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Old 05-01-2020, 12:33 PM
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So, NBC has a random number generator that can produce the numbers 1 to 13 that is biased to include "popular odds" which is influenced by recency. Run the program, generate a number, and simulate the graphics. If I wanted to watch people play video games, I would sign up for a TWITCH account.

What's next? A home run derby between Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Albert Pujols for baseball junkies?

This folly is a response to the Arkansas Derby(s) being run on Kentucky Derby Day. The world of real racing is paying attention to Oaklawn and not Churchill Downs.

Let me know which number gets randomly selected.
Hey Scott, we know it's not real!
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Old 05-01-2020, 01:33 PM
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If I have watched darts and pool and corn hole and marbles on ESPN, I don’t see a problem with a virtual race being shown. Nobody is being hurt by it and even if it’s only mildly interesting, it’s better than no sports at all. I bet 95% of the posters on this forum will watch.
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Old 05-01-2020, 08:54 PM
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If I have watched darts and pool and corn hole and marbles on ESPN, I don’t see a problem with a virtual race being shown. Nobody is being hurt by it and even if it’s only mildly interesting, it’s better than no sports at all. I bet 95% of the posters on this forum will watch.
I'll take the under for $1000 Alex.
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Old 05-01-2020, 09:06 PM
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Old 05-02-2020, 01:13 AM
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I'll take the under for $1000 Alex.
Guaranteed that you’ll watch. You’ll want to comment but now, you can’t lol. Enjoy your day tomorrow my good friend.
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Old 05-02-2020, 01:44 PM
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Old 05-02-2020, 02:35 PM
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Old 05-02-2020, 03:25 PM
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Just turned on ESPN. Their lineup:

2019 Golden Tee World Championship (video gaming)
National Stone Skipping Competition
Cherry Pit Spitting Championship
Dodge Juggle (yes, they juggle while playing dodgeball)
Putt-Putt Championships
2019 Stupid Robot Fighting League
2019 World Sign Spinning Championship
2019 Jelle’s Marble Runs (it’s marble racing)
Lawn Mower Racing
Slippery Stairs (racing to the top against slippery obstacles)
2019 Death Diving World Championship


But some will have you believe that it’s silly and a waste of time to have a virtual race of the 13 Triple Crown winners.
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Old 05-02-2020, 03:37 PM
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It’s silly because there is LIVE racing on.
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Old 05-02-2020, 07:54 PM
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I just watched it, it was awful.
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