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The Olympics by GASlick on 08 Aug, 2008 03:35
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I have always been a fan of the Olympics. For some reason, I just can't get excited about it this time.
Maybe it's China. Maybe there are not really any stand out athletes this time. I don't know.
Any other fans of the Olympics? -
#1 by MagmaBabe on 08 Aug, 2008 03:52
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I have always been a fan of the Olympics. For some reason, I just can't get excited about it this time.
Maybe it's China. Maybe there are not really any stand out athletes this time. I don't know.
Any other fans of the Olympics?
I thought about starting this topic last night but now you've beat me to it!
I find athletics and the like pretty boring now.. I used to watch it when I was a kid. I'm the same as you
when it comes to lack of excitement.. and like you I think it's a culmination of not having
any particularly outstanding athletes and the fact that it's in China.
Seems to me that the media over here has paid more coverage to all the troubles that the
Olympics have been undergoing.
saying that.. I may watch the diving events to root for our young little lad Tom Daley. C'mon Tom!! -
#2 by Razor X on 08 Aug, 2008 04:05
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I have always been a fan of the Olympics. For some reason, I just can't get excited about it this time.
Maybe it's China. Maybe there are not really any stand out athletes this time. I don't know.
Any other fans of the Olympics?
I feel the same way. Just not really into it this year. Thought it was just me, but I guess not. -
#3 by Argyle on 08 Aug, 2008 06:21
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I personally love the Olympics, but maybe that is a symptom of the job I do. I think this year could be great for GB. We are never going to excel in the 100m, but we have a real chance of quite a few medals.
Phillip Idowu is a good bet for gold in the triple jump
Christina Ohurugu must be a reasonable shout for the 400m
Kelly Sotherton for the heptathalon now that Katerina Kluft is out
Then there is the rowing which is always exciting, Gail Ems and the other one have a good chance in the badminton. Could Paula overturn the odds in the marathon. We are better tnan even at swimming and are world beaters at the moment in track cycling. These games will lay the foundations of 2012 which could also be great.
Personally I am excited! -
#4 by Robmeister on 08 Aug, 2008 06:26
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I have always been a fan of the Olympics. For some reason, I just can't get excited about it this time.
Maybe it's China. Maybe there are not really any stand out athletes this time. I don't know.
Any other fans of the Olympics?
I feel the same way. Just not really into it this year. Thought it was just me, but I guess not.
That makes 3 of us.....(4 of us....sorry M.Babe)
The last Olympics that REALLY stand out, where I didn't miss an event were:
1972 (or thereabout) when Mark Spitz won all the swimming golds
1976 (or thereabout) when I had a MAJOR CRUSH on Dorothy Hammel (I was like 14 yrs old). -
#5 by william on 08 Aug, 2008 08:11
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Yes, I'm sport fan myself but this time I lack interest in the Olympics, as you say maybe it is because media focus on other stuff than the sports.
Didn't even noticed that it had started till some days ago.
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#6 by Brkeatr on 08 Aug, 2008 08:38
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The best was the 1980 USA Hockey Team taking the Gold in Lake Placid NY.....never seen anything like it since!
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#7 by FR8TRAIN on 08 Aug, 2008 09:16
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I have always been a fan of the Olympics. For some reason, I just can't get excited about it this time.
Maybe it's China. Maybe there are not really any stand out athletes this time. I don't know.
Any other fans of the Olympics?
I feel the same way. Just not really into it this year. Thought it was just me, but I guess not.
I'm right there with you. I actually had this discussion with my g/f last night. Great minds and all... -
#8 by Tyler on 08 Aug, 2008 12:47
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I wasn't in it until this week. Now I'm jazzed for it! I just cleared out my TiVo so that it can record all of the Olympic programming.
I have a feeling there is going to be something crazy that happens this year and I don't want to miss it. -
#9 by GASlick on 08 Aug, 2008 19:02
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Is anyone watching the opening ceremonies? I'm really enjoying it.
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#10 by william on 08 Aug, 2008 19:14
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Is anyone watching the opening ceremonies? I'm really enjoying it.
I saw it in reply now and have to say it was an amazing opening! Now I'm gonna follow the Olympics more close! -
#11 by Paul on 08 Aug, 2008 20:01
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Yeah, has to be the best Opening Ceremonies ever devised. Awesome
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#12 by GASlick on 08 Aug, 2008 20:38
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It was phenomenal! Simply awesome!
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#13 by GASlick on 08 Aug, 2008 21:59
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I just got finished watching the Opening Ceremony. midnight on the east coast of the US
No words for it. You just have to see it! Stunning, absolutely stunning. -
#14 by Paul on 08 Aug, 2008 22:01
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You got it bro. That was spectacular...it left me breathless. What a phenomenal opening. Well worth staying up for.