If people put as much time into complaining or protesting insigificant things into contributing to the community, then our world would become a much better place. I agree with those that say that the members of the micro wreastling team CHOSE to do this. They dont find it degrading or insulting. They're just using what God gave them to make a living. Oh man should i not say god given? will that spark another pointless rant by someone?

In addition I agree about the flag that was flying. It should be in better shape than waht the poster said it was. that isnt just a regular peice of cloth you know!

most stupid idea ever to hit the fair. the stands were 3/4 full(at best) at the start and by the third, say match, fight, or whatever u call it, it emptied out quickly.

No that was actually funny but the way I came off was rude I apologize! You must have coached my brother up at Parker too in the mid 80's

westside....You missed my point entirely. Ron is a good friend. He coached my son for four years and I coached with him during that period. I worked with Ron for 36 years. He was an excellent coach and is a great person. Have you never taken good natured jabs at your buddies?

NVgrf
Jul 29, 2010 at 7:46 p.m.
Suggest removal Was that really Coach Cramer there talking to J-mazing about wrestling at Parker next year. Rumor is he has a hole at 105.

Ron Cramer has been retired. He was a damn good coach

The content of the show should be of bigger concern than the physical stature of the performers. What if it was a "Christian" Micro Wrestling performance (I know for sure there are christian wrestling federations), or all proceeds
were for charity. Would that be acceptable to people who think that it is degrading to the performers?

That being said, if this particular show has no entertainment or social value, it should not return

If these dwarfs agreed to be thrown for fun or for a prize would it be called "micro tossing"? Would people watch this?

Commonsense, or lack there of,

You said; “the funny thing is those of you whose lives must be just terrible…“

Need I remind you that you are the one watching, and sticking up for “micro-wrestling”, yet you think our lives are terrible.

You then say; “they were dealt this hand and they are doing a hell of a lot more with it than you fricken snooty, grumpy, i hate everything about life losers…“

Really? A wrestling event where the attraction is not their skill level, it’s the fact that no one participating is tall enough to get on an adult ride, at a low budget county fair is a lot, that’s pretty low standards.

Next you say; “how can you sit here and whine about this when these people choose to do this....im sorry but if something is degrading to me, i wouldnt do it.....so how are you to judge something that these people do out of passion.....out of the enjoyment they get to entertain....out of the fact they are very atheletic and in great shape.

Okay, then lets go back to my comment about having stripper poles with strippers performing. I’m sure there are very passionate people who take that line of work very seriously, they find great enjoyment in “entertaining” people, are also very athletic and in great shape. I mean being a self respecting women, I think you might be a little judgmental, but really, who are you to judge….Right?

Anyway, I see we have struck a nerve messing with you favorite form of entertainment. I can imagine it’s hard to find things that are easy for you to grasp, hence your love for “micro-wrestling”, and your stupid “ “Russian Roulette“ comment. Be that as it may, this is nothing more then the Fair Board, taking advantage of a group of individuals who sell themselves as a cartoon/circus act, in the attempt to cover the fact that the board is in capable or unwilling to bring in current and divers music acts.

The flags are on the new cell phone towers... not utility poles. Those cell phone towers provide revenue to Rock County. I didn't find the flags to be tattered... maybe I didn't look close enough. My husband watches WWE on TV and guess what I do when he does that? I go to another room and watch something else. I don't tell him he's a moron for wanting to watch that... I just don't enjoy it and by the same token, he doesn't enjoy some of the movies/shows that I find entertaining. Boy wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all liked and hated the same exact things?? I applaud the fair board for trying new things and the receipts will tell the story... if you like it, then come and support it... if not, stay home...

NEED A BEER TENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For what itZ worth --> the Walworth County Fair has the following for entertainment: Josh Turner, Gretchen Wilson, Beach Boys, and tractor / truck pulls --> I like the lineup of entertainment they are having. Micro wrestlers and rodeo are not for me and many of the people I have spoke with expressed similar comments.

Vulgar behaviors ... vulgar song lyrics ... marching around the grounds afterwards signing autographs for five bucks with cigarettes hanging out of their mouths. Class act!

If you were correct, I would admit it, but you are not. Never will you convince me that people who willingly participate in a form of entertainment and enjoy doing it are being degraded. Your mind is narrow, be more accepting of the little peoples work and enjoy what they are doing.

Joker-If you were correct in your comments I would AGREE with you. What idiot cannot figure that out?? OH YOU CANNOT.
Kohls must be doing all that remodeling because the mall is closing right. Short time ago you said "I never said mall is closing" That is crap because somebody else just reminded you of that stupid comment you made again. I think you said something like "You cannot admit that I was right with my comments so you go negative and attack me. HA!"

Gee sound familiar. Do you use this in court as well?

Okiefred and frogger, you are so predictable. You cannot admit that I was right with my comments so you go negative and attack me. HA!
Dwightschrute, you are the one who is close minded and ignorant. I speak the truth and the reality. You just are afraid to admit that I am correct with my opinions!

By the way, if you want to tie my big butt up and put cotton candy and elephant ears just out of my reach, that's fine with me. As long as I get a portion of the profits, and get to keep the candy.

How funny it is that people are so upset about this.
To me, this is just like a group of guys I see in a parade every year...they march in boxer shorts and carry foldable lawn chairs. They do a choreographed march/unfold/thing. It's hilarious.
So, does that mean that hairy guys with beer guts shouldn't be able to make a living? (I mean, GM DID lay off a bunch).
You don't like it, don't see it. Children should be educated that differently-abled people can do things we can't.

joker- you are the idiot- are these people supposed to just sit home and not be seen in public and collect disability?
NO they are out and working doing what they enjoy. So what else offends you in the careers they chose?

Like somebody said MOVE already!

poohbah". I'm not sure which is a greater form of animal abuse for the "

please explain how a (most) look like a buck 75 in weight (That is 175 lbs if you don't get that) can hurt a TWO THOUSAND POUND BULL when rideing in for MAYBE 8 seconds. I am sure that strap near the bulls section isn't hurting them either! Pretty sure they take very good care of these animals that can put them in the poor house if they don't win!

Yes I know wrestling if fake but boxing isn't. They beat up the woman. Nice-not. Some people are dumb and don't know this is fake!!

Many people were offened by this. Don't watch it. The only thing that offends me about this or boxing is kicking the crap out of each other. THAT is the STUPID part if you ask me. I don't care WHAT size you are doing it.

TheJoker - common sense and logic says just as many, if not more people don't find micro wrestling as degrading or demoralizing. Please, the wrestlers ENJOY what they do and ENJOY entertaining crowds, and do NOT feel degraded doing what they do. You and a few other people are offended, so what? These days someone is offended by something no matter what it is. You need to change your name to MrNegativity.

Thank God for that.

Colloctr, go ahead and be negative and childish. It is because people like you Janesville is in so much trouble. This is a degrading event and makes fun of a person's physical condition. All of the "small" jokes are tasteless and moronic. Stop it.

I have proven my point once again. Many others share my opinion on this board. The lack of compassion and civility by some on this board tells me all of the haters and negative people are out in full force again and refuse to listen to common sense and logic. I am done with this so called conversation.

Eksreigh-They'd be more offended if nobody showed up to watch them. Why the big charade? A good question you and those making a big deal out of this should ask yourselves. Move one. Bigger things in life to worry about.

"Micro wrestling" is just a new twist on the old circus or carnival freak show. Instead of us standing and gawking at deformed or abnormal people sitting in a booth, we get to watch an exhibit take place in a wrestling ring. This gives us the plausible deniability we need to keep from feeling guilty. We can go on and on about how the performers are "athletes," how they should have the right to do what they want, how it provides them with jobs, how it's harmless entertainment, etc., but the bottom line is that this spectacle provides voyeurs the opportunity to stare at someone else's abnormal, semi-naked body in a group setting without feeling uncomfortable or suffering repercussions.
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Why the big charade? People here should just be honest with themselves and admit that they like staring at human abnormalities. It's in the same category as the urge some people have to surreptitiously watch the guy in the wheelchair, slow down and stare when passing a roadside accident, or see the neighbor's five-legged kitten.

Maybe Redneck fest can get these guys next year!

Eksreigh - Again, you are the one insulting smaller people with your comments. That's the funny part. Those of you complaining about them wrestling at the fair, are the ones insulting them. They choose to do it because they enjoy it and don't care about their size. Think about it for a second.

These people not only want to do it..they are getting paid to do it! Is it really that "dedgrading" or disgusting"? They are performers, just like anyone else who works in showbiz...give me a break!! And if you don't like it, then don't watch it. Simple as that. In my opinion, the poor lions and tigers at the circus should be more of an outrage than this. I'm sure they would much rather be grazing in Africa somewhere rather than being exploited for our entertainment. Be angry about that if you want something to complain about.

It is hilarious to consider people arguing about whether this is too low class for Fair.
It's Rock.County.Fair. They have self-serve syrup at the shave ice stand and plastic statues of busty maidens riding dragons for prizes. Really now. Art Fair on the Square it ain't.

Wow, this story brings out a lot of passion!
I agree with the group that says these athletes have the choice to do this and let them make their choice and more power to them. As for the Fair officials that invited them, good choice. They filled the grandstand and that's the point. People liked it. No one who did not care to see this type of entertainment was forced to attend, I think!
Live and let live.

Why are people so worried about watching smaller-than-normal people wrestle in front of maybe a thousand people when larger-than-normal wrestlers bulked up on steroids are watched by millions on TV? Last I checked, Andre the Giant's size was a product of a medical condition, and no one ever complained about watching him wrestle.

No, spark, I didn't write that small people are handicapped. I merely posed the question that if we are going to stare at other people's physically abnormalities, where do we draw the line?

To me this is no different than weight classes in wrestling or boxing, age classes in running, or divisions in any other sport. Little people gravitating together in a sport they like, with people of their own stature, with whom they can compete with on a level field is no different than the divisions in NCAA football. If these were "normal" size wrestlers there would probably be less than half a dozen posts. If this were the WWE putting on a show at Parker or Craig you Holier-than-Thou PC posters probably wouldn't even take time to read the article.

I think the 4-H Royalty should have a swimsuit competition, the carnies don't have to wear shirts, there should be cow chip flinging, wet T-shirt contests, hog calling and pig races. That's entertainment!

Get a life!

I called Captain Kirk and he said that I could save a lot of money on hotel rooms.

The "vertically challenged" people chose this as their line of work- and they truly enjoy it. If you enjoy your job, you never have to work a day in your life. Their performances are choreographed and they do the same show at all of their bookings. To say that they are degrading themselves is the same as saying a 7 foot tall basketball player is degrading himself. The only ones degrading themselves are the posters stating this fallacy. Do you think that you are actually sticking up for them? Think about it- if you can.

Eksreigh - I bet if you told the small people they are handicapped, they would have a few words for you. No wonder your comment was removed. It's pathetic.

sahmama, you want to know if parents have any values anymore?? Many of those parents are right here in this blog site sharing their "intellect". What do you think?

fool~ I dunno, why don't you call Captain Picard and ask him.

I'm curious, Kleej... How does "they" know what "they" is thinking? Is they a Borg collective?

I'm familiar with genetic diversity mandates relating to melanin and genitalia but are there any other examples of politically correct diversity? Is diversity ever a choice or is it always either prohibited or mandated? Isn't a prohibition on the diversity of words, such as midget, just another form of intolerance? Hmmm... come I think of it, doesn't this whole prohibition on independent thought make the entire concept of pro-choice a paradox?

Before insulting me for this, are you absolutely certain that I isn't they? Talk about paradox...

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Toddlers were watching this?
Do parents have any values anymore??

Would it be equally acceptable to watch physically handicapped people (amputees, for example) model swimsuits so we would have a "legitimate" excuse to stare at their bodies?
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I previously asked this question in a less politically correct format, but it seems that somebody took offense at my insensitivity so my comment was removed.

This doesn't interest me, instead I'd really like to see some politicians or celebrities up there. Which ones would you pair up for a real knock-down, drag-out slug-fest?

The attitudes of the majority of posters here are the reasons Janesville is still living in the stone age. The fair needs to branch out to increase revenue. This act, the rodeo and the lumberjacks are a start. Selling beer would help that. Look at Washington County 4-H Fair and Waukesha County 4-H Fair, both sell beer and both are able to book better acts for their grandstands. Last I checked, the kids in those counties are fine! Until Janesville pulls their collective heads out of the sand, this is the best you will get.

Being a "prude" is nothing to be proud of. Time some of you look at yourselves first.

Hey Joker, You are a JOKE !!! People like you is the reason this town is so boring :(

,,,,and JAYEM, they are "little-people" until they approve of you calling them midgets. It's called mutual respect.

exactly! It's "micro-wrestling". What do you expect the Fair Board to do? Go find 6 feet tall men for the event just to passify people's thirts for "political correctness"?? If people focused half as much energy on their own life and took care of that "spilled milk" in their own kitchens, our society wouldn't be so messed up.

No need to buy the National Enquirer at your favorite store - The micro wrestlers - as featured in our Janesville Gazette - Now On SALE. (it was like watching ants wrestle as one individual said)

I'm not sure what is so degrading about micro-wrestlers, what really ticksd me off was while at the jamie johnson show last night, I could'nt help but notice that tiny, ragged American flag on that huge ,looks like a utility pole. As a veteran I find that to be a bigger issue than midget wrestling. I think the fair board should be ashamed of themselves for that display!

mrsjoe-the micro wrestlers will be at the Anchor Inn in Newville Saturday night. They were there a few years ago and they packed the place.

Like i said on the other "midget wrestling" article.

They are the little people, let them decide what is degrading.

really?

..."like watching ants wrestle." What did you expect? They are little...

Everyone here is either complaining about the "theme" of the show or is complaining about people who are complaining about said theme. It doesn't sound like anyone making comments actually saw the show, other than 1 person. Just an observation. While, I didn't see this show either, I have been to similar shows and have found that they are not as fun and entertaining as they sound.

The rodeo and "micro" wrestling. I'm not sure which is a greater form of animal abuse for the
"entertainment" of those who choose to attend. The fair board must be very proud of their entertainment choices this year. Incredibly insensitive group of people.

Welcome to Janesville. Where entertainment is watching a man beat up a woman. What crowd were we shooting for again?

Are you people against this the same people that thinks civilization will end if they allow beer at the ice arena and softball diamonds? Maybe you are the same people that still think Redneck fest was a KKK convention despite the positive press and complements from city officials about how well it was organized. Sounds like a few old fuddy-duddies upholding Janesville's snooty reputation.

There ya go... At least they have jobs! Nice logic. With that thought process, why don't we just throw up a few stripper poles and we can have strippers entertain the fair crowd. I mean that's a job, and if were going off the "at least they have jobs" position that can be next years event.

Good lord, the talent that's wasted by not have certain people on the Fair Board.

Regarding th previous comment - sitting in the grandstand was like watching ants wrestle. Now that was a funny comment! Ant wrestling may be next year for the fair so you'll just have to wait.

..."like watching ants wrestle." hehe

If the "little people" performing in the event don't have a problem with it, why should anyone else?? They're human beings like anyone else. They've just been dealt a different hand. Why penalize them for capitalizing with what they've been given. If people don't like it, don't go. Life's not fair! Get over it.

My God, you'd think that they burned a witch at the stake! It was for ENTERTAINMENT folks, do you know what that is? It is like the shows you watch on TV, wrestling, football, baseball, pornos, whatever trips your trigger. Let it alone will you? It just shows your small minded mentality.

I am sitting here laughing at the comments made by many. Who's to say what is degrading & what isn't? I have no problem with the athletes appearing at the fair. Yes, I said athletes. Go ahead & try to do some of the moves they make. Also, who's to say the the King & Queen corination isn't degrading to some? To put young men & women on a pedistal like that, shameful. Ha ha. Everything & anything would be degrading to some. Don't take life so serious, take the event for what it is intended for. Finally, if you don't like, don't go.

It looks like our humble little town has finally arrived. Watch out Madison!

It's just entertainment, so all you haters just get over it.

Hey, at least there wasn't any dwarf tossing events. I think someone could get hurt doing that.

Was that really Coach Cramer there talking to J-mazing about wrestling at Parker next year. Rumor is he has a hole at 105.

At least they have job's

All you guys who support this,

Heck, you're right... There is nothing wrong with this. Who knows maybe next year the Fair Board can find some fat people, tie them to a tree, and put a bunch of candy in front of them, watching them squirm their way out...

Or better yet, we could have a bunch of people with speech impediments and they could all have a debate.

I bet the stands would be packed!!

Boy, don't you just love fair time in Rock County!

Get over it westorbust, the stands would be full anywhere this event happened. The micro-wrestlers have been in Madison and Milwaukee with similar crowd turnouts.

I thought the title of the article was a joke until I saw the pictures.

How embarrassing. We can't get any rock, r&nb or decent music at the 4h fair, but we can get midget wrestlers?

I am in no way surprised that the stands were packed. It is Rock Co. after all.

Ljs you ask degrading to who? How about anyone with more then three teeth.

Thank Peter they weren't jello wrestling, that would be degrading to Bill Cosby

I only wish they offered it at more than one time cuz I had to work that day... maybe next year! That is, if the people complaining about other people WORKING for a living don't get their way!!

I've decided that Politically Correct is something the two parties use to point fingers at one another.It doesn't have a place in all situations. Little people have no problem entertaining and I have no problem with them doing it. (Yes I've changed my opinion, blogger police) They prefer to be called little people, not midgets, so that's what I'll call them. I'm going to be real and forget about PC, it's a new town now.

Perhaps Harriet Oleson has moved here from Walnut Grove.....

micro wrestlers???? now that is funny. looks like a bunch of midgets to me.

Is "micro" pc?

Joker - If I may ask, what is shameful and wrong?
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jeansbooks - what is disgusting and degrading?
And what is wrong if the fat lady or the tallest man want to put on a show and entertain people?
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And what is a "better society?"
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I'm only asking a question, but I wonder if you two will answer.

Glad I did not take my kids to see this. I don't have a problem with the Micro wrestling. Seems like people must be interested if the stands were full. Maybe the Rock County Fair-which is supposed to be a 4H youth event, isn't the best venue. It would be great at that Red Neck fest though. I think it is good though that the people in charge of entertainment are trying to look outside the box. I don't like the all country music offerings either, so I don't go.

Midgets put on a wrestling show at the 4-H fair and Janesville didn't implode? Is it safe to come out of my fallout shelter?

Move away then!

Jeansbooks, I agree. This is shameful and wrong. I am not surprised that the stands were packed. This is the same group that supported the ignorant right winger party they called Redneck Fest. One more example that Janesville is going down the drain and how the citizens have such a low-brow mentality.

No joke either. I am really disgusted with Janesville.

Evidently working for a living is degrading to some people.

jeansbooks - So if it was regular sized people wrestling, would that be degrading? I didn't think so. Basically you are bashing the little people because they shouldn't be allowed to wrestle too. Insert foot in mouth.

jeansbooks it seem's to me you are the only one that is Degrading! These people take pride in there work.

jeansbooks...get off your high horse and enjoy life a bit. This is a form of entertainment and if you don't like it there's nobody forcing you to go see it. Stay home and be miserable watching your daytime TV.
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These folks have chosen this line of work because it's something they enjoy and they get to put on a show for those who want to watch. Kudos to them for doing something they enjoy and something they were probably told a million times that they couldn't do. I didn't see it, had no desire to see it, but I'll be damned if I'm going to sit around and tell them and their fans that it's degrading and disgusting.

Evidently not, I heard the stands were packed.

Degrading to who? Don't like, don't go. That's the beauty of living in the Greatest Country on earth, we have the FREEDOM to CHOOSE.
And by the way, Your welcome!

Disgusting! Degrading! What next? The "Fat Lady" or the "Tallest man in the world?" This is a fair, not a circus! Many of them don't sponsor acts like that anymore! We are a better society than that!