• Way to go, Michael Phelps. While I am still disappointed in the dope-smoking, 19 Olympic medals isn’t too shabby.
• Apparently, some of the Badminton teams have been throwing games to draw easier opponents in future matches. Some wonder if the sport of Badminton will ever recover.
If the sport of Badminton will ever recover!
Who? Who is wondering that? Does Badminton have some stellar reputation or something? Has Badminton been ruined in the eyes of the international athletic community? Does the international athletic community view Badminton with something other than derision? How is Badminton even a sport at all? I suppose it’s a step above TABLE TENNIS. Is there a shortage of ACTUAL sports out there, is that why they include some of this stuff? Ping-Pong? Really? Badminton? That thing with the ribbons?
Just because you did it in your parent’s basement in 1975, that doesn’t make it a sport.
• I like the synchronized diving. It’s cool and I wholeheartedly approve of the outfits. That is the kind of uniform all our male athletes should wear, regardless off the sport. Archery? Tiny speedo. Men’s gymnastics? Tiny speedo. Short Track Skating? Tiny speedo. What do you think? The women, obviously, should be more covered, so they aren’t objectified.
We were watching the men’s diving the other night, and I mistakenly told the kids that the next group were Americans. Jim rolled his eyes at me and said, “they’re British, don’t you know what your own flag looks like?” and I said, “I wasn’t looking at the flag, I was looking at their outfits.”
And then he rolled his eyes so hard, he was in danger of spraining something.
August 1st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
I absolutely love Badminton when it is played in my backyard. Olympic sport? Hmmmmm…I don’t know.
I love the diving, but we had no power last night, so we had nothing.
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August 1st, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Carl and I had that exact same discussion about badminton this morning. Lame.
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August 2nd, 2012 at 7:17 am
Good to know I’m not the only one who busted out laughing about the Badminton debaucle.
I love the word “debaucle.” It makes me feel educated.
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August 2nd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Oh my gosh, there is so much here that urgently needs my attention.
Firstly, ping pong is so a sport! I work up a sweat and everything. Granted, it is not a sport I care to watch more than a few moments, but that can be said about lots of stuff, like golf which should be judged in decibels of snoring.
Secondarily, if losing at badminton is a winning strategy, someone needs to rethink the rules. Players shouldn’t be penalized for recognizing that the rules are stupid. It’s called strategery.
Tertiarily, doesn’t the number of medals won seem skewed toward those sports with multiple similar events that all test the same skill? I’m not saying it’s not impressive to win 19 medals, I’m just saying it would be more impressive if one of his medals was for Ping Pong or something besides variations of swimming fast.
Quadratically, I agree, the outfits are totally confusing! I mistook a US gymnast for one from a socialist country because she was wearing an all red leotard. Yes, I am that leotarded. Put the flag or acronym somewhere on it, that’s all I’m asking.
Quintupletly, so you get guys in speedos and muscular bodies, and we get gals in sports bras and muscular bodies? Is this “equal”? What is going on here?
Sexily, I’m with tracey that the extra “u” makes “debacle” seem more educated. It’s just the sort of thing I’d expect from the Brits.
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:26 am
I agree Badminton and Ping-pong are stupid. Tiny speedo for males,I’m good with that. Cover up the ladies, I’m good with that too.
Kevin, chill dude.
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August 4th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Not only do I wish there was a like button or something for this article, but for all your comments too! You all are hilarious!
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