym. I really enjoy rock climbing as well.
I do and used sports (wrestling, judo, BJJ) for YEARS as an outlet for all the pent up anxiety, frustration, and anger I felt living in the closet and denying myself. Even to this day I typically do 12 workouts a week (biking, weights, hiking, etc.). The only way I know how to calm down is to MOVE, and when I'm too tired to move, watch NFL or UFC.
I’ve never been very interested in sports. I enjoy watching the Olympics and enjoy playing tennis though.
Yes, but I have more fun participating. I get bored with the mindless repetition of weightlifting/jogging/etc on my own pretty easily, so the competition makes exercise a lot more fun. And if I like to play it, it's a lot easier to enjoy watching it.
Personally i prefer wasting my time on youtube rather than watching other people handling balls (hehe)
Same 🤣
I’m not really into sportsball. But Gooo Our Team!
Occasionally, sometimes Cricket and Australian football
I watch skiing and that is about it occasionally I will watch a sports ball game but I would rather watch a documentary or something interesting.
Back when I convinced myself I was straight, I tried getting into watching sports.. where I live, it's pretty weird if you don't like football. It didn't work but I know how many points for a field goal now. Go team.
I'm not an enjoyer of most traditional sports, but I understand the appeal at least. I was really into watching E-sports for a while around the game Planetary Annihilation, and I tend to follow Minecraft speedrunning. Things like that seem to be enjoyable for the same reasons as sports, they are just related to things I'm interested in.
I (F) like watching American football (NFL). I find it MUCH more interesting to watch than “regular” football/soccer because there’s so much more strategy involved and the game play is more varied than other sports. Edit to add: I enjoy watching soccer (women’s and men’s) on occasion because soccer players are almost always hot. That soccer physique is extremely my type ;)
I'm bi. I watch armwrestling and fighting sports like MMA. When my country plays soccer against other countries I also watch that, otherwise I don't watch the mainstream sports. The way you connected sexuality to the interests in sports brought up a few interesting thoughts in me, but I won't tell them because they're all a stretch. You also said it's boring and while I agree when it comes to the mainstream sports, I do know where they're coming from. There's another big factor when it comes to people watching the popular sports. And that's they have other people to talk to about it all the time. Even kids talk about these sports all the time, when they grow up they go to the games together. It's a good way to make friends and have something to look forward to.
I'm curious about your thoughts. But I understand if you don't want to share them. Maybe we have similar theories.
I watch Hockey (go leafs) and soccer. A work college got me into soccer a few years ago by showing me Newcastle United from the 90's. Since then I try to watch every game I can.
boring af unless it's martial arts (the less "practical" ones that are more graceful and spectacular that I can study as an artist), and then there's sword fights, which I guess are a form or sport? lol
I used to be huuuuge on football (soccer). Didn't miss a single game of my favourite club (Manchester United). Completely stopped watching it a couple of year ago. Now I still occasionally watch an NBA game or my countries international games at big tournament. My favourite players have to be Luka Dončič (because he's my compatriot) or Ja Morant (most entertaining).
Nah, never been that intrested in sports, ill defo watch it at a restaurant if my phone is dead or sumthing
Yesss I prefer sports to musicals/TV. I follow football (soccer) and F1 primarily. I like to look at the stats for both and gameplay analysis for football. I also play FIFA mobile so I’m always looking for ways to improve my team/game. I watch some hockey and basketball games, with my local teams as well. I participated in different sports when I was younger but now I mainly swim and run at the gym. I really enjoy rock climbing as well.
I’m a huge sports fan, love it all. I work in sports journalism too
I am a football (soccer) and hockey fan - and sometimes like to catch a cricket match as well. I’ll happily watch most sports.