The Olympics

Burning Down · 08-01-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

Time to move to 'murica.

Only 1/3 of your wages and you kind of see some of that back!

NOOOOO I want her to move here with me!!!!!

TheBig3 · 08-01-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

NOOOOO I want her to move here with me!!!!!

We're like 6 hours apart. Joint custody?

Burning Down · 08-01-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

We're like 6 hours apart. Joint custody?

I'll settle for every other week.

TheBig3 · 08-01-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

I'll settle for every other week.

Fine. Keep in mind though, moving to Boston is always an option.

Burning Down · 08-01-2012, 10:10 AM

At least you have a better hockey team. And a better baseball team.

Thom Yorke · 08-01-2012, 11:46 AM

In reference to the girl power thing, they were only talking about Shiwen outswimming Lochte in a 50m interval and getting close to his time in a 100m interval (the freestyle portions) in a 400m race. In the overall race, Lochte's time was half a minute ahead of Shiwen's and every male posted a better time than her in all of the heats. There were also questions about Lochte not having to go all-out with a big lead.

Still, that's really impressive for her to do that even for a short period of time. It really makes me wonder why she isn't participating in the freestyle events. Putting aside the fact that she's 16, her ability in all of the other swimming styles in the medley outside of the freestyle aren't that impressive. The amount of time she makes up in the freestyle is absolutely remarkable and I can't help but think she'd be smashing world records if she was in the freestyle-specific events.

bob. · 08-01-2012, 07:29 PM

who would have ever thought that Badminton would cause one of the biggest controversies of the games

Badminton scandal, Olympics 2012: Why were those Olympic badminton players trying to lose? And why is the sport so dirty? - Slate Magazine

i actually had to read this twice before i really understood what had happened....weird

Burning Down · 08-01-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.

who would have ever thought that Badminton would cause one of the biggest controversies of the games

Badminton scandal, Olympics 2012: Why were those Olympic badminton players trying to lose? And why is the sport so dirty? - Slate Magazine

i actually had to read this twice before i really understood what had happened....weird

Haha. Badminton is like a less serious, more asian version of tennis.

I'm happy that Canada grabbed a bronze medal in women's badminton (because of this scandal apparently), and also a silver in men's 8 rowing this morning!

LoathsomePete · 08-01-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.

who would have ever thought that Badminton would cause one of the biggest controversies of the games

Badminton scandal, Olympics 2012: Why were those Olympic badminton players trying to lose? And why is the sport so dirty? - Slate Magazine

i actually had to read this twice before i really understood what had happened....weird

Oh yeah man, the seedy underbelly of badminton is far worse than the likes of cock and dog fights, or any blood sport for that matter. What's worse is they hide it behind this facade of wholesomeness with their bright colours and and peppy attitude, but behind that mask is a soulless abyss that no light can ever penetrate.

bob. · 08-01-2012, 07:44 PM

i was just watching a re-cap of the match on the news....i have to say it was hilarious....i honestly think i could have taken on all four....and the crowds reaction was priceless

would have never thought of there being doping and steroid use in the wide sport of badminton

also love the "mini skirt" controversy

also major props to Bradley Wiggins....well done sir

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bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i was just watching a re-cap of the match on the news....i have to say it was hilarious....i honestly think i could have taken on all four....and the crowds reaction was priceless would have never thought of there being doping and steroid use in the wide sport of badminton also love the "mini skirt" controversy also major props to Bradley Wiggins....well done sir __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

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Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	In reference to the girl power thing, they were only talking about Shiwen outswimming Lochte in a 50m interval and getting close to his time in a 100m interval (the freestyle portions) in a 400m race. In the overall race, Lochte's time was half a minute ahead of Shiwen's and every male posted a better time than her in all of the heats. There were also questions about Lochte not having to go all-out with a big lead. Still, that's really impressive for her to do that even for a short period of time. It really makes me wonder why she isn't participating in the freestyle events. Putting aside the fact that she's 16, her ability in all of the other swimming styles in the medley outside of the freestyle aren't that impressive. The amount of time she makes up in the freestyle is absolutely remarkable and I can't help but think she'd be smashing world records if she was in the freestyle-specific events.