http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=46628 The NewsBiscuit Community en-US Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/search.php http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=46628#post-134163 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:52:29 +0000 kimllfixit 134163@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>Is it sad that I've secretly been enjoying the rhythmic gymnastics? There's something quite soothing about it... </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=46628#post-134153 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:05:57 +0000 dvo4fun 134153@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>Lovely job kim </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=46628#post-134151 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:22:39 +0000 kimllfixit 134151@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>In a shock announcement, organisers of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Monitoring Committee have released new rules regarding the use of artistic aids in their routines.</p> <p>The gymnasts – who usually wiggle and stretch with shiny ribbons, balls and hula-hoops – have responded negatively to the announcement. The new regulations will see the sport re-named as ‘Dancing’ and the use of additional props will be strictly forbidden to make space for a second human in the performance area. They may continue to wear tiny glitter-coated leotards and excessive make-up, providing their ‘dance partner’ is in a complimenting costume.</p> <p>Chinese world champion Mi Xing has been especially critical of the proposal, believing that her petite build would impede her ability to throw a man into the air, do a somersault and smoothly catch him in the nape of her neck. Xing, who has been training 7 hours a day since she was 6 years old, is working hard with other gymnasts to fight the new rules. “If they really must get us to perform with humans it should be a much more aerodynamic and light version, like a baby,” she stated through a translator. “In China we have lots of spare babies, so at least I would not be at a disadvantage because of lack of amenities”.</p> <p>A RGMC spokesman is adamant that the progression to Dancing will be a success. “These girls have been writhing round shiny balls all their life – there should be no problem replacing the instruments with camp ballroom dancers”. </p>