The Olympics

[Mac da Knife]

Totally, freaking awesome.

[flyinbayou]

I said I wouldn't watch it in a previous thread but I can't stop watching it.

TiVoing the rest.

(Space station is flying over at 814 btw...

http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_States&region=Louisiana&city=New_Orleans )

[BTG]

I am loving this stuff. I would love to be in that stadium right now.

[Schuarta]

Waiting to see opening, on west coast time, at 7:30 pm.

Got one chuckle earlier as the IOC Medical Chief (suitably bribed, I'm sure) reported that the Bejing air (smog) was completely safe and posed no hazzard whatsoever to those competing. He further stated there was no reason at all to wear masks. :p

One of the "network super-reporters" did a piece walking around Bejing talking to tourists from many countries. He even indicated he couldn't find any Americans to interview. Other than the competitors and media, where are the American visitors?

[bam bam]

I spent the evening playing in a private high stakes poker game. While I have zero interest in the non-basketball bs that is going on, I have to admit that the poker game to a complete standstill during the light show. I have no clue how London could possibly top it in 2012.

[Schuarta]

There must be one hell-of-a basement under that Birdcage if they can keep that ball (globe) down there and pop it up on cue. Also the moving print blocks rising and falling routine was amazing.

OK, I worked with a couple big (100 dancers or more) Vegas Shows in the "good old days", MGM Grand, Hilton, and Flamingo, but this Olympics Show topped them all!!!


:laughup::laughup::laughup::laughup::laughup:

[justagirl]

Politics and other BS aside, I'm completely loving the Olympics.

[edible complex]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/index.html

to catch opening ceremony, if you missed the festivities.
spoiler alert, it also gives up to the minute medals and results.

[Alex]

Michael Phelps just took another gold in swimming. He is 3 for 3.

The American women took a Gold and a Bronze in swimming as well.

[Admin]

Geezus, did you just catch the two USA men's gymnastics guys on the high bar? And, before that, China's Chen Yibing on still rings? OMFG!

[Alex]

Geezus, did you just catch the two USA men's gymnastics guys on the high bar? And, before that, China's Chen Yibing on still rings? OMFG!

I missed the rings but saw the highbars - awesome!

[justagirl]

The three American's on the high bar was just amazing. I was actually kind of worried about the last guy's routine but all three of them hit it, great release moves, perfect catches and stuck landings. Awesome.

[JRO]

I don't know how I am going to make through the Olympics & go to work. Staying up too late every night, & of course having cocktails while missing out on sleep. Maybe I should take vacation until Olympics are over?? LOL

Or maybe just close my office door & lock it for nap time. Best idea!!

Damn friends & neighbors want to hang out too.

:shootself:

[Oyster]

I don't know how I am going to make through the Olympics & go to work. Staying up too late every night, & of course having cocktails while missing out on sleep. Maybe I should take vacation until Olympics are over?? LOL

Or maybe just close my office door & lock it for nap time. Best idea!!

Damn friends & neighbors want to hang out too.

:shootself:


Big wuss!

[Schuarta]

I don't know how I am going to make through the Olympics & go to work. Staying up too late every night, & of course having cocktails while missing out on sleep.....:shootself:

Come to the Casino (Texas Hold-'em) from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. We play cards, watch the olympics and discuss! ;)

Those U.S. Highbar Performances - BEST OF SHOW!

China's Rings can't match the excitement.

[edible complex]

so tonight we get to watch the 10 yr old Chinese gym girls. I seriously doubt they're 15 or 16...I was sneaking in for adult bevvies at 15 or 16...these tykes are knee high to a chicken and couldn't get on most rides at Disney.

the U.S. men were robbed of the silver by curiously low scores on the pommel.

gymnastics...a hotbed of controversy!

[ToddMa]

so tonight we get to watch the 10 yr old Chinese gym girls. I seriously doubt they're 15 or 16...I was sneaking in for adult bevvies at 15 or 16...these tykes are knee high to a chicken and couldn't get on most rides at Disney.

the U.S. men were robbed of the silver by curiously low scores on the pommel.

gymnastics...a hotbed of controversy!

You think gymnastics are bad, try watching Boxing. The American landed a clean punch to the head with no counter and the Korean got the point. I guess the Korean was awarded for using his head. I turned the TV off.


All sports involving Judging should be eliminated.

[justagirl]

A couple of the USA woman's gymnastics scores were quite low, and I used to judge, so it's not just opinion. But, that said, I still think China would have gotten the gold and USA the silver. Silver is still respectable.

I highly doubt ALL the Chinese girls were 16 or older.

Wasn't it great watching Bela Karoyli with Bob Costas? He's so animated. I'm also proud of Marta, she did a great job.

Shawn Johnson's Coach seems likea great coach. He's very good with the girls.

The relay last night, 4X200 was great. Amazing.

[cstoehr]

I was disappointed in all of the out of bounds by the US. Aslo, not really one good landing without hopping and crossing the legs. They were lucky that the other teams were no so hot. I also thought that they could have showed some of the other competitors....afterall it is an event for them as well.

[Turbodog]

I have been watching asd much as aI can. I Love the Olympics. Swimming is my favorite, followed by Track and Field. I have been enjoying the gymnastics and all the other stuff (beach volleyball!).

AS I was out of town form Thursday to yesterday, this is the 1st day I have not been watching (somebody has to work). Can't wait until tonight!

[Schuarta]

.....I highly doubt ALL the Chinese girls were 16 or older.....



Members of the gymnastics committee have openly stated that... "half of the Chinese team is under 16 years of age". But since the Chinese Dictatorship has issued them Passports with "appropriate dates of birth", there is nothing that can be done. :crap:

[Turbodog]

At least some of the citizens of the wolrd can see that China and its communist regime are full of sh*t. It is so obvious that some of those gilrs are younger (perhaps considerably younger) than 16.

[Schuarta]

How about denying the girl who actually sang the anthem (?) the right to appear in the opening ceremonies, because she had a buck tooth and thus didn't fit the cookie cutter mold (mould?).