Why Is Curling So Called?

[ToraToraTora]

I have googled but nothing clear seems to arise, as far as I can tell they go straight so why "curling".

[Wharton]

The game was invented by a Chinese people called The Tongs.

[joggerjayne]

See answer 32 on page 2 ...

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Sport/Question1316450-2.html

[jim360]

They don't go straight, they curl. It looks straight because the curl is usually not that noticeable over a short distance, but is obvious along the whole path taken.

[Wharton]

Because it's played on ice.

[joggerjayne]

Yes. The ice has a rough surface, and they slightly spin the stones, so they curl in a slight arc towards the target.

[Wharton]

That was meant as a joke. Called/Cauld(Cold).

[ToraToraTora]

Thanks JJ, they do look to be going straight so it's probaby not perceptable on the TV.

[ToraToraTora]

right oh methyl!

[shoota]

....And some fell on stony ground, Warts...

[Wharton]

Thanks for that shoota lad, whit's happened tae the dug?

[shoota]

She's asleep on my other avatar......

[Wharton]

Lazy bitch :-)

[sidkid]

This is quite good....if you like this sort of thing....sorry about the screaming
http://www.wimp.com/bestcurling/

[douglas9401]

Is there a particular advantage to playing snooker at altitude then, methyl?

[DTCwordfan]

Because if you get hit in the crotch by one of those rocks, you'll be grabbing your short and curlies.......