Dwarf Racing - What Do You Think of it?
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Dwarf Racing May Be Politically Incorrect, But If the Little People Involved Think it's Fun, Then Why Not
Dwarf racing is politically incorrect, so can it also be considered fun?
So I am watching the evening news and there it is - "Australian horse racing officials have been slammed for holding a dwarf racing competition called the 'Midget Cup.'" I am embarrassed to admit it, but I burst in to laughter.
Is Dwarf racing a sport? Well, probably not (unless you are in Australia - where they also invented dwarf tossing). Is it Politically Correct? Another, probably not. However, as the articles below point out, the organizers and the participants all saw the event as "harmless fun." So, does this make it ok?
The race was part of Victoria state's annual carnival. It took place between horse events at the Cranbourne Cup on 11 October, 2009. It involved three men running along a 50-metre course. On each of their backs was a dwarf dressed in jockey silks. The event has been denounced by government officials and advocacy groups.
Quick: What's Your Initial Reaction to Dwarf Racing?
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So, what's your initial thoughts. Without reading farther or watching the video, let me know what you are thinking.
Easiest Way to Explain this Event is with Video
Here are two videos of the event. Both show the same basic footage, although the commentary is quite different. In the first video only the race is seen and the announcer is quite negative about the event. The second, longer video, show interviews with participant and highlights the event as fun for all.
YOUR TURN! What do you think?
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I think we all agree it's Politically Incorrect. So the question becomes: If the people involved see it as fun, is it ok?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, you're right! This is so ridiculous that I had to laugh.
mysticmama says:
I think that if the little people are happy with it, then we have no business sticking our nose in their business ...too many people use political correctedness as an excuse for their own judgemental behavior to the point where PC doesn't mean much any more.
Posted October 19, 2009
Superman says:
i hired them they were so funny go boys you are legends :0
Posted October 18, 2009
pts says:
yes
Posted October 17, 2009
spirituality says:
I didn't smile at the video at all, but I see no reason to ban this. It IS ridiculous but this could easily be seen as short people finally having a hoot at the expense of us tall folks. I mean we're all adults aren't we?
Posted October 15, 2009
OhMe says:
I think they should be free to have the Midget Race and if the dwarfs find it offensive then they don't have to participate and that will be the end of it but it looked like everyone was having fun.
Posted October 15, 2009
theraggededge says:
They're adults over 18 - let them choose. It was just a piggyback race and looks like it was fun for everyone... and life should be fun!
Posted October 13, 2009
The_Party_Animal says:
I say yes - if they choose to be part of this and are having fun - what harm is it?
Posted October 13, 2009
amy1980 says:
let them run if they aren't getting hurt. They should have that choice. Just like I have the choice not to watch because I find it disagreeable (and I didn't laugh).
Posted October 13, 2009
No way, Monkeybrain! It is politically inappropriate and should be banned.
beth says:
I have to agree with susan - tacky
Posted January 10, 2010
susannaduffy says:
I'm not saying 'Ban it'. I'm saying it's downright tacky.
Posted October 13, 2009
LeanneChesser says:
Well, it's a tough question because I can't dictate what's right or wrong for others, only for myself. But to me, it's not OK. Personally, I think it demeans little people who are human beings, not carnival objects. I'm rewording the duel response for myself to say, "No way, Monkeybrain! It's politically inappropriate." I'll leave out the "should be banned" part.
Posted October 13, 2009
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As this event only took place yesterday, the articles I can find present both sides, so I am just listing them all here. The headlines generally sound negative, however if your read the article, they all point out the event was intended to be harmless fun. If you know of one I missed, and you are a Squidoo member, add it here. If not, you can click here to join squidoo now or Email Me Now with the items you want to add.
Midget Cup' race at Australian meet slammed
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian horse racing offi more...0 points
John Brumby says midget racing hurtful to small people | National News | News.com.au
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The World Today - Dwarf race sparks controversy 13/10/2009
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Dwarf racing stunt slammed
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Jan 14, 2011 @ 2:27 pm | delete
- I know it's probably wrong and hear what Susanna is saying but actually I don't see any harm in it. Angel blessed and featured on Apprentice Angel
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RedSportNiac
Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:46 pm | delete
- I guess we all just want to have fun to run away for a minute from our continuously stressful life.
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Oct 21, 2009 @ 8:17 pm | delete
- Delightful lens, whatever one might think of Dwarf Racing!
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mysticmama
Oct 19, 2009 @ 8:58 pm | delete
- Well, it's not my kind of humor... but as long as the little people are happy... that's what matters
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spirituality
Oct 15, 2009 @ 10:33 am | delete
- :) great lens.
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OhMe
Oct 15, 2009 @ 6:56 am | delete
- You got some good comments on this Monkeybrain and had people thinking which is always a good thing.
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Joan4
Oct 15, 2009 @ 6:06 am | delete
- My blind husband plays in golf tournaments, where the blind are called VIP's. Visually Impaired Persons. And they all have a wonderful time. And he tells more "blind" jokes than anybody! My goodness! We are all just people and none of us perfect. Why not enjoy us all just the way we are! Looks like fun to me!
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susannaduffy
Oct 13, 2009 @ 10:52 pm | delete
- Jonathon Tripp, chairman of Short Statured People's Association, said his members did not like being the butt of jokes and the stunt "just makes life harder for us". I'll go along with him
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Sylvestermouse
Oct 13, 2009 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- I agree with what "the ragged edge" said above. If they are all having fun, why not let them enjoy themselves?
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