Author Topic: Headphones while bowling? Really? (Read 17766 times)

HamPster · « **on:** January 08, 2011, 01:05:42 AM »

Ive noticed an odd new trend over the last year or so, as people are listening to music while they are actually bowling, not just in between shots. Mostly a youth girls thing, but ive seen a handful of adults doing it too. Really? Little irritating bowling people who are wearing headphones, dont know why.

That's just like, your opinion, man.

T C 300 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:27:31 AM »

i know trends chage every few yrs...but this is kinda dumb i think!! they say it helps you relax and focus..??

ya only if you are listening to the soft sounds of nature or the gentle waves coming up the beach!!! LMFAO

for me most my music kinda gets me pumped up sorta...not the type of thing i need when making a good shot...

i LOVE f'n with ppl with those things on!! "hey, man you got a phone call at the counter! did you hear it"

or the one i prefer.."they called your 50/50 ticket!!!!!!" HAHAHAHA!

themagician · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:41:01 AM »

I did this a lot last year because I really didn't enjoy bowling in one of my leagues, mainly because of my teammates. I'd just listen to music to block them out and make it a little more enjoyable on myself.

T C 300 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:46:03 AM »

did you bowl with them this yr...

themagician wrote on 1/8/2011 10:41 AM:I did this a lot last year because I really didn't enjoy bowling in one of my leagues, mainly because of my teammates. I'd just listen to music to block them out and make it a little more enjoyable on myself.

strikeordie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:08:36 AM »

I occasionally wear my ipod. I could care less what others are wearing while they bowl.

Locke · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:13:32 AM »

First I have to ask, is anyone else getting ads for headphones on this thread?

Second I used to do this when I was just getting on a run some times in tournament play. It helps keep you focused. But then they made it illegal in tournament play here for youth so that was over... I knew people who swore by it and their scores spoke for themselves.

Always be sincere, even when you don't mean it

Nor Cal Bowler · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:21:11 AM »

Locke wrote on 1/8/2011 11:13 AM:First I have to ask, is anyone else getting ads for headphones on this thread?

Second I used to do this when I was just getting on a run some times in tournament play. It helps keep you focused. But then they made it illegal in tournament play here for youth so that was over... I knew people who swore by it and their scores spoke for themselves.

Always be sincere, even when you don't mean it

Haha I'm getting them too!

I don't mind the headphones as much as the bluetooths in people's ears. That looks dumb!

RealBowler · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2011, 12:05:18 PM »

I guess it's true, bowlers really are a bunch of whiny snots.

Who cares if somebody wants to listen to music while bowling? Does it really bother you that much? This ranks up there with the "do people just bowl to have a reason to drink?" threads.

You guys always find something to complain about, and then come here and complain that league participation is falling!

Haywood

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themagician · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2011, 12:40:15 PM »

No I do not bowl with them anymore lol, I moved because I transferred to a different school so I'm not in the area anymore.

JJM · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2011, 01:59:00 PM »

I've actually witnessed some bowlers with a cell phone pinned to their ear (while bowling)...go figure!

qstick777 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2011, 08:41:44 PM »

I've seen my teammate throw the ball while on on the phone!

I'd say there are 3-4 people in my league that bowl with their ipods. I guess it relaxes them or helps them to stay focused.

Pat Patterson · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2011, 08:59:58 PM »

I have no issue with the bowlers who elect to listen to music while they are bowling. What gets me are the ones who during practice, leave a ringing ten pin and step on the foul line to reset it. Then when they leave one in competion and miss it and you hear them say "I should practice shooting those more". Idiots...............

Pat Patterson

shelbyswamper09 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:01:08 AM »

I wear my Ipod when I'm practicing by myself. Helps me to keep my pace a little slower so I'm not rushing thru games and getting tired. There are a few people in our league who used to wear them when bowling, mostly lower average, straighter bowlers who where just there for fun and didn't come in with a team. It don't matter to me what they do, as long as I can't hear it when on the approach and they don't walk up next to me. Honestly, I would rather have everyone in the league wearing an Ipod then they few people who think they need to have there cell phone ringers on high so when they get a call the whole house can hear there "awesome" ring tones...

Me: I threw an awesome shot and left a 4-9
Dad: Then it wasn't so awesome was it
Me: Shut up...it looked good to me

HamPster · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:17:13 AM »

So I guess this is a little more widespread then. For me, it's more odd and out of place. Practice is one thing, youth leagues are one thing, but in adult leagues it seems rather rude. Makes it kind of seem like you want to be out there by yourself, left alone, and want nothing to do with anyone else, even on your own team. It's impossible to try to talk to them, give high fives or low fives or whatever, just doesn't seem like something that should go on during league. I'm not trying to act like some stuffy stuck up traditionalist, I just don't really like it. They don't generally pay attention to what's going on, they can't hear anything, it's just wholly irritating.

That's just like, your opinion, man.

Xcessive_Evil · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:25:06 AM »

I've noticed it too. However, those who I see use them for the most part still have one piece off and still bsing with people inbetween shots and what not. Doesn't bother me as it doesn't affect my bowling whatsoever.

I stone 8s and 9s like its cool...

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