XX Olympic Winter Games - Page 10

Alex · 02-12-2006, 09:19 PM

This Slate article has four tips for ensuring a strong U.S. medal count.

http://www.slate.com/id/2135954/nav/tap1/

The one about "keep creating a bunch of stupid new sports that nobody else does" rings truest.

Stan4dSteph · 02-12-2006, 09:54 PM

Spoiler:

What new sport should we invent? Hmmm...

scaeagles · 02-12-2006, 10:06 PM

Spoiler:

Gemini Cricket · 02-13-2006, 06:33 AM

Spoiler:

scaeagles · 02-13-2006, 07:58 AM

I, for one, do not shed a tear for Michelle Kwan. Sorry if this makes me some mean old monster. She didn't deserve to be at the Olympics. She whined and manipulated her way in. Now she quits because she's still too hurt to skate.

Now, I would feel bad for her if, due to injury, she was unable participate in the Olympic trials and tearfully announced her retirement. I would genuinely feel for her. But to get there as she did and then give the terarful "I'm pulling out of the Olympics" speech, and to hear all the commentators gushing over her......kind of makes me ill.

Gemini Cricket · 02-13-2006, 08:04 AM

Being skeptical about everything, I was thinking 'Is this the real reason she is pulling out?'

MickeyLumbo · 02-13-2006, 08:10 AM

a good old fashioned backstage clubbing would be entertaining.

Alex · 02-13-2006, 08:24 AM

I got to watch an hour of curling or so last night before falling asleep so I declare the Olympics over (for me) and a success all around.

scaeagles · 02-13-2006, 08:26 AM

I watched some this a.m. whiling exercising. Some of the US curler chicks are hot!

Gemini Cricket · 02-13-2006, 08:46 AM

I'm thinking curling has nothing to do with hair...

02-12-2006, 09:19 PM	#91
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	This Slate article has four tips for ensuring a strong U.S. medal count. http://www.slate.com/id/2135954/nav/tap1/ The one about "keep creating a bunch of stupid new sports that nobody else does" rings truest.
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02-12-2006, 09:54 PM	#92
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Spoiler: I wouldn't say that Bode "gacked." There was a very narrow margin among those skiers from 2 - 5th where he ended up. As long as they put out their best effort, I don't mind if they don't win a medal. Sometimes luck plays a part and it doesn't fall your way. The obsession with medal count gets on my nerves. What new sport should we invent? Hmmm...
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02-12-2006, 10:06 PM	#93
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Spoiler: My issue with Bode isn't that he didn't medal. With the attitude of superiority he puts forth when interviewed (except after he didn't medal), it would seem like he nrrds to back up the talk. I would never be critical of any athlete giving their all and not medaling. Just pointing out that we aren't performing as well was expected in certain events.
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02-13-2006, 06:33 AM	#94
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Spoiler: Bode's cute.
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02-13-2006, 07:58 AM	#95
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I, for one, do not shed a tear for Michelle Kwan. Sorry if this makes me some mean old monster. She didn't deserve to be at the Olympics. She whined and manipulated her way in. Now she quits because she's still too hurt to skate. Now, I would feel bad for her if, due to injury, she was unable participate in the Olympic trials and tearfully announced her retirement. I would genuinely feel for her. But to get there as she did and then give the terarful "I'm pulling out of the Olympics" speech, and to hear all the commentators gushing over her......kind of makes me ill.
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02-13-2006, 08:04 AM	#96
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Being skeptical about everything, I was thinking 'Is this the real reason she is pulling out?'
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02-13-2006, 08:10 AM	#97
MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	a good old fashioned backstage clubbing would be entertaining. __________________
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02-13-2006, 08:24 AM	#98
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I got to watch an hour of curling or so last night before falling asleep so I declare the Olympics over (for me) and a success all around.
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02-13-2006, 08:26 AM	#99
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I watched some this a.m. whiling exercising. Some of the US curler chicks are hot!
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02-13-2006, 08:46 AM	#100
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'm thinking curling has nothing to do with hair...
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