The olympics. Yay.
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Nerexor said:
BEEEEEEEEEEEEER. It really should be an Olympic sport. Enough people participated in drinking Beer and beer pong does take some skill. I mean if we are letting Ping Pong in the Olympics why not Beer Pong? Its much more fun to watch. But yeah I'm with you. I mean what intresting sports are there for the summer Olympics that Canadians can enjoy? The only thing I can think of is Woman's Beach Volleyballs. Or the other one for the females and male gays, Mens beach Volleyball (or is it the diving portion). At least put some form of Hockey in the Olympics like Lacrosse.
I don't care. I haven't actually sat down and watch any of the Olympic games that I could have. I don't really even watch regular TV at this point. I do think its kind of funny how North Korea got pissed over the flag thing earlier...today or whenever that was. I look forward to more incidents but that's about all.
This logo is literally the only reason I have given any attention to the 2012 Olympics.TheBobmus said:
My general feelings as an American about the Olympics?
Yeah, I'm excited!
Jeeze you English lot seem awfully down on your own country, take a cue from the Chinese people and be happy that your hosting!
The Chinese opening of the Olympics was great, I can't wait to see what the English are going to do for the opening of this years Olympics.
Yeah, I'm excited!
Jeeze you English lot seem awfully down on your own country, take a cue from the Chinese people and be happy that your hosting!
The Chinese opening of the Olympics was great, I can't wait to see what the English are going to do for the opening of this years Olympics.
Daystar! I'm surprised that your not more upbeat about this whole thing, you seem to be one of the most happy people on this thread. :/Daystar Clarion said:
I'm ready to watch Michael Phelps win all the medals.
Also, I saw on the Daily Show a clip of what London's plans are for the opening ceremony, and I gotta say... Really? Really, London? I mean, I know you Brits are a naturally bland people, but come on! China's opening was AMAZING. You can at least try to compete against it! Don't just give up! That's so lame!
Also, I saw on the Daily Show a clip of what London's plans are for the opening ceremony, and I gotta say... Really? Really, London? I mean, I know you Brits are a naturally bland people, but come on! China's opening was AMAZING. You can at least try to compete against it! Don't just give up! That's so lame!
I know!Wolverine18 said:
Question: If Smith is lighting instead of Tennant, is a paradox starting?
Capatcha: Geronimo!
... I feel that the thing has futuresight.
Don't take it the wrong wayHelmholtz Watson said:My general feelings as an American about the Olympics?
Yeah, I'm excited!
Jeeze you English lot seem awfully down on your own country, take a cue from the Chinese people and be happy that your hosting!
The Chinese opening of the Olympics was great, I can't wait to see what the English are going to do for the opening of this years Olympics.
Daystar! I'm surprised that your not more upbeat about this whole thing, you seem to be one of the most happy people on this thread. :/Daystar Clarion said:
I'm glad were hosting it and I'm sure it will be an unforgettable experience for those who are into it, but I just can't force myself to get enthusiastic about sports.
I don't really care about the Olympics that much. Never really have honestly. That being said, I'm sorry but this thread now has the special Olympics song stuck in my head and now must subject you to several verses as payback.
Cue random music
Watch them run, watch them fall. Watch them try to catch a ball.
Olympics, special Olympics.
Kid with downs wins the race, even though he stood in place.
Olympics, special Olympics.
Watch them prance, watch them drool, watch them fall into a pool.
That's diving ...
At the special Olympics.
Cue random music
Watch them run, watch them fall. Watch them try to catch a ball.
Olympics, special Olympics.
Kid with downs wins the race, even though he stood in place.
Olympics, special Olympics.
Watch them prance, watch them drool, watch them fall into a pool.
That's diving ...
At the special Olympics.
I'm sure everybody will be feeling the same after the first month or two. Once the initial rush dies down, then we can just treat them as the big games of "which country would win in (insert sport here)" that they truly are.Doclector said:
I do stress though that you should at least watch the opening ceremony just because it's supposedly going to be absolutely batty-nuggets. As shown here:
http://deadspin.com/5928700/the-olympics-opening-ceremony-giant-voldemort-fighting-30-mary-poppinses-obviously
I should also mention that a lot of the Olympics viewership are watching it for the same reason people watch NASCAR: in case something horribly wrong/unexpected happens.
I'm pretty sure no one's getting pumped up to see Phelps win every medal...again. However, if he loses it all to some random guy from Malaysia, then that would actually be news.
I'm pretty sure no one's getting pumped up to see Phelps win every medal...again. However, if he loses it all to some random guy from Malaysia, then that would actually be news.
Fair enough, I don't really care about the sports either. I just like to see the openings and joke with my international friends about who's country is winning, lol.Daystar Clarion said:Don't take it the wrong wayHelmholtz Watson said:My general feelings as an American about the Olympics?
Yeah, I'm excited!
Jeeze you English lot seem awfully down on your own country, take a cue from the Chinese people and be happy that your hosting!
The Chinese opening of the Olympics was great, I can't wait to see what the English are going to do for the opening of this years Olympics.
Daystar! I'm surprised that your not more upbeat about this whole thing, you seem to be one of the most happy people on this thread. :/Daystar Clarion said:
I'm glad were hosting it and I'm sure it will be an unforgettable experience for those who are into it, but I just can't force myself to get enthusiastic about sports.
you know I never noticed Lilith had a tatoo [i/]right there...[/i]Z of the Na said:
uh, anyway
yeah..its fun to watch some events just for the pure novelty..since I dont often get to see many different sports on TV (AFL...cricket...tennis?) I remember actually enjoying the snow boarding and figure sakting during the last winter olympics
generally though its not a big deal...I remember last time it was a HUGE deal was the 2000 olylimpics in sydney...because OMG YOU GUYZ WE GOT TEH LIMPICS!!!!!
Was kinda exciting seeing the torch go by right outside my house and I'm going to watch the opening ceremony, other than that not too fussed personally, not a big sports person.
But I think for the country it might be a good thing, bring everyone out for a reason thats not wholey negative for once. I mean I saw it when the torch went by, the entire village came out to watch it and was a positive atmosphere
With all the crap going on at the moment we need a dose of positive energy and distraction for a little while
But I think for the country it might be a good thing, bring everyone out for a reason thats not wholey negative for once. I mean I saw it when the torch went by, the entire village came out to watch it and was a positive atmosphere
With all the crap going on at the moment we need a dose of positive energy and distraction for a little while
I find the idea behind the Olympics to be very interesting, and even quite admirable. These athletes represent the pinnacle of human strength and endurance, and are competing to discover who truly is the best among them.
Unfortunately, I feel as though the Olympics have steadily become less about the spirit of human competition and international cooperation and more about the spirit of profit. The entire thing is a giant commercial now. When I'm walking to work, I see giant banner ads featuring Olympic sprinters... Holding bottles of Coke. It isn't about them, it's about the product.
It's all very sad, I think.
Unfortunately, I feel as though the Olympics have steadily become less about the spirit of human competition and international cooperation and more about the spirit of profit. The entire thing is a giant commercial now. When I'm walking to work, I see giant banner ads featuring Olympic sprinters... Holding bottles of Coke. It isn't about them, it's about the product.
It's all very sad, I think.
I have a very dull view of this Olympics. The whole way it has been handled up to now is a complete and utter shambles - it is being run for the sake of corporate sponsors and VIPs. There are draconian restrictions on merchandising so that if a company even MENTIONS the olympics at all it will get hit with a lawsuit. That's going too far to ensure exclusivity for a few big sponsors, and to think that the olympic commitee has the CHEEK to call anyone who uses the Olympic logo without permission a "parasite", when the operation is largely funded by the taxpayer and hosted at the leisure of the people of London. Talk about selling out.
The London Olympic-only lanes are rather disgusting too, and will cause much unnecessary grief and disruption for unlucky commuters.
The Olympics in principle is an admirable recognition of perseverance and skill, but I think it has been corrupted by commercialisation. I want as little to do with it as possible.
The London Olympic-only lanes are rather disgusting too, and will cause much unnecessary grief and disruption for unlucky commuters.
The Olympics in principle is an admirable recognition of perseverance and skill, but I think it has been corrupted by commercialisation. I want as little to do with it as possible.