For a sport that essentially combines household chores and boules, a game exclusively played by elderly villagers, people are really getting into it this year.
1. These two were definitely going bonkers for the bonspiel*
OMG, this is hilarious! #Olympics #curling source https://t.co/sQDg3sRCsU pic.twitter.com/CSG4jqQoni
— Sascha Pallenberg (@sascha_p) February 15, 2018
*Bonspiel is the fancy official term for a curling tournament (the more you know).
2. For some Curling is as much a fashion expo as a feat of physical prowess
We all win when Norway plays. #curling #curlingiscoolfool pic.twitter.com/7qHBwGwin2
— Carrie Tait (@CarrieTait) February 15, 2018
3. Be warned: Passion for the pebble can be hazardous for your work-life balance.
Stayed up to 3am last night watching the curling and now in work trying to break my neck to see the TV – think I’m addicted #bbcolympics #LoveCurling #TeamGB
— Nick Boyd (@Nickyb720) February 15, 2018
4. William Jackson Harper – who plays Chidi in hit NBC comedy “The Good Place” – is characteristically indecisive about his hankering for the hammer
Watching an inordinate amount of curling last few days. Not sure what that’s about.
— William Jackson Harper (@dubjackharper) February 15, 2018
5. Some people were clearly watching the wrong sport
Man I could watch curling all day pic.twitter.com/PtoE9pBaDM
— MamaHawk (@xrayanneiowa) February 15, 2018
6. But anyone could do it right! I mean it’s just sliding and sweeping?
95% of non-curlers are pretty sure they could “totally do curling.”
— Flying Dog Brewery (@FlyingDog) February 15, 2018
7. Wrong. Dead wrong.
Another reminder that curling is a dangerous sport. pic.twitter.com/sLyrCIn8up
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 13, 2018
8. Of course team GB were keen on the curl after clinching a win against China
What a win for the Great Britain women’s #curling team earlier today
Watch highlights 👉 https://t.co/3KRfrELZFb #lovecurling #pyeongchang2018 #bbcolympics pic.twitter.com/9hmsnS6ix5
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 15, 2018
9. But nobody…
Curling is kind of different, but it’s Exciting. It’s not as easy as it looks. It takes some skills that’s for sure. I like it!
— Mr. T (@MrT) February 11, 2018
10. NOBODY
Anyways, I see curling as a finesse sport, more straight and controlled strength. Not brute strength, like when I was a bouncer, oh no!
— Mr. T (@MrT) February 14, 2018
11. …is enjoying it as much as Mr T.
I like curling, it’s less wear and tear on the body. I wrestled, boxed, and studied martial arts. I have nothing else to prove. Therefore I choose curling. #curlingiscoolfool
— Mr. T (@MrT) February 14, 2018