Topic: Why is nobody talking about the Olympics ?

[Svevan]

Same goes for Tennis, which is essentially international.

[nickmitch]

Same goes for Tennis, which is completely international.

Fixed.

[NWR_insanolord]

World Cup >>>>>>>>>>>> Olympics.

The problem with that, though, is that soccer is the most boring thing in the world. I saw the 20 km Speedwalking in the Olympics earlier and that to me is 10 times more interesting than soccer.

[EasyCure]

World Cup >>>>>>>>>>>> Olympics.

The problem with that, though, is that soccer is the most boring thing in the world. I saw the 20 km Speedwalking in the Olympics earlier and that to me is 10 times more interesting than soccer.

Wow i thought this train of thought had died. Everytime a soccer match was on at work, everyone would gather around the tv when normally i'm not used to seeng anyone but my family/close friends of family. (rooting for Ecuador, Peru or Mexico)

[Stogi]

Mexico is a good team. It's Germany and Argentina for me.

And good lord! Speed walking?! Speed walking is more interesting?! I respect everyone's opinion, but if there was some way to find where you live, I take a dump on your windshield because you took a dump on my soul.

It's only fair.

[NWR_insanolord]

The only reason I find Speedwalking so interesting is because I find it so hilarious that it's an Olympic sport. If not for that soccer would be more interesting, though I still can't stand watching it.

If it makes you feel any better I know what it feels like to have people mock a sport that I love, I'm a hockey fan.

[Plugabugz]

World Cup >>>>>>>>>>>> Olympics.

The problem with that, though, is that soccer is the most boring thing in the world. I saw the 20 km Speedwalking in the Olympics earlier and that to me is 10 times more interesting than soccer.

90,000 people in Wembley Stadium would like to disagree.

[Svevan]

Are you saying that might makes right?

....when did you become an American?

[DAaaMan64]

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[NWR_insanolord]

World Cup >>>>>>>>>>>> Olympics.

The problem with that, though, is that soccer is the most boring thing in the world. I saw the 20 km Speedwalking in the Olympics earlier and that to me is 10 times more interesting than soccer.

90,000 people in Wembley Stadium would like to disagree.

Yeah, well 110,000 people in Beaver Stadium say American football is way better.

[D_Average]

I don't watch b/c I'm sick of hearing about Michael Phelps.  A damn good swimmer he is, but he certainly takes the cake for most over rated modern athlete of our time.  What other olympian or professional athletes have the chance to win roughly the same event over and over?  On top of that, he was scared to enter the event of all swimming events.  The 100m freestyle.  Why?  Too slow.

[NWR_insanolord]

I don't watch b/c I'm sick of hearing about Michael Phelps.  A damn good swimmer he is, but he certainly takes the cake for most over rated modern athlete of our time.  What other olympian or professional athletes have the chance to win roughly the same event over and over?  On top of that, he was scared to enter the event of all swimming events.  The 100m freestyle.  Why?  Too slow.

So you don't think that Jamaican guy should be praised like he is because he won two golds in events that are "roughly the same".

[GoldenPhoenix]

I don't watch b/c I'm sick of hearing about Michael Phelps.  A damn good swimmer he is, but he certainly takes the cake for most over rated modern athlete of our time.  What other olympian or professional athletes have the chance to win roughly the same event over and over?  On top of that, he was scared to enter the event of all swimming events.  The 100m freestyle.  Why?  Too slow.

Phelps seems to come across as really cocky and I'm beginning to not be able to stand him. The events I like at the olympics are the gymastics (all the different kinds) and pole vaulting among a couple of other things.

[ThePerm]

usa is a better country then america, i think for the last 8 years the country has been called america rather than the usa...kinda strange phenomenom

[NWR_insanolord]

I don't watch b/c I'm sick of hearing about Michael Phelps.  A damn good swimmer he is, but he certainly takes the cake for most over rated modern athlete of our time.  What other olympian or professional athletes have the chance to win roughly the same event over and over?  On top of that, he was scared to enter the event of all swimming events.  The 100m freestyle.  Why?  Too slow.

Phelps seems to come across as really cocky and I'm beginning to not be able to stand him. The events I like at the olympics are the gymastics (all the different kinds) and pole vaulting among a couple of other things.

He hasn't been that cocky from what I've seen, though I haven't seen many interviews. Even if he is I can't really blame him, if I had the most gold medals in a single Olympics and had obliterated the record for most gold medals in a career I'd be pretty damn cocky about it.

[D_Average]

I don't watch b/c I'm sick of hearing about Michael Phelps.  A damn good swimmer he is, but he certainly takes the cake for most over rated modern athlete of our time.  What other olympian or professional athletes have the chance to win roughly the same event over and over?  On top of that, he was scared to enter the event of all swimming events.  The 100m freestyle.  Why?  Too slow.

Exactly the opposite!  I'm VERY impressed by Bolt.  He won the all out sprint, AND an endurance like sprint.  Phelps can not win the sprint, he doesn't even come close.  On top of that, I think you can make a pretty good case that around the globe, there is more competition for the 100 meter dash than any swimming event.

So you don't think that Jamaican guy should be praised like he is because he won two golds in events that are "roughly the same".

[Athrun Zala]

usa is a better country then america, i think for the last 8 years the country has been called america rather than the usa...kinda strange phenomenom

yes, much to the annoyance of the rest of the continent...

[DAaaMan64]

usa is a better country then america, i think for the last 8 years the country has been called america rather than the usa...kinda strange phenomenom

yes, much to the annoyance of the rest of the continent...

It annoys me pretty well too. 

[ShyGuy]

We need to invade Canada and Mexico just to make the name America more appropriate. I think Mexico pulled some Georgia-like moves, that should give us an excuse. not political, just a smart aleck remark

On the subject, I've watched no Olympics. I don't like NBC's coverage.

[D_Average]

Just saw today that Hope Solo and the US Women's Soccer Team won gold....not bad!

[mantidor]

Thats really ****ing strange. Why are they so obsessed?

Chinese people and their government have this huge inferiority complex. I read some article how they were completely distressed and worried when the japanese passed them in average height among the population for instance. The opening ceremony was for me further proof of this. It was awesome so I didn't really care anyway.


I watch the olympics for the sports that are meant to be seen, like synchronized swimming, or gimnastics, they do some pretty cool things, but thats about it, team and ball sports as well as athleticism events are just boring to watch.

[oohhboy]

Thats really ****ing strange. Why are they so obsessed?

Chinese people and their government have this huge inferiority complex. I read some article how they were completely distressed and worried when the japanese passed them in average height among the population for instance. The opening ceremony was for me further proof of this. It was awesome so I didn't really care anyway.


I watch the olympics for the sports that are meant to be seen, like synchronized swimming, or gimnastics, they do some pretty cool things, but thats about it, team and ball sports as well as athleticism events are just boring to watch.

Throw in the concept of "Face" and all that goes up to an entirely new level. Like the stupid Russian jokes like "In Russia you don't eat the food, the food eats you!", if a problem a looks alright from the outside, there IS no problem. That's why they have no qualms about faking chunks of the opening or handbags etc. The Olympics has been an epic ego project for China not unlike the weird dances Kim has in North Korea when the mood suits him. Smog, there is no smog.

Unfortunately it all very short sighted and in the information age, these constant cover ups keep blowing up in their faces.

As for watching it, well, I am usually too busy to watch much these days, alone watch sports I actually want to watch so to hell with it. Besides the scandals that hover around these Olympics are far more interesting than most of the games. I gives great insight as to how and what the hosting nation feels.

[decoyman]

...but thats about it, team and ball sports as well as athleticism events are just boring to watch.

Dude, you've never watched the hammer throw then. These giant dudes who compete in this event are just bizarre. One guy threw the hammer, and then started this ranting and raving tirade. He didn't even look where his throw hit, he was just staring at the ground yelling and screaming and waving his arms around like a crazy guy. The announcers were like, "So-and-so likes to talk to the hammer a bit after a throw," totally non-chalant. It was hilarious.

And the awesome part was, he wasn't the only one to be totally strange. One woman doing her throw just screamed after she let go. I mean, a sort of prolonged banshee-scream, and I don't mean like tennis players who grunt when they hit the ball. It, also, was hilarious and awesome.

[RABicle]

GOLD FOR STRAYA! FUCKEN TAKE THAT CHINA WHERE'S YOUR LUCKY NUMBER EIGHT NOW FUCKERS? Mens 10m Platform. Unbelievable.

[blackfootsteps]

GOLD FOR STRAYA! FUCKEN TAKE THAT CHINA WHERE'S YOUR LUCKY NUMBER EIGHT NOW FUCKERS? Mens 10m Platform. Unbelievable.

How good was that? The unexpected golds are always the best.