Breaking News: Joe Moravsky’s Stage 3 Run Shocks the Ninja Warrior Community – A Defence of Racing in Season 17
The highly anticipated Stage 3 of American Ninja Warrior Season 17 has finally aired, and it’s left the ninja warrior community buzzing with excitement! Joe Moravsky, the season’s reigning champion, took on the challenging course once again, and his performance has sparked a heated debate among fans and ninjas alike.
The Teenage Phenoms
Firstly, let’s give a shoutout to the talented teenagers who made a splash in Stage 3. 14-year-old Zhanique Lovette and 16-year-old Emily Dinsick demonstrated incredible skills and determination, showcasing that age is just a number when it comes to ninja warrior racing.
The Stage 3 Course: A Geographer’s Dream
The geography of ninja warrior gyms is often overlooked, but it plays a crucial role in the design of each course. Stage 3’s obstacles were strategically placed to test the ninjas’ endurance, strength, and agility. The twisting tunnels, uneven terrain, and precarious heights required each competitor to adapt and problem-solve on the fly.
Defending the Racing Spirit
As Season 17 continues to unfold, some critics have been questioning the importance of racing in the sport. They argue that ninja warrior has become too focused on racing, and the emphasis on speed has led to neglect of the artistry and creativity that defines the original ninja warrior concept.
In defence of racing, it’s essential to remember that the core principle of ninja warrior is to push yourself to the limit, no matter what. Racing embodies this spirit, as each competitor is pitted against the clock, their only goal to beat the course and emerge victorious.
Racing in Season 17 has also brought a fresh level of excitement and energy to the sport. With the introduction of new obstacles and courses, the thrill of competition has never been more palpable. Who can forget Joe Moravsky’s electrifying Stage 3 run, which sent shockwaves throughout the ninja warrior community?
In Conclusion
As the world of ninja warrior continues to evolve, it’s essential to acknowledge the importance of racing in Season 17. The thrill of competition, the camaraderie among ninjas, and the emphasis on pushing oneself to the limit are all integral parts of the ninja warrior experience.
So, let’s raise a shout to Joe Moravsky and the talented teenagers who stole the show in Stage 3. Here’s to the continued growth and development of ninja warrior, both on and off the course!
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When the news of racing replacing Vegas was announced, I, like virtually everyone here, was unpleased. To quote myself, “this is ASS”. But after having watched the finale of S16, and upon some reflection, I think the decision has some merit.
Joe Moravsky’s run was devastating, but undeniably cinematic. The buildup of his career, the storyline, the head injury, the agonisingly close fall, it was like a movie. But it made me very conscious of the fact that I had almost no investment in the rest of the field. The teens are extremely talented, but don’t make for a particularly compelling TV-viewing experience. Why?
To be clear, I’m not a teen hater – I’ve watched a ridiculous amount of NSC and I think they’ve made phenomenal advancements in the sport. But there’s more to ANW than the skill of the athletes; these are characters in a story, and that’s where the teens fall short. I have a theory as to why:
When ANW started, there wasn’t a big ninja community in the US, so contestants came from all walks of life – they were just random people rocking up at a random TV show. Many became invested in the sport, and returned for more. There was a sense of progression, a cast of unique characters with character arcs spanning across seasons as they continually improved in order to conquer Mt. Midoriyama.
These contestants started building gyms. But good ninja gyms are large, and real estate is expensive. So you end up with these elite ninja gyms on the sides of random highways surrounded by suburban sprawl. And hence, while the initial wave of ninjas were diverse in life experiences, the geography of ninja warrior gyms (along with the price of your child attending a ninja gym 5+ times a week) has ensured the demographic breakdown of the new wave has become almost exclusively:
Slightly awkward upper-middle-class suburban Christian teenager whose whole life is ninja warrior.
So, the current crop of ninjas is very homogeneous, which makes each contestant feel less compelling as a character. It’s hard to feel investment in a run when you’re thinking, “which curly hair white boy with their ninja girlfriend on the sideline is that – Luke Dillon? Kevin Rodriguez? Noah Meunier?” In addition, since these kids have been training since well before their first appearance on the show, they begin their ninja careers as fully-formed athletes – not allowing for the character arcs I previously described.
This has stripped Vegas of a great deal of dramatic tension. None of the teens on stage 3 can make for as riveting an experience as Joe. But do you know where they have made for some great TV? Yep, racing. Kai Beckstrand and Kaden Lebsack’s first ever race was jaw-dropping. The show had never seen anything like it. It was incredibly exciting, they got me on the edge of my seat in a way that only the vets have been able to, even though the appeal is less character-driven.
Racing also has an advantage in that it forces some much-needed rivalries. The show’s current cast has made for, IMO, an overly saccharine, family-friendly affair where everyone is constantly gushing about their love for the ninja community and blah blah blah. The show used to have some cool-factor: a bunch of super fit, good-looking 20somethings competing at night, with an energetic crowd not comprised entirely of contestant’s grandparents. We don’t have that anymore, but the 1-on-1 elimination format helps lower the sickly-sweet sentiment of the current show. The contestants want each other to fail. That’s a good thing!
With these new ninjas, Vegas just doesn’t have the same vibe, and I think trying to save it may be a fruitless effort. And so I’m finding myself more open to these format changes, because I think it suits the strengths of the teens better – they get to demonstrate their unbelievable athletic talents, and viewers don’t have to pretend to be invested in the storylines of these kids. I know this is a wildly unpopular opinion, but I reckon a bit of healthy dissent can only be a good thing. Sorry for the thesis-ass title I thought it was funny lol
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