The olympics. Yay.
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I have the typical British view on the whole affair, I'm simply waiting to see how much of this we fuck up and how hilarious the results are.
The First fuck up is already in:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18991619
I'll put a fiver on it pissing it down during the opening ceremony and the flame going out.
The First fuck up is already in:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18991619
I'll put a fiver on it pissing it down during the opening ceremony and the flame going out.
I'm a big gymnastics fan. It's so hype right now. I can't wait.
What kind of depresses me is how the Olympics is the only time these athletes get mainstream attention. In part because of this, I'm not really annoyed by the commercialization. This is the time when Olympic athletes really have the ability to earn money. Without the Olympics trying to be a professional athlete in a non-mainstream sport (e.g. football, soccer, baseball, etc) would be much harder.
Also the FIG sucks. That probably means nothing to most people here but I'm really annoyed with them during this Olympics.
What kind of depresses me is how the Olympics is the only time these athletes get mainstream attention. In part because of this, I'm not really annoyed by the commercialization. This is the time when Olympic athletes really have the ability to earn money. Without the Olympics trying to be a professional athlete in a non-mainstream sport (e.g. football, soccer, baseball, etc) would be much harder.
Also the FIG sucks. That probably means nothing to most people here but I'm really annoyed with them during this Olympics.
I see your point and raise it up one, why not a Olynpics for feats of humanity, such as mental powess. In a increasing technoloical world why contiune to praise humans physical stenght rather than mental strenght?Space Spoons said:
Also its a big event cooperation see big events and think "big money."
Lighten up champ.
To put things in perspective, some events may just be who can jump the highest or the furthest, but when you realize that the significance of this is that the winner is literally the best human in the world at jumping far or high, I think that's kinda cool.
Imagine taking a giant shit. It may just be a turd, but if its the biggest turd in the world that's pretty fucking cool IMO.
To put things in perspective, some events may just be who can jump the highest or the furthest, but when you realize that the significance of this is that the winner is literally the best human in the world at jumping far or high, I think that's kinda cool.
Imagine taking a giant shit. It may just be a turd, but if its the biggest turd in the world that's pretty fucking cool IMO.
I like the Olympics, but then I don't really get excited over them. I hate watching the same highlights again and again and again. I would like the less popular sports to get more screen time (Lacrosse, field hockey etc).
I'm a third culture kid so I have two countries to cheer for and some others which hold special places in my heart and it is fun to joke with my international friends. And go to the right bar and it can be a great atmosphere.
Yes there are lots of problems which other people have already covered.
Prefer the Winter games overall.
I'm a third culture kid so I have two countries to cheer for and some others which hold special places in my heart and it is fun to joke with my international friends. And go to the right bar and it can be a great atmosphere.
Yes there are lots of problems which other people have already covered.
Prefer the Winter games overall.
If QI is to be believed there used to be non-athletic parts of the olympics, but they were removed because of some stupid reason like "these people can go home and make money off of their skills but these athletes can't, so we should ban anything non-athletic".Orks da best said:
For example there used to be a poodle clipping event. I would watch the olympics to see how many poodles can get de-hairded in a short time.
OT: I just don't find it that exciting. Watching sports never made an impact on me and i'm not a fan of nationalism.
For me, a big part of the olympics is seeing the athletes from your country take on the world on the biggest stage possible. I tend to find that events that don't have atheletes from my country less exciting than ones that do for the sole fact that I have someone to get behind and cheer for. It adds something to the event and makes it more exciting.
As a New Zealander, its very easy to want to get behind our athtelets. All of them compete not just for own personal glory (even though that is a big part of it), but they all want to represent New Zealand and do us proud. And it certainly is awesome watching them beat the rest of the world when we are such a small country. It shows that no matter where you are from you can be the best if you are willing to work for it. So yeah, I'm definately looking forward to watching the NZ atheletes and cheering them on.
As a New Zealander, its very easy to want to get behind our athtelets. All of them compete not just for own personal glory (even though that is a big part of it), but they all want to represent New Zealand and do us proud. And it certainly is awesome watching them beat the rest of the world when we are such a small country. It shows that no matter where you are from you can be the best if you are willing to work for it. So yeah, I'm definately looking forward to watching the NZ atheletes and cheering them on.
I'm exactly the same, it's just going to be one big train wreck isnt it...Demon ID said:
So far, or soon to come we have:
Showing the South Korean flag instead of the North one
It's going to piss down in the opening ceremony
Said ceremony is taking place to late for a lot of the athletes to even take part in.
Having to draft in 1000's of soldiers because one week before the games we find out we havent got nearly enough security personnel.
And we paid someone £19 MILLION FOR THIS!?!?!?!?!
We shouldnt be allowed to host things, its just humiliating.
I'm all for the Olympics, I think its an amazing thing, i just dont think WE should host it...
I've always been considerably more interested in the Winter Olympics than the Summer Olympics. Could be that as a Canadian, I enjoy watching hockey and bobsledding most. Therefore, I won't be watching the London Olympics, more so following it on the internet and watching clips of events when I feel like it.
The Olympics is really inappropriate considering the economic state of Britain at the moment. It just seems like a big waste of money that could be better spent on Education and the NHS.
Yep.Demon ID said:
...seriously? If you want to ignore the Olympics, you'd have to give up on watching TV, reading the newspapers or magazines, going on the internet (they're even here, in the forums of a video gaming site!) and pretty much any for of human interaction. You can't even give up on going outside because they parade a fucking torch past your house!GeneralTwinkle said:
If you live in Britain, there is no way to avoid the Olympics short of locking yourself in a panic room for the next few months.
I can just ignore all that stuff though. I ignore almost every ad anyway, the torch only happens for one day, and you can just say you don't care about the olympics if anyone presses the issue. Sure you'll notice it, but you can just treat it like any ad and forget about it.SonicWaffle said:
I like the idea of the Olympics.
I don't have a TV atm though, so I won't be watching. I wonder if it'll be more erosion of the events via bodysuits and prepubescent contenders.
I don't have a TV atm though, so I won't be watching. I wonder if it'll be more erosion of the events via bodysuits and prepubescent contenders.
I'm excited! I'm in the military, so we get to have it on the screen at work! I like having athletics on in the background as I work, it is quite entertaining. We create bets and stuff as it goes on which makes it more exciting!
Then again... some sport really really sucks... I can't watch sailing to save my life, or the longer runs/cycling events...
I think I enjoy it more because some of the events are similar to phys I do myself, and I know how the athletes must feel, and how much effort they are putting in!
Then again... some sport really really sucks... I can't watch sailing to save my life, or the longer runs/cycling events...
I think I enjoy it more because some of the events are similar to phys I do myself, and I know how the athletes must feel, and how much effort they are putting in!
I absolutely adore the Olympics, especially the Summer games. I love the Olympics because the vast majority of the athletes are people you've never heard of, doing sports that aren't glamorous. They won't be rich, they won't be famous, and they won't win. And yet they go, because it's an honor, and because they love it. They have day jobs, and yet they train to be the best they can be at their chosen sport, and I think that's pretty goddamn wonderful.
I know that there's a lot wrong with the Olympics - there's cheating and there's BS about sponsors and it's gotten rather corporate and all of that. I know it. But the spirit of the Olympics is one of coming together and competing on a level playing field, and letting the best shine. It's about pure competition and pushing yourself to your limits.
As an American, I also love the Olympics because it's where you will see people besides themselves with joy to have come in third. American culture is so tuned to "second place is the first to lose." The message we get practically from birth is if you're not the winner, you're worthless. If you're not the best, then who cares what you are? And that's a crappy, destructive message. In the Olympics, you have people proud just to have the opportunity to step onto the field - anything that happens after that is just gravy.
Plus, it's just plain fun to learn about new sports like fencing or rowing, and watch people devoted to them do their thing. You don't get to see a whole lot of competitive skeet shooting the rest of the time, or even gymnastics. I'm not a big sports fan, not at all, but I love watching people who are dedicated to something do it. Same reason why watching a competitive Halo or Starcraft match is fun. These guys are nerds, they're just nerds for physical activities instead of video games.
I know that there's a lot wrong with the Olympics - there's cheating and there's BS about sponsors and it's gotten rather corporate and all of that. I know it. But the spirit of the Olympics is one of coming together and competing on a level playing field, and letting the best shine. It's about pure competition and pushing yourself to your limits.
As an American, I also love the Olympics because it's where you will see people besides themselves with joy to have come in third. American culture is so tuned to "second place is the first to lose." The message we get practically from birth is if you're not the winner, you're worthless. If you're not the best, then who cares what you are? And that's a crappy, destructive message. In the Olympics, you have people proud just to have the opportunity to step onto the field - anything that happens after that is just gravy.
Plus, it's just plain fun to learn about new sports like fencing or rowing, and watch people devoted to them do their thing. You don't get to see a whole lot of competitive skeet shooting the rest of the time, or even gymnastics. I'm not a big sports fan, not at all, but I love watching people who are dedicated to something do it. Same reason why watching a competitive Halo or Starcraft match is fun. These guys are nerds, they're just nerds for physical activities instead of video games.