“Big A** Hockey Puck”-Will Smith Once Proved Wife Jada Pinkett Smith His Point by Shooting on This Olympic Sport

Published 05/11/2022, 10:38 AM EDT

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We are probably at the stage right now where the name Will Smith has been resonating in our minds on a loop. While some people are still curious to know what is next for him, some would simply skip to something else when they read or hear the name. However, one thing that we can’t deny is that he has always been one of the most adored celebrities in the world and a prominent part of it comes from his great sense of humor.

Though the entire world hasn’t really coped with what happened at the Oscars, they would surely remember all the times’ Will Smith has been an absolute entertainer. However, when he had second thoughts about Jada Pinkett Smith taking part in the heavy metal festival, Ozzfest, he used the Olympic sport Curling as a metaphor to prove his point.

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What does Will Smith think of the Olympic sport Curling?

Back in 2005, Jada got an invitation to perform at the heavy metal festival, Ozzfest, with her band, Wicked Wisdom. However, Will Smith was unsure about the idea of her wife performing at an event that was culturally way different. He was hesitant about the fact that the crowd might not welcome Wicked Wisdom in their musical territory.

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Therefore, to prove his point, he jokingly said, “Ozzfest is the least African American event outside of that broom-and-big-a**-hockey puck thing they do at the Olympics.” referring to curlingHowever, to his surprise, Wicked Wisdom rocked at the Ozzfest. In fact, their presence at the fest later rewarded them with a tour with Guns N’ Roses.

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Why Curling might confuse some people?

There is a reason why the Winter Olympics sport Curling is known as the ‘chess on ice.’ People usually scratch their heads in confusion when they see a game of Curling. Though once you become acquainted with all the complexities and strategy involved in the game, it’s a fascinating game. Here’s a guide to almost a century-old Winter sport Curling.

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Maybe Curling is not for all. As a human, we all have different tastes and interests. However, since its addition to the Olympics, Curling has certainly become a worldwide phenomenon.

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Saurav Panwar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A postgraduate in Media and Communication Studies, he shares a profound love for creative direction and filmmaking. Saurav is also an avid reader and a literature devotee whose fandom spreads from classics to sci-fi, non-fiction, plays, comics, and much more.
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