I rarely watch television, but I often check to see what’s on that I don’t plan to view. Earl laughs at this, and I completely understand why. It’s illogical. Still, once in a while a blind pig finds an acorn.
The current acorn is “American Ninja Warriors”; it’s on Comcast channel 287 where I live. The show is based on high tech obstacle courses that athletes attempt to complete to win a spot in the next level’s competition. One slip and the contestant lands in water and is out.
At first I thought the show was silly; but as I’ve watched more regularly I am impressed with the athleticism of the contestants and both the ingenuity and difficulty of the obstacle courses. Upper body strength is a definite prerequisite as is timing. Showmanship is a good attribute to have too.
Most of the contestants are in their twenties, some in their thirties, probably none in their forties. As for me, in my seventies, I’m merely a spectator.
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