"Buildings and bridges are made to bend in the wind
to withstand the world that's what it takes.
All that steel and stone are no match for the air my friends.
What doesn't bend breaks, what doesn't bend breaks."

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Grunting and Tennis

"Convinced that loud female grunts distract opponents and annoy fans, the organization unveiled a plan to 1) develop a hand-held device with which refs can measure on-court grunting levels, 2) set a maximum volume for grunting during a match, and 3) teach aspiring woman athletes at tennis academies and development programs how to compete quietly."

It seems like a bad joke, but sadly it isn't! Slate writer Katy Waldman offers great commentary on the subject:

Slate Article: Grunting and Tennis

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