[MR] Tangent: was: Why should Atlantia care was: Re:Curiosity

[Brian Williamson/MIS/EXTSTAY]

Snip>> Watching two guys wave radio antennae at each other in a menacing
fashion just sort of loses the magic.. <<

Have you ever watched duelists fight with Schlager blades.  They look and
handle like real
rapiers and a more beautiful form of a deadly ballet I don't think has ever
been seen. Take a
look sometime at the crowd surrounding the fencers,  I think you will find
the same rapt attention
and in many instances a great deal more enjoyment from the populace at the
play between
the fighters and the fun the fighters have in their play.  Antennae have
their place, but don't
knock it until you've tried it.

Lord Bastian de la Salle
Free Scholar

Brian Williamson
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In a message dated 2/5/02 10:54:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
duardo at peoplepc.com writes:


 Tradition and showmanship are the reasons we choose our rulers the way we
 do;
 everything else is rationalization.

 Like it or not, our little social club was built on some fairly basic
concepts. Crown being fought by right of arms is one of them. In my mind,
there is no greater symbol of chivalry and honor than a fighter who has
trained and pushed themselves to the limit to be able to become a champion.
That vision of a single warrior on the field standing victorious against
all foes is heroic. The symbolism of one meeting the foe head on and
defeating them one by one is the stuff of great legend and lore.
  To watch a truly great tournament, and all that I have seen have at least
had moments of greatness, is to have your heart race as the warrior within
sings with joy. You can feel the electricity in the air. The crowd can be
as intent as the fighters when two worthy foes are in the throes of battle.
The excitement is palpable.
   Watching two guys wave radio antennae at each other in a menacing
fashion just sort of loses the magic..

Hrothgar