Jousting: Olympic Sport or Art Form?

[Matt D]

Found this today. Thought of you guys.

 

http://www.apollo-magazine.com/jousting-is-closer-to-performance-art-than-an-olympic-sport/

[Zenjo]

I really enjoyed the Full Metal Jousting TV show from a few years ago. The format was good with 16 Jouster's split into 2 teams and having a knockout tournament, along with the reality TV build up to provide faces and heels. The sport itself is a heady mix of beauty and brutality. It's a shame they didn't make a second season, but for a niche show it must be high budget.