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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: bsdforever on March 28, 2007, 01:25 PM

Title: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: bsdforever on March 28, 2007, 01:25 PM: when did BMX become EXTREME?? where the fook did this ridiculous term spring from?? it makes me think of extreme unicycling or extreme sledging

I would call going on a 48 hour bender with Team Sano EXTREME. In this case I think the word is used correctly and the hangover would be pretty fooking EXTREME too!

please discuss...
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Trev on March 28, 2007, 01:28 PM: i guess it can be classed as extreme. i guess it's because we do stuff on our bikes that regular people wouldn't dare try.

it is differnet to things like football, pool etc where everyone can kick a ball or anyone can hit a pool ball. Not everyone can jump out of a bowl or air vert. that's what makes it extreme IMO.
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: zed4130 on March 28, 2007, 01:29 PM: its like radical :daumenhoch: but extreme :crazy2:
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: bsdforever on March 28, 2007, 01:31 PM: Quote from: zed4130 on March 28, 2007, 01:29 PM
its like radical :daumenhoch: but extreme :crazy2:

defo, I just hate how a whole group of 'sports?' is now classed as extreme, the word itself is pure CHEESE
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: harris on March 28, 2007, 01:33 PM: it seems to have come about with the gowth of sky and sports channels on us tv channels.everything
seems to be extreme this and that.
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Trev on March 28, 2007, 01:44 PM: how about because it could potentially be life risking or at least the risk of serious injury.
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: theRuler on March 29, 2007, 12:33 PM: it became extreme in 1995

it was a new way to market bmx to tv audiences

without that, it probably wouldn't be what it is today.

the phrase "extreme" was heavily mocked by the bmx gen public in 1996. but it did the sport good in the long run

didn't realise people still use it though!
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Bob_Acid on March 29, 2007, 12:36 PM: i have an extreme zit on my forehead :P
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Trev on March 29, 2007, 01:37 PM: i don't think it really is classed as extreme unless you watch the top riders.

it is more to do with a lot of BMX being shown on the "Extreme Channel"
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: zed4130 on March 29, 2007, 03:12 PM: I had a extreme ride to work last night ::) :2funny: it was rad :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: priv on March 29, 2007, 05:00 PM: i've allways loved the word radical,when we were kids a bird started at school from the US and we allways got her to say radical,it sounds so cool when a yank says it

or it sounded cool in the early 80's

ady
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Geth on March 29, 2007, 05:22 PM: Quote from: Trev on March 29, 2007, 01:37 PM
i don't think it really is classed as extreme unless you watch the top riders.

That would be "Extremely Extreme" :LolLolLolLol:

Its funny how the more you say that word the more stupid it sounds. ???
I don't think I've ever done anything extreme on my bike. I've taken some other things to the "extreme" though.... :crazy2:
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Bob_Acid on March 29, 2007, 06:24 PM: Going town the Angel esculator on a pair of skis though?
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: zed4130 on March 29, 2007, 06:38 PM: I just did some extreme ironing ::)
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Dark Diggler on March 29, 2007, 07:19 PM: Quote from: zed4130 on March 29, 2007, 06:38 PM
I just did some extreme ironing ::)

Pics purleeeease :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Trev on March 29, 2007, 07:20 PM: Quote from: 94 performer on March 29, 2007, 07:19 PM
Quote from: zed4130 on March 29, 2007, 06:38 PM
I just did some extreme ironing ::)

Pics purleeeease :daumenhoch:

Don't encourage him. I have a feeling we're gonna see peg grinds of Zed's ironing board now. It will all end in tears...
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Steve Shindig on March 30, 2007, 11:55 AM: X-Treme... the X is for increased attitude.
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: theRuler on March 30, 2007, 12:07 PM: BA off the A Team was x-treme
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: Coastvl on March 30, 2007, 12:12 PM: Don't laugh, Extreme ironing is a real sport! I kid you not.
(http://eib2.phpwebhosting.com/modules/Gallery/albums/album31/Madagascar_5.sized.jpg)

http://www.extremeironing.com/index.php (http://www.extremeironing.com/index.php)
Title: Re: the word 'EXTREME'
Post by: sonic-1 on March 30, 2007, 12:31 PM: Quote from: Bob_Acid on March 29, 2007, 06:24 PM
Going town the Angel esculator on a pair of skis though?
n here it is lol extream !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!