A north London council is seeking to become the first area in Britain to ban spitting in public.
I totally support Enfield council, well done and I wish them every sucsess with this one
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Quote by Bluefish2009
A north London council is seeking to become the first area in Britain to ban spitting in public.
I totally support Enfield council, well done and I wish them every sucsess with this one
going to be difficult though bluefish catching them to fine them.
they could make a start though with banning all footballers from doing it. when you watch a live game on sky the players do it all the time, even the goalkeepers do it and they are just standing there.
a disgusting filthy habit and the fa should within its respect campayne include spitting and ban it.
but fare play to enfield council but for me i just think it is a publicity stunt.
Sexpert
I agree, spitting gratuitously in the street is churlish and loutish in the extreme and is not something that we should have to tolerate on the high street.
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow. It is normal to want to expectorate this excess, though I agree, footballers in particular do it in a gratuitous yobbish manner.
Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites.
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow. It is normal to want to expectorate this excess, though I agree, footballers in particular do it in a gratuitous yobbish manner.
Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites.
Sex God
Quote by easyrider_xxx
I agree, spitting gratuitously in the street is churlish and loutish in the extreme and is not something that we should have to tolerate on the high street.
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow. It is normal to want to expectorate this excess, though I agree, footballers in particular do it in a gratuitous yobbish manner.
Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites.
No spitting here
Quote by easyrider_xxx
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow. It is normal to want to expectorate this excess, though I agree, footballers in particular do it in a gratuitous yobbish manner.
Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites.
i only watch a bit of rugby yet i cannot remember seeing players spitting constantly. or are you saying that rugby players are not doing " vigorous outdorr activities "?
what about beach volley ball? i do not see them spitting at all.
i watch a lot of ice hockey, never seen them spit. fight yes, but never spit.
it seems that footballers are the ones that do this constantly, and as i have already said, goalkeepers do it as well. they stand around most of the time.
if you dont mind me saying the bit i have highlighted sounds a very strange comment to make.
sadly footballers are role models for kids and seeing them spit all the time gets passed on to the kids, and then we see those kids doing the spitting in the streets. those kids then turn into adults and spitting by then is just the norm.
Quote by Bluefish2009
I agree, spitting gratuitously in the street is churlish and loutish in the extreme and is not something that we should have to tolerate on the high street.
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow. It is normal to want to expectorate this excess, though I agree, footballers in particular do it in a gratuitous yobbish manner.
Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites.
No spitting here
or here bluefish.
plenty here though
Sex God
What do you do if you get a fly in your mouth ??
doesn't make it right...but it does happen in most sports.....and very regular in rugby
if in any doubt...see here
but lets get back to the point......spitting in the street is totally vile.....and I for one would commend Enfield council for their efforts. Next can we ban chewing gum please.....take a look at the floor tomorrow as you walk....bloody floor is littered with where people have spit it out.
if in any doubt...see here
but lets get back to the point......spitting in the street is totally vile.....and I for one would commend Enfield council for their efforts. Next can we ban chewing gum please.....take a look at the floor tomorrow as you walk....bloody floor is littered with where people have spit it out.
Sexpert
As Dean says - it happens in most sports, certainly in rugby, ice hockey, cycling, distance running - all of which I've participated in and not only witnessed it, but had to expel excess mucous myself.
In sports like beach volleyball and tennis, it's different. You use short bursts of energy, and there are few if any sustained periods of activity, It's those sport where you do a lot of running or constant activity, particularly outdoors, where you get completely blocked up and have to clear your airways.
So I stand by my original comment, most people these days do little or no sustained exercise and have no idea what it's like.
Spitting in the street is another matter, as I clearly stated
In sports like beach volleyball and tennis, it's different. You use short bursts of energy, and there are few if any sustained periods of activity, It's those sport where you do a lot of running or constant activity, particularly outdoors, where you get completely blocked up and have to clear your airways.
So I stand by my original comment, most people these days do little or no sustained exercise and have no idea what it's like.
Spitting in the street is another matter, as I clearly stated
Sex God
I thought it was already illegal? But if it isn't - it should be.
Quote by easyrider_xxx
As Dean says - it happens in most sports, certainly in rugby, ice hockey, cycling, distance running - all of which I've participated in and not only witnessed it, but had to expel excess mucous myself.
In sports like beach volleyball and tennis, it's different. You use short bursts of energy, and there are few if any sustained periods of activity, It's those sport where you do a lot of running or constant activity, particularly outdoors, where you get completely blocked up and have to clear your airways.
So I stand by my original comment, most people these days do little or no sustained exercise and have no idea what it's like.
Spitting in the street is another matter, as I clearly stated
I played football up to the age of 47 and certainly didn't go around spitting all over the pitch and to be honest most of the players I played with didn't either.
Which tennis matches do you watch? Few if any sustained periods of energy! Have you watched Fedderer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic play each other? The Djokovic-Nadal Australian Open Final lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes of sustained activity and they were not spitting all over the court.
IMO it's more of a habit than a necessity.
Sex God
Quote by Max777
As Dean says - it happens in most sports, certainly in rugby, ice hockey, cycling, distance running - all of which I've participated in and not only witnessed it, but had to expel excess mucous myself.
In sports like beach volleyball and tennis, it's different. You use short bursts of energy, and there are few if any sustained periods of activity, It's those sport where you do a lot of running or constant activity, particularly outdoors, where you get completely blocked up and have to clear your airways.
So I stand by my original comment, most people these days do little or no sustained exercise and have no idea what it's like.
Spitting in the street is another matter, as I clearly stated
I played football up to the age of 47 and certainly didn't go around spitting all over the pitch and to be honest most of the players I played with didn't either.
Which tennis matches do you watch? Few if any sustained periods of energy! Have you watched Fedderer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic play each other? The Djokovic-Nadal Australian Open Final lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes of sustained activity and they were not spitting all over the court.
IMO it's more of a habit than a necessity.
:thumbup:
Sex God
Quote by Dave__Notts
No spitting here
or here bluefish.
plenty here though
Did you forget to search Rugby spitting or just searched football :dunno:
Seems like easy is right then
Dave_Notts
No
Quote by Max777
I played football up to the age of 47 and certainly didn't go around spitting all over the pitch and to be honest most of the players I played with didn't either.
Which tennis matches do you watch? Few if any sustained periods of energy! Have you watched Fedderer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic play each other? The Djokovic-Nadal Australian Open Final lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes of sustained activity and they were not spitting all over the court.
IMO it's more of a habit than a necessity.
the match that lasted over 5 hours max and not a spit in sight. so much for sustained periods of energy and having to spit eh? :notes:
Sex God
Until 1990, spitting was an offence carrying a £5 fine.
Wonder why this Law was repealed ?
Wonder why this Law was repealed ?
Quote by HnS
Until 1990, spitting was an offence carrying a £5 fine.
Wonder why this Law was repealed ?
i have been told by a reliable source that The law was originally introduced as part of the fight against tubrculosis.
it also seems that the rise in cases has risen sharply. so i would presume that the to go hand in hand
maybe they should now make it a new by law ?
Sex God
Quote by deancannock
Tennis players spitting into crowd...and each other !!!
No sport is perfect !!
yes we had massive tennis final and no didn't see anyone spit. Also watched champions league game tonight, and didn't see anyone spit !!!
once again I say...no one sport is perfect here
I agree, no one sport is perfect.
Badminton is a very physical game
I play badminton and have never seen a player spit, neither have I seen it happen on tv. I am not saying it does not happen but it is very rare indeed.
Sex God
Human fouling, dog fouling and spitting should all be treated the same way - on the spot £100 fine increasing to £500 on the subsequent occasions.
Spitting in sport is clearly not necessary - since not all sports suffer it and not all sportspeople in the same sport feel the need to do it - and it should be stopped. Not by banning and fines, maybe, but by social pressure. It's a filthy habit regardless of the activity involved. Cyclists spitting to expel a fly is another matter entirely - that is self-preservation.
Oh and spitting on my lady-bits will get you kicked out of bed pronto. :vomiticon:
Spitting in sport is clearly not necessary - since not all sports suffer it and not all sportspeople in the same sport feel the need to do it - and it should be stopped. Not by banning and fines, maybe, but by social pressure. It's a filthy habit regardless of the activity involved. Cyclists spitting to expel a fly is another matter entirely - that is self-preservation.
Oh and spitting on my lady-bits will get you kicked out of bed pronto. :vomiticon:
well this should put an end to easyriders thoughts on spitting where they stated
" Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites ".
" When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow ".
so the excuse for this sportsman who let us be honest runs around so much he must have a lot of excess spit
oh look at the guy build up that spit through the hard work of lining up a putt
:rotflmao:
as max rightly pointed out earlier in the thred.
:thumbup:
" Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites ".
" When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow ".
so the excuse for this sportsman who let us be honest runs around so much he must have a lot of excess spit
oh look at the guy build up that spit through the hard work of lining up a putt
:rotflmao:as max rightly pointed out earlier in the thred.
Quote by Max777
it's more of a habit than a necessity.
:thumbup:
Sex God
Quote by starlightcouple
well this should put an end to easyriders thoughts on spitting where they stated
" Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites ".
" When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow ".
so the excuse for this sportsman who let us be honest runs around so much he must have a lot of excess spit
oh look at the guy build up that spit through the hard work of lining up a putt
So easy stated vigorous outdoor activities and you posted up golf
Dave_Notts
Quote by Max777
Which tennis matches do you watch? Few if any sustained periods of energy! Have you watched Fedderer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic play each other? The Djokovic-Nadal Australian Open Final lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes of sustained activity and they were not spitting all over the court.
They have a break after every two games. They can sit, blow their nose and even have a toilet break. It can't really be compared like for like.........even though it is periods of energy, it is still in spurts and not continuous.
Similar to most racket sports.
For example:
Dave_Notts
Quote by Dave__Notts
Which tennis matches do you watch? Few if any sustained periods of energy! Have you watched Fedderer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic play each other? The Djokovic-Nadal Australian Open Final lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes of sustained activity and they were not spitting all over the court.
They have a break after every two games. They can sit, blow their nose and even have a toilet break. It can't really be compared like for like.........even though it is periods of energy, it is still in spurts and not continuous.
Similar to most racket sports.
For example:
Dave_Notts
C'mon Dave, are you seriously trying to say that in football and rugby, continuous energy is expended? The only place you will see all 20 outfield players continuously chasing the ball is at under 10 level.
There are numerous natural breaks during the game: every time the ball goes out of play, every time a goal is scored, when substitutions are made, when players are spoken to and/or booked. Even during play, not every player is running at the same time, let alone continuously. Then of course there is 15 minutes half time, when players can have a cup of tea, a shit and a massage!
You are right that they can not be compared though....there is no comparison between the energy expended by the likes of Djokovic and Nadal during a 6 hour match and a footballer during a 90 minute match.
Quote by Dave__Notts
So easy stated vigorous outdoor activities and you posted up golf
Dave_Notts
mr notts at leest pay some attention to what has been writen. :doh:
Quote by easyrider_xxx
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow
now unless you are telling me and everyone else that golf is now not deemed to be a sport
:also it was me making another example of max's point which was once again
Quote by Max777
IMO it's more of a habit than a necessity.
so golf is a sport mr notts and it is an easy ( no pun )to explain all the spitting footballers do on there excess running around. but once again it has not only been proved in this very thred that that is indeed rubbish with the 5 hour tennis match ( of which they run around a lot more than footballers do and for a much loner time ) being the classic example, but also with tiger woods being a sportsman, he can also spit just because he can. max has alredy summed that reeson up .
sorry spitting is disgusting and should be banned even in sport. :notes:
Quote by Max777
C'mon Dave, are you seriously trying to say that in football and rugby, continuous energy is expended? The only place you will see all 20 outfield players continuously chasing the ball is at under 10 level.
There are numerous natural breaks during the game: every time the ball goes out of play, every time a goal is scored, when substitutions are made, when players are spoken to and/or booked. Even during play, not every player is running at the same time, let alone continuously. Then of course there is 15 minutes half time, when players can have a cup of tea, a shit and a massage!
You are right that they can not be compared though....there is no comparison between the energy expended by the likes of Djokovic and Nadal during a 6 hour match and a footballer during a 90 minute match.
Not at all Max. What I am saying is that after every 5 minutes, footballers or rugby players do not go sit on a seat, towel down, blow thier nose, take on water, go to the toilet etc etc etc
Vigourous sport does block you up. In some sports they are able to do it more discretely.......or at least should. In footbal or rugby the breaks are limited and I wouldn't think the ref would allow the players to run to the sideline and blow their nose every other minute.
Studies show on average that a footballer runs 8-10 miles a match...............and so does the average tennis player. So the difference between them is that one has a seat and more breaks and one doesn't.
Dave_Notts
Quote by starlightcouple
So easy stated vigorous outdoor activities and you posted up golf
Dave_Notts
mr notts at leest pay some attention to what has been writen. :doh:
I have copied Easys post below and highlighted the bit you missed.
Quote by easyrider_xxx
I agree, spitting gratuitously in the street is churlish and loutish in the extreme and is not something that we should have to tolerate on the high street.
When playing sports however, one gets a build up of excess phlegm which blocks the nasal passages and impedes the airflow. It is normal to want to expectorate this excess, though I agree, footballers in particular do it in a gratuitous yobbish manner.
Most people decrying it as disgusting, foul etc, rarely move off their couches and thus have no knowledge of what it is like to pursue vigorous outdoor activites.
Quote by Dave__Notts
C'mon Dave, are you seriously trying to say that in football and rugby, continuous energy is expended? The only place you will see all 20 outfield players continuously chasing the ball is at under 10 level.
There are numerous natural breaks during the game: every time the ball goes out of play, every time a goal is scored, when substitutions are made, when players are spoken to and/or booked. Even during play, not every player is running at the same time, let alone continuously. Then of course there is 15 minutes half time, when players can have a cup of tea, a shit and a massage!
You are right that they can not be compared though....there is no comparison between the energy expended by the likes of Djokovic and Nadal during a 6 hour match and a footballer during a 90 minute match.
Not at all Max. What I am saying is that after every 5 minutes, footballers or rugby players do not go sit on a seat, towel down, blow thier nose, take on water, go to the toilet etc etc etc
Vigourous sport does block you up. In some sports they are able to do it more discretely.......or at least should. In footbal or rugby the breaks are limited and I wouldn't think the ref would allow the players to run to the sideline and blow their nose every other minute.
Studies show on average that a footballer runs 8-10 miles a match...............and guess what, so does the average tennis player. So the difference between them is that one has a seat and more breaks and one doesn't.
Dave_Notts
Dave, I played football for 30 years. I was never blocked up by the sport and never had a need to run to the sidelines every minute to blow my nose.
Sorry, but as I have already said, spitting is mainly down to habit.
Speaking from personal experience, vigorous sport never blocked me up.
