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I disagree. I think what you're saying are "a lot of exceptions" are primarily going to be in what are historically referred to as "revenue sports" in the US -
by eitally 2y ago
I disagree. I think what you're saying are "a lot of exceptions" are primarily going to be in what are historically referred to as "revenue sports" in the US -- football & basketball -- and also in individual sports where personal marketing is key to financial success (e.g. sponsorships).
I don't see it as unexpected for there to be big egos and boisterous personalities in sports where individuals are hugely rewarded for personal success. From an athlete's point of view, creating a commercial persona is almost as important as performing at their best on the field/track/bike/pool/course/etc.
- cenamus 2y agoI agree, but some people, that are just 100% driven by success really become cunts that way, even in non-commercial sports. Never seems to be the best of the best though, more those in 2-3rd place or really narrow 1st place, something about the uncertainty of staying on the top, or never quite reaching it...
- kmacdough 2y agoAh yes, Hikaru.
- kenjackson 2y agoEven in the revenue sports it’s mostly great sportsmanship. Actually surprisingly good considering how much punishing physical contact they have between them.
- hilux 2y agoTrust me, there are plenty of real jerks in chess as well - at the top as well as at your local chess club.
- ZiiS 2y agoThe biggest problem is, unlike most sports, there are lots of under 10s who can easily decimate you and haven't yet learned how difficult wining gracefully is.
- hilux 2y agoIn addition to playing chess, I go to the climbing gym – the 10-year-olds there destroy me as well! (But the culture of indoor climbing is vastly more positive than chess culture.)
- xhkkffbf 2y agoGoogle Bobby Fischer. Chess has its share. Hard to tell if it's greater or lesser per capita.