2010 Winter Olympics thread...

[sparks19]

curling is actually a great game. I've always liked it. Always found it entertaining.

A lot of strategy involved. it's great

[caseysmom]

I get the colors and the patterns, but the 'distressed' look on the 'denim pants' just made them look dirty, unkempt and like a bunch of slobs.

My daughter just recently got into snowboarding, she said they definetely have their own lingo and way of dressing. The outfits don't look comfortable at all to me but I guess its for the cold and falling but the skiier's have those pretty tight outfits that are much more attractive...am I showing my age?

[RICHARD]

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CM,

You are a traditionalist, that's all.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35487968...ics/?GT1=43001

NICE!

[Grace]

What was with the outfits the sno-borers were wearing? And I laughed MAO with the crown of roses at the skating arena.

I was watching a talk show where they commented on the 'gear' on the half pipe.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/photos/ga...ontext=teamusa

IT was fabric that looked like filthy jeans and the jackets were Homeless Couture. I swear it's way too funny, they looked like the people that go thru my trashcans on trash day!

http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-feat...nhomepage&cid=

What ever happened to a the classic pants, jacket and short little dress that showed a little arse cheek?

From the NY Times, an article about fashion at the Games

[RICHARD]

From the NY Times, an article about fashion at the Games

The days of a female ice skater dressing like a prostitute preparing to make her First Communion may be behind us. Why bother with that look anymore, when Lady Gaga has it nailed?

LOL,

So, no mention of Johnny Weir dressed up like a Dr Franken Furter at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Parade? I heard about the corset and pink little "things" as adornment. JW wants to push our heads into his 'sense of style' and any other body part he can get us close enough to.

If he was a good enough skater to conquer the sport, then he'd have every right to do so, but he's just a very bad caricature of a man and a real distraction to the rest of the competitors.....

I expect to see a sports "What Ever Happened To" story about him in a few years - it will be a piece about how he lives with his costumes in a one bedroom house. Him on the couch and the bedroom filled with cedar and dead animal skins.

The guy is entertaining, not for his skating or his desire or to be a Russia Princess. It's the story of what happens to annoying people who have talent, but toss it away, acting like idiots. He has nothing to fear from PETA or animal activists.

He'll get beat up by woman he makes fun of by saying something like, "You look like a man in that outfit!"

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Sorry,

Snow boarders look like they generally smell and dress like tramps.

I really can't say anything about their talent. I have a hard time standing up and urinating most days. But, I think I do have a little bit of a say as to how I would like to see the U.S. athletes look when they represent.

Hannah Teter finally decides to brush her hair...Hmmm, I wonder if brushing armpit and leg hair are part of the program too. Deodorant and soap? Could shampoo fit into their training regime?

I am a freak about seeing people with dirty, unkempt hair.

Perhaps they should give medal to all the parasites living on the kids too?

[Grace]

And then there is Petra Majdic, a cross country skier from Slovenia.

She won the Bronze Medal in the Individual Classical Sprint with 4 broken ribs and a Pneumothorax!!

Story is here.

[RICHARD]

OMG!!!!

One of the Army Knives just scored a incredible goal - stunning!

[cassiesmom]

Here is a nice story. I hope this young man has a lot of success in his future.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olymp...el-bosco_N.htm

I'm watching the U.S. and Canada hockey game. The Blackhawks wear red jerseys so half the time I'm looking at the wrong team! On the other hand I don't guess there really is a "wrong" team because 3 Blackhawks players are on the Canadian team and one (Patrick Kane) is on the U.S. team. He was just in the game. There's been a lot of interest in hockey in Chicago ever since we had the Winter Classic last year. The sports analyst on the evening news said it may be a close game.

Edited to add: Picture of 2 Blackhawks players. Patrick Kane on left, Jonathan Toews on right. A couple of babies, they are each 21.

[RICHARD]

Here is a nice story. I hope this young man has a lot of success in his future.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olymp...el-bosco_N.htm

I'm watching the U.S. and Canada hockey game. The Blackhawks wear red jerseys so half the time I'm looking at the wrong team! On the other hand I don't guess there really is a "wrong" team because 3 Blackhawks players are on the Canadian team and one (Patrick Kane) is on the U.S. team. He was just in the game. There's been a lot of interest in hockey in Chicago ever since we had the Winter Classic last year. The sports analyst on the evening news said it may be a close game.

Great story..


What a game, eh?



Skin the Finns!

[Puckstop31]

USA 5-3 over Canada. Insane...


What a game. Miller was freaking incredible. Brodeur.... Ehhhh, what was with the silly stick work?

[Alysser]

Waiting patiently for the short track event wednesday, I can't wait to see how Apolo Ohno does. He's definitely my favorite athlete this olympics.

[Grace]

FANTASTIC hockey game!!

Rafalski - 2 goals, 1 assist!!
Ryan Miller - super performance!!

eta:
Far as I can figure, Sid the Kid was on the ice for 3 of the USA goals. And Brian Rafalski's 4 consecutive goals, on 6 shots, equals this season's production for the Wings. And he is the oldest player on the US team

[JenBKR]

Wow - that hockey game was just amazing. Talk about exciting!

USA 5-3 over Canada. Insane...


What a game. Miller was freaking incredible. Brodeur.... Ehhhh, what was with the silly stick work?

I agree with you about the goalies - Miller just Wow. Brodeur was a disappointment...don't know if he was just trying to get too fancy or what but it wasn't working for him. And what was with the 'USA' on the end of his stick? Did they figure that one out, does anyone know?

[JenBKR]

On the other hand I don't guess there really is a "wrong" team because 3 Blackhawks players are on the Canadian team and one (Patrick Kane) is on the U.S. team.

I'm feeling the same way - I love Crosby and would love to see him win, so in a sense I was cheering on Canada.....but of course I am always cheering for team America, and there are a few players on the USA team that I love (Orpik, Ryan Malone, although not a Pengiun anymore, is still one of my favorites and a native of Pittsburgh). My husband was laughing at me because I cheered every goal, no matter which team scored

[Pawsitive Thinking]

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standa...her-success.do