To wonder why the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race is televised?

[Nevertooearlyforcake]

As I understand it (so says DH) they don't compete against the other university crews so are they actually the best? James Cracknell says everyone thinks he went to Oxbridge due to the rowing but he actually was at Reading. If Keele vs Loughborough had a race every year would anyone give a shit?

I loooove watching The Boat Race. Love it.

I'm not entirely sure why - maybe a combination of awe at the physical exertion, admiration of the fabulous hunks athleticism of the crews and the sheer excitement of it all.

Actually being there to see it "in the flesh" is fabulous too!

Long may it continue - I love this sort of sporting tradition.

Much better than some stuffy old Queen's Official Birthday or whatever.

LadyBeagle What makes you feel it is an anachronism?

What about the Ryder Cup? The Six Nations? Would you say they were an anachronism?

In case someone almost gets their head chopped off or one of the boat sinks, obviously!

I cant believe there is another reason!