Rio Olympics.

[awa355]

Is anyone interested at all about these games?.
Might be different if I knew someone competing. If this article is anything to go by, the water sports are going to be in the shit,

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/81767464/Oil-slick-turns-boats-brown-at-Rio-Olympics-sailing-venue

The last line from the story,
World Sailing, the governing body of the sport, said it was "not in a position to comment".

Probably been told to 'shut it', or else.

[EJK]

Brazil took a gigantuous financial dump during the world cup couple of years ago. What's worse than one giant white elephant..? Two giant white elephants...

I'll have my popcorns ready for this one :corn:

[Virago]

All the good stuff will be on Sky TV. We'll get some stuff on free-to-air, but it will probably be like 10 solid hours of fucking lawn bowls or somesuch.

[Akzle]

i haven't given a fuck about the olympics since... ever.
i mean really. who the fuck cares about ("professional"/) sport.

[TheDemonLord]

i mean really. who the fuck cares about ("professional"/) sport.

People that like professional Sport?

[Akzle]

People that like professional Sport?

how tautological of you.

but still. "who the fuck" - these aren't real humans. why the fuck would anyone be so emotionally involved with something that doesn't matter. at all. this shit isn't improving the species.

[TheDemonLord]

how tautological of you.

but still. "who the fuck" - these aren't real humans. why the fuck would anyone be so emotionally involved with something that doesn't matter. at all.

Well, that rules out just about every hobby in existence



this shit isn't improving the species.

One could make the argument that it does in 2 ways:

1: By providing a mechanism for a select few to reach the pinnacle of human achievement thus creating fitter/faster/stronger genes to be disseminated into the Gene pool (ala Tiger Woods)
2: By providing inspiration for the greater masses to improve their own fitness at an amateur level - leading to a healthier stock of humans.

[yokel]

Well, that rules out just about every hobby in existence




One could make the argument that it does in 2 ways:

1: By providing a mechanism for a select few to reach the pinnacle of human achievement thus creating fitter/faster/stronger genes to be disseminated into the Gene pool (ala Tiger Woods)
2: By providing inspiration for the greater masses to improve their own fitness at an amateur level - leading to a healthier stock of humans.

3: it's a nice distraction, keeping the brain dead masses entertained.

[Virago]

3: it's a nice distraction, keeping the brain dead masses entertained.

Your colossal sense of self-superiority must be a huge burden for you.

[Moi]

I'm sure greater public appeal would be had if the Olympic committee included javelin catching, shot put catching and discuss catching... :crazy:

[Woodman]

3: it's a nice distraction, keeping the brain dead masses entertained.

What is wrong with entertainment?

Anyway before every olympics there are countless articles about the olympic venues not being ready/suitable/safe. They always are.

[Moi]

What is wrong with entertainment?...

Nothing, according to the Roman Emperors...

[george formby]

Well, that rules out just about every hobby in existence




One could make the argument that it does in 2 ways:

1: By providing a mechanism for a select few to reach the pinnacle of human achievement thus creating fitter/faster/stronger genes to be disseminated into the Gene pool (ala Tiger Woods)
2: By providing inspiration for the greater masses to improve their own fitness at an amateur level - leading to a healthier stock of humans.

Yus, get the kids off the couch.

The Olympics has lost it's luster like a lot of professional sports through politics, cheating, back room deals and bull shit. Unless you follow a specific sport or athlete it's just an advertising platform.

But, yeah, na. The heroes and heroines who inevitably pop remain an inspiration.

I shall be following retrospectively.

[Virago]

I'm sure greater public appeal would be had if the Olympic committee included javelin catching...

It's already been tried... :laugh:

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[Moi]

It's already been tried... :laugh:

The ancient Greeks would impressed, especially as it happened in Rome...

[Maha]

how tautological of you.



No need to use a big word when a singularly unloquacious and diminutive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity.

[george formby]

I'm sure greater public appeal would be had if the Olympic committee included javelin catching, shot put catching and discuss catching... :crazy:

I for one would like to see nude ladies gymnastics and beach volleyball.

[TheDemonLord]

I for one would like to see nude ladies gymnastics and beach volleyball.

Not so sure on the gymnastics front - most of them look twelve

[awa355]

I for one would like to see nude ladies gymnastics and beach volleyball.

They are going to introduce these in the Masters (over 50's). :clap::clap:

[jasonu]

i haven't given a fuck about the olympics since... ever.
i mean really. who the fuck cares about ("professional"/) sport.

I was going to say that!

[Akzle]

I for one would like to see nude ladies gymnastics and beach volleyball.

motion seconded. shall we put forth a petition to the olympic comitee....

[george formby]

Not so sure on the gymnastics front - most of them look twelve

That did cross my mind post post. How about nude ladies weight lifting?

[Akzle]

Well, that rules out just about every hobby in existence

most hobbies aren't corporately sponsored, televised etc
and generally happen without such furore.

certainly no-one's yet started a thread about dressing in my sisters clothes and masturbating on the toilet with a full length mirror on the door while eating sushi.

as for the population bettering themselves: (laugh a lot)
citation required.

[Virago]

...How about nude ladies weight lifting?

Possibly. I'll leave you to use your imagination...

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[george formby]

certainly no-one's yet started a thread about dressing in my sisters clothes and masturbating on the toilet with a full length mirror on the door while eating sushi.
.

What size is your sister? I know someone who might be willing. At a guess he would be a #12.

[Akzle]

What size is your sister? I know someone who might be willing. At a guess he would be a #12.

well, she buys clothes 12, but due to a steady diet of corned beef, cabin bread and woodstock from the age of 13, and having had three kids, now that she's turned 16, so has her size.

[george formby]

well, she buys clothes 12, but due to a steady diet of corned beef, cabin bread and woodstock from the age of 13, and having had three kids, now that she's turned 16, so has her size.

I think we could work something out. Sounds great. I'll ask him when it's his turn at the key board.

[george formby]

Possibly. I'll leave you to use your imagination...

I'm way ahead of you and rest my case on your evidence.

Delicious, a winter lover.

[Oakie]

That did cross my mind post post. How about nude ladies weight lifting?

Not so sure about the 'Clean and Jerk' but I guess I wouldn't mind a glance at the 'Snatch'. Mind you, having watched the Snatch I might have to have my own competition ... the "Jerk and Clean'.

[Swoop]

People need to remember this:
“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.”― Ernest Hemingway

Secondly: If it has a set of rules, it is a "game".





no-one's started a thread about dressing in my sisters clothes and masturbating on the toilet with a full length mirror on the door while eating sushi.
Whatever you are happy doing, akzle.

[Tazz]

http://advrider.com/index.php?attachments/olympics-jpg.570998/

[TheDemonLord]

most hobbies aren't corporately sponsored, televised etc

Beg to differ - the key delimiter is that they aren't televised nationally



as for the population bettering themselves: (laugh a lot)
citation required.

Well as an indicator - Aussie Obesity rates (21%) Vs the US (31%) would be a good indicator

[EJK]

Possibly. I'll leave you to use your imagination...

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Read again. He said ladies not gorillas.

[Banditbandit]

:yawn: I barely scrapped up the energy to reasd this tread - was mildly intrigued to see what everyone said ...

I suppose I'll watch some of it, but I don't have sky .. so it might be the edited highlights - If I can be bothered :yawn:

[jasonu]

:yawn: I barely scrapped up the energy to reasd this tread - was mildly intrigued to see what everyone said ...

I suppose I'll watch some of it, but I don't have sky .. so it might be the edited highlights - If I can be bothered :yawn:

That post nicely sums up the gaylympics!!!

[BuzzardNZ]

Not so sure on the gymnastics front - most of them look twelve

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2011models/2011-Husaberg-FS570d.jpg

[JimO]

i haven't given a fuck about the olympics since... ever.
i mean really. who the fuck cares about ("professional"/) sport.
you could say the same thing about televising motorcycle racing

[oldrider]

Of course "all" the Russians were on dope - charged by "USA" and not even a whimper of surprise by the rest of the world - ffs! :bs: :rolleyes:

[awa355]

A bit of a mixed fortunes to date. I'm pleased to see Bond and Murray get the gold. Had a feeling the men's sevens were going to miss out. They haven't been up to speed for a while now.

[Maha]

I bet Dave Dobbyn was pleased that he wasn't asked to be on standby to sing Loyal at any Gold medal ceremony.

[george formby]

Ah, yes. That lovely Chinese weight lifting athlete who smashed two World Records with her snatch. Delicious.

Must admit I am stoked for Fiji, the country is going nuts and the players receiving their medals was a lovely watch. Well done.

[oldrider]

Ah, yes. That lovely Chinese weight lifting athlete who smashed two World Records with her snatch. Delicious.

Must admit I am stoked for Fiji, the country is going nuts and the players receiving their medals was a lovely watch. Well done.

True - Fiji always was the great sevens development side and deserve to be recognised as such - fantastic! :niceone:

[mashman]

Gotta feel for the Kiwi Kayaker after picking up a superb Silver, only mired by the officials flying the Ozzy flag for her at the medal ceremony.

[Katman]

True - Fiji always was the great sevens development side and deserve to be recognised as such - fantastic! :niceone:

It wasn't that long ago that Fiji was routinely superior to New Zealand in the sevens.

(Pre-Tietjens era).

[Maha]

Tietjens has been coach of the Sevens team for 22 years. In vehicle terms, that's a classic.

[JimO]

im surprised they didnt just pack up and go home when Money Bill got hurt

[ellipsis]

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20141002/15535528705/no-one-wants-to-host-olympics-because-its-costly-corrupt-mess.shtml


...fuck the new olympics and the bullshit 'sports' being inducted...chasing bags of wind and hitting silly little balls with a metal stick...I read that next time five more things to be included, one being skateboarding...fucking wank...the real athletes and disciplines are being overshadowed by shite and Macca's...

[Voltaire]

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20141002/15535528705/no-one-wants-to-host-olympics-because-its-costly-corrupt-mess.shtml


...fuck the new olympics and the bullshit 'sports' being inducted...chasing bags of wind and hitting silly little balls with a metal stick...I read that next time five more things to be included, one being skateboarding...fucking wank...the real athletes and disciplines are being overshadowed by shite and Macca's...

Maybe in the future they might get rid of the horses and have motocross :eek:, move with the times