Soooo, who's watching? I thought the lighting was cool, but nothing special. It doesn't hold a candle (pun completely intended) to the '92 Barcelona Olympics.
As for the games, I'm pretty stoked about rowing :)
42 Billion doesn't make a good show apparently.
Impressive technology wise but I am so bored :-\ And I am a theater going person.
dont have a tv anymore, im bummed
Quote from: truckinduc on August 08, 2008, 09:08:24 PM
dont have a tv anymore, im bummed
You didn't miss much. The commentators were pissing me off.
Streaming video of the live events is pretty cool. Watching Judo right now.
Quote from: JBubble on August 08, 2008, 09:11:38 PM
Streaming video of the live events is pretty cool. Watching Judo right now.
Do tell where you are streaming from :)
Quote from: El Matador on August 08, 2008, 09:13:56 PM
Do tell where you are streaming from :)
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/live/index.html (http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/live/index.html)
Quote from: El Matador on August 08, 2008, 09:09:40 PM
The commentators were pissing me off.
My wife and I were getting a it ticked off at them too!
"This team isn't going to win any medals." WTF?! STFU!! >:(
The one guy said that about a few of the smaller countries. Then the other commentator said something to try and offset the negativity.
Was an incredible display but rather longggg!
BTW..Dammit Matador!! >:(
I was all set with an Olympics thread planned. It was done and ready to post but I fell asleep. [roll]
Mine was dedicated to the athletes though! [thumbsup]
I've got my favorites..
http://shooting.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1500 (http://shooting.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1500)
How cool is she..
Corey worked in a cooking school for two years as an assistant chef. As part of her job, she traveled to Italy to study how to prepare authentic Italian food. Corey also has a love of old cars, in particular Jeeps and Mustangs. In her free time, Corey enjoys riding motorcycles, rock climbing, and downhill skiing.
Motorcycles, Jeeps, guns and Italian cooking?! [thumbsup]
http://volleyball.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1439 (http://volleyball.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1439)
She's 6'3" :o :o :o
I already know what you're going to say Kni and Nakid
http://judo.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/624 (http://judo.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/624)
http://boxing.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1261 (http://boxing.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1261)
..and they both can kick some azz!!
Now..to dig up some of those hot Swede chick bios/pics! [thumbsup]
I see a pattern here IZ ;D
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 09, 2008, 12:13:57 AM
I see a pattern here IZ ;D
Oh yeah! Notice..there ain't no foo-foo chicks!
Actually, they may look sweet with their make-up and all..but don't let em fool ya!! [evil]
Quote from: IZ on August 09, 2008, 12:47:55 AM
Oh yeah! Notice..there ain't no foo-foo chicks!
Actually, they may look sweet with their make-up and all..but don't let em fool ya!! [evil]
Soooo, you're into women that can kick your azz?
I'm watching right now.
SOOOOO....2 americans dead already (RIP)....
I hope they're the only ones....but I have a feeling they might not be :'(
sad news out of the way.
I've been really excited about the olympics, purely because I get to see all the awesome sports on TV that usually aren't televised.
Sailing
Rowing
BMX (I'm really excited about that one)
and
cough*women's gymnastics*cough
Rowing FTW! The Australians are bringing it on this year!
Quote from: El Matador on August 09, 2008, 06:32:28 AM
Rowing FTW! The Australians are bringing it on this year!
Oxford Blues [laugh]
I love watching those races! [thumbsup]
Is it true that Badminton is now an Olympic sport? :o
Did I hear that correctly last night during the parade of countries?
If that is true, I fear the imminent fall of civilization . . .
Badminton.. I can't wait to see the team felching competition...
just watched some sculling
now watching the italian girls volleyball team ;D play the russians
please explain how 2 americans have died????
Easy - ran into a mentally ill person. That totally sucks.
Quote from: RobJohn3 on August 09, 2008, 10:33:04 AM
Easy - ran into a mentally ill person. That totally sucks.
and that dude committed suicide after he did it!! [roll]
Here's a link to the story:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26104003/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26104003/)
man WTF
US sweep in Women's Saber! [thumbsup]
I've met a few of the fencing team members, I deliver to the Northwest Fencing Center (http://www.nwfencing.org/), where a number of the foil and epee fencers practice.
http://fencing.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/533 (http://fencing.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/533)
Hey IZ, how 'bout women who can stick it to ya! ;D
Quote from: JBubble on August 09, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Here's a link to the story:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26104003/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26104003/)
they just mentioned on MSNBC that only one of them died...they had been saying 2 early this morning.
1 life is still terrible, but I'm glad the wife is still alive
Quote from: krolik on August 09, 2008, 11:20:33 AM
US sweep in Women's Saber! [thumbsup]
Uhh, thanks. Guess I don't need to watch it now. [roll]
How 'bout someone puts spoiler in the title?
Quote from: krolik on August 09, 2008, 11:20:33 AM
US sweep in Women's Saber! [thumbsup]
I've met a few of the fencing team members, I deliver to the Northwest Fencing Center (http://www.nwfencing.org/), where a number of the foil and epee fencers practice.
I was stoked to see that! Fencing is my fav - practiced in college and still have some of the gear. Really amazing seeing how 10 years ago the thought of America taking a sweep in any Fencing category was basically fantasy.
Quote from: hbliam on August 09, 2008, 11:44:41 AM
Uhh, thanks. Guess I don't need to watch it now. [roll]
How 'bout someone puts spoiler in the title?
That's hardly a spoiler this is big news. I was about to post up the same thing. You can pretty much expect people to be discussing the wins here shortly after they happen.
Quote from: hbliam on August 09, 2008, 11:44:41 AM
Uhh, thanks. Guess I don't need to watch it now. [roll]
How 'bout someone puts spoiler in the title?
[SPOILER for ball licking]
Your mom just swept it. :-*
:P
Quote from: RobJohn3 on August 09, 2008, 10:10:09 AM
Badminton.. I can't wait to see the team felching competition...
Okay, that's just wrong. [laugh]
Wow, the hype about Phelps is true for his first event. He make the beast with two backsing smoked the competition and the world record.
Quote from: JohnnyDucati on August 09, 2008, 09:50:36 AM
Is it true that Badminton is now an Olympic sport? :o
Did I hear that correctly last night during the parade of countries?
If that is true, I fear the imminent fall of civilization . . .
Everyone seems to talk a lot of smack about badminton. I think they will respect the game more when a Shuttlecock is hit at you at over 200 mph ;D
I sense a joke coming on about a Shuttlecock ;D
Its not your casual game at a family Picnic. Its a extremely athletic sport. I can think of other so called sports in the Olympics where you can be completely out of shape but yet still win.
Quote from: Jobu on August 10, 2008, 12:00:07 AM
Wow, the hype about Phelps is true for his first event. He make the beast with two backsing smoked the competition and the world record.
What hype.......He is the best swimmer in the world.
Can some one please explain the appeal of the olympics?
What a total waste of time and Money, 54 billion dollars so some people can play sport for 16 days
I'm sorry I just can't understand what all the carry on is about, We had it here in 2000 and I wanted to leave the make the beast with two backsing country because you could not escape the the hype and bullshit.
Is it wrong that I just don't care?
Quote from: CairnsDuc on August 10, 2008, 03:44:08 AM
Can some one please explain the appeal of the olympics?
What a total waste of time and Money, 54 billion dollars so some people can play sport for 16 days
I'm sorry I just can't understand what all the carry on is about, We had it here in 2000 and I wanted to leave the make the beast with two backsing country because you could not escape the the hype and bullshit.
Is it wrong that I just don't care?
When there was a possibility of the Olympics coming to New York I was not happy. I figured I would have to leave town for the duration.
Just think about what 54 billion could do.
No, you are not wrong.
Quote from: kopfjager on August 10, 2008, 12:59:45 AM
What hype.......He is the best swimmer in the world.
And they are not hyping him? That's all they are talking about. That's hype.
I'm not saying it is not true, just that he is being hyped up.
Does anyone else feel dirty after watching womens gymnastics... [laugh]
Jokes aside, Gym is such a crazy sport, they (women and men's team) are super human freaks!!!!
The Chinese womens gymnasts look awful young.... :-\
They should, they start when they're like 3 years old :o
Yeah, but I thought there was a minimum age. Maybe 16? Some of them look like they're 12....you know, that prepubescent look that girls have.
Maybe.
If a girl doesn't look like she belongs in my pants, I pretty much don't pay attention ;D
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 10, 2008, 03:00:26 PM
Maybe.
If a girl doesn't look like she belongs in my pants, I pretty much don't pay attention ;D
:o
[laugh]
Oh, c'mon, like it's any different for you.
[laugh]
Quote from: CairnsDuc on August 10, 2008, 03:44:08 AM
Can some one please explain the appeal of the olympics?
What a total waste of time and Money, 54 billion dollars so some people can play sport for 16 days
I'm sorry I just can't understand what all the carry on is about, We had it here in 2000 and I wanted to leave the make the beast with two backsing country because you could not escape the the hype and bullshit.
Is it wrong that I just don't care?
Not at all. At least it's only once every 4 years. Professional sports waste people's time and money just about every day.
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 10, 2008, 03:02:38 PM
Oh, c'mon, like it's any different for you.
[laugh]
It kinda is since I'm interested in males instead of females. Now, if I was bi....... [thumbsup]
Quote from: JBubble on August 10, 2008, 02:58:52 PM
Yeah, but I thought there was a minimum age. Maybe 16? Some of them look like they're 12....you know, that prepubescent look that girls have.
16 is the minimum age. I think China got confused and thought it was the max age. The girl they just showed that they said was 16 looks like she is 12 at the most.
Quote from: Jobu on August 10, 2008, 04:58:20 PM
16 is the minimum age. I think China got confused and thought it was the max age. The girl they just showed that they said was 16 looks like she is 12 at the most.
Seriously man. A couple of these girls have not even come close to hitting puberty.
Quote from: factorPlayer on August 09, 2008, 11:26:22 PM
That's hardly a spoiler this is big news. I was about to post up the same thing. You can pretty much expect people to be discussing the wins here shortly after they happen.
Some of the more tech advanced have a thing called a DVR. We aren't slaves to the schedule.
Quote from: hbliam on August 10, 2008, 06:35:15 PM
Some of the more tech advanced have a thing called a DVR. We aren't slaves to the schedule.
After tonight, I'll be lucky to see anything. Going to be out of town for work for the next 10 days, and with 125 hrs of work planned over the next 10 days, I doubt I'll be watching much tv.
Guess I'll just have to avoid this thread.
Quote from: JBubble on August 10, 2008, 04:22:45 PM
It kinda is since I'm interested in males instead of females. Now, if I was bi....... [thumbsup]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
USA women's gymnastics need to cool down!! [roll]
Quote from: IZ on August 10, 2008, 07:23:30 PM
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Man, the more I stare at the girl you posted up earlier thats a US boxer, the more I consider it.... ;)
I just watched the US women's gymnastics team.
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin seem like they might do pretty good, not too sure for the rest of the team. Yes. I watch the women's gymnastics...and yes....they are all way too young looking to find attractive. 16 year old girls who look like they're 12 (or in the case of china, 12 year old girls who look like they are 8 [laugh])
Watched some swiming too...Phelps kicked some ass yesterday, and then held back a bit earlier today when I watched.
Watched a little badminton too! [laugh] Thats all I have to say about that one
Quote from: Le Pirate on August 10, 2008, 07:53:31 PM
I just watched the US women's gymnastics team.
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin seem like they might do pretty good, not too sure for the rest of the team. Yes. I watch the women's gymnastics...and yes....they are all way too young looking to find attractive. 16 year old girls who look like they're 12 (or in the case of china, 12 year old girls who look like they are 8 [laugh])
Watched a little badminton too! [laugh] Thats all I have to say about that one
There's one gymnast who kind of reminds me of Jessica Simpson. She was one who stepped out on floor exercise.
The high school I was working at up in Seattle had a badminton team.
Ok, I watched some of the girls. They look like they're 8.
Even I can't ignore that, especially when the announcers are discussing how they don't look 16 and people are complaining about that, but the Chinese have coughed up ID's for all these girls stating they're legal competition age.
Uh huh.
Riiiiiigght.
Women's diving though, now that's what I'm talkin' about.
rawr
Quote from: JohnnyDucati on August 09, 2008, 09:50:36 AM
Is it true that Badminton is now an Olympic sport? :o
Did I hear that correctly last night during the parade of countries?
If that is true, I fear the imminent fall of civilization . . .
Since 1992. Where you been ?
OMFG!!!! U.S. mens relay swim team snatches the gold from the french!!!! So close and the smashed the WR. I love it when talking Sh*t back fires....take that France hehe!
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 10, 2008, 08:33:55 PM
OMFG!!!! U.S. mens relay swim team snatches the gold from the french!!!! So close and the smashed the WR. I love it when talking Sh*t back fires....take that France hehe!
THAT was awesome!! What a come-from-behind!! :o :o [clap] [clap]
BTW..watching women's synchronized diving with the s/o at the bar. Got a slap for commenting on thier azzes! [evil] ;D
I think we need to put a spoiler alert on the thread title. That cocky french guy was devistated!!!! [cheeky]
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 10, 2008, 08:33:55 PM
OMFG!!!! U.S. mens relay swim team snatches the gold from the french!!!! So close and the smashed the WR. I love it when talking Sh*t back fires....take that France hehe!
That was friggin awesome!!! [beer]
Looks like the US is behind in gold medals, but first in overall medals.
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on August 10, 2008, 08:46:22 PM
That was friggin awesome!!! [beer]
Looks like the US is behind in gold medals, but first in overall medals.
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml
The relay swim was indeed awesome. I haven't been that worked over swimming in quite some time (like ever [laugh]). make the beast with two backs the Frenchy bastards.
As for medals, China is going to win the most and probably the most golds.
Quote from: CairnsDuc on August 10, 2008, 03:44:08 AM
Can some one please explain the appeal of the olympics?
What a total waste of time and Money, 54 billion dollars so some people can play sport for 16 days
I'm sorry I just can't understand what all the carry on is about, We had it here in 2000 and I wanted to leave the make the beast with two backsing country because you could not escape the the hype and bullshit.
Is it wrong that I just don't care?
+1.
I can swim from here to there faster than you! I can run from here to there faster than you! I can jump this sandhole longer than you! I can throw this lump of lead longer than you!
If I am ever caught in quicksand and there is an invading army who only have sticks, I hope there is a long jumper and a shot putter who will help me out. [thumbsup]
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 10, 2008, 08:33:55 PM
OMFG!!!! U.S. mens relay swim team snatches the gold from the french!!!! So close and the smashed the WR. I love it when talking Sh*t back fires....take that France hehe!
[clap] [clap] [clap]
[beer]
awesome last leg of that relay. I thought it was all over. Couldn't believe that comeback!
BTW---they just said the US/China basketball game was the most watched game of all time. over 1 BILLION people watched the game :o
I guess we here on the DMF aren't the only people who watch the olympics
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 10, 2008, 08:33:55 PM
OMFG!!!! U.S. mens relay swim team snatches the gold from the french!!!! So close and the smashed the WR. I love it when talking Sh*t back fires....take that France hehe!
What I find most amazing (and that whole race was awesome!) is that first and second place were separated by 0.08 seconds, but they smashed the previous world record by
four seconds.
Misty and Kerri are on the Beach, live right now. ;D
Quote from: kopfjager on August 11, 2008, 06:03:19 PM
Misty and Kerri are on the Beach, live right now. ;D
hello ladies.... ;D
The white bikinis are HOT!!!!
Also, that kinesio tape on KW works miracles! I had it on my left shoulder (pulled a muscle) and it sped up my recovery time in no time.
Looks chilly in China.
<runs for the tv>
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 11, 2008, 07:00:54 PM
<runs for the tv>
Too late sweetie. Missed it. Might be video up on nbcolympics.com tho.
Quote from: Rameses on August 11, 2008, 06:44:56 PM
Looks chilly in China.
During their post-match interview, I was thinking that if this was on CBS, they would have blurred out Walsh's chest. [laugh]
If you want to understand Beach Volleyball hand signals, go to MSN, click on Olympic updates and look for crack the code. ;D [thumbsup]
Wow..the men's gymnastic's team is doing awesome!! Love watching the high bar! [thumbsup]
BTW..this woman interviewing the swimmers sucks!!
Quote from: IZ on August 11, 2008, 08:43:17 PM
Wow..the men's gymnastic's team is doing awesome!! Love watching the high bar! [thumbsup]
BTW..this woman interviewing the swimmers sucks!!
This post must've been
before we hit the pommel horse.
:-\
Quote from: Rameses on August 11, 2008, 10:12:47 PM
This post must've been before we hit the pommel horse.
:-\
Yeah..what a let down on that event. That first guy just laid down on the horse. Raj didn't do crap for difficulty but the Russian-Amer guy did great under the pressure. They still got a medal but it should've been silver!!
Really I could care less about the Olympics(except Basketball), but this article about Yao is awesome..... I really respect him so the fact that the author is heaping praises as well may color my view. ;)
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/basketball/news?slug=aw-yaoteamusa081008&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
BTW, I used to enjoy the games when they were all played on a four year cycle and it was truely an amatuer competion. Now you have games every two years and they expect me to make as big of a deal out of it.... it's not. And the purity of purpose has been diluted. It used to be athletes that wanted to go had to forego the money grab till after they won their gold, making it very clear what a persons priorities were, and their desire to be the best.
Quote from: WannaDucBad on August 12, 2008, 07:54:10 AM
...and it was truely an amatuer competion.
when exactly was that? i mean, the US wasn't sending pros, but other countries were sending athletes that were raised and cared for by their government to be their official representatives. how was that viewed as amateur?
Quote from: WannaDucBad on August 12, 2008, 07:54:10 AM
Now you have games every two years and they expect me to make as big of a deal out of it....
only since 1992. i kinda like the fact that they alternate every 2 years.
For all you folks that think you can swim, Phelps is getting ready to go. ;D
Looks like womens Gymnastics fell short, it was close! With that said, I think Alicia Malone* is hot! She looks like she can kick my arse!
Quote from: WannaDucBad on August 12, 2008, 07:54:10 AM
Really I could care less about the Olympics(except Basketball), but this article about Yao is awesome..... I really respect him so the fact that the author is heaping praises as well may color my view. ;)
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/basketball/news?slug=aw-yaoteamusa081008&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
BTW, I used to enjoy the games when they were all played on a four year cycle and it was truely an amatuer competion. Now you have games every two years and they expect me to make as big of a deal out of it.... it's not. And the purity of purpose has been diluted. It used to be athletes that wanted to go had to forego the money grab till after they won their gold, making it very clear what a persons priorities were, and their desire to be the best.
???
Well, a large majority of the atheletes are still amatuers and they are participating in sports that aren't mainstream. I enjoy the olympics and I feel all the atheletes are there to win, not to get paid.
And don't you think it is funny that you dislike the Olympics for your stated reasons except for the basketball portion. :-\ There are NO amateurs playing for the gold in basketball.
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 12, 2008, 09:50:17 PM
Looks like womens Gymnastics fell short, it was close! With that said, I think Alicia Malone* is hot! She looks like she can kick my arse!
I take you mean Alicia Sacramone, the gymnast. I agree that she is pretty hot. And she probably could kick my ass. Here neck is huge.
Quote from: Jobu on August 12, 2008, 09:54:40 PM
I take you mean Alicia Sacramone, the gymnast. I agree that she is pretty hot. And she probably could kick my ass. Here neck is huge.
Alicia looks more like Jessica Simpson's sister than her real sister. Yes, very hot! [thumbsup] A little powerhouse. Too bad she's f'ed up for life now after messing up pretty bad..twice!! :-\
BTW..hearing stories like that men's beach volleyball player is why I like the olympics. That guy came from a broken family, worked to support his alcholic mother and siblings while in high school, quit high school and then became a beach volleyball player. Not all of the athletes grew up with silver spoons and training from a young age. :)
Venezuala vs USA Women's Volleyball. [thumbsup] [popcorn]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 12, 2008, 10:30:54 PM
Venezuala vs USA Women's Volleyball. [thumbsup] [popcorn]
About to check that out if the DirecTV will ever come back on. Lost signal for some reason.
But regular volleyball just isn't as good after watching the hotties play the beach version.
Quote from: Jobu on August 12, 2008, 10:33:34 PM
About to check that out if the DirecTV will ever come back on. Lost signal for some reason.
But regular volleyball just isn't as good after watching the hotties play the beach version.
You have a storm around that area or the wind blowing?? The only bad thing about direct tv. It goes out with bad weather. I always have something on Tivo to watch though for backup.
True..regular volleyball just isn't the same. :'(
Quote from: IZ on August 12, 2008, 10:37:50 PM
You have a storm around that area or the wind blowing?? The only bad thing about direct tv. It goes out with bad weather. I always have something on Tivo to watch though for backup.
True..regular volleyball just isn't the same. :'(
There were some showers/storms in the area. Usually doesn't affect it too bad, but there must have been a thunderhead directly in line or something. It is back on now. I'm at my folks house right now. I have cable back at school, and I, by far, prefer DirecTV over our cable service. The cable equipment is crap as is the channel selection.
Quote from: Jobu on August 12, 2008, 11:19:56 PM
There were some showers/storms in the area. Usually doesn't affect it too bad, but there must have been a thunderhead directly in line or something. It is back on now. I'm at my folks house right now. I have cable back at school, and I, by far, prefer DirecTV over our cable service. The cable equipment is crap as is the channel selection.
Yeah, I had to reboot the cable box twice last night. [roll]
At least it didn't happen during the live Olympics broadcast though.
Quote from: Jobu on August 12, 2008, 11:19:56 PM
I have cable back at school, and I, by far, prefer DirecTV over our cable service. The cable equipment is crap as is the channel selection.
We got DirectTv back in 2001 and haven't been without it since! [thumbsup]
Love TiVo..I wish I had it on the radio too!!
..back to volleyball!
yeah, congrats to china for shamelessly faking passports and getting 14yr old girls in the olympics. hope those gold medals don't weigh too heavy around your necks.
Quote from: Jobu on August 12, 2008, 10:33:34 PM
But regular volleyball just isn't as good after watching the hotties play the beach version.
and i get to watch those girls play down the street on "my" beach year 'round. ;D [thumbsup]
Quote from: McKraut on August 13, 2008, 05:24:32 AM
yeah, congrats to china for shamelessly faking passports and getting 14yr old girls in the olympics. hope those gold medals don't weigh too heavy around your necks.
karoli is right, though... they should just remove the age limits.
Quote from: Jobu on August 12, 2008, 09:54:40 PM
I take you mean Alicia Sacramone, the gymnast. I agree that she is pretty hot. And she probably could kick my ass. Here neck is huge.
+1 She is super hot. I just love the way they look in those outfits. Plus its good to like her because she is of age. Also, she goes to Brown. Wow [evil]
Quote from: metallimonster on August 13, 2008, 09:35:12 AM
+1 She is super hot. I just love the way they look in those outfits. Plus its good to like her because she is of age. Also, she goes to Brown. Wow [evil]
someone at work today told me he thought she looked "ugly" because her neck was too big. i had a huge "WTF" ready for him. i guess he prefers those "dallas girls"...
Coughlin <3
E> Sacramone <3
"she's a gold in my book" ;D (think that would work on her at a bar??)
Olympic Like/Dislike breakdown:
Like, Want, Moar:
Pageantry. The shitloads of Pageantry.
The scale. If the Olympics are not pure or controversy-free, it is at least huge. It may be a colossal waste of energy to build stadiums in a new city every four years, but I kinda like the moon shot kind of human ingenuity. Because it'll be cool, that's why.
The US pwning the water like a squad of U-Boats
Women's beach volleyball players looking like athletes, not models.
Other Beach volleyball players not looking like the US team.
Bela Karolyi. I wish he could do color commentary on every event.
Do not want:
Commercials. Normally there is nothing to like about them, but NBCs lineup of fall shows looks more stupid than usual - there is no amount of advertising that will make me watch The Flimsiest Premise starring Christian Slater. Also, my local news affiliate is waging some kind of good will offensive - they insist on really,really, really caring about me an my city. Ignoring for a moment the arrogance of assuming that you "make a difference" by reading reports of car accidents and stabbings from a teleprompter, I very much doubt anyone gives fraction of a shit. Enough with the leg humping.
Michael Phelps interviews. Bless his waterlogged head. The way he chews his words, he sounds like a less-articulate, accent-free Schwarzenegger.
More beach volleyball. I would rather watch an obscure, even boring event one time, than beach volleyball every night.
Prepubescent Chinese Gymnasts.
Ladies singles badminton on right now, and they are going at it. [thumbsup]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 13, 2008, 10:12:07 PM
Ladies singles badminton on right now, and they are going at it. [thumbsup]
I remember playing badminton when I was a kid. And then you see these people play it. Entirely different game when the shuttle is going 11ty billion MPH.
200mph. Second fastest raquet sport in the world. [thumbsup]
Holy Shit. Somebody please tell me you watched that. [clap] [clap]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 13, 2008, 10:28:38 PM
Holy Shit. Somebody please tell me you watched that. [clap] [clap]
I looked for it but not very hard. Which channel was it on?
UHD. But that match is over.
Quote from: kopfjager on August 13, 2008, 10:48:19 PM
UHD. But that match is over.
Yea, it said boxing and softball were on there. Guess I should have checked. I watched male gymnastics instead. :-\
The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic event?
Seriously?
Quote from: Rameses on August 13, 2008, 11:10:29 PM
The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic event?
Seriously?
There's also women's skeet. [laugh] Didn't know women did that.
Quote from: Jobu on August 13, 2008, 11:24:19 PM
There's also women's skeet. [laugh] Didn't know women did that.
Yeah, but the women are hard to shoot sometimes ;D
Quote from: Rameses on August 13, 2008, 11:10:29 PM
The 10 meter air pistol is an olympic event?
Seriously?
Since 1988
Water polo. Where is badminton?! ??? ??? ???
BTW..Mary Carillo is a man, baby! :-[
There was a match on earlier. It was out of control. [thumbsup]
Track and field starts up tomorrow I believe. [thumbsup] The sprints should be good. Jamaica vs USA for the most part.
The men's 4 x 100m relay should be awesome, but I doubt the US will be able to beat Jamaica.
But the US will win the 4 x 400m by a ridiculous margin.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
The 3am rebroadcast of the primetime Olympics broadcast is sponsored by Ambien. :)
Damn..a few falls in mens gymnastics tonight! The rings looked rough!
Phelps is at it again. [thumbsup]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 14, 2008, 07:53:16 PM
Phelps is at it again. [thumbsup]
That guy is insane!! 2 more to go!! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
and way to go Soni in the breaststroke....very nice! [thumbsup]
[thumbsup] [clap]
Female individual little hardbodies. ;D
Quote from: kopfjager on August 14, 2008, 08:16:09 PM
Female individual little hardbodies. ;D
Well..hopefully these US gymnasts got their focus on tonight!!
[thumbsup]
Excellent job ladies. [clap]
Awesome, I was hoping to see little Shawn get gold...
Womens Beach Volleyball, Brazil vs Germany. ;D :-*
It's a night match, full moon and z Germans are wearing pink. :-*
Yay!!! US womens soccer team beat the canadians!!! Take that VS!!
The Flyin Hawaiian scored the winner!
what exactly do superstar swimmers go on to do? teach kids how to swim?
Quote from: McKraut on August 15, 2008, 11:50:59 AM
what exactly do superstar swimmers go on to do?
Endorsements
Teach, Coach, head into the business world etc. etc. Phelps will become a multimillionare from endorsements.
i mean, i get the endoresment thing...i just wondered what he would actually "do"...or if teaching was pretty much it. i mean, we're talking about a ways out, obviously...since the guy is like 23 years old, so he's got bunches more medals to win...
Spitz retired from swimming when he was 22. Tried to get into show business, made 8 Mill. in endorsements, got into real estate etc.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj219/Putz37/pool1.jpg)
Quote from: McKraut on August 15, 2008, 12:01:16 PM
i mean, i get the endoresment thing...i just wondered what he would actually "do"...or if teaching was pretty much it. i mean, we're talking about a ways out, obviously...since the guy is like 23 years old, so he's got bunches more medals to win...
Phelps went to Michigan University, so he isn't a dumbass. If you really want to know his plans, here is a wiki that briefly says something about his future:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Phelps
Holy Shit. Phelps, you gotta be make the beast with two backsing kidding me! :o :o [clap]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 15, 2008, 07:15:53 PM
Holy Shit. Phelps, you gotta be make the beast with two backsing kidding me! :o :o [clap]
OMG!! That is the greatest upset!! That dude should not be wearing gold but..I'm glad he is!! WOW!!
BTW..GO BLUE Phelps!! [thumbsup]
WHAT THE MOTHER make the beast with two backsING HOLY GOLDEN TITTIES!!!!
GO MICHAEL PHELPS!
Lol the serbians are protesting the lost to phelps. touch pads dont lie. edit. FINA DENIED. Phelps wins.
Hey IZ, if your around there is a Badminton match on. [thumbsup]
That was more crazy than the previous Olympics win by Phelps :o
Good job Dara [clap] Damn girl [clap]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 16, 2008, 07:12:40 PM
Good job Dara [clap] Damn girl [clap]
Truly amazing [clap]
That's 8 [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [beer]
8 4 8
and damn dara. shes 41, but smoking in the water.
Google image her pic from Maxim. [thumbsup]
Bolt is FAST!!!!
He crushed the field, and he let up!
Quote from: kopfjager on August 16, 2008, 08:56:26 PM
He crushed the field, and he let up!
WOW!! That dude is a friggen animal!! :o :o :o :o He made the other runners look like they were jogging!! AND..he let up and beat his chest a couple times!!
Quote from: kopfjager on August 16, 2008, 08:56:26 PM
He crushed the field, and he let up!
I really wished he didn't let up. Yeah he knew he won but wouldn't you think he would want to get the best time he could possibly get ???
We currently have women's wrestling.
I'm fairly certain that most of these women have penises.
And Rulon Gardner as a commentator?
He sounds borderline mentally handicapped.
And getting lucky as all make the beast with two backsing hell against a far superior opponent and then killing time qualifies as a resume for sportscasting??
Quote from: Rameses on August 17, 2008, 03:16:08 AM
We currently have women's wrestling.
I'm fairly certain that most of these women have penises.
And Rulon Gardner as a commentator?
He sounds borderline mentally handicapped.
And getting lucky as all make the beast with two backsing hell against a far superior opponent and then killing time qualifies as a resume for sportscasting??
Yeah he is a extremely Lucky person =)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rulon_Gardner
Rulon Gardner has had an amazing streak of luck with survival. While in grammar school, Rulon was impaled by an arrow in a show-and-tell incident. In 2002, Gardner was stranded on a wilderness snowmobile trip and had to have a toe amputated after suffering frostbite. In 2004, he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. In February 2007, Gardner and two others crashed a Cirrus SR-22 airplane into Lake Powell. After surviving the impact, they were forced to swim in 44 °F water for over an hour. The three survived overnight without shelter or fire in 28 °F air temperature. His amazing luck streak continued when a fisherman, out of his usual route, found and picked them up in the morning.[2]
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 17, 2008, 12:05:35 AM
I really wished he didn't let up. Yeah he knew he won but wouldn't you think he would want to get the best time he could possibly get ???
Bolt just wanted to win, when he wants to break the WR, he'll do it with ease. I see a WR of 9.5's or even a 9.4 if he got a GREAT start and shoe's get better.
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 17, 2008, 08:16:45 AM
Bolt just wanted to win, when he wants to break the WR, he'll do it with ease. I see a WR of 9.5's or even a 9.4 if he got a GREAT start and shoe's get better.
..maybe they'll even stay tied:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/olympics/2008/08/16/bolt.100gold.ap/index.html
Why didn't he try to do better?
"I didn't come here to run the world record, because I was the world record holder. I came here to win," Bolt said.
He did it with one of his shoes untied: When Bolt crossed the finish line his left shoelace was flapping.
IZ Mixed Doubles Badminton is on right now! [thumbsup]
[laugh]
Women's springboard diving. I'm not sure if I like the diving or the shots of them in the showers. ;D
Quote from: kopfjager on August 17, 2008, 09:11:25 AM
IZ Mixed Doubles Badminton is on right now! [thumbsup]
ARGH!! I talked to my dad earlier and he said he was watching badminton too!
I MISSED AGAIN!! I've been watching the games on avg of 5 hours/day too! [roll]
Quote from: IZ on August 17, 2008, 05:57:18 PM
ARGH!! I talked to my dad earlier and he said he was watching badminton too!
I MISSED AGAIN!! I've been watching the games on avg of 5 hours/day too! [roll]
today was the last day. now you gotta wait another 4 years.
I just got of the phone with one of my friends, and he says hes not watching the olympics because he made a promise to his friends to protest it. I asked him why hes protesting it, he said he didnt know, he just made a promise lol.
Turns out his friends are Tibetan. They are going to great lengths to protest china, even to not watch the Olympics when hte point of it is global unity.
That'll show'em. [roll]
Bella Karoli is awesome. ;D
Quote from: kopfjager on August 17, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Bella Karoli is awesome. ;D
He doesn't like the Chinese judges much.
BTW..the gymnast representing Germany?! Cool that was her 5th Olympics and she won the silver but..I would easily mistake that woman for a man any day of the week!! :-\
Quote from: kopfjager on August 17, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Bella Karoli is awesome. ;D
Was he almost crying in that little interview? I thought I saw some chin quivering...
Quote from: JBubble on August 17, 2008, 07:33:21 PM
Was he almost crying in that little interview? I thought I saw some chin quivering...
Yep, If you haven't noticed, he is a bit passionate about Gymnastics. ;)
Quote from: kopfjager on August 17, 2008, 07:37:50 PM
Yep, If you haven't noticed, he is a bit passionate about Gymnastics. ;)
just a smidge
I think Alicia Sacramone got robbed again... but thats just my untrained opinion! [beer]
Quote from: IZ on August 17, 2008, 07:32:36 PM
BTW..the gymnast representing Germany?! Cool that was her 5th Olympics and she won the silver but..I would easily mistake that woman for a man any day of the week!! :-\
even cooler if you know that she was russian and the story of how she ended up in germany.
The Jamaican girls were flying. ;D
I really dont understand how they judged that woman's vault. I REALLY dont think that the girl that won the gold deserved it.
Quote from: Vindingo on August 17, 2008, 10:23:47 PM
I really dont understand how they judged that woman's vault. I REALLY dont think that the girl that won the gold deserved it.
This is why gymnastics is one my least favorite Olympic Sports.
I like the sports that take less humans interpretation on who wins. Did Phelps touch the wall first etc.
Damn canada was fast! I wish my crew was even a tenth of how good those guys are...
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 17, 2008, 10:29:30 PM
This is why gymnastics is one my least favorite Olympic Sports.
I like the sports that take less humans interpretation on who wins. Did Phelps touch the wall first etc.
that's the whole point of the new scoring. you start with a start value based on difficulty + a 10.0 execution score and then deduct for penalties.
the only "human interpretation" should be "was that a deduction or not?"
obviously, that's not how it went down, but i'd hope that it gets more consistent with all the events between now and the next olympics.
I deffinetly think it does lower the amount of subjectivity of the judges, but it seems to lower the need for perfect execution which I think is crap.
It seems that in this olymipics doing a hard routine just "OK" is better than doing an "OK" routine perfect.
US women's soccer team in the gold medal game against brazil after playing a good game against the Japanese. [thumbsup]
Quote from: JBubble on August 18, 2008, 10:34:57 AM
US women's soccer team in the gold medal game against brazil after playing a good game against the Japanese. [thumbsup]
cool.... more ripping shirts off
Quote from: bobspapa on August 18, 2008, 10:38:29 AM
cool.... more ripping shirts off
I did that in a game once and got a yellow card.... >:(
Quote from: JBubble on August 18, 2008, 10:39:15 AM
I did that in a game once and got a yellow card.... >:(
was the ref's phone # on it?
I would have given a margarita for that.
[laugh]
Quote from: bobspapa on August 18, 2008, 10:58:04 AM
was the ref's phone # on it?
I would have given a margarita for that.
[laugh]
ref was a chick. obviously jealous. [thumbsup]
First US metal in Fencing since 1948. [clap]
Quote from: JBubble on August 18, 2008, 10:59:53 AM
ref was a chick. obviously jealous. [thumbsup]
(http://www.oriontek.net/forums/smilies/nopics.gif)
Quote from: JBubble on August 18, 2008, 10:39:15 AM
I did that in a game once and got a yellow card.... >:(
should've given you 2 yellow cards to cover up ;D
Quote from: Pakhan on August 18, 2008, 12:24:06 PM
should've given you 2 yellow cards to cover up ;D
[laugh]
And no derby, there were no pics of that unfortunately. so sorry. :'(
Bolt is at it again. He just made that 200 Heat race look like a joke. ;D
Girls on Trampoline's. [evil]
Quote from: kopfjager on August 18, 2008, 06:48:04 PM
Girls on Trampoline's. [evil]
Top 10 Olympic hotties..included an American from trampline. Unfortunately, she was not on earlier. :-\ Also included the beach volleyball hottie..who they showed a GREAT AZZ shot of tonight!! Number one spot belonged to twins from the synchronized swimming. I believe they were from Brazil? Actually, I don't even think they made the olympic try-outs?! [roll] Still way hot!! [evil]
BTW..I need that V-ball azz shot for my avatar!!
been out to sea long?
Quote from: kopfjager on August 18, 2008, 11:05:26 AM
First US metal in Fencing since 1948. [clap]
Wasn't that last week? Man Conrad, you're behind the times... ;D
Quote from: IZ on August 18, 2008, 07:58:56 PM
Top 10 Olympic hotties..included an American from trampline. Unfortunately, she was not on earlier. :-\ Also included the beach volleyball hottie..who they showed a GREAT AZZ shot of tonight!! Number one spot belonged to twins from the synchronized swimming. I believe they were from Brazil? Actually, I don't even think they made the olympic try-outs?! [roll] Still way hot!! [evil]
BTW..I need that V-ball azz shot for my avatar!!
Hell yeah! I don't understand why everyone is all over Kerri Walsh. Misty May is a hottie with a MUCH better ass!
Quote from: IZ on August 18, 2008, 07:58:56 PM
Number one spot belonged to twins from the synchronized swimming. I believe they were from Brazil? Actually, I don't even think they made the olympic try-outs?! [roll] Still way hot!! [evil]
Bia and Branca Feres
(http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Rio/foto/0,,11290377-EX,00.jpg)
Quote from: NAKID on August 18, 2008, 08:23:53 PM
Wasn't that last week? Man Conrad, you're behind the times... ;D
I think that one was female. This was male (?)
Oh, shit! Then we got two!
Yeah, Im right. Men's Team event. I believe there are 3 seperate disciplines.
Quote from: derby on August 18, 2008, 08:27:44 PM
Bia and Branca Feres
Amen to that D!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: NAKID on August 18, 2008, 08:23:53 PM
Hell yeah! I don't understand why everyone is all over Kerri Walsh. Misty May is a hottie with a MUCH better ass!
I'll take either one!! [evil]
Argh..women's gymnast got screwed!!
Mens vault on now. WOW!! These guys are insane!!
Yeah, that AUS judge needs to be shot. Nastia (hehe) did a better job!
Probably won't matter since the medal will be stripped when the proof that she's WAAAAAY under 16...
Men's Team Hanball on UHD.
Quote from: NAKID on August 18, 2008, 08:45:32 PM
Probably won't matter since the medal will be stripped when the proof that she's WAAAAAY under 16...
i seriously doubt it'll happen, but it would make for an interesting after-the-fact protest by the usoc...
no way in hell would the ioc risk embarrassing the chinese while they're hosting the olympics.
Oh I know. It won't happen until after the Olympics are over.
Chick gave a press conference earlier today saying there is no controversy about her age. She is 16 and the IOC has verified it. She wouldn't have competed if she wasn't eligible... [roll]
Shes under 16. Saw her leg and count the rings. There are only 14. lol
Seriously though, I dont know how come they havent taken her out. Though i agree she was an amazing performer, but rules are rules and nastia defintely beat her.
What was up with that coach being an azz to the women's pole vaulter??
Quote from: He Man on August 18, 2008, 11:04:32 PM
Shes under 16. Saw her leg and count the rings. There are only 14. lol
Seriously though, I dont know how come they havent taken her out. Though i agree she was an amazing performer, but rules are rules and nastia defintely beat her.
Rules are Rules but what does that say about the person complaining. Your better than me and younger than me but I want your medal stripped because rules are rules.
Personally I would suck it up and say I lost to a younger better athlete.
I see the other side of the point of course =)
Quote from: IZ on August 18, 2008, 11:12:49 PM
What was up with that coach being an azz to the women's pole vaulter??
I just saw that... even the anouncer was shocked. He looked like a douche infront of millions of people!
They will not find out that the girl is under 16. China will fake documents and do whatever they can to hide it if she is under age. Even if she is underage, it is still pretty impressive.
the tie break thing is a load of crap. I think they should have handed out 2 medals.
Also that baseball game was a shit show! I wish a brawl eruped, that would have been awsome. After that d-bag hit the home run for China the US pitcher should have popped the next batter. Show boating during a 9-1 loss is pretty lame.
Quote from: Vindingo on August 19, 2008, 12:03:44 AM
Also that baseball game was a shit show! I wish a brawl eruped, that would have been awsome. After that d-bag hit the home run for China the US pitcher should have popped the next batter. Show boating during a 9-1 loss is pretty lame.
Oh yeah..baseball!! :o That dude got rocked on the mound a couple times. Then the batters got hit several times?!
BTW..Serpico..what happened to your avatar?! [cheeky]
(http://)
+1
What a Huge Stinky Load of Crap. Why create ill will rather than Just give both a Gold Medal.
Once again this is why I really dislike events where its purely up to the judges opinions.
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 19, 2008, 12:16:10 AM
(http://)
+1
What a Huge Stinky Load of Crap. Why create ill will rather than Just give both a Gold Medal.
Once again this is why I really dislike events where its purely up to the judges opinions.
Which is why i think hlaf the sports in olympics are bullshit. But if not the olympics, than where else can do it? Gymnastics isnt a popular sport for the common people outside of the olympics.
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 19, 2008, 12:16:10 AM
(http://)
+1
What a Huge Stinky Load of Crap. Why create ill will rather than Just give both a Gold Medal.
Once again this is why I really dislike events where its purely up to the judges opinions.
Did you hear the commentators say that the judges were from countries who have never won any medals so how can they really be experts in knowing what to look for?!
Yup. Atleast we had the class to not say anything about it. The ruleing was fair according to the rules set by the committee. When they find out that girl is not really 16, she'll be stripped of her gold, and disgraced.
Quote from: IZ on August 19, 2008, 12:53:13 AM
Did you hear the commentators say that the judges were from countries who have never won any medals so how can they really be experts in knowing what to look for?!
In MLB and NFL, the best officials are used for the World Series and Super Bowl. You would think the Olympics could follow suit and get the best judges for each event. ??? make the beast with two backsing judged events ALWAYS have controversy.
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 19, 2008, 12:16:10 AM
(http://)
+1
What a Huge Stinky Load of Crap. Why create ill will rather than Just give both a Gold Medal.
Once again this is why I really dislike events where its purely up to the judges opinions.
I've got to give some props to the american girl though. She put a smile on and took it like a man.
(unless they showed her crying later, I didn't see it...)
Quote from: Jobu on August 19, 2008, 01:28:16 AM
In MLB and NFL, the best officials are used for the World Series and Super Bowl. You would think the Olympics could follow suit and get the best judges for each event. ??? make the beast with two backsing judged events ALWAYS have controversy.
the best (most experienced) judges are from countries that have strong gymnastics programs. in an effort to remove national bias, they don't allow judges from the finalists' countries.
Okay back to Usain Bolt.
I was listening to the Commentators and they also think he was show boating and being disgraceful to the other athletes.
I thought I was just being a jerk judging him ;D
Quote from: ROBsS4R on August 19, 2008, 02:08:17 PM
Okay back to Usain Bolt.
I was listening to the Commentators and they also think he was show boating and being disgraceful to the other athletes.
I thought I was just being a jerk judging him ;D
Hell no, that guy is a cocky bastard! Sure, he's much faster than most of the guys on the track with him. But someone needs to inform him of this little thing called showmanship...
Quote from: NAKID on August 19, 2008, 04:54:25 PM
But someone needs to inform him of this little thing called showmanship...
they did... he's been more reserved since the 100m.
Hey, he slowed down and beat his chest......hey, he slowed up and looked around (at all the guys he was ahead of, no need to look around if you're behind people) Hey he seems to be a bit cocky. :'( :'( [roll]
The other day one of the US Female runners was being interviewed about training and diet. When asked what she missed most, she said [bacon] [bacon] "I can eat a whole pack". [thumbsup]
wow....Lolo Jones almost had the gold but clipped a hurdle and almost came in last! I feel for that girl! And she is HOT!!! She'll be 30 by the time London comes about, thats a tuff loss.
That was a bummer. :o
Quote from: bulldogs2k on August 19, 2008, 07:58:01 PM
wow....Lolo Jones almost had the gold but clipped a hurdle and almost came in last! I feel for that girl! And she is HOT!!! She'll be 30 by the time London comes about, thats a tuff loss.
she took it well, though.
Quote from: derby on August 19, 2008, 08:09:50 PM
she took it well, though.
At first, but she was crying a river when she was alone in a corner. Poor sexy girl.
WTF??
BMX racing??
Seriously??
That camera angle that follows the platform divers top to bottom is bad ass.
Quote from: kopfjager on August 20, 2008, 05:46:49 PM
That camera angle that follows the platform divers top to bottom is bad ass.
So is the frame by frame they use to analyse the dive!
Muslim Female 200m runner in full body suit. ???
Transvestite Wives right now on the BBC America channel? ???
Oh wait ... wrong forum ... [bang]
Moving along with the surfing ...
Holy Crap....Bolt is unreal. 19.30 in the 200. :o :o [clap] [clap]
Two people dq'd, we still end up with a medal...
Gotta give it up to Misty May and Kerri Walsh!
Quote from: NAKID on August 20, 2008, 08:56:21 PM
Gotta give it up to Misty May and Kerri Walsh!
That was so awesome!! And hot.
Congrats Ladies. [clap] [clap] Oh yeah and that 6'3 Chinese chick was hot. ;D
Quote from: JBubble on August 20, 2008, 08:58:51 PM
That was so awesome!! And hot.
But it was raining.... Oh...you mean... ;)
Quote from: NAKID on August 20, 2008, 09:05:54 PM
But it was raining.... Oh...you mean... ;)
;D
giggity goo
Ladies Race Walking on UHD.
I justed watched an old friend wrestle and my palms are sweaty! He lost to the Russian but is going for the bronze now.
Other than Cejudo with the gold, the US team didnt do so hot this year.
South Africa 1 silver medal Whoo Hoo ;D
It`s sad but true that a country like Zimbabwe has more medals and there are no food to eat there and inflation is running at 2000 percent per week :'(
Quote from: big bear on August 21, 2008, 01:12:13 AM
South Africa 1 silver medal Whoo Hoo ;D
It`s sad but true that a country like Zimbabwe has more medals and there are no food to eat there and inflation is running at 2000 percent per week :'(
They practice running away from home. ;D
Quote from: NAKID on August 20, 2008, 08:56:21 PM
Gotta give it up to Misty May and Kerri Walsh!
After seeing the rain, I was disappointed at first but then I saw they were wearing white. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Vindingo on August 20, 2008, 11:57:35 PM
I justed watched an old friend wrestle and my palms are sweaty and sticky!
WTF Vin?! :-X
there is just something about those 120kg wrestlers... :-X
Rythmic gymnastics ??? maybe if they had no clothes on and there was a pole event...
Quote from: Vindingo on August 21, 2008, 11:36:49 AM
Rythmic gymnastics ??? maybe if they had no clothes on and there was a pole event...
Pole event?
Now you're talking ... ;D
Yay! Women's soccer won gold! They played a really hard game against brazil and scored the only goal in extra time.
and the Flyin Hawaiian took her shirt off. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Vindingo on August 21, 2008, 11:36:49 AM
there is just something about those 120kg wrestlers... :-X
[laugh]
Softball..cocky b*tches or did the US lose it in an attempt to keep softball in the olympics?! [roll]
Quote from: derby on August 18, 2008, 09:24:24 PM
i seriously doubt it'll happen, but it would make for an interesting after-the-fact protest by the usoc...
no way in hell would the ioc risk embarrassing the chinese while they're hosting the olympics.
well.. looks like the olympics are wrapping up:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4583174.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1
Quote from: derby on August 21, 2008, 04:13:17 PM
well.. looks like the olympics are wrapping up:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4583174.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1
Nothing is safe on the internets, even after you delete it...
Quote from: derby on August 21, 2008, 04:13:17 PM
well.. looks like the olympics are wrapping up:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4583174.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1
I feel bad for the girls. I doubt they had much choice in the matter.
what else do you think did ? http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/the-21-edicts-from-the-chinese-governments-propaganda-unit/2008/08/14/1218307016317.html
http://strydehax.blogspot.com/2008/08/hack-olympics.html
Damn..that dive to get bronze in the 400 was better than any of Wilkenson's dives tonight!! :-X
Sucks that she had that injury because she blew those dives!! Oh well..she got the gold in Sydney.
Yeah, unfortunately, she's done as a professional diver. She has done well though...
The big boys are on the beach, playing for the gold.
Yup, although not as impressive as MM and KW...
Quote from: kopfjager on August 21, 2008, 08:03:25 PM
The big boys are on the beach, playing for the gold.
This is going to be good.
I actually liked watching the mens & womens BMX races. Fast and lots of carnage!! Fun to watch. [thumbsup] Just can't believe it's in the Olympics?! Pretty soon they'll have
Freestyle Walking [roll]
I liked the BMX, but it was WAAAAAAAY too short...
Well the IOC is obviously feeling alittle pressure from the X Games.
And the South African boy blew it in the BMX final [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
the scoring for boxing is rediculous. The scoring of the first round of the IRL vs CHI fight was just terrible. I dont understand why they dont score body shots?
Quote from: Vindingo on August 22, 2008, 03:30:14 PM
the scoring for boxing is rediculous. The scoring of the first round of the IRL vs CHI fight was just terrible. I dont understand why they dont score body shots?
Yep. The scoring system is the worst thing they could have done. It sucks donkey balls.
And the boxers know the score for the most part, too. So if one has a decent lead, in the final round, they just run around to avoid getting hit. [puke]
It is just natural to be more interested in the sports one participated in on some organized level. So this is what I've played
that are also Olympic Sports: Wrestling, Baseball, Canoeing & Kayaking, basketball, and weight lifting.
So I hate the NBC coverage of these games. I have yet to see any of my sports [bang] [bang] [bang]
And I am sick, sick of swimming, diving, and gymnastics.
Will I turn it off. Hell no, I'm hooked. I'll just keep watching and pregnant doging. Love this stuff in high def. [popcorn] [popcorn]
Quote from: akmnstr on August 22, 2008, 04:58:49 PM
So this is what I've played that are also Olympic Sports: Wrestling, Baseball, Canoeing & Kayaking, basketball, and weight lifting.
So I hate the NBC coverage of these games. I have yet to see any of my sports [bang] [bang] [bang]
Really? I have seen all but the Canoeing and Kayaking...
Quote from: NAKID on August 22, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Really? I have seen all but the Canoeing and Kayaking...
between the 3 channels NBC is broadcasting on, i've seen all "his" sports...
I think he may be in Alaska somewhere so his time zones/coverage might be different...but thats an uneducated gues... :-\
Quote from: JBubble on August 22, 2008, 05:22:14 PM
I think he may be in Alaska somewhere so his time zones/coverage might be different...but thats an uneducated gues... :-\
probably a little late to check now, but: http://www.nbcolympics.com/tv_and_online_listings/index.html
C'mon derby! You think someone is gonna actually search for something they want. [roll] ;D
Not sure why you quoted me on that, I know what my olympic schedule is, but thanks. [thumbsup]
But there you go akmonster, and you can actually watch replays online as well. Entire games are up there.
zero televised sailing. zero public access to the sailing venue. The tornado class had some great weather and sailing but otherwise it was a flop.
make the beast with two backsing Brit runner. [roll] What a POS. >:(
Quote from: kopfjager on August 22, 2008, 07:40:28 PM
make the beast with two backsing Brit runner. [roll] What a POS. >:(
seriously. no class what so ever. i hope the jamaicans crush them (behind the us runners of course).
Quote from: JBubble on August 22, 2008, 07:18:20 PM
Not sure why you quoted me on that, I know what my olympic schedule is, but thanks. [thumbsup]
just in case you wanted to do what i did and look up what's available to him in alaska. ;D
i was curious if his coverage was that different... it's not.
Quote from: derby on August 22, 2008, 07:55:15 PM
just in case you wanted to do what i did and look up what's available to him in alaska. ;D
i was curious if his coverage was that different... it's not.
well shit. i thought it was a pretty good reason. ;D
Quote from: kopfjager on August 22, 2008, 07:40:28 PM
make the beast with two backsing Brit runner. [roll] What a POS. >:(
I missed it, what happend?
Quote from: JBubble on August 22, 2008, 07:42:11 PM
seriously. no class what so ever.
Speaking of no class
Cuban kicks ref after TKD match. What an azz!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/judo/news/story?id=3549903&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/judo/news/story?id=3549903&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/gallery/enlargePhoto?id=3549913&story=3549903 (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/gallery/enlargePhoto?id=3549913&story=3549903)
Wait till he gets back to the Island. >:(
Quote from: kopfjager on August 23, 2008, 10:16:22 AM
Wait till he gets back to the Island. >:(
What's up with that place and their athletes?!
The Cuban boxer bit the Brit!!
Quote from: Vindingo on August 22, 2008, 03:30:14 PM
the scoring for boxing is rediculous. The scoring of the first round of the IRL vs CHI fight was just terrible. I dont understand why they dont score body shots?
The officiating and rules suck. It is like nerf boxing. I watched a lightweight prelim and there were like four standing eight counts, for what I assume to be the four successfully landed punches. You OK? Do you want to talk about it?
I have seen more violent slap fights.
Quote from: IZ on August 23, 2008, 08:33:53 AM
Speaking of no class
Cuban kicks ref after TKD match. What an azz!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/judo/news/story?id=3549903&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/judo/news/story?id=3549903&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)
"We didn't expect anything like what you have witnessed to occur," said WTF secretary general Yang Jin-suk. "I am at a loss for words."
He went on to say "If only there were a three-letter acronym that could really express my surprise and confusion."
Quote from: il d00d on August 23, 2008, 01:31:13 PM
"We didn't expect anything like what you have witnessed to occur," said WTF secretary general Yang Jin-suk. "I am at a loss for words."
He went on to say "If only there were a three-letter acronym that could really express my surprise and confusion."
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
[clap]
Quote from: derby on August 22, 2008, 07:55:15 PM
just in case you wanted to do what i did and look up what's available to him in alaska. ;D
i was curious if his coverage was that different... it's not.
My choices are limited because of the limited time I have available to watch. Only evenings and just one station at that time.
I have it on now, one station on the olympics and they are about to start rythmic gymnastics, oh boy.
Great jod on the 400 relay Ladies. [clap]
No kidding right? That finish was awesome!
Good job Guy's. [clap] Hey what happened to the smartass Brit runner. :'( [clap]
We killed those guys!
Uhhhh, why did none of the 400m relay chicks put their hands on their hearts during the National Anthem?
Probably just caught up in the moment.
Quote from: IZ on August 23, 2008, 08:33:53 AM
Speaking of no class
Cuban kicks ref after TKD match. What an azz!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/judo/news/story?id=3549903&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/judo/news/story?id=3549903&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/gallery/enlargePhoto?id=3549913&story=3549903 (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/gallery/enlargePhoto?id=3549913&story=3549903)
I just talked to a buddy of mine who was running a tv camera at that fight...
He said the Cuban guy warned the ref three times that if he raised his arm one more time (evidently some sort of DQ signal), that he was going to kick him in the head.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Stupid basketball...
The US is always up against two teams. Whoever they are playing and whoever is officiating it. What a make the beast with two backsing mess.
Ridiculous. I just watched a highlight for the Spanish team where the assist was made player that took roughly twelve steps. Awesomeo.
Quote from: il d00d on August 24, 2008, 01:21:51 AM
Ridiculous. I just watched a highlight for the Spanish team where the assist was made player that took roughly twelve steps. Awesomeo.
It's international rules.
That's not a travel.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Openly-gay-diver-wins-gold?urn=oly,102974 (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Openly-gay-diver-wins-gold?urn=oly,102974)
Big deal if he was opnely "out" before! [roll] Maybe other gay olympians (like Greg, etc.) wanted it to be about their acheivment and not who they choose to love. [roll]
Anyway, Ping Pong..saw that yesterday. Looks to me like they almost roll the ball off their arms before they serve. What is the reason for that serve..to get a better spin on the ball??
Quote from: IZ on August 24, 2008, 07:38:14 AM
Big deal if he was opnely "out" before! [roll] Maybe other gay olympians (like Greg, etc.) wanted it to be about their acheivment and not who they choose to love. [roll]
i think greg had his own reasons for not coming out that had nothing to do with whether he was in the olympics or not.
Quote from: IZ on August 24, 2008, 07:38:14 AM
Anyway, Ping Pong..saw that yesterday. Looks to me like they almost roll the ball off their arms before they serve. What is the reason for that serve..to get a better spin on the ball??
to get
different spins on the ball.
Quote from: derby on August 24, 2008, 07:52:08 AM
to get different spins on the ball.
Do they keep the paddle close to maybe conceal what type of spin it will be??
Seems like such a small movement when they serve.
Quote from: IZ on August 24, 2008, 08:00:40 AM
Do they keep the paddle close to maybe conceal what type of spin it will be??
Seems like such a small movement when they serve.
http://tt.mainstreet.net/ttoutpost/Cheng_Yinghua_Service_Video.htm
Quote from: derby on August 24, 2008, 08:41:08 AM
http://tt.mainstreet.net/ttoutpost/Cheng_Yinghua_Service_Video.htm
cool!
Closing Ceremonies are off the hook. [thumbsup]