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In these discussions heat and light is generated in ample proportions as we attempt to make clear, our combined cultural contributions to various human endeavours such as science, religion, politics, philosophy, relationships, whether there is such a thing as a self -organising Universe and also if the barmaid is in fact the great ‘Ur’ monster of Tollington, and so on.
But this is not to say that others in the pub are no less than we in this endeavour. However, as badminton players we have a great privilege in our superior ability to convey our cultural attainments compared to the general rabble. And therefore with great privilege comes great responsibility.
Notwithstanding the effort to keep the disappearing British pub alive with our custom, we embark on topics that no other ordinary mortal can dream of e.g. the exact description of the dramatic deceleration of shuttlecocks after being struck. To illustrate this compare the fastest
recorded tennis stroke by Andy Roddick at a blistering153 mph serve, with the fastest badminton stroke by Fu Haifeng's at a eye watering 206 mph recorded smash (Wikipedia).
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