Why isn't chess more popular?

I  agree with topman75.

I'd like to know what Don Juan and topman's 3 point and free throw percentages are... I am just curious if it really is as easy to them as the let on. I like to know how well they dribble and shoot with their off hand also...

I think basketball is probably easier to enjoy, when you aren't very good at it, as compared to chess. It is probably more intertaining to watch, maybe even for chess players.

When considering the hard work and awesome athletic prowess one is up against to play this game at the highest level... it's easy? I think sippin ice tea in the shade is easy...not playing basketball

Why misconstrue my apathy for inability? Do I have to show you up again, just to prove I can?

I get bored easy Flags...

Do some research on people who get bored easy, I am sure a common denominator will become evident. Sometimes I think I have thought about more than many people ever will and probably have forgotten more than some people will ever learn.

In order to play basketball at the highest level, you must have a basketball Jones.

I have nothing against the Silicon Valley, or The US, and this is a huge stereotype, but aren't there mostly tech guys in the SV? e.g: late Steve Jobs, Larry Page, etc.?

Sometimes my left hand gets a little ahead of my right hand. No pun intended. Now you have quoted it and unless you edit what you quoted, the misspelling will remain. I will correct it. You didn't do anything to deserve being referred to as a name that is incorrect.

He is probably too busy staring at you. You keep bending over and your slip is showing.

I am not here for seeing how many posts I can make. I don't normally look. You are welcome to check the member info or my profile page to find out.

Reflection has it's place and so does not living in the past.

Confucious say:

Find true balance or you fall on your ass...

I've been crazy for years, but thanks for helping to reiterate it. The first step to living with insanity, is recognizing it and embracing it. So many people live in denial, this is why they can't function properly. You have to be crazy to live in this world:

And now a short anthem to embody the essence of this idea...

If you ever go fishing and your aren't getting any bites, it isn't necessarily that your bait and or presentation isn't good enough. It could be that they aren't hungry.

I tried to warn him, but he bit my head off.  Nix that idea.

I recommend watching where you are going, it can save the hassle of running into avoidable trouble, as much as, if not better than looking at what you've left behind.

Oh crap, don't get him started on that again.