The no holds barred jousting is just STUPID.

I can see people objecting to the completly scripted, choreographed and staged "jousts" - which often *LOOK* faked, as well as being faked.
The European style (which is essentially what is used at many ren-faires - but with added flexible scripting for the DIALOG - not the results) combines the authenticity which makes it a sport not "stage combat" with reasonable safety precautions. It's still a rough sport; and it is the rare jouster who hasn't experienced bruises, strains, sprains, etc.