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The 2012 Olympics
nobo:
As commercial as the Olympics are, I love them. Especially during the opening ceremonies where you see the pride on the athletes faces when they get to represent their countries. Nobody ever hears about Botswana, South Chad, Comoros, or Bhutan, but they all get to walk and carry their flag. Sure, they'll probably get smoked in their competitions, but for some people just getting to compete is enough of a prize.
So while the Americans, Chinese, and Russians battle for who has the most medals, I think it is the other athletes that are much more interesting and praise-worthy.
Lines:
I really don't give a crap about sports, but for some of the reasons Nobo listed, I really get into watching the Olympics. Especially swimming. The Americans have been doing amazing the past few years, men and women, and I get really excited about it. Other events, I don't mind what country they're from, if they kick ass and keep getting to compete and continue kicking ass, I love watching their progress.
Does anyone tend to just watch specific sports? Or do you guys watch whatever is on/as many events as you can?
Nikolai:
I usually try to catch all the hockey and curling matches that I can...oh wait. Right. Canada only cares about the Winter Games.
jwhouk:
See, that's just it with me, too. Of course, it's probably because of where and when I grew up - the only Olympians I know all played in the Winter games.
Oh, and I loves me some women's curling.
Lupercal:
Don't forget that the flag of Taiwan was taken down over Regent Street because it might upset the Chinese. It was replaced with the flag of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee.
Regent Street Association put it up, Foreign Office had to intervene.
I've only been working in London for a few weeks but the change is quite startling, the biggest problem seems to be the Olympic Zil Lanes which have contrasting signs every fifty yards.
Good to hear that athletes are being sent home after racist tweets, too (Less competition I suppose!)
Oh yes - don't bring food, water, children, or unauthorised clothing into the Olympic stadium, or that £400 ticket will be worthless.
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