@Imperious:
Indoor is totally different and more fun IMO.
I enjoy it too, but playing I would definitely rather be on the beach and that appeals to me.
In China their is no need to butt thongs, its not like their is a appreciable difference in the comfort of pants that don’t cover your arse, vs. pants that do in terms of the weather. I accounted for weather as the vital factor, but i really think its something else, because in the 1980’s and 70’s those clothes were not worn and it cant be attributed to global warming or technology. I maintain its ONLY to keep people watching the sport which is just about 100% of the reason why i never watch it so i wont feel like i got suckered into watching something besides the sport alone.
Think in terms of less restriction, less clothing to get sand into. Besides, people playing volleyball in the sand are general at the beach, and you don’t see them wearing bloomers there (anymore). I think it’s a kill 2 birds with one stone, but you are seeing the secondary benefit as the primary reason. Have you even played beach volleyball?
@Funcioneta:
Well, I waited americans here saying “we are the best, we’ll toast all the other teams also, and you twice”, but all I have is chatting about female volleyball. At least is sexier :-D
I do think the US team is probably the best team, but at the same time, there is a much larger pool of players, a bigger industry, and over 100 years to perfect the game, so it’s not exactly fair. lol
Oh, congrats on Mr. Phelps also. Someone said he eats 8 fried eggs for breakfast. I couldn’t stand even one, imagine 8 in a row. Wait a moment, Phelps has 8 gol medals and eats 8 eggs a day for breakfast, I have zero gold medals and eat zero eggs for breakfast, so if I eat nine eggs … :mrgreen:
Yeah, it’s pretty cool, but I’m disappointed that NBC (the network showing the games here in the US) decides ANOTHER interview with Mr. Phelps is better than showing more events, especially an obscure one you never get to see. It’s great that he reached his goal and broke a record, but couldn’t it wait until after the games are over to bombard us?
Also, he eats a lot more than 8 eggs…10,000 - 12,000 calories.
three fried egg sandwiches with tomato, lettuce, cheese, mayo, plus a five-egg omelet, grits, french toast, chocolate chip pancakes (man, the cholesterol!), and two cups of coffee.
From this article: http://www.cnbc.com/id/26223564?__source=RSS
@U-505:
How could you have NOT seen a basketball game. I can’t stand olympic basketball and I see it all the freakin’ time. Between that, Michael Phelps swimming, and softball (all of which the US dominates, which is why there is or was so much of it on) I hate NBC and their coverage. If they want to make swimming, which is nothing more that a survival tactic, entertaining they should add sharks to the pool.
I don’t know…I have no idea when they come on, and it seems to be a secondary telecast to the traditional events. I have not avoided, but haven’t gone looking, it just seems I read about the games on the news and never see highlights or the games themselves. And yes, my complaint about coverage was much worse when I didn’t have cable. (Don’t forget the frickin’ laser beams)
this may help you though, if you haven’t already found it. http://www.nbcolympics.com/
Thanks, I’m lazy. :lol:
I agree 100%. But be careful. You could be labeled a sexist, ironically by a real sexist, for saying that. :lol:
I mean they are athletes first, objects of lust second. I got my priorities right. Funny thing is, if I didn’t say I liked it, I might be accused of “other” things. :lol:
Actually, I would usually rather see a good, close, exciting competition than a blowout, which is why I tried to avoid the events where there were obvious dominations. And I didn’t root for every American team for that very reason. Such as, I rooted for Germany in soccer. And of course, I got to watch them get completely destroyed by Brazil. But, at least Argentina returned the favor.
I completely agree with having a more exciting match than rooting for the home team. I’ve found as I’ve gotten older, losing allegiances (but keeping distaste, lol) allows me to appreciate the sport and athletes more, and have a more enjoyable experience.
Oh, BTW, I think the most beautiful Olympian I’ve come across yet is Leryn Franco, javelin thrower for Paraguay. GIS her.