Winter Olympics 2010

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

You've never played fantasy football. Is there such a thing as fantasy hockey?

Yes, there is fantasy hockey. I haven't played that either. I always root for "my guys", even after they've moved on to another team. I want them to do well. This is just different.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Is there such a thing as fantasy hockey?

Yes. Its called the Ducks 2010 season. They are fantasizing that there will be a post-season.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Yes. Its called the Ducks 2010 season. They are fantasizing that there will be a post-season.

jerk

I suggest you look at the standings before making a comment like that. There is a 9 point spread between 11th and 6th. It is very possible for there to be a very successful post season for the Ducks.

Spoiler:

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

jerk

I suggest you look at the standings before making a comment like that. There is a 9 point spread between 11th and 6th. It is very possible for there to be a very successful post season for the Ducks.

Spoiler:

I was just joking around.

Sheesh

[SzczerbiakManiac]

What's the deal with that clear plastic "girdle" thing that some of the speed skaters are wearing over their outfits?

If you haven't seen it, it starts at the top of the belly and goes down to the mid-thigh. The area of the inner thighs & groin is not covered by this film. It's worn on the outside of the outfit and is clear & shiny. It's definitely not unique to a single country and I've seen the same country's "uniform" both with and without this "girdle".

[BarTopDancer]

Did you not click the spoiler link?

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Prior to these games, I had never heard the term "First Nations" to describe what we (in the States) call Native Americans. Is First Nations a Canadian thing or am I just out of it?

[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

Prior to these games, I had never heard the term "First Nations" to describe what we (in the States) call Native Americans. Is First Nations a Canadian thing or am I just out of it?

Yeah, they started using it during broadcasts because some people had an issue with the more common, "Dem dhere Injuns, eh."

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's a Canadian thing. Even though Canada is part of North America, "Native Americans" pretty exclusively refers to tribes that existed on the land that is now the United States.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I've heard "First Nations" here, too. Not as common as "Native Americans" but I have heard it.