Mark Buckton 1 Posted June 19, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/static/f...tml/default.stm If you consider yourself a fan of sumo and get less than pefect in the bbc quiz you should disembowel yourself. With a spoon! Twice. While standing. No blinking! Have a good evening (Bleh!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naifuzan 1 Posted June 19, 2005 Whew, I didnt have to disembowel myself! Not a very hard quiz, no (Nodding yes...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted June 19, 2005 Apparently I too am a sumo expert. Still, good exposure for the sport... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted June 19, 2005 Also on that site was this forum for (British) kids on whether thez thought rikishi were too fat... Are sumo wrestlers too fat? Updated 25 March 2003, 16.48 Sumo wrestlers put on weight to be the best in their sport - wrestlers have to be heavy to be considered strong. But is it a good idea? Jockeys also have to watch their weight to make sure they're not too heavy so their horses can run as fast as possible. Like sumo wrestlers some spend their whole career on a special diet, watching what they eat. But do you think it's right to dramatically change your weight to be the best in your sport? I think it's good that sumos are carrying on a tradition but putting on weight is silly and for their health it's dangerous. Anna, 11, Whitstable I think children should not put on weight and do it because they will have serious problems when there older. Caroline, 9, St Helen's I think that if sumos want to be that fat then let them, it's what they want to do so we should not interfere with their beliefs. They may face heart or other problems when they are older but if this is what they really want to do then people shouldn't interfere. James, 11, Macclesfield I think that they should carry on doing it because that's what they want to do as a career. If they want to be unhealthy, let them carry on with it. Lisa, 12, Orrell I don't think sumos are that fat! They are a little (well quite a bit) chubby and have a plump stomach and legs but I don't see what the big deal is!!!! Rebecca, 14, Birmingham I don't think we should judge them because they are only doing what they want and they are probably really good people inside. If they want to get fat and look disgusting for their career then fine. Stephen, 14, London It's their tradition so we should let them get on with it. Fiona, 11, Sittingbourne It's a tradition and has been going on for years and if they want to represent their traditon then good for them. Kerry, 13, Rainham Even though it's part of Japanese tradition, I think the weight factor of sumo could lead to health problems in later life. Daniel, 15, Portadown Of course sumos are fat - it's their life!!! It's pretty unhealthy though. Victoria, 15, Wycombe I think sumos are way too fat but it's their choice and their problem. I think they should talk to someone about it before they start if they're still a kid, but adults are responsible for themselves and it is their choice. You shouldn't treat them any different though. Kayla, 11, Bristol I think the people who do sumo wrestling are a danger to themselves health wise, but they are old enough to make their own dissions, and I also think we should not judge people by their appearance. Although I would never try to be a sumo! Amanda, 10, Wolverhampton I think the health condition of these people is very bad, and they are doing this just for money. Saqib, 11, Luton I think that sumos are fat, but it's their life and if they feel that they need to make millions from wrestling at the risk of their lives, we should accept it. Stephen, 14, Shropshire If you're over 16 you can do anything with your body. It's their choice if they want to put on weight for their sport but they'll face the consequences in their later life. Luke, 13, Ashford Just thinking about sumo wrestlers makes my stomach churn. Just looking at them is disgusting, they all need to go on major diets. They may think it's cool, but their parents or a teacher should warn them of the terrible consequences. Sarah, 13, Ireland I think they should do what they want for themselves, it is their life and they should chose what they do with it, if they want to get fat and have health problems it's their choice. Tim, 14, London People should not question the ways of Japanese culture. I agree that young sumos are unhealthily obese, but if no young children do not get invovled with tradition then it would die out. Simon, 12, Lincoln I think they are just wasting their lives by getting heavy and they will probably get heart problem sooner or later! Megan, 10, Wisham Sumo wrestlers are wayyyyyyy too fat! They need to go on some BIG diet cos that weight is gonna take ages to come off! Saira, 11, Liverpool We shouldn't judge people by what they look like but it is also true that it is unhealthy to be overweight. Katie, 14, Bristol I think its really unhealthy and could lead to dangerous or even fatal consequences. Sinead, 12, London I think sumo wrestlers are too fat but it's up to them if they want to join a sport like that. Lucy, 10, Kidderminster I think your health comes before sumo wrestling. What is the point of sumos any way? Laura, 12, Gosport I think it's unhealthy what they are doing. They could be risking their lives. Lucy, 14, Bristol As long as you're happy about the way you look and feel good about yourself, I don't think it matters. Though health is also a very important issue but is your own decision. Laura, 12, Hinckely I think that it doesn't really matter that much, as they need to put on weight for what they are doing! Carys, 11, Redhill In the past I have suffered from weight problems so I think that it shouldn't matter what your weight is. If you have a talent use it and take part in whatever sport you like! Bryan, 11, Fermanagh I think it's entirely up to you how you look and no one should tease you about it. Laura, 11, Bromsgrove If it's for sport then it doesn't matter, providing it doesn't hurt you. Ros, 11, Cheltenham I don't think it matters what weight you are as long as you are healthy. Jennifer, 11, Lyme Regis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,384 Posted June 19, 2005 Question 1??? Why cut-off at 2002??? Are they using an outdated book / pamphlet for the basis of their quiz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted June 19, 2005 Probably what they got their hands on. They aren't as diehard sumo fams as we are, obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubiquitoyama 4 Posted June 19, 2005 Question 1??? Why cut-off at 2002??? Are they using an outdated book / pamphlet for the basis of their quiz? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The quiz was last updated January 28th 2003 (actually exactly the day before Asashoryu attained Yokozuna). I suppose they could have updated it a week later, but since we are still taking this poll more than two years later, I suppose they have to have some sort of cut-off date... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onnagumo 4 Posted June 19, 2005 Gee, even I am a sumo expert according to this quiz..... (Nodding yes...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petr 0 Posted June 20, 2005 As for the fat rikishi, I read somewhere that the average percentage of fat in the bodies of Makuuchi wrestlers is lower that the average fat percentage among Japanese businessman... (Enjoying a beer...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hashira 0 Posted June 21, 2005 Petr Posted Yesterday, 01:37 As for the fat rikishi, I read somewhere that the average percentage of fat in the bodies of Makuuchi wrestlers is lower that the average fat percentage among Japanese businessman... I wish you could tell us where you read that, because it doesn't seem like it could possibly be true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted June 21, 2005 Hashira, Try: here and here. By training daily, they build a lot of muscle, in addition to the fat they gain by eating huge amounts only twice a day and late in the day. They generally have a lot of both muscle and fat. In contrast, the majority of salarymen in Japan get very little exercise. It's likely the average overweight salaryman has a higher fat-to-muscle ratio than the average sumotori. Whether that applies to all salarymen is less certain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petr 0 Posted June 21, 2005 This was my source: Title: Sumo Watching Author: edited by S.W.A. translated by Deborah Iwabuchi Publisher: Yohan Publications, Inc., copyright 1993 by Yohan Publications, Inc., 2nd printing January 1995 Form: paperback, 7.5 x 5 in, 200 pages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
