Am I the Only One...

Godfather. · August 2012

Jason P wrote:

I like to watch the Olympics just so I can see the dominant and over-powering U.S. athletes crush and destroy the laughable opposition that the rest of the world despairingly sends to the games.

Wuh, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!!

:thumbup:

Godfather.

JonnyPistachio · August 2012

Godfather. wrote:

BinauralJam wrote:

With Love, You're all Fuck Nuts, Olympics Rule!!!

I've been watching every evening....but I have a question.
how is gymnastics and diving olympic sports ?
they are both "judged sports" no clear winner or looser other than a few judges
giving a opinion, I am happy for the people that worked hard to make the olympic teams and made it
but really what's next..spelling bee's (I'd never make that team )
I always thought that competetive sports in a olympic venue should have clear winner that the viewer
could could determin with no doubt in mind (other than a photo finish)

the BMX racing is coming up soon if ya'll get a chance to watch it's pretty cool
keep your eye on Nic Long for the USA along with David Herman and you Auzzies
look out for Sam Willabee this guy is a rocket.
all the Bmx riders involved in the olympics have made their place in the games
with hard work,blood and broken bones, they deserve these races as much as
any other athlete there,this is only the second time for BMX in the olympics and it is slated
for 2016 also and hopefully my son will be there.

Godfather.

I like some of the stuff, but I was wondering the same thing the other day Godfather.
I was watching the USA guys choke at gymnastics.
Some guy got on that pommel-horse and was swinging all over the place. Legs flying all over --I have no idea how they judge that stuff. They gave him minus points because his legs were ahead of his body. Or was it behind? Silly. But when they run and do flips I am amazed at their athleticism. But look at his big toe, its out of place! Minus points! and no soup for you!

ComeToTX · August 2012

i watch the beach volleyball and i'll probably watch the gold medal bball game. the tape delay is stupid and keeps me from watching much in the evening.

Godfather. · August 2012

JonnyPistachio wrote:

Godfather. wrote:

BinauralJam wrote:

With Love, You're all Fuck Nuts, Olympics Rule!!!

I've been watching every evening....but I have a question.
how is gymnastics and diving olympic sports ?
they are both "judged sports" no clear winner or looser other than a few judges
giving a opinion, I am happy for the people that worked hard to make the olympic teams and made it
but really what's next..spelling bee's (I'd never make that team )
I always thought that competetive sports in a olympic venue should have clear winner that the viewer
could could determin with no doubt in mind (other than a photo finish)

the BMX racing is coming up soon if ya'll get a chance to watch it's pretty cool
keep your eye on Nic Long for the USA along with David Herman and you Auzzies
look out for Sam Willabee this guy is a rocket.
all the Bmx riders involved in the olympics have made their place in the games
with hard work,blood and broken bones, they deserve these races as much as
any other athlete there,this is only the second time for BMX in the olympics and it is slated
for 2016 also and hopefully my son will be there.

Godfather.

I like some of the stuff, but I was wondering the same thing the other day Godfather.
I was watching the USA guys choke at gymnastics.
Some guy got on that pommel-horse and was swinging all over the place. Legs flying all over --I have no idea how they judge that stuff. They gave him minus points because his legs were ahead of his body. Or was it behind? Silly. But when they run and do flips I am amazed at their athleticism. But look at his big toe, its out of place! Minus points! and no soup for you!

Godfather.

cincybearcat · August 2012

ComeToTX wrote:

i watch the beach volleyball and i'll probably watch the gold medal bball game. the tape delay is stupid and keeps me from watching much in the evening.

Without tape delay I wouldnt see anything.

inmytree · August 2012

ComeToTX wrote:

i watch the beach volleyball and i'll probably watch the gold medal bball game. the tape delay is stupid and keeps me from watching much in the evening.

check out http://www.nbcolympics.com

I'm watching Women's Handball and Judo right now...

hedonist · August 2012

I definitely appreciate the skills involved - some like gymnastics (though subjective/judged, as Godfather pointed out) are just entrancing...but yeah, really haven't searched it out.

(kinda prefer watching the winter sports anyway)

josevolution · August 2012

Godfather. wrote:

BinauralJam wrote:

With Love, You're all Fuck Nuts, Olympics Rule!!!

I've been watching every evening....but I have a question.
how is gymnastics and diving olympic sports ?
they are both "judged sports" no clear winner or looser other than a few judges
giving a opinion, I am happy for the people that worked hard to make the olympic teams and made it
but really what's next..spelling bee's (I'd never make that team )
I always thought that competetive sports in a olympic venue should have clear winner that the viewer
could could determin with no doubt in mind (other than a photo finish)

the BMX racing is coming up soon if ya'll get a chance to watch it's pretty cool
keep your eye on Nic Long for the USA along with David Herman and you Auzzies
look out for Sam Willabee this guy is a rocket.
all the Bmx riders involved in the olympics have made their place in the games
with hard work,blood and broken bones, they deserve these races as much as
any other athlete there,this is only the second time for BMX in the olympics and it is slated
for 2016 also and hopefully my son will be there.

Godfather.

So last night you couldn't tell that the Chinese Divers were clearly way better than the rest of the field and that the American women were the Gold medal winners above all the rest :roll:

Cosmo · August 2012

I get the gymnastics and diving because that shit looks hard to do. You HAVE to be in great physical shape to pull off some of the stuff they do (try doing an Iron Cross or a tripple somersault off the high dive... not easy).
...
But... What about Skeet Shooting? Is that really a sport? I mean, yeah, I fully understand that there is a great amount of skill involved... but, is it athletic (i.e. sport)?
Because, i bet that 5 time Gold Medal winner would STILL score 5 Gold Medals even if she was a 2 pack a day smoker. Same goes for archery. They could even mount ashtrays to the bows if they wanted.
...
And what about the horse stuff? The horse does all of the work and doesn't get diddly squat. Especially that horse dancing shit.

cincybearcat · August 2012

brianlux wrote:

I say, "fuck that shit".

No, actually I don't. I used to but each year the barrage of commercials kept getting worse.

"Hans Boring is about to attempt a 12.5 meter pole vault which would double the existing world record.... but first a word from Johnson and Johnson..."

Like I said, fuck that shit.

Yeah, fuck those companies that support these kids and their dreams!!! FUCK 'EM!!!!!

Godfather. · August 2012

josevolution wrote:

Godfather. wrote:

BinauralJam wrote:

With Love, You're all Fuck Nuts, Olympics Rule!!!

I've been watching every evening....but I have a question.
how is gymnastics and diving olympic sports ?
they are both "judged sports" no clear winner or looser other than a few judges
giving a opinion, I am happy for the people that worked hard to make the olympic teams and made it
but really what's next..spelling bee's (I'd never make that team )
I always thought that competetive sports in a olympic venue should have clear winner that the viewer
could could determin with no doubt in mind (other than a photo finish)

the BMX racing is coming up soon if ya'll get a chance to watch it's pretty cool
keep your eye on Nic Long for the USA along with David Herman and you Auzzies
look out for Sam Willabee this guy is a rocket.
all the Bmx riders involved in the olympics have made their place in the games
with hard work,blood and broken bones, they deserve these races as much as
any other athlete there,this is only the second time for BMX in the olympics and it is slated
for 2016 also and hopefully my son will be there.

Godfather.

So last night you couldn't tell that the Chinese Divers were clearly way better than the rest of the field and that the American women were the Gold medal winners above all the rest :roll:

acyually I went to bed before the gold was handed out but I am superized that china did not get the gold but there you have it...it's a judged sport,not by the viewers and no clear line drawn of win or loose,so you put the confused icon after your post like I supported the disisson for who got the gold when infact I had no idea who got the gold till you told me...but now that you mention it YEAAAAH USA ROCKS !!!!

Godfather.

cincybearcat · August 2012

Godfather. wrote:

but I am superized that china did not get the gold

"superized" I like that, super-surprised?

JonnyPistachio · August 2012

Cosmo wrote:

I get the gymnastics and diving because that shit looks hard to do. You HAVE to be in great physical shape to pull off some of the stuff they do (try doing an Iron Cross or a tripple somersault off the high dive... not easy).
...
But... What about Skeet Shooting? Is that really a sport? I mean, yeah, I fully understand that there is a great amount of skill involved... but, is it athletic (i.e. sport)?
Because, i bet that 5 time Gold Medal winner would STILL score 5 Gold Medals even if she was a 2 pack a day smoker. Same goes for archery. They could even mount ashtrays to the bows if they wanted.
...
And what about the horse stuff? The horse does all of the work and doesn't get diddly squat. Especially that horse dancing shit.

I had the same questions. The other day I had a good discussion with a friend on what constitutes a sport and what constitutes a game.

Did you see this in the Given to Fly (Live) section today:

Sea wrote:

Eddie Vedder
Hammersmith Apollo
London, UK
July 31, 2012
Show Two Set List

12. Far Behind
(Ed tells a story about the time he almost accidentally killed The Kings Of Leon while skeet shooting. He then talks about not understanding how shooting is an Olympic sport but isn't surprised that the Americans are winning at it.)
13. Guaranteed

JonnyPistachio · August 2012

cincybearcat wrote:

Godfather. wrote:

but I am superized that china did not get the gold

"superized" I like that, super-surprised?

A super-sized surprise!

Godfather. · August 2012

cincybearcat wrote:

Godfather. wrote:

but I am superized that china did not get the gold

"superized" I like that, super-surprised?

olympic spelling bee gold metal here..

Godfather.

FiveB247x · August 2012

The Olympics are not for sports fans, but mostly for people who enjoy pagentry, personal stories and hoopla... not actual sports.

Go Beavers · August 2012

cincybearcat wrote:

brianlux wrote:

I say, "fuck that shit".

No, actually I don't. I used to but each year the barrage of commercials kept getting worse.

"Hans Boring is about to attempt a 12.5 meter pole vault which would double the existing world record.... but first a word from Johnson and Johnson..."

Like I said, fuck that shit.

Yeah, fuck those companies that support these kids and their dreams!!! FUCK 'EM!!!!!

I say "f' em" when I hit fast forward on my DVR.

Go Beavers · August 2012

FiveB247x wrote:

The Olympics are not for sports fans, but mostly for people who enjoy pagentry, personal stories and hoopla... not actual sports.

I've just realized I'm not a sports fan......

josevolution · August 2012

FiveB247x wrote:

The Olympics are not for sports fans, but mostly for people who enjoy pagentry, personal stories and hoopla... not actual sports.

How about soccer , basketball , voleyball , wrestling , judo :fp:

Cosmo · August 2012

josevolution wrote:

How about soccer , basketball , voleyball , wrestling , judo :fp:

...
Hockey.

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