August 31, 2006

So You Think You Can ... : Steer a Boat and Scream Encouragement at Very High Volume? Then you might be the winner of China's latest reality television show, which promises a chance to be an Olympic coxswain in 2008.

Of course, you'll also need to be a Chinese citizen. And under 100 pounds.

posted by Amateur to other at 11:21 AM - 6 comments

So Fred Smoot is out then? And Latrell too? Shame.

posted by yerfatma at 12:15 PM on August 31, 2006

I meet one of the four crieteria. That's right, I weigh 68 pounds. (Tragically, I was born without a mouth.)

posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 12:50 PM on August 31, 2006

I hope this guy tries out.

posted by SummersEve at 01:01 PM on August 31, 2006

I hope this guy tries out. you need to be a Chinese citizen. He is from Nepal.

posted by tommybiden at 01:28 PM on August 31, 2006

It really shouldn't be that hard should it? Too bad they have to be chinese, my daughter is under 100lbs. and can scream like a bansee. Maybe I could make her a citizen without here knowing it?

posted by Psycho at 02:52 PM on August 31, 2006

Things I know about rowing: a) Steve Redgrave wasn't bad, b) I had a go on a machine last night for the first time, did 2000 metres in 8:50, and felt like I might barf. As you can see, I mean it when I say 'I'm no expert' here, but surely one of the key factors in selecting a coxswain is whether or not the people with the oars like their style, is it not? Maybe they're going to involve some of the rowing team in the selection process, but if not, it's a bit of a waste of valuable time putting a cox in that no one likes, just because they won a shouting competition. That said, I'll be needing a Chinese passport and my legs amputated, please.

posted by JJ at 04:15 AM on September 01, 2006

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