Sunday, October 16, 2016

Surfing theory

Eric here, we have posted a lot of theories on our blog. Some silly, some serious.  Some kinda dumb, some very real theories which are probably truth. However, we have now come to the most ridiculous theory of them all. Maybe I am a little biased because of how often I see this theory and am tired of seeing it on every single video. Or because I'm not a nationalistic blind idiot, that can't see bias from judging.

Anyways, here we go. The world shame league theory, or world script league theory is a theory revolving around professional surfing. Professional surfing is a judged sport, so naturally there will be disagreements. I think Mick Fanning is the best surfer in the world and his turns alone deserve excellent scores, while some other fans think an air is the best. Who is to say who's right? Well, the judges. The judges are right. However, apart from the disagreements in judging. As of late with the rise of the "brazilian storm", brazilian fans have always been passionate to say the least. Brazilians are passionate people. Good for them, but it's not good for my news feed whenever I want to watch a contest.

Brazilian fans constantly bombarded the comment section of world surf league with their comments about how the competition is scripted. Or that they're pushing John John Florence for a maiden world championship. Is this true? Obviously not, but for the integrity of the theory. We must ensue.


By far the worst day for surf theories was Gabriel Medina vs Tanner Gudauskas at the Hurley Pro Trestles. This was a shitstorm and a half.  Since surfing is judged, people are going to disagree, and disagreement is good for the conversation. However, if you look at any video posted by World Surf League post Trestles round 3, heat 7 and you will see a very committed bunch of theorists. 

There is little, to no evidence to support this theory. It is your opinion vs mine. And who is to say who is right? And there will be people who fight tooth and nail to prove that the world surf league is pushing JJF for a world title, and there is people who will say brazilians are over scored. But at the end of the day, you will never have true harmony in a community where you are judged. 

References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6G4UCfNVw&t=276s

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