U.S. Curling Team Fires Back at Kirstie Alley After She Disses the Sport
Curlers don’t back down.
Curling has grown in popularity with these Olympics, even gaining Mr. T as a fan along with other celebrities. It looks like Kirstie Alley is not one of them.
Im not trying to be mean but…… Curling is boring
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) February 20, 2018
The 2018 U.S. Men’s Curling team caught wind of this and fired right back:
We’re not trying to be mean either but your movies weren’t exactly riveting theater Kirstie. #justsaying #curling #rockit #TeamUSA https://t.co/8q9KtxvCPe
— Team Shuster (@TeamShuster) February 20, 2018
MIC. DROP.
Alley woke up to a bunch of negative responses and responded:
Another day to try and be as “sensitive” as possible to not offend anyone anywhere anytime …about anything..lmfao GOOD LUCK????????????
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) February 20, 2018
She’s not wrong. The tweet wasn’t rude or vulgar. She expressed her opinion. I’ve seen worse. But still. CURLING IS AMAZING and I am so glad people have fallen for it!
And she will give it another shot:
Ok I’m gonna give it another chance! My son loves watching Curling! He doesn’t love figure skating which I do so we can make each other give 2nd chances today!! ❤❤ https://t.co/lFJkFF9ioP
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) February 20, 2018
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Watching curling can be like waiting for paint to dry, or grass (the kind you mow) to grow. However, if you are aware of, and appreciate the nuances, it is a fun and non-injury-prone activity (unless you drop a “rock” on your foot).
It, like lawn bowling, billiards and shuffleboard, is a social sport. There are no soccer-type riots and no traffic jams to and from the venues. There is time for conversation, analysis of strategies and tactics as well as an appreciation of the skill and teamwork it takes to complete each “end.”
Like bowling, there are very few rules/penalties to distract from the matches, or create bench-clearing brawls.
Curling is wholesome, family friendly, party-generating and, while not particularly exciting, provides many moments of surprise as angular, speed, tactical and strategic problems are solved (or not).
Death-defying, fast-paced and/or injury-prone sports are fine for those who prefer them, but there is surely room for the enjoyment of other activities that stimulate the mind and body in different ways, such as bridge, chess….and curling.
I would prefer curling stone chunking. With a trebuchet.
And then there is the Russian women’s team.
I thought Curlers wore skates, LMAO!