Leiting 5 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 If I say, "The greatest of all time" who or what comes to your mind? No right or wrong answer here, just curious to see what people's natural reaction to that phrase is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreHumanThanHuman 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOvereem 20 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Muhammad Ali Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kapst 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Elvis Presley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hells_Bartender 4,010 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Pele/Maradonna - Football/Soccer Ali - Boxing (Although I've always though a prime Tyson was the greatest) XL Bacon Double Cheeseburger - My favourite burger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinsplint 12 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 As in GOAT in their respective sports ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leiting 5 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 As in GOAT in their respective sports ? Could be sport, could be a car or a phone. I don't care, I'm just interested to see what people associate with "greatest." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinsplint 12 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Could be sport' date=' could be a car or a phone. I don't care, I'm just interested to see what people associate with "greatest."[/quote'] Gotchya, ok thanks. This could open up a solid can of worms - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry_Tarantino 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hells_Bartender 4,010 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Rossi Schumacher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GarlandPatriot 55 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King_Can 8,395 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 could have been up their with ali and tyson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King_Can 8,395 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 wait.... charizard is only 5 foot 7? impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StompGrind 40,745 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 If I say' date=' "The greatest of all time" who or what comes to your mind? No right or wrong answer here, just curious to see what people's natural reaction to that phrase is...[/quote'] No such thing comes to mind. Time doesn't exist and even if were going on how we try to understand time it would be more accurate to say "The greatest so far" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry_Tarantino 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 wait.... charizard is only 5 foot 7? impossible. True.. So Ash is what... like 3'9'' ? Damn, Japanese people are small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo_Jones 76 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 No such thing comes to mind. Time doesn't exist and even if were going on how we try to understand time it would be more accurate to say "The greatest so far" Exactly! Time is continuous. If you're labeling something the GOAT you're saying that nothing better will surface. In a historical sense, that is always false. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Myself, as I am the greatest to do anything ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry_Tarantino 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Exactly! Time is continuous. If you're labeling something the GOAT you're saying that nothing better will surface. In a historical sense' date=' that is always false.[/quote'] Nothing will ever be better than Charizard. Hmph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo_Jones 76 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Although I always hear people raving about sliced bread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFUNK 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 UFC<<<<<--- Anderson Silva NFL<<<<<----Barry Sanders NBA<<<<<---Micheal Jordan NHL<<<<<----Wayne Gretzky MLB<<<<<----Cal Ripken Jr Nascar<<<<----Dale Earnheart Sr Boxing<<<<---- Evander Holyfield Soccer<<<<<---- Edison Arantes Do Nascimento "Pele" Swimming<<<<---- Micheal Phelps Golf<<<<<........Jack Nicklaus My Greatest achievment...This list LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 UFC<<<<<--- Anderson SilvaNFL<<<<<----Barry Sanders NBA<<<<<---Micheal Jordan NHL<<<<<----Wayne Gretzky MLB<<<<<----Cal Ripken Jr Nascar<<<<----Dale Earnheart Sr Boxing<<<<---- Evander Holyfield Soccer<<<<<---- Edison Arantes Do Nascimento "Pele" Swimming<<<<---- Micheal Phelps Golf<<<<<........Jack Nicklaus My Greatest achievment...This list LOL UFC - Agreed NFL - Agreed (Biased Answer) NBA - Disagree NHL - Disagree MLB - Disagree Nascar - Agree Boxing - ...Disagree Soccer - Eh, I guess (I think Ronaldo is better tbh) Swimming - Sure why not, what a lame title to have though. Golf - Disagree Your opinions are your opinions, your not wrong, but my list is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo_Jones 76 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 UFC - AgreedNFL - Agreed (Biased Answer) NBA - Disagree NHL - Disagree MLB - Disagree Nascar - Agree Boxing - ...Disagree Soccer - Eh' date=' I guess (I think Ronaldo is better tbh) Swimming - Sure why not, what a lame title to have though. Golf - Disagree Your opinions are your opinions, your not wrong, but my list is different.[/quote'] Swimmers are usually incredible athletes because of their ability to coordinate all their limbs in controlled, unified motions. I used to play football, basketball, baseball, soccer, ran track, and swam. Swimming was by far the most technically difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Swimmers are usually incredible athletes because of their ability to coordinate all their limbs in controlled' date=' unified motions. I used to play football, basketball, baseball, soccer, ran track, and swam. Swimming was by far the most technically difficult.[/quote'] No doubt swimming is a tough sport, I'm not exactly a strong swimmer, maybe 400 yards or so but any farther and I'll probably just drowned. But being the 'best swimmer' is on equal grounds as being the 'best cricket player' its not as notable. Edit: based on popularity anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo_Jones 76 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 No doubt swimming is a tough sport' date=' I'm not exactly a strong swimmer, maybe 400 yards or so but any farther and I'll probably just drowned. But being the 'best swimmer' is on equal grounds as being the 'best cricket player' its not as notable. Edit: based on popularity anyways.[/quote'] How about "only athlete to ever win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic games?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 How about "only athlete to ever win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic games?" That works lol. But how about we go "Only athlete to ever win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic games and then not be mentioned news wise for the most part of the next 3 years?" Only times I've heard about him is when he got caught with the bong and when he was beat in some random race. He's amazing at what he does no doubt though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo_Jones 76 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 That works lol. But how about we go "Only athlete to ever win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic games and then not be mentioned news wise for the most part of the next 3 years?" Only times I've heard about him is when he got caught with the bong and when he was beat in some random race. He's amazing at what he does no doubt though. He's a subway spokesman, LOL. But I do get what you're saying. Swimming is very much a niche sport for fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 He's a subway spokesman' date=' LOL. But I do get what you're saying. Swimming is very much a niche sport for fans.[/quote'] Haha, but so is Jared. Yeah, swimmers are incredibly talented but I can't justify watching a swimming match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSlayer 18 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 could have been up their with ali and tyson. Nope,not even close..You need to separate movie from fact.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Nope' date='not even close..You need to separate movie from fact..[/quote'] Hugh Jackman could've been up there with Ali though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSlayer 18 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 This guy.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSlayer 18 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Hugh Jackman could've been up there with Ali though. Yeah,if he had that robot.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSanchez 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 This guy.. Bill Cosby? Just kidding, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carnages 62,427 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 carnages41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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shinsplint 12 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Best NRL player - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinsplint 12 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Best golfer - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King_Can 8,395 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 UFC(actually its called mma)<<<<<--- Anderson Silva NFL<<<<<----Barry Sanders NBA<<<<<---Micheal Jordan NHL<<<<<----Wayne Gretzky MLB<<<<<----Cal Ripken Jr Nascar<<<<----Dale Earnheart Sr Boxing<<<<---- Evander Holyfield Soccer<<<<<---- Edison Arantes Do Nascimento "Pele" Swimming<<<<---- Micheal Phelps Golf<<<<<........Jack Nicklaus My Greatest achievment...This list LOL fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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King_Can 8,395 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 brocksmash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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mg10 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Jimi Hendrix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashdude26 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 First thing that comes to mind is Muhammad Ali Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFUNK 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 LOL all this controversy over Phelps!!! the only reason i put any of these up here is because they came off the top of my head!!! Phelps did at one time consume 12,000 calories a day during his olympic training and maintained an 8% body fat!!! that takes WORK!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aethlefirth 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 If I say' date=' "The greatest of all time" who or what comes to your mind? No right or wrong answer here, just curious to see what people's natural reaction to that phrase is...[/quote'] ALI,SENNA,BORG................that is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aethlefirth 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Rossi Schumacher ROSSI yes but no way that Schumacher is better than SENNA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabri1985 44 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Football team-Man Utd Rugby league team-Wigan Warriors Video game-Resident Evil T.V show- Only Fools and Horses NFL Team- Vikings NBA Team- Bulls Boxer-Ali Band-Nirvana Country-England Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BYBrawl 10 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Chuck Norris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo_Jones 76 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Football team-Man UtdRugby league team-Wigan Warriors Video game-Resident Evil T.V show- Only Fools and Horses NFL Team- Vikings NBA Team- Bulls Boxer-Ali Band-Nirvana Country-England Stick to foreign sports because your opinions of American sports are abyssmal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
