If you could, what race would you eliminate, and why?

[kladner]

Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

There are a number of human racing events I think are stupid or ridiculously dangerous, but I am loath to try to abolish them, on the grounds that participants who Darwinize themselves might be doing the human race a favor.

As far as other competitive races go, I would vote to eliminate greyhound racing. The creatures are sometimes treated poorly, and in some cases their retirement consists of being executed.

Seconded.
I think mistreatment goes with the territory. Forcing animals into intense displays for human entertainment is abusive and exploitative, whether it is racing, fighting, or whatever.

[kriesel]

I'm a little surprised no one has yet suggested "the rat race".

[Dr Sardonicus]

Originally Posted by kriesel

I'm a little surprised no one has yet suggested "the rat race".

Good one!

Apart from the idiom, the competitive racing of the actual rodents is still with us. And, judging by the following line, culled from a page devoted to it, I'd say it's here to stay:

See the world recording breaking rat in his prime before he gets eaten by his owner’s cat.

[xilman]

Balls!

[kriesel]

Originally Posted by Dr Sardonicus

Good one!

Apart from the idiom, the competitive racing of the actual rodents is still with us. And, judging by the following line, culled from a page devoted to it, I'd say it's here to stay:

Look, meals on wheels. https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...r-bear-capital

[Dr Sardonicus]

Originally Posted by kriesel

Look, meals on wheels. https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...r-bear-capital

Ah, yes, the Churchill polar bears! Reminds me of a favorite Gary Larson cartoon.