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[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 37 points 1 year ago (1 children)

God, I really hope this doesn't come to be. No offense to the people excited by it, and I totally get the appeal, but this would damage society so much. People taking performance enhancers, especially to extreme levels, put themselves insanely at risk medically. If this gets normalized, it'll only be a matter of time before it becomes mainstream to bet on blowouts, heart attacks, roid rage scandals, etc. At that point, it'll essentially be a tiny leap away from the game shows of Running Man, and then I'll lose all faith in humanity.

[–] wolfshadowheart@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just want people to be able to compete if they use cannabis. But you're right that it would likely devolve lol

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Now THAT, I'd fucking watch. The Bowlympics. Smoke a bowl, then do your best!

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I did my best!