Curling: on TVs everywhere at 3:30 am

DISCIPLINE'S ORIGIN
Curling was developed in Scotland as early as the 16th century, although some evidence exists that it developed in the Low Countries of Europe at about the same time. The first known curling club was the Royal Caledonian Curling Club, formed in 1843 and originally called the Grand Caledonian Curling Club. During the 19th century, curling spread to many nations in Europe, as well as the United States, New Zealand, and especially Canada. In Canada, curling became very popular in the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

Howdy from Starsky and Hutch's car (Torino, get it). Today I wanted to bring a little history to you all. I found this piece about curling and thought you may like to know it's not just a bar game. It seems that in some countrys they drink a lot outside too. They became so plastered that they had to make the little pucks huge in order to see them while squinting with one eye. And forget the little bowling alley with sand on it, they use the ice because ice is available in every country where drinking is the only fun alternative for wintertime. The Canadians LOVE curling, likely because they are a bunch of unemployed drunks and have nothing better to do with their time.

Drinking is also a good thing to do while watching curling. Here at the Olympics the booze at the curling events is only matced by the number of spectators taking a nap. Anyone who has ever hunted with me knows I like to have a little wikki and a nap. So remember, Curling + booze + nap + boredom = Olympic gold.