Go-Karting is about the only I did that is ever so slightly related to the Olympics in the last few weeks... twas fun.
In my last post, I sort of mentioned the stress I was under... well, talking about pressure: how about the pressure Chinese 110M hurdler Liu Xiang was under? Dude couldn't even walk straight and he still wanted to participate in the games! Unfortunately, you still have some ultra conservative nationalists (i.e. "internet forums" where you can be anonymous and speak irresponsibly) in China who have self righteously claim that Liu has betrayed the country by not running until his legs break in half.
Although... if Liu insisted on running and limped the last 80 meters before collapsing when he crosses the finish line... he would ironically become the BIGGEST sports icon in this Olympics, going way beyond Phelps (Wow, did you see that guy swim). Imagine the headline: "Defending 110M hurdler champion Liu limps to finish line on half a leg for his country and 1.3 billion Chinese; career in doubt". Okay, so that's a long and stupid headline... but just imagine.
I love controversies. Poor girl whose missing front teeth landed her on the sidelines so prettier girl can be shown to the world. Underaged gymnists? And I'm not sure if this story was being funny or being critical?
Go China! Am looking forward to the Closing Ceremony already. I hope no adult diapers were involved (read my links!).
1 comment:
Do you really believe that those female gymnists are all 16? None of the girls in my class looked like that when I was 16. My guess is 13 or less.
LOL at the Chinese news agencies who "accidentally" announced one of the gymnists was 13 just six months ago.
Go ahead and lower the age minimum to 13. I don't care how old these athletes are, but why lie about it?
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