I Have a Confession
I'm watching the Winter Olympics, even though it apparently isn't the 'cool' thing to do, according to some sports writers on ESPN.com. Some have said that it's the Olympics where they have sports that really aren't sports. And to them I say, what about your coverage of Bass Fishing, Log Cutting and Poker? Yep, don't think they're sports but you still provide in-depth coverage for them. Then others say they can't watch the Olympics because it's tape delayed and they don't want to wait when they could just go to ESPN.com or NBCOlympics.com and find out the results. And to that, I say suck it. Sure, earlier today I read that Apolo won the short track and got the bronze in the team relay event. But that didn't stop me from watching the races. In fact, right now NBC is running the taped relay event. I have no idea how it's gonna work, but it looks interesting.
They just hit the gun. Gotta watch.
And they just said there's 30 more laps. I think I got the jist of it. You don't see the butt push in track relays. It would be more interesting if they had to pass a baton. Like what would happen if one of the racers licked the baton because, like the Visa commercial says, Life Takes Curiosity? Would there be a back-up baton one of the racers can take out there, with like a half lap penalty? Or would the next racer just have to pull the baton really hard during the exchange?
Ok, right now I just have to say that the crowd is cheering way too loud right now. There's a lot more laps and they can't get much louder. I think they peaked too early.
Korea just won and I think the crowd got quieter. There should be some sign to 'Pump up the Volume' appropriately. Not when the crowd feels like it.
Also, I am still convinced there should be no announcers. Right now I want to watch the racers celebrating and listening to the crowd chant whatever they feel like chanting. Not listening to the announcers try and explain what's going on. I can see what is going on. I say lets do away with all those announcers. There's enough graphics out there to explain everything I need to know.
And I'm getting sick of Bode Miller. Nike ran another one of his ads today, but I think it's one they threw together at the last minute so people don't think they wasted a ton of advertising money on him. Bode starts talking about how he doesn't care about the medals and he's only racing to race. And yet he couldn't even do that well. Ok, yes, he's on the Olympic team, he must be good. He's better than me. But come on, if it takes a few did not finishes to make the Olympic team, I'll suit up. These things only happen every four years, I'd at least want to finish the race that I started. But maybe that's just me. Apparently he wanted to have someone else pay for his trip to party in Italy.
I only say this because he's talking with Tom Brokaw right now and I have it muted. I could turn it off, but I really want to see the medal ceremony for the Speed Skating 500. That would make the Olympic experience complete. Listening to the Stars and Stripes one last time.
Oh, and I meant to post this earlier about the lack of real sports. I don't really care if skeleton is considered a sport. I still want to try it. It looks fun as hell.
Also, today I worked and passed the 40 hour mark for the payweek. And I still have Sunday and Monday to work. Last week I had two days off and still passed 50 hours for the week. And that means I won't get a paycheck. The taxes from my tips will negate any paycheck I shall receive. Which I think is stupid. The tips should be voluntary, not my paycheck. That would ensure better service. If I wasn't moving kinda soon I would think about talking to someone important about getting that changed.
And I just heard the anthem. My Olympic viewing is complete. And they just interviewed Apolo and I muted it again. I don't care about the human beings behind the athletes and what the medal means to them. I only care about them winning more medals. Stop talking and start training. The next Olympics are 4 years away and you aren't getting any younger.
Ok, I'm done now. And apparently, the Olympics are too.
Oh, and mom, I thought I did send it to you. Or at least told you. But I do know the three other ones you just sent. Perhaps I will remember to write them down and send you what I know.
Ok, done again. I swear.
They just hit the gun. Gotta watch.
And they just said there's 30 more laps. I think I got the jist of it. You don't see the butt push in track relays. It would be more interesting if they had to pass a baton. Like what would happen if one of the racers licked the baton because, like the Visa commercial says, Life Takes Curiosity? Would there be a back-up baton one of the racers can take out there, with like a half lap penalty? Or would the next racer just have to pull the baton really hard during the exchange?
Ok, right now I just have to say that the crowd is cheering way too loud right now. There's a lot more laps and they can't get much louder. I think they peaked too early.
Korea just won and I think the crowd got quieter. There should be some sign to 'Pump up the Volume' appropriately. Not when the crowd feels like it.
Also, I am still convinced there should be no announcers. Right now I want to watch the racers celebrating and listening to the crowd chant whatever they feel like chanting. Not listening to the announcers try and explain what's going on. I can see what is going on. I say lets do away with all those announcers. There's enough graphics out there to explain everything I need to know.
And I'm getting sick of Bode Miller. Nike ran another one of his ads today, but I think it's one they threw together at the last minute so people don't think they wasted a ton of advertising money on him. Bode starts talking about how he doesn't care about the medals and he's only racing to race. And yet he couldn't even do that well. Ok, yes, he's on the Olympic team, he must be good. He's better than me. But come on, if it takes a few did not finishes to make the Olympic team, I'll suit up. These things only happen every four years, I'd at least want to finish the race that I started. But maybe that's just me. Apparently he wanted to have someone else pay for his trip to party in Italy.
I only say this because he's talking with Tom Brokaw right now and I have it muted. I could turn it off, but I really want to see the medal ceremony for the Speed Skating 500. That would make the Olympic experience complete. Listening to the Stars and Stripes one last time.
Oh, and I meant to post this earlier about the lack of real sports. I don't really care if skeleton is considered a sport. I still want to try it. It looks fun as hell.
Also, today I worked and passed the 40 hour mark for the payweek. And I still have Sunday and Monday to work. Last week I had two days off and still passed 50 hours for the week. And that means I won't get a paycheck. The taxes from my tips will negate any paycheck I shall receive. Which I think is stupid. The tips should be voluntary, not my paycheck. That would ensure better service. If I wasn't moving kinda soon I would think about talking to someone important about getting that changed.
And I just heard the anthem. My Olympic viewing is complete. And they just interviewed Apolo and I muted it again. I don't care about the human beings behind the athletes and what the medal means to them. I only care about them winning more medals. Stop talking and start training. The next Olympics are 4 years away and you aren't getting any younger.
Ok, I'm done now. And apparently, the Olympics are too.
Oh, and mom, I thought I did send it to you. Or at least told you. But I do know the three other ones you just sent. Perhaps I will remember to write them down and send you what I know.
Ok, done again. I swear.
posted by Timchula at 23:02
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