Last night my wife bought some tickets for us to watch a live competition. I can't believe she got the tickets as it was a very high profile event, but somehow she prevailed.
We're going to watch Denmark versus China in the preliminary round of curling. I expect emotions will run high, but I pray that our relationship is able to withstand the nationalistic fervour that is sure to grip us.
I hope it's women's curling, but I just realize that I don't know if it is. Fuck, it better be women's curling.
Why do you hate your sex?
Quote from: Jacob on February 05, 2010, 02:48:08 PM
Last night my wife bought some tickets for us to watch a live competition. I can't believe she got the tickets as it was a very high profile event, but somehow she prevailed.
We're going to watch Denmark versus China in the preliminary round of curling. I expect emotions will run high, but I pray that our relationship is able to withstand the nationalistic fervour that is sure to grip us.
:scots:
Good for you. Perhaps you will be inspired to start curling yourself.
I was expecting artisticly unclothed female athletes. :D
Go Canada go!
I always like the Winter Olympics more than Summer, though I still haven't figured out wtf curling is.
Go Denmark!
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:05:52 PM
I always like the Winter Olympics more than Summer, though I still haven't figured out wtf curling is.
They started ruining the winter olympics with the x-games crap. Olympic hockey is my favorite olympic competition though, summer or winter.
My favorite Olympics in recent memory were 1998 games in Nagano. I think the biggest reason is that NBC wasn't showing them.
I can say without any exaggeration at all that Soviet television, as awful as it was in almost every way, did a much better job covering the sport. They showed more sports, they let you understand WTF was going on, and they didn't pacakge it to showcase just their own athletes (ironically enough, given how important politically the Olympic games were).
Quote from: DGuller on February 05, 2010, 04:18:21 PM
I can say without any exaggeration at all that Soviet television, as awful as it was in almost every way, did a much better job covering the sport.
I would hope so, given how much resources they had invested in it.
and LOL did they: complain about the
West German judges?
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:05:52 PM
I always like the Winter Olympics more than Summer, though I still haven't figured out wtf curling is.
What do you want to know about curling? :scots:
Quote from: DGuller on February 05, 2010, 04:18:21 PM
My favorite Olympics in recent memory were 1998 games in Nagano. I think the biggest reason is that NBC wasn't showing them.
I can say without any exaggeration at all that Soviet television, as awful as it was in almost every way, did a much better job covering the sport. They showed more sports, they let you understand WTF was going on, and they didn't pacakge it to showcase just their own athletes (ironically enough, given how important politically the Olympic games were).
Yeah, I don't really like how the US networks cover olympics. Edited to sharply, focuses too much on only US athletes. CBC usually did a much better job IMO.
I'm curious how CTV/TSN will handle it this year...
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 04:25:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:05:52 PM
I always like the Winter Olympics more than Summer, though I still haven't figured out wtf curling is.
What do you want to know about curling? :scots:
Why is it called "curling" in the first place.
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 04:25:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:05:52 PM
I always like the Winter Olympics more than Summer, though I still haven't figured out wtf curling is.
What do you want to know about curling? :scots:
Why is it called "curling" in the first place.
To separate it from other sports.
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 04:25:51 PM
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:05:52 PM
I always like the Winter Olympics more than Summer, though I still haven't figured out wtf curling is.
What do you want to know about curling? :scots:
Why is it called "curling" in the first place.
Because you "curl" the rock.
When you release the rock from your hand, you start the rock spinning, either clockwise or counterclockwise. That spin is called a curl. The curl on your rock helps to keep it on a straight path (like a gyroscope really), but also will cause the rock to move to the left or the right as it moves down the ice.
Factors such as how fast the rock is thrown, how much the rock is swept, all impact how much the rock will curl, that is how far to the one side the rock will move compared to the point it is thrown at.
So, it's named after a critical game factor. Why they chose that for the name for it, I dunno. You might as well ask why golf is named golf (another wacky sport invented by those wacky scots). :scots:
Good info, thanks. The name still sounds funny-- it sounds like something you do to your hair.
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:51:22 PM
Good info, thanks. The name still sounds funny-- it sounds like something you do to your hair.
I guess if you're not familiar with the sport.
I've been around curling my entire life, so it sounds perfectly normal to me.
Curling: Shuffleboard on ice.
Anyways, I'll watch some of the hockey. I'll root for Satan and the Slovaks.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 05, 2010, 05:00:27 PM
Curling: Shuffleboard on ice.
There's much more strategy in curling. The sweeping, the curl of the rock, make it quite a challenging game. :scots:
Lots of late night viewing coming up! :w00t:
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 04:54:46 PM
I guess if you're not familiar with the sport.
I had never even heard of it until 1998. I guess in fairness I didn't fully understand hockey until the early 90s. Good thing I got out of West Virginia first chance I got, eh.
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I've been around curling my entire life, so it sounds perfectly normal to me.
I really assumed it was a niche thing (even in the frozen tundra) until I heard more about it here & EUOT.
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 05:10:03 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 04:54:46 PM
I guess if you're not familiar with the sport.
I had never even heard of it until 1998. I guess in fairness I didn't fully understand hockey until the early 90s. Good thing I got out of West Virginia first chance I got, eh.
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I've been around curling my entire life, so it sounds perfectly normal to me.
I really assumed it was a niche thing (even in the frozen tundra) until I heard more about it here & EUOT.
It's very regional. It's huge out on the Canadian prairies, less so in the rest of the country.
It is funny how with olympic exposure the game is now gaining popularity in parts of the world it was never played before. I was reading about the tremendous success of a culing club in DC, for example.
Rogers+CTV should do a great job. They'll basically show everything on every of their multiple platforms from 4/5 different TV channels to 2 websites & radio stations.
They paid a lot of money for it, it better be better then the cbc
Jake!
I'm still looking for place to crash since CC has been so scarce <_<
:P
Enjoying the match and don't let the outcome effect your marriage.
The only contestant in the entire Olympics I know by name is Johnny Weir. Figure skating ftw. :cool:
Quote from: Martinus on February 05, 2010, 05:49:55 PM
The only contestant in the entire Olympics I know by name is Johnny Weir. Figure skating ftw. :cool:
The Canadian olympic men's curling team came up to Whitehorse in October to play in a cashspiel. I went out and watched them. One guy I curled with played against them and kept it close right to the end of the game.
Apparently Kevin Martin was a real nice guy to curl against. So while I used to not like the guy (in Alberta I was more of a Randy Furbey guy), now I'm rooting for Martin.
BB- how do you score points in curling?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 05, 2010, 06:41:59 PM
BB- how do you score points in curling?
It's easy to show, but hard to describe.
You throw your rocks at the 12' wide rings at the other end of the ice. Rocks need to be in the rings to be able to score.
After each time has thrown their 8 rocks, you look at the rings (called the house). Find the rock closest to the center (called the button). That rock is the "shot rock", and is worth one point.
Then look for the next closest rock. If it's the same colour (which means thrown by the same team) as the shot rock, it's worth another point.
You then keep determining which is the next closest rock. As long as they're all the same colour, each rock is worth 1 point.
But as soon as the next closest rock is a different colour, you stop counting.
I'll see if I can find a picture...
how about your avatar ya doof.
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The blue rock is closest to the middle (heck it's on the button). The next closest rock is yellow however. Blue scores 1 point.
Quote from: katmai on February 05, 2010, 06:50:13 PM
how about your avatar ya doof.
Low angle makes it hard to see what's closer. :contract:
The photo I used above is much clearer.
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Both red rocks are closer than the two yellow rocks. Red scores 2 points.
I was going to make a joke about curling and color-blindedness, but you ninja-edited it.
Quote from: DGuller on February 05, 2010, 06:57:09 PM
I was going to make a joke about curling and color-blindedness, but you ninja-edited it.
:cool:
It is one of the top five goals of my life to attend a winter Olympic event. I really don't care which one, as I enjoy all of them, up to and including cross country skiing with rifle shooting. (Can't remember what that's called.... ?)
One of my top 20 life goals is to attend a summer Olympic event, preferably the 4x800 track finals, but again, I like most of them, and would be thrilled to see them.
Jake.... :worthy:
Quote from: merithyn on February 05, 2010, 08:53:43 PMcross country skiing with rifle shooting. (Can't remember what that's called.... ?)
Biathlon.
What happens if one of the broomsmen hits a rock by accident?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 05, 2010, 09:18:11 PM
What happens if one of the broomsmen hits a rock by accident?
Rock is "burned" and should be immediately removed from play.
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 09:26:36 PM
Rock is "burned" and should be immediately removed from play.
Even if it's the other broomsquad's rock?
I'd like to note that Curling is gentleman sports & there usually not a referee involved, atleast not after every "move".
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 05, 2010, 09:50:47 PM
I'd like to note that Curling is gentleman sports
Well wtf is beeb doing playing it?
Do you play a set number of rounds, until one team reaches a certain score, or until a timer expires?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 05, 2010, 09:29:50 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 09:26:36 PM
Rock is "burned" and should be immediately removed from play.
Even if it's the other broomsquad's rock?
When one team is throwing, the other team shouldn't even be on the ice. One exception is the skip, who can sweep the opposite team's rock only once it hits the 'tee line' (the last 6 feet before the rock goes out of play entirely).
Not sure what would happen if the opposite skip would burn a rock.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 05, 2010, 09:55:29 PM
Do you play a set number of rounds, until one team reaches a certain score, or until a timer expires?
10 ends. Each team throws 8 rocks in each end. It's a gentleman's game, so if the score gets out of hand the losing team has the option to concede.
There is a timer in the big league games, but only to maintain a good rate of play.
I was going to start a thread about olympic excitement but Jacob beat me to it so I will join the fun.
Leading up to the games I have been a bit of a games scrooge. Too expensive, too much dispruption, bah humbug!
But I have to admit the city is really starting to buzz. Lots of tourists are starting to flood in, lots of games related activities are sprouting up all over the city. It looks to be a great party. Over the last two days I have been able to walk anywhere without friendly tourist types stoping me and asking for recommendations of restaurants, where they should go next etc. Its a lot of fun.
I only wish we had snow on the local mountains. This is the worst snow year I can remember for the local hills. Whistler is ok but the local hills are really hurting. The Today show will be broadcasting from Grouse Mountain - 5 minutes from my house. Hopefully it gets a dump of snow in the next couple of weeks so I can show off my skiing skills for the camera.... :D
I used to love winter sports (over here, it's ideal weekend tv background noise) and winter games in particular. However, these past two or three years I've been pretty "meh" about it all.
The temperature is rising for the biggest hockey event in four years. My greatest problem is the time difference, with nine hours between the games will be at three or four in the morning. What are the odds I can make it a full day at work without someone spilling the result?
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 06:23:48 PM
Apparently Kevin Martin was a real nice guy to curl against. So while I used to not like the guy (in Alberta I was more of a Randy Furbey guy), now I'm rooting for Martin.
Back when you were living in Alberta, Furbey/Nedohin was in the middle of the most dominant streak in the history of the sport. They weren't just beating other rinks, they were beating every rink that came out, and usually pretty badly. But you have to respect Martin. He's been in and around the championships for almost 30 years now, and has won his fair share.
You know, I just don't feel that the Briar is the same when it isn't sponsored by Labatt's.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 05, 2010, 11:45:03 PM
But I have to admit the city is really starting to buzz. Lots of tourists are starting to flood in, lots of games related activities are sprouting up all over the city.
And then there's the professional protesters coming to town, looking to turn the Olympics into a WTO meeting or something.
Why you guys don't simply have your left wing executed I'll never know.
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 06:48:00 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 05, 2010, 06:41:59 PM
BB- how do you score points in curling?
It's easy to show, but hard to describe.
You throw your rocks at the 12' wide rings at the other end of the ice. Rocks need to be in the rings to be able to score.
After each time has thrown their 8 rocks, you look at the rings (called the house). Find the rock closest to the center (called the button). That rock is the "shot rock", and is worth one point.
Then look for the next closest rock. If it's the same colour (which means thrown by the same team) as the shot rock, it's worth another point.
You then keep determining which is the next closest rock. As long as they're all the same colour, each rock is worth 1 point.
But as soon as the next closest rock is a different colour, you stop counting.
I'll see if I can find a picture...
In other words, think indoor or outdoor bowls on ice, using what amounts to a fixed jack.
You know, if it wasn't for foreigners on web forums I would have no idea there is a winter olympics coming up. Excitement seems to be nil in the real world.
You can do curling on asphalt in the Prater amusement park.
Quote from: Neil on February 06, 2010, 06:53:04 AM
And then there's the professional protesters coming to town, looking to turn the Olympics into a WTO meeting or something.
Why you guys don't simply have your left wing executed I'll never know.
You know, if it wasnt for the CBC I wouldnt have any idea anyone was protesting the games. Except for some stunts they pulled about a year ago when they tried to vandalize the count down clock.
I am afraid of is that they will do something really stupid during the opening ceremonies.
Quote from: derspiess on February 05, 2010, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: DGuller on February 05, 2010, 04:18:21 PM
I can say without any exaggeration at all that Soviet television, as awful as it was in almost every way, did a much better job covering the sport.
I would hope so, given how much resources they had invested in it.
and LOL did they: complain about the West German judges?
No. But they felt the West German female athletes were too feminine looking.
Quote from: Neil on February 06, 2010, 06:51:29 AM
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 06:23:48 PM
Apparently Kevin Martin was a real nice guy to curl against. So while I used to not like the guy (in Alberta I was more of a Randy Furbey guy), now I'm rooting for Martin.
Back when you were living in Alberta, Furbey/Nedohin was in the middle of the most dominant streak in the history of the sport. They weren't just beating other rinks, they were beating every rink that came out, and usually pretty badly. But you have to respect Martin. He's been in and around the championships for almost 30 years now, and has won his fair share.
You know, I just don't feel that the Briar is the same when it isn't sponsored by Labatt's.
I'm sure I mentioned that I used to curl in the same junior curling league as Nedohin at the Charleswood Curling Club in Winnipeg back in the day. Plus of course their lead, Marcel Rocque (what a great curling name) was from St. Paul, Alberta, so my allegiance was sealed.
But absolutely you have to respect how Martin regrouped, and came back to the pinnacle of the sport.
Quote from: Tyr on February 06, 2010, 10:56:52 AM
You know, if it wasn't for foreigners on web forums I would have no idea there is a winter olympics coming up. Excitement seems to be nil in the real world.
One can forgive those little* wintry countries this foible, just as one forgives British people for thinking riding a bicycle along a short indoor track is an important sporting event.
*populationwise
p.s. The only winter olympic sport that matters is speed skating. :usa: ;)
Like being beaten by Canucks & Chinaman, eh?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Heiden (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Heiden)
Quote from: Barrister on February 06, 2010, 12:02:11 PM
I'm sure I mentioned that I used to curl in the same junior curling league as Nedohin at the Charleswood Curling Club in Winnipeg back in the day. Plus of course their lead, Marcel Rocque (what a great curling name) was from St. Paul, Alberta, so my allegiance was sealed.
But absolutely you have to respect how Martin regrouped, and came back to the pinnacle of the sport.
Also, his wife was super cute back when we were both in high school.
Quote from: Neil on February 06, 2010, 06:53:04 AMAnd then there's the professional protesters coming to town, looking to turn the Olympics into a WTO meeting or something.
Yeah.
I was kind of grumpy about the Olympics for a while, and it looks like they fucked up the finances so taxes are going to go up, but I find it hard not to enjoy all the people coming to visit. The "anti-everything" protesters are pretty shit though. We'll see how it goes.
Quote from: Tyr on February 06, 2010, 10:56:52 AM
You know, if it wasn't for foreigners on web forums I would have no idea there is a winter olympics coming up. Excitement seems to be nil in the real world.
Have you even been to the real world?
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Boing. Naughty SI.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 06, 2010, 12:07:01 PM
One can forgive those little* wintry countries this foible, just as one forgives British people for thinking riding a bicycle along a short indoor track is an important sporting event.
*populationwise
p.s. The only winter olympic sport that matters is speed skating. :usa: ;)
Its odd though, the winter olympics are Sweden's time to shine. All their obscure little sports that normally only the Nordics, Canada and the Russians care about (or even less than that). I'd have thought it would be like the world cup to them.
Well, the people most interested on Languish are the ones who live near Vancouver. They probably aren't usually that excited about the Winter Games either.
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 02:24:49 PM
Yeah.
I was kind of grumpy about the Olympics for a while, and it looks like they fucked up the finances so taxes are going to go up, but I find it hard not to enjoy all the people coming to visit. The "anti-everything" protesters are pretty shit though. We'll see how it goes.
Meh...Once the "anti-everything" protesters get fed some of that famed BC weed, they'll be too mellow to protest anything. ;)
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 06, 2010, 03:08:24 PM
Well, the people most interested on Languish are the ones who live near Vancouver. They probably aren't usually that excited about the Winter Games either.
I tried saying that earlier in another thread, but a renowned BC Languishite shot me down. I'll say it again, The Winter Olympics do not get half the attention in the rest of the world that the Summer Olympics or the World Cup get. That's why the media normally have to create something like a silly English, sorry British, ski jumper, or a bobsledding team from the Caribbean. Anything to keep people tuned in.
Saying that, I do know that figure skating seems to attract attention, but that's probably because of the model-like star quality of some of the "athletes". And there have been some hotties in the past.
I'll also watch some of the hockey games, if they don't go past my bedtime;
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 06, 2010, 03:08:24 PM
Well, the people most interested on Languish are the ones who live near Vancouver. They probably aren't usually that excited about the Winter Games either.
Given the content of my previous post in this thread, I must respectfully but forcefully disagree with you. I only live near Vancouver in the same sense that the Mars is near to the Earth. :P
Aha, so the British anime nerd demographic is split.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 06, 2010, 06:39:24 PM
Aha, so the British anime nerd demographic is split.
"Anime nerd" and "Winter Sports viewer" do not normally mix, I agree. :bowler:
I'll be watching to see how the handful of Alaskans do.
Mostly in Cross Country, but also Women's Hockey and Snowboarding.
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 08:39:41 PM
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
There will be at least one billion, since not cheering on Chinese Olympic curlers would be considered counter-revolutionary, and any Chinese automaton who doesn't tune in will be sent to the salt mines.
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 08:39:41 PM
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
I'll watch. :)
I'm watching a fascinating game in the Scotties semi-final between Ontario and PEI right now. :Canuck:
Quote from: Neil on February 06, 2010, 09:09:57 PM
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 08:39:41 PM
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
There will be at least one billion, since not cheering on Chinese Olympic curlers would be considered counter-revolutionary, and any Chinese automaton who doesn't tune in will be sent to the salt mines.
I thought the traditional punishment for counter-revolutionaries was "Introduction to a bullet 101".
Quote from: Agelastus on February 06, 2010, 09:48:41 PM
Quote from: Neil on February 06, 2010, 09:09:57 PM
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 08:39:41 PM
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
There will be at least one billion, since not cheering on Chinese Olympic curlers would be considered counter-revolutionary, and any Chinese automaton who doesn't tune in will be sent to the salt mines.
I thought the traditional punishment for counter-revolutionaries was "Introduction to a bullet 101".
That was the old China. The new China is less interested in ideology and more interested in profit. Automatons are held in line by the fear of being forced into a worse automaton job.
I remember that, as a kid, the only winter Olympics sport I could watch without getting bored out of my mind in 30 seconds was figure ice skating.
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 08:39:41 PM
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
I'll watch if the Danish team is going to be curling in a fetal position.
Btw, Canadians, is this true?
QuoteIn October 2009, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia through the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2009, gave host municipalities (Richmond, Vancouver and Whistler) the power to enter residences and other private property to seize signs that are deemed to be "anti-olympic", between February 1 and March 31, 2010. Another amendment changed the Vancouver Charter to allow for fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to 6 months for sign and bylaw violations.
Just read this on wikipedia so not sure if this is credible, but if true, this seems like a horrible civil rights violation. I could imagine if nazi Germany, soviet Russia or China were organizing olympics, they would have something like this on the books. :huh:
Loony leftists don't have any civil rights.
Quote from: Neil on February 07, 2010, 07:33:16 AM
Loony leftists don't have any civil rights.
I didn't know that being pro-olympics or celebrating countries such as China or Iran as participants makes you a rightwinger.
Trust Marti to lack the critical skills to understand that a story on the internet is an exaggeration and then further lack the cognitive ability to realize he should not further embellish with his own comments without first getting the answer to his first question as to whether the initial report was accurate.
In other news the Today show is broadcasting from Grouse Mountain which is about a 5 minute drive up the hill from my house. It is interesting to see some of the stories they are running. Here is a bit on the 5 things you need to know about Vancouver. I think they spent about 5 minutes getting background information for the story since they made some errors that are glaring from a Vancouverites view (like they missed the third of the three local mountains and inserted Whistler in place of Seymour) but nobody who watches the today show would know or care.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/35310519#35310519
Quote from: Jacob on February 06, 2010, 08:39:41 PM
Are people really trying to tell me that the preliminary round of curling featuring Denmark vs China will not keep billions of viewers rivetted to the screen?
It's hard to believe....
I'll probably try to watch some curling; seems an interesting sport, and an off beat sport at that.
I didn't even realize the winter Olympics were on until about a few days ago when news reported not enough snow in Vancouver area. Send some trains down to Washington DC and ship some of that several feet of snow up there!
Quote from: Malthus on February 05, 2010, 02:55:13 PM
I was expecting artisticly unclothed female athletes. :D
it's a little hard to do in Winter's Games. Nothing really compares to beach volley.
Quote from: viper37 on February 09, 2010, 12:40:20 PM
Quote from: Malthus on February 05, 2010, 02:55:13 PM
I was expecting artisticly unclothed female athletes. :D
it's a little hard to do in Winter's Games. Nothing really compares to beach volley.
Some of the costumes used in skating come close.
Quote from: KRonn on February 09, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
I'll probably try to watch some curling; seems an interesting sport, and an off beat sport at that.
:thumbsup:
Quote from: Martinus on February 07, 2010, 03:55:32 AM
I remember that, as a kid, the only winter Olympics sport I could watch without getting bored out of my mind in 30 seconds was figure ice skating.
Was that the first sign that you were gay, or did others precede it?
:huh:
Quote from: KRonn on February 09, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
I didn't even realize the winter Olympics were on until about a few days ago
I don't think they are on yet. I could be wrong, but I think it's next week.
Unless you mean the more general..."Oh, this is Winter Olympics
year ."
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 09, 2010, 06:00:42 PM
Quote from: Martinus on February 07, 2010, 03:55:32 AM
I remember that, as a kid, the only winter Olympics sport I could watch without getting bored out of my mind in 30 seconds was figure ice skating.
Was that the first sign that you were gay, or did others precede it?
:huh:
The first was when he really, really liked when his Super Uncle used to touch him as a boy.
On topic, I'm looking forward to the hockey at the very least. My dad loves watching curling, so he'll be tuning in as well I would imagine. The mascot, Quatchi, is pretty BA as well.
Is Canada going to do itself proud in the category of placard girls and flower girls?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 09, 2010, 09:15:01 PM
Is Canada going to do itself proud in the category of placard girls and flower girls?
Nobody knows, I think. We'll find out soon.
Quote from: Josephus on February 06, 2010, 05:08:05 PMThe Winter Olympics do not get half the attention in the rest of the world that the Summer Olympics or the World Cup get.
True, but there are exceptions. Over here (Sweden that is), the Winter games get about exactly the same attention as the other two. Given the fact that we are invariably better in winter sports that's not very surprising and I would guess that the ratio is about the same in comparable countries, such as the rest of Scandinavia, Russia, Canada and the Czechs/Slovaks.
This is kinda cool. Google Street View has all the Olympic event venues all in one site.
http://www.google.com/help/maps/streetview/gallery/#utm_campaign=en&utm_medium=hpp&utm_source=en-hpp-na-us-gns-svn (http://www.google.com/help/maps/streetview/gallery/#utm_campaign=en&utm_medium=hpp&utm_source=en-hpp-na-us-gns-svn)
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 06, 2010, 02:32:07 PM
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theawl.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F02%2FScreen-shot-2010-02-05-at-12.55.08-PM1-350x263.png&hash=8a5f2e918714ca94eaef821113a0b2d52f107b9e)
Boing. Naughty SI.
A good example of why I've always had a fondness for women's alpine skiing.
Quote from: Josephus on February 09, 2010, 08:30:23 PM
Quote from: KRonn on February 09, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
I didn't even realize the winter Olympics were on until about a few days ago
I don't think they are on yet. I could be wrong, but I think it's next week.
Unless you mean the more general..."Oh, this is Winter Olympics year ."
Yes, I meant when the Olympics come around. I've seen curling in the Olympics before, and it's a pretty interesting Olympic event, being a sport that I don't see much of at all.
Quote from: Tonitrus on February 10, 2010, 11:30:37 AM
A good example of why I've always had a fondness for women's alpine skiing.
A couple 12 years back they interviewed some American dude about life in the Olympic Village, he said "you don't know what competition really is until you've tried to get a seat at the Italian womens' ski team cafeteria table."
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 10, 2010, 11:51:51 AM
Quote from: Tonitrus on February 10, 2010, 11:30:37 AM
A good example of why I've always had a fondness for women's alpine skiing.
A couple 12 years back they interviewed some American dude about life in the Olympic Village, he said "you don't know what competition really is until you've tried to get a seat at the Italian womens' ski team cafeteria table."
From what I hear, the Olympic Villages in both the winter and summer olympics are one gigantious Roman Orgy.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 09, 2010, 09:15:01 PM
Is Canada going to do itself proud in the category of placard girls and flower girls?
If the girls used to model the outfits for the media a couple days ago are an indication of what is to come, I dont think you will have any complaints.
In other news we got a call from a friend who had a couple extra tickets to the opening ceremony. Mrs. CC and our youngest will be taking in the event.
The parade will be going past my shop on Friday, I think before we open, though. Locals will all still be sleeping sp I bet less protesters than you might imagine in East Van.
I heard somewhere that 12% of Vancouverites have fled the city for the games. But that's hearsay.
The torch will be going by my house at about 6 pm tonight. We and many of our neighbours have done our houses up with Canadian flags, red and white lights etc. Some languish wag mentioned that I forget to add the colour blue in our colour scheme. :D
:p
Yeah, the torch is going by my office as well. Right at lunch time too. I guess I better bring lunch from home that day... tomorrow?
Have they said who the final torch bearer is going to be?
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 10, 2010, 01:16:21 PM
The torch will be going by my house at about 6 pm tonight. We and many of our neighbours have done our houses up with Canadian flags, red and white lights etc. Some languish wag mentioned that I forget to add the colour blue in our colour scheme. :D
Jump it.
Quote from: Josephus on February 10, 2010, 02:30:56 PM
Have they said who the final torch bearer is going to be?
No, but most people figure its going to be #99.
The sentimental favourite was Terry Fox's mom but apparently the IOC requires it to be an Olympian of some sort. She might be with Gretzky when he enters the stadium. If she is the place is going to go even more nuts then it otherwise would.
Not sure about how he is viewed in the rest of Canada but around here Terry Fox is the patron saint of all things good.
I watched the HBO movie on Terry Fox eons ago. Made my black heart soften a bit.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 10, 2010, 03:56:30 PM
I watched the HBO movie on Terry Fox eons ago. Made my black heart soften a bit.
So now you have a soft, black heart.
Who is Terry Fox?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 10, 2010, 04:00:56 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 10, 2010, 03:56:30 PM
I watched the HBO movie on Terry Fox eons ago. Made my black heart soften a bit.
So now you have a soft, black heart.
Who is Terry Fox?
Canadian kid who lost his leg to bone cancer. Decided he was going to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. He started in Newfoundland, got to Ontario before the cancer re-appeared and had to call it off. He died about a year later. This was about 1980-1981.
Millions of dollars are raised every year in Canada in various Terry Fox runs.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 10, 2010, 03:51:42 PM
Quote from: Josephus on February 10, 2010, 02:30:56 PM
Have they said who the final torch bearer is going to be?
No, but most people figure its going to be #99.
The sentimental favourite was Terry Fox's mom but apparently the IOC requires it to be an Olympian of some sort. She might be with Gretzky when he enters the stadium. If she is the place is going to go even more nuts then it otherwise would.
Not sure about how he is viewed in the rest of Canada but around here Terry Fox is the patron saint of all things good.
Terry Fox, as far as I know, is a patron saint out here too. I think his mom would be a far greater choice than Gretzky, but that's the IOC for you. Would be nice to see her share the limelight.
He's a Patron Saint the demographic that was around when he ran & actually can remember him running.
Terry Fox's mother? Really.
Quote from: Barrister on February 10, 2010, 04:05:29 PM
Canadian kid who lost his leg to bone cancer. Decided he was going to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. He started in Newfoundland, got to Ontario before the cancer re-appeared and had to call it off. He died about a year later. This was about 1980-1981.
Millions of dollars are raised every year in Canada in various Terry Fox runs.
He died in 1981. :Canuck:
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 10, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Terry Fox's mother? Really.
Really.
I just came back inside from watching the Torch come down my street. It was super cool. Lots of people out waving flags and cheering. A really great experience.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 10, 2010, 09:16:45 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 10, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Terry Fox's mother? Really.
Really.
I just came back inside from watching the Torch come down my street. It was super cool. Lots of people out waving flags and cheering. A really great experience.
Yeah. They were in front of my building at work in toronto, about two months ago or so; so we braved the cold just to go cheer. Not normally my kind of thing, but I thought...hey how often does this happen in my own country....and better someone else's city than mine. ;)
By that I mean...I really don't think Toronto can handle an Olympics....summer or winter, and I hope we never get it.
Quote from: Josephus on February 10, 2010, 10:09:49 PM
By that I mean...I really don't think Toronto can handle an Olympics....summer or winter, and I hope we never get it.
Given Toronto's failure at sport over the last couple of decades, I would imagine that a Toronto Olympics would be a disaster for everyone concerned.
On that we agree, Neil. :)
@ CC & Jacob. If you are wondering what popular music sounds like in Quebec head over to the Francophonie place since everyone & their dogs who has had mild success in the past 5 years will perform there.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 09:48:45 AM
@ CC & Jacob. If you are wondering what popular music sounds like in Quebec head over to the Francophonie place since everyone & their dogs who has had mild success in the past 5 years will perform there.
The press is saying it is one of the must see venues in the City. Very good reviews.
Mrs. CC and your youngest son went to the dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony last night. They came back raving about how good it was. But like good Canadians they kept their promise not to leak any secrets. Well they told me a little bit, but I am sworn to secrecy. :P
Bottom line. Have no fear. It is nothing like the joke which was the Canadian portion of the performance during the closing ceremonies of the last Olympics.
In Beijing? What did we do?
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 09:48:45 AM
@ CC & Jacob. If you are wondering what popular music sounds like in Quebec head over to the Francophonie place since everyone & their dogs who has had mild success in the past 5 years will perform there.
Why would someone wonder that? :huh:
Quote from: Barrister on February 11, 2010, 12:00:10 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 09:48:45 AM
@ CC & Jacob. If you are wondering what popular music sounds like in Quebec head over to the Francophonie place since everyone & their dogs who has had mild success in the past 5 years will perform there.
Why would someone wonder that? :huh:
Because they have an interest into learning what the culture of Quebec is & by extension make Canadian multiculturalism a living & breathing entity.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 12:25:51 PM
Because they have an interest into learning what the culture of Quebec is & by extension make Canadian multiculturalism a living & breathing entity.
Don't tell me you buy into that fraudulent bullshit!? :bleeding:
G.
P. E. Trudeau is the greateast Canadian & human being to have ever lived. All of his ideas should be executed flawlessly without question and/or doubt.
All who differ must perish.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 12:30:20 PM
P. E. Trudeau is the greateast Canadian & human being to have ever lived. All of his ideas should be executed flawlessly without question and/or doubt.
All who differ must perish.
:lol:
G.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 12:25:51 PM
Why would someone wonder that? :huh:
Quebecois culture ended with Mitsou.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugJkI1u2kZ4
Read in the paper yesterday that the Irish pavilion (not so shockingly) is partying really loud and drunkenly til all hours of the night, and complaints from residents in the area are being met with shrugs by cops, officials. makes me think of that line from Blazing Saddles.
Interestingly it's okay for Olympic revelers to keep you up all night. Locals would get shut down hard in the same area, were they making so much racket.
I likely won't make it out to see the parade tomorrow, unless I get up way early for some reason. I heard Arnie is going to be on the leg by the Hollow tree in Stanley Park.
Quote from: Josephus on February 11, 2010, 01:06:11 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 12:25:51 PM
Why would someone wonder that? :huh:
Quebecois culture ended with Mitsou.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugJkI1u2kZ4
Bye bye, mon cowboy!!! :frog:
Quote from: Josephus on February 11, 2010, 01:06:11 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 11, 2010, 12:25:51 PM
Why would someone wonder that? :huh:
Quebecois culture ended with Mitsou.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugJkI1u2kZ4
Such a shame she quit. :(
Recently saw a promo spot for the Winter Games and at the end there was a quick spot for Fairway Supermarkets, official partner. Does not bode well for viewership; Fairway is the local shit supermarket next to the trailer park.
QuoteUp until Thursday night, former hockey star Wayne Gretzky had been the clubhouse favorite to light the Olympic cauldron. The Great One arrived in Vancouver earlier in the week, his father already served as a torchbearer and Gretzky himself had dodged all questions about the lighting of the cauldron. He also was the choice of Canadians, earning the most votes in a poll asking who should be the final torchbearer. But late Thursday night VANOC chief John Furlong said definitively that the Ontario native and 2002 gold medal-winning coach will not light the cauldron. This development perhaps opens up the door for Betty Fox, the mother of the late cancer activist Terry Fox. The Vancouver native, whose statue rests outside the venue for the Opening Ceremony, raised millions for research of the disease with his runs in the 1970s. Since his death in 1981, his mother has kept his memory and foundation alive. We predict that Gretzky will be the penultimate torchbearer and hand-off to Fox, who will light the flame.
:bleeding:
Nancy Greene ffs.
Is it just me, or is Lindsey Vonn's shin injury so convenient for generating all the more hype about her? It seems like a good way to keep her in the news, and also a ready-made excuse if she chokes after all the publicity.
I suppose you guys have all heard about the Norwegian luger who died during a practice run?
No padding on metal supports next to the track. <_<
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 12, 2010, 09:02:07 PM
I suppose you guys have all heard about the Norwegian luger who died during a practice run?
Georgian.
QuoteAt times both a friend and foe of the United States Olympic team, Stephen Colbert will be traveling to Vancouver as a part of NBC's coverage of the Olympics. This is excellent news.
The LA Times reports that Colbert will serve as ombudsman for the speedskating arena, and the speedskating team has named him their team psychologist. What this means, I don't know. But it's sure to be funny.
While in Vancouver, Colbert will be recording tons of material for when "The Colbert Report" returns to the air later this month. He'll also be joining Bob Costas to do commentary at the Games. According to Colbert, his mission for his trip to Vancouver is to find out "What is Canada? Or more importantly, why is Canada?" Good questions.
After a major speedskating sponsor went bankrupt, Colbert and his legion of fans stepped in to save the team. That paved the way for Colbert's association with Team USA, but it hasn't all been jokes and bobsleds. In December, speedskater Shani Davis seemed to take offense at Colbert's ribbing of Canadians, even calling Colbert "a jerk." Canadians have been upset by being repeatedly referred to as "syrup-suckers" and "Saskatche-whiners." Ironically, that's exactly the kind of thing Colbert is talking about.
However, Colbert says he's not there to cause any problems. According to the comedian, "I'm there to celebrate Canada at this point." Whatever the reasons, we're just glad he'll be there.
Quote from: citizen k on February 12, 2010, 09:24:58 PM
No padding on metal supports next to the track. <_<
Yeah, that struck me as soon as I saw the pictures. Is that normal? It seems like an obvious fatal safety hazard. If I recall correctly, in the last Olympic games, when lugers crashed and went over the wall, they were hitting wooden boards, not exposed metal bars.
Quote from: DGuller on February 12, 2010, 09:51:42 PM
Quote from: citizen k on February 12, 2010, 09:24:58 PM
No padding on metal supports next to the track. <_<
Yeah, that struck me as soon as I saw the pictures. Is that normal? It seems like an obvious fatal safety hazard. If I recall correctly, in the last Olympic games, when lugers crashed and went over the wall, they were hitting wooden boards, not exposed metal bars.
Read that the accident occurred at spot right after area that they had added barriers so just such an accident of someone going over the rail wouldn't happen.
Loved those outfits the chicks carrying the signs with country names had on. :perv:
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 12, 2010, 10:21:53 PM
Loved those outfits the chicks carrying the signs with country names had on. :perv:
thought some of those legs were pretty beefy. Must be Alberta girls.
That aside, thought the opening cermony, so far, was quite impressive. This "cultural bit" going on right now is a tad boring, which is why I'm here.
And oh, I interviewed Nikki Yanofsky several years ago....didn't know she'd be famous now.
The broadcast from NBC is just starting here in Alaska, but looking through pics of the Opening ceremony, the Finnish team looks ready to wage a winter war in their choice of jackets.
Quote from: katmai on February 12, 2010, 10:39:07 PM
The broadcast from NBC is just starting here in Alaska, but looking through pics of the Opening ceremony, the Finnish team looks ready to wage a winter war in their choice of jackets.
Check out the pants Azerbaijan wore into the show!
Quote from: katmai on February 12, 2010, 10:39:07 PM
The broadcast from NBC is just starting here in Alaska, but looking through pics of the Opening ceremony, the Finnish team looks ready to wage a winter war in their choice of jackets.
Try ctvolympics.com
This kid doing aerial acrobatics to Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now is pretty cool.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 12, 2010, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 12, 2010, 10:39:07 PM
The broadcast from NBC is just starting here in Alaska, but looking through pics of the Opening ceremony, the Finnish team looks ready to wage a winter war in their choice of jackets.
Try ctvolympics.com
But i want my Americentric coverage so i can see a gazillon shots of the two Lindseys!
Apparently Canada is a land where tattooed tough guys play violins, tap dance, and wear kilts.
That was a much better idea then Terry Fox's mother.
:lmfao: The "WTF?" look on Gretzky's face was precious as he waited and waited and waited. I love it when elaborate shit fucks up; it's dreadfully boring otherwise.
I didn't care about the ceremony, but I just heard a rumor that Rush will play. I guess I have to watch now. :D
Quote from: DGuller on February 13, 2010, 12:08:20 AM
:lmfao: The "WTF?" look on Gretzky's face was precious as he waited and waited and waited. I love it when elaborate shit fucks up; it's dreadfully boring otherwise.
That was brutal... Steve Nash looked worried too... at least they went on with 3 and improvised to make it happen.
I love the Canadian anthem.
Not impressed this time though. <_<
Quote from: PRC on February 13, 2010, 12:11:50 AM
Quote from: DGuller on February 13, 2010, 12:08:20 AM
:lmfao: The "WTF?" look on Gretzky's face was precious as he waited and waited and waited. I love it when elaborate shit fucks up; it's dreadfully boring otherwise.
That was brutal... Steve Nash looked worried too... at least they went on with 3 and improvised to make it happen.
At least good thing it didn't happen in Beijing, or hundreds of bullet bills would already be printed before the ceremony was over.
The Canadian Olympics day one report card: one dead Georgian, one fucked up torch lighting.
I can't wait for tomorrow!
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on February 13, 2010, 12:12:18 AM
I love the Canadian anthem.
Not impressed this time though. <_<
That was in slow mo... you're obviously watching the tape delay, but if you thought the anthem was slow wait 'till you hear the version of Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 13, 2010, 12:15:05 AM
The Canadian Olympics day one report card: one dead Georgian, one fucked up torch lighting.
I can't wait for tomorrow!
By the end every athlete will be dead and Vancouver will be in ruins.
Who lit the torch?
Other than the death of an athelete on the day of the opening ceremonies and the fucked up torch lighting... that was a good ceremony. Beijing was a great opening show hard to top.. I don't think they topped it here but they didn't embarass themselves.. other than the torchligthing which they improvized with sublime effort.
Not having watched, could somebody give a recap of the torch lighting screw-up?
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on February 13, 2010, 12:09:23 AM
I didn't care about the ceremony, but I just heard a rumor that Rush will play. I guess I have to watch now. :D
They didn't.
Quote from: DontSayBanana on February 13, 2010, 12:25:31 AM
Not having watched, could somebody give a recap of the torch lighting screw-up?
And tell me who lit it.(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz133%2Fsbr32%2Fsmilies%2Fcameront.gif&hash=e3937b3e3f6cf9b0f2e369db3411c5aa1041ee0f)
Being totally ignorant of how Canada's political system functions I have a stupid question...
What does the Governor General do? Is it just an honorary title now or does it still have an important function?
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 12:27:34 AM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on February 13, 2010, 12:25:31 AM
Not having watched, could somebody give a recap of the torch lighting screw-up?
And tell me who lit it.(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz133%2Fsbr32%2Fsmilies%2Fcameront.gif&hash=e3937b3e3f6cf9b0f2e369db3411c5aa1041ee0f)
They had four pillars that were supposed to rise and form a shape that would be lit. Only three of the pillars got into position.
I saw Gretsky, Steve Nash, and a female I did not recognize. I didn't see the 4th person.
Quote from: PRC on February 13, 2010, 12:22:20 AM
Other than the death of an athelete on the day of the opening ceremonies and the fucked up torch lighting... that was a good ceremony. Beijing was a great opening show hard to top.. I don't think they topped it here but they didn't embarass themselves.. other than the torchligthing which they improvized with sublime effort.
That would be true, but fairly or unfairly today will only be remembered for the two negative things.
Beijing will probably never be topped. Even if you match the spectacle, you can't match the drama added by a country of 1 billion trying to use the olympics to open up to the world on its own terms.
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:29:40 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 12:27:34 AM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on February 13, 2010, 12:25:31 AM
Not having watched, could somebody give a recap of the torch lighting screw-up?
And tell me who lit it.(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz133%2Fsbr32%2Fsmilies%2Fcameront.gif&hash=e3937b3e3f6cf9b0f2e369db3411c5aa1041ee0f)
They had four pillars that were supposed to rise and form a shape that would be lit. Only three of the pillars got into position.
I saw Gretsky, Steve Nash, and a female I did not recognize. I didn't see the 4th person.
Thank you.
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:27:17 AM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on February 13, 2010, 12:09:23 AM
I didn't care about the ceremony, but I just heard a rumor that Rush will play. I guess I have to watch now. :D
They didn't.
Thanks. Now I can turn it off.
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 12:32:04 AM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:29:40 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 12:27:34 AM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on February 13, 2010, 12:25:31 AM
Not having watched, could somebody give a recap of the torch lighting screw-up?
And tell me who lit it.(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz133%2Fsbr32%2Fsmilies%2Fcameront.gif&hash=e3937b3e3f6cf9b0f2e369db3411c5aa1041ee0f)
They had four pillars that were supposed to rise and form a shape that would be lit. Only three of the pillars got into position.
I saw Gretsky, Steve Nash, and a female I did not recognize. I didn't see the 4th person.
Thank you.
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
BTW, I know that Kumaritashvili is a last name with a lot of letters, but is it really that hard for Americans to pronounce? During the whole night I've heard it only once being pronounced as one word, which is all there is to pronouncing it correctly.
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
Google-fu says it is Nancy Greene (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Greene)
So apparently Schwarzenegger was one of the Olympic torch bearers. Anyone have any idea why?
Quote from: Jacob on February 13, 2010, 02:02:23 AM
So apparently Schwarzenegger was one of the Olympic torch bearers. Anyone have any idea why?
Because BC makes a shitpile of money selling hydro to California.
Quote from: PRC on February 13, 2010, 02:06:42 AMBecause BC makes a shitpile of money selling hydro to California.
But that's not the official reason they give, is it?
Quote from: Jacob on February 13, 2010, 02:10:19 AM
But that's not the official reason they give, is it?
I don't think they gave an official reason... do they need to?
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:28:31 AM
Being totally ignorant of how Canada's political system functions I have a stupid question...
What does the Governor General do? Is it just an honorary title now or does it still have an important function?
99% honourary, but she does have an important role rarely. The crisis a year ago when Harper asked her to prorogue parliament - she could have said no (and risked being a liberal-appointed, unelected official ignoring what the elected PM says).
Quote from: alfred russel on February 12, 2010, 11:25:52 PM
Apparently Canada is a land where tattooed tough guys play violins, tap dance, and wear kilts.
:punk:
Anyone have the names of the fiddlers?
Ashley MacIsaac.
Quote from: PRC on February 13, 2010, 02:22:19 AM
Quote from: Jacob on February 13, 2010, 02:10:19 AM
But that's not the official reason they give, is it?
I don't think they gave an official reason... do they need to?
They had 26,000 different people carry the torch, so why not Arnold.
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
:huh:
Are you living under a rock? I thought you were Canadian?
Quote from: Jacob on February 13, 2010, 02:02:23 AM
So apparently Schwarzenegger was one of the Olympic torch bearers. Anyone have any idea why?
There were quite a few Americans that carried the torch actually. VANOC has tried to its best not to exclude our American Neighbours - despite what Colbert says.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 10:17:03 AM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
:huh:
Are you living under a rock? I thought you were Canadian?
I typed that after midnight on Friday after having a few. I kept coming up with Jim Hanson, but knew that wasn't right and would be ridiculed if I said that. Now, with a slight hangover I can say it was RICK Hanson.
BTW, you have to admit that anyone with an ounce of superstition in him must be aware of the nasty portents leading up to these games.
A dead Georgian
The faulty hydraulic system at the end of an otherwise nearly perfect opening ceremonies
The warm weather. (You'd think it would snow in February in Canada...it snowed in Rome yesterday)
Spooky stuff.
Not trying to diss the VANOC or anything to do with the games. If the opening ceremonies are anything to go by, they're really trying to put on a super show.
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:28:31 AM
Being totally ignorant of how Canada's political system functions I have a stupid question...
What does the Governor General do? Is it just an honorary title now or does it still have an important function?
Same functions as the Queen in UK, as the GG is the Queen's Representative in Canada. Although very slightly more important nowadays because we have a minority government for years now.
I was too busy with the poker game - and the Habs-Flyers 3rd period on the telescreen - to bother watch the opening.
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 10:30:52 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 10:17:03 AM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
:huh:
Are you living under a rock? I thought you were Canadian?
I typed that after midnight on Friday after having a few. I kept coming up with Jim Hanson, but knew that wasn't right and would be ridiculed if I said that. Now, with a slight hangover I can say it was RICK Hanson.
I was actually more suprised you didnt know who Nancy Greene is. ;)
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
Female athlete of the century. I mean, really, she doesn't even play hockey.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 10:17:03 AM
:huh:
Are you living under a rock? I thought you were Canadian?
Skiing doesn't have a very high profile, even at the Olympics.
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
Female athlete of the century. I mean, really, she doesn't even play hockey.
Even you know who she is. Josephus needs to hang his head in shame.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:13:10 AM
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
Female athlete of the century. I mean, really, she doesn't even play hockey.
Even you know who she is. Josephus needs to hang his head in shame.
I googled her. Although I vaguely remembered her.
That said, I think it's hard to determine which athlete in very different sports is deserving of being held up above all others, for women's sports at least. For men's sport, it is easy: Gretzky.
I know who Nancy Greene is but you should all be ashamed that you all forgot Catriona Lemay-Doan.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:13:10 AM
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
Female athlete of the century. I mean, really, she doesn't even play hockey.
Even you know who she is. Josephus needs to hang his head in shame.
Well I googled her. Must admit, this was the first time I heard of her. Sorry. Even at the best of times, skiing is not something I follow with anything resembling religious fervour. And please. 1968? I was a two-year-old living in Malta then. :D
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 11:25:42 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:13:10 AM
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 12:40:15 AM
The third was a female athlete who was named Canada's athlete of the 20th century. I never heard of her, either.
That paraplegic athlete, Hanson, can't remember his first name was the first one in the stadium.
Female athlete of the century. I mean, really, she doesn't even play hockey.
Even you know who she is. Josephus needs to hang his head in shame.
Well I googled her. Must admit, this was the first time I heard of her. Sorry. Even at the best of times, skiing is not something I follow with anything resembling religious fervour. And please. 1968? I was a two-year-old living in Malta then. :D
Her name is on almost everything that has to do with skiing in this country. Hence my question about you living under a rock. Turns out you were living on one.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:18:40 AM
I know who Nancy Greene is but you should all be ashamed that you all forgot Catriona Lemay-Doan.
Why do you think anyone forgot about Doan? Josephus said he didnt know who the female athlete of the 20th century was.
The just interviewed the German who planned/constructed the luge track. He seemed visibly shaken, but said, quite naturally, that all security checks were performed, and essentially that there was extremely little chance of this happening. He also admitted, though, that track construction has probably hit the speed limit and that future constructions would probably add technical difficulty, and give up some speed.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:54:13 AM
Her name is on almost everything that has to do with skiing in this country. Hence my question about you living under a rock. Turns out you were living on one.
He also lives in Ontario. Not exactly skiing territory.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:55:52 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:18:40 AM
I know who Nancy Greene is but you should all be ashamed that you all forgot Catriona Lemay-Doan.
Why do you think anyone forgot about Doan? Josephus said he didnt know who the female athlete of the 20th century was.
Let's be fair. The female athlete of the 20th century is much less significant than a total loser like Mats Sundin.
Ok, enough ignoring the 400 lbs Gorilla in the back of the room.
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 12:11:32 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:55:52 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:18:40 AM
I know who Nancy Greene is but you should all be ashamed that you all forgot Catriona Lemay-Doan.
Why do you think anyone forgot about Doan? Josephus said he didnt know who the female athlete of the 20th century was.
Let's be fair. The female athlete of the 20th century is much less significant than a total loser like Mats Sundin.
:rolleyes: It's "looser".
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
Ok, enough ignoring the 400 lbs Gorilla in the back of the room.
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
If no one wins a gold this year, Olympic sports will die in Canada.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 11:54:13 AM
Her name is on almost everything that has to do with skiing in this country. Hence my question about you living under a rock. Turns out you were living on one.
Fair enough. But I don't ski. You, as one can tell by looking at your avatar, do and are a fan of the sport. I'm sure, nay convinced, that prior to yesterday, most (the majority of) Canadians hadn't heard of her either.
Now can you tell me who captained Canada's soccer team in the 1982 World Cup? I can--without Googling.
The investigation is over, it was human error by the Georgian luger that caused the accident. Of course, the question shouldn't be about the cause of the accident, but rather why it turned out to be so bad, but asking the right question goes a long way towards getting the answer you want.
Making an error shouldn't get you killed on an Olympic sled course. There is no excuse for the lack of practice time the athletes have been given, and for there to be no safety net or padding on a corner that is known as 50/50 corner (for the odds of getting through it properly).
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 01:10:49 PM
I'm sure, nay convinced, that prior to yesterday, most (the majority of) Canadians hadn't heard of her either.
I would be shocked if that was true. It is one thing for a denizen of an internet forum from Malta not to have heard of one of our most Iconic sports heroes but quite another for the majority of Canadians to suffer from the same lack of knowledge.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
But Canada has never won a gold medal in an Olympics that was held in Canada. :huh:
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
But Canada has never won a gold medal in an Olympics that was held in Canada. :huh:
And are, I believe, the only host nation of a Winter Games NOT to win a Gold medal when hosting - the BBC has been playing up that angle all evening (mainly because the skiing I wanted to watch was cancelled! :mad:)
I must admit its quite amusing that it was 12 degrees C warmer in Vancouver than it was at the Ireland-France Six Nations match today! :lol:
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:53:23 PM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 01:10:49 PM
I'm sure, nay convinced, that prior to yesterday, most (the majority of) Canadians hadn't heard of her either.
I would be shocked if that was true. It is one thing for a denizen of an internet forum from Malta not to have heard of one of our most Iconic sports heroes but quite another for the majority of Canadians to suffer from the same lack of knowledge.
I wish there was a way of finding out cause i'm convinced I'm right. Keep in mind the majority of people currently living here, were not here in 1968. And while obviously you didn't have to be here in the 80s to know of Wayne Gretzky she's not in the same boat.
Whilst I am not a lawyer, and don't have post graduate degrees, I think, and people who know me agree, that I'm fairly intellectual and well read. The fact that I never heard of her speaks volumes.
I'm convinced your average meat and potatoes Canadian hasn't either.
Like I said, this will forever be my argument against yours, as there's no way of finding out. Remember, even Neil admitted he had to Google her.
I wish other Canadian on here can chime in on this.
Who the fuck is Wayne Gretzky?
All you Canadians look alike.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 06:11:12 PM
Who the fuck is Wayne Gretzky?
All you Canadians look alike.
He's the dude on the video game they play in Swingers. :)
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 13, 2010, 06:24:58 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 06:11:12 PM
Who the fuck is Wayne Gretzky?
All you Canadians look alike.
He's the dude on the video game they play in Swingers. :)
:)
Here ya go Yi, to keep you interested in Winter olympics.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 06:38:49 PM
Here ya go Yi, to keep you interested in Winter olympics.
Boner-riffic.
Personally i think the other Lindsey on USA team is cuter, but just one man's opinion.
:lol:
part of me wants the US Speed skating team to flop badly, just because of that Colbert crap.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 13, 2010, 06:53:45 PM
part of me wants the US Speed skating team to flop badly, just because of that Colbert crap.
I hadn't heard about it till games as never watch comedy central or whatver name that channel goes by these days.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 06:55:06 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 13, 2010, 06:53:45 PM
part of me wants the US Speed skating team to flop badly, just because of that Colbert crap.
I hadn't heard about it till games as never watch comedy central or whatver name that channel goes by these days.
The Jeff Dunham channel.
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 11:02:23 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 10:17:03 AM
:huh:
Are you living under a rock? I thought you were Canadian?
Skiing doesn't have a very high profile, even at the Olympics.
????? One of the higher profile sports for most of us. Everything is several ranks below Hockey, though obviously.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 13, 2010, 06:24:58 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 06:11:12 PM
Who the fuck is Wayne Gretzky?
All you Canadians look alike.
He's the dude on the video game they play in Swingers. :)
:lmfao: :thumbsup:
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 06:11:12 PM
Who the fuck is Wayne Gretzky?
All you Canadians look alike.
He's the guy who lit the second cauldron.
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 06:04:56 PM
Whilst I am not a lawyer, and don't have post graduate degrees, I think, and people who know me agree, that I'm fairly intellectual and well read. The fact that I never heard of her speaks volumes.
I wish other Canadian on here can chime in on this.
The fact that you are intellectual is the very reason you are out of touch on this. Ski schools and ski runs all across the country are named after her. Most Canadians know something about their winter sports even if they have never skiied in their life. I would be interested to know how many Canadians have tried skiing. My bet is that of the people your age or older it would be the majority.
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
But Canada has never won a gold medal in an Olympics that was held in Canada. :huh:
That is why I said after 88. We have won a great many gold medals since then. A lot more attention was spent on training and we had the facilities built for the 88 Olympics when before many althletes had to travel abroad to train.
Quote from: Neil on February 13, 2010, 11:18:28 AM
That said, I think it's hard to determine which athlete in very different sports is deserving of being held up above all others, for women's sports at least. For men's sport, it is easy: Gretzky.
:yes:
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 08:11:46 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
But Canada has never won a gold medal in an Olympics that was held in Canada. :huh:
That is why I said after 88. We have won a great many gold medals since then. A lot more attention was spent on training and we had the facilities built for the 88 Olympics when before many althletes had to travel abroad to train.
Ok that's fair. I am still a bit confused how Strix pointing out facts about a current streak would be either ignorance or trolling though.
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 08:26:14 PM
Ok that's fair. I am still a bit confused how Strix pointing out facts about a current streak would be either ignorance or trolling though.
I think the Games have CC jacked up into a frothing nationalistic fervor. Woe betide the next poor non-sking Canadian of Maltese descent who crosses his path.
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 08:26:14 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 08:11:46 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
But Canada has never won a gold medal in an Olympics that was held in Canada. :huh:
That is why I said after 88. We have won a great many gold medals since then. A lot more attention was spent on training and we had the facilities built for the 88 Olympics when before many althletes had to travel abroad to train.
Ok that's fair. I am still a bit confused how Strix pointing out facts about a current streak would be either ignorance or trolling though.
Because if anyone knows anything about recent olympic history they would know we usually get a lot of gold medals. Therefore he either doesnt know much about the olympics, which judging from Josephus' posts isnt unusual and probably most likely. Or he does and is just trolling. Chances are the former rather then the later.
By the way we will find out in about an hour whether we get our first gold. Jennifer Heil, who won the gold in free style skiing in the last Olympics, is sitting second after the qualifying round. The final will start shortly.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 13, 2010, 08:53:37 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 13, 2010, 08:26:14 PM
Ok that's fair. I am still a bit confused how Strix pointing out facts about a current streak would be either ignorance or trolling though.
I think the Games have CC jacked up into a frothing nationalistic fervor. Woe betide the next poor non-sking Canadian of Maltese descent who crosses his path.
:yes:
CC is out in full force.
We'll get medals, Jenn Heill will do it for us!
Quote from: Barrister on February 05, 2010, 04:29:26 PM
Quote from: DGuller on February 05, 2010, 04:18:21 PM
My favorite Olympics in recent memory were 1998 games in Nagano. I think the biggest reason is that NBC wasn't showing them.
I can say without any exaggeration at all that Soviet television, as awful as it was in almost every way, did a much better job covering the sport. They showed more sports, they let you understand WTF was going on, and they didn't pacakge it to showcase just their own athletes (ironically enough, given how important politically the Olympic games were).
Yeah, I don't really like how the US networks cover olympics. Edited to sharply, focuses too much on only US athletes. CBC usually did a much better job IMO.
I'm curious how CTV/TSN will handle it this year...
The thing is, NBC does the worst job covering sports of any of the American networks. I still cringe about Fox, years ago, getting the NFL contract for the NFC Sunday games from CBS instead of getting the AFC package from NBC. I spent years watching NBC show shots of Bubby Brister's mom in the stands instead of actual plays on the field.
Quote from: dps on February 13, 2010, 10:21:47 PM
I spent years watching NBC show shots of Bubby Brister's mom in the stands instead of actual plays on the field.
Well if Bubby was in the game, you didn't miss much.
It's not like Fox doesnt show crowd shots instead of the game too.
Especially when Prince is attending Vikings games.
:nelson: at the Koreans.
So Silver and Bronze for US in Short Track Speedskating eh?
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 09:11:28 PM
By the way we will find out in about an hour whether we get our first gold. Jennifer Heil, who won the gold in free style skiing in the last Olympics, is sitting second after the qualifying round.
To an American by the way :contract:
The Drought continues.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 10:24:14 PM
Quote from: dps on February 13, 2010, 10:21:47 PM
I spent years watching NBC show shots of Bubby Brister's mom in the stands instead of actual plays on the field.
Well if Bubby was in the game, you didn't miss much.
I missed a lot of interceptions, sacks, and drive-ending incpompletions.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 11:42:02 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:24:43 PM
The Drought continues.
USA! USA!
It was an awesome run by both Barke & Kearney. As long as the Chinese aren't winning, we can be happy.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:47:24 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 11:42:02 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:24:43 PM
The Drought continues.
USA! USA!
It was an awesome run by both Barke & Kearney. As long as the Chinese aren't winning, we can be happy.
I'm mainly trying to temper the Canadian Nationalism of CC. :P
So what are the handful of protestors against the Olympics actually protesting against? Commercialization of sports? The corruption in the IOC? Prevalent doping in sports? :huh:
Quote from: Syt on February 14, 2010, 12:24:20 AM
So what are the handful of protestors against the Olympics actually protesting against? Commercialization of sports? The corruption in the IOC? Prevalent doping in sports? :huh:
Probably protesting that Gitmo still hasn't been closed, and that US troops are still in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 11:48:31 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:47:24 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 11:42:02 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:24:43 PM
The Drought continues.
USA! USA!
It was an awesome run by both Barke & Kearney. As long as the Chinese aren't winning, we can be happy.
I'm mainly trying to temper the Canadian Nationalism of CC. :P
I didn't know Canadian could be Nationalistic. I thought it was against their constitution or something.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:51:26 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 13, 2010, 12:13:50 PM
SO, can Canada finally win a Gold medal when hosting an Olympics? Or will the streak continue....
given the number of golds we have won since 88, either you know nothing about recent olympic history or you are just trolling.
Perhaps you should re-read what I wrote. Canada did not win a Gold Medal in the 1988 Winter Olympics nor did they win any Gold Medals in the 1976 Summer Olympics. Granted I doubt anyone thought that Canada would win Gold in the 1972 games but still that is two Olympics hosted with ZERO Gold.
Nowhere did I say that Canada hasn't won Gold Medals at Olympics outside of Canada.
I hope Canada wins one soon, so the newscasters will shut up about it.
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 10:47:51 PM
So Silver and Bronze for US in Short Track Speedskating eh?
Yeah, almost a Gold and a Silver but the Korean in the lead managed to stay on his feet despite his teammate's best effort to trip him. I don't follow the sport except during the Olympics but it seems that the South Koreans cheat a lot. Anytime they have several people in a heat it just always seems to happen that a Korean trips, pushes, or drags on someone in the lead or trying to take the lead. It looks more like roller derby when they are involved.
Quote from: Razgovory on February 14, 2010, 12:50:27 AM
I didn't know Canadian could be Nationalistic. I thought it was against their constitution or something.
I always thought it was only the Qubecois who acted like that.
I dont know what it is, but I keep reading "Olympic Excitement" as Olympic Excrement... :blush:
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on February 14, 2010, 01:11:39 AM
I dont know what it is, but I keep reading "Olympic Excitement" as Olympic Excrement... :blush:
I guess Danes really are Germans deep down..
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 01:13:06 AMI guess Danes really are Germans deep down..
I'm not sure I can welcome you into my house if you say things like that.
Quote from: Jacob on February 14, 2010, 01:23:59 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 01:13:06 AMI guess Danes really are Germans deep down..
I'm not sure I can welcome you into my house if you say things like that.
Doh hoisted on me own petard!
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on February 14, 2010, 01:11:39 AM
I dont know what it is, but I keep reading "Olympic Excitement" as Olympic Excrement... :blush:
Same :lol:
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 01:13:06 AM
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on February 14, 2010, 01:11:39 AM
I dont know what it is, but I keep reading "Olympic Excitement" as Olympic Excrement... :blush:
I guess Danes really are Germans deep down..
Dude, I've been to Copenhagen and visited Rosenborg Castle. Christian IV had his motto, family tree and just about all other inscriptions in German. So yeah, you're right.
Quote from: Syt on February 14, 2010, 02:08:02 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 01:13:06 AM
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on February 14, 2010, 01:11:39 AM
I dont know what it is, but I keep reading "Olympic Excitement" as Olympic Excrement... :blush:
I guess Danes really are Germans deep down..
Dude, I've been to Copenhagen and visited Rosenborg Castle. Christian IV had his motto, family tree and just about all other inscriptions in German. So yeah, you're right.
Just becourse our royalty comes from a long line of krauts, doesn't mean that the rest of us belongs among the sausage munchers...
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on February 14, 2010, 02:45:35 AM
Just becourse our royalty comes from a long line of krauts, doesn't mean that the rest of us belongs among the sausage munchers...
Sausage munchers? Oddly it's the Danes who are famous for their hot dogs. ;)
Am I the only one who always reads Olympic Excrement when I see this thread?
Quote from: Razgovory on February 14, 2010, 12:50:27 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 11:48:31 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:47:24 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 13, 2010, 11:42:02 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 13, 2010, 11:24:43 PM
The Drought continues.
USA! USA!
It was an awesome run by both Barke & Kearney. As long as the Chinese aren't winning, we can be happy.
I'm mainly trying to temper the Canadian Nationalism of CC. :P
I didn't know Canadian could be Nationalistic. I thought it was against their constitution or something.
It is. Our Prime Minister made a speech in which he said it was ok to show national pride. He said we can apologize after the games - in the true Canadian spirit.
I watched the free style skiing at a diner party with three other families. 16 of us packed around the TV to watch the last few runs. After the American came down we all held our breathe. She skiied very well and we knew it would be an outside chance the judges would place her second.
Quote from: Syt on February 14, 2010, 12:24:20 AM
So what are the handful of protestors against the Olympics actually protesting against? Commercialization of sports? The corruption in the IOC? Prevalent doping in sports? :huh:
I am not sure many of them know either. It is really just a group of people that are anti.
Here is a good summary of the race.
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/newsid=40712.html#womens+moguls+heil+second+after+first
A description of the American battling back from adversity to win:
QuoteFor Kearney, the gold medal was redemption. She arrived as a 19-year-old in Turin in 2006 as the reigning world champion in women's freestyle moguls and a favorite for gold. She left with a bitterly disappointing 22d-place finish, determined to ditch her old routine of training with soccer and running track and take her sport more seriously.
A good description of the kind of expectations on Heil
QuoteSaturday night at Cypress Mountain, the pressure may have won. Heil, who entered as the skier to beat wearing Bib No. 1, hit an incredible run in front of a rain-drenched crowd that included Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Former Prime minister Jean Chretien. But it wasn't enough to defeat Hannah Kearney of the United States, who bounced back from bitter disappointment in Turin to deliver the perhaps the best run of her life. Her teammate, Shannon Bahrke, took the bronze.
And Heil refusing to allow pressure to be an excuse
QuoteAs much expectations as Heil faced from her country - from the Birks campaign to Celine Dion's videotaped good luck message and the signs in the crowd blaring Go Jenn GO - she has said she both welcomed it and demanded it from herself. "I love pressure," she has said. "Without that pressure it won't be the Olympics."
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 14, 2010, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: Syt on February 14, 2010, 12:24:20 AM
So what are the handful of protestors against the Olympics actually protesting against? Commercialization of sports? The corruption in the IOC? Prevalent doping in sports? :huh:
I am not sure many of them know either. It is really just a group of people that are anti.
They're the usual group of protesters who protest anything and everything. They probably get paid for it. Professional protesters.
I was watching a clip on the news yesterday as a bunch of so-called anarchists got into a brief battle with polcie. And they always show one of the protesters at the end showing his/her bruise to the camera. "The police are savages," they yell.
Dudes. You're the ones throwing stuff at them.
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Now, that is a stick to beat hippies with. Danish Cops, look at that stick then look at your tiny sticks. NORTH AMERICA ROCKS.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 04:53:23 PM
Quote from: Josephus on February 13, 2010, 01:10:49 PM
I'm sure, nay convinced, that prior to yesterday, most (the majority of) Canadians hadn't heard of her either.
I would be shocked if that was true. It is one thing for a denizen of an internet forum from Malta not to have heard of one of our most Iconic sports heroes but quite another for the majority of Canadians to suffer from the same lack of knowledge.
I think you're overrating her a bit.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 13, 2010, 08:08:29 PM
The fact that you are intellectual is the very reason you are out of touch on this. Ski schools and ski runs all across the country are named after her. Most Canadians know something about their winter sports even if they have never skiied in their life. I would be interested to know how many Canadians have tried skiing. My bet is that of the people your age or older it would be the majority.
Skiing is a lot less common as you get away from the mountains.
Quote from: Syt on February 14, 2010, 12:24:20 AM
So what are the handful of protestors against the Olympics actually protesting against? Commercialization of sports? The corruption in the IOC? Prevalent doping in sports? :huh:
Spening the money on other issues/destroying the environment to make place for it.
Are the luge/skeleton/bobsled real sports? If they were dropped from the Olympics would anyone ever build another track?
The first day was fun. I watched the koreans go from 3 guaranteed medals in short track to just 1, and was amused by the Americans being totally unapologetic about it.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 14, 2010, 12:11:27 PM
Are the luge/skeleton/bobsled real sports? If they were dropped from the Olympics would anyone ever build another track?
Sure, just like people build roller coasters.
I first thought the horrible multi-culti opening ceremony was going to be the worst part of the Olympics. But then I read that Bode Miller would be competing :bleeding:
Quote from: alfred russel on February 14, 2010, 12:11:27 PM
Are the luge/skeleton/bobsled real sports? If they were dropped from the Olympics would anyone ever build another track?
Probably. The original runs were basically built by wealthy tourists for their own enjoyment, IIRC, and the principle itself is only a little different to that of a waterslide at a water amusement park.
Just watched yesterday's race where Ohno got the silver. I wonder if they whiny-ass Koreans are concocting some conspiracy theory that it was the US's fault that the 2 Korean skaters bumped into each other & wiped out after the final turn (which would otherwise have been a medal sweep for South Korea in that race).
I was inspired to look up the luge on wikipedia--apparently there are only 17 artificial tracks in the world, with 1 under construction in Russia. With the exception of the one track in Russia and one under construction (both built recently to help win medals, according to wikipedia), there hasn't been a new facility constructed since 1977 (except to host olympic games). 8 of the current tracks were built to host olympics, and a couple in the former USSR were built with an eye toward winning medals.
There are a bunch of "natural" tracks--I'm not sure what those mean. I would think that "natural" luging would be a lot different than what we see in the olympics, but who knows.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bobsleigh,_luge,_and_skeleton_tracks
Quote from: alfred russel on February 14, 2010, 02:59:17 PM
I was inspired to look up the luge on wikipedia--apparently there are only 17 artificial tracks in the world, with 1 under construction in Russia. With the exception of the one track in Russia and one under construction (both built recently to help win medals, according to wikipedia), there hasn't been a new facility constructed since 1977 (except to host olympic games). 8 of the current tracks were built to host olympics, and a couple in the former USSR were built with an eye toward winning medals.
There are a bunch of "natural" tracks--I'm not sure what those mean. I would think that "natural" luging would be a lot different than what we see in the olympics, but who knows.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bobsleigh,_luge,_and_skeleton_tracks
Theres more than just what's on that list, like this one, for example, in Michigan: http://www.msports.org/
Just an outdoor track at a winter sports complex, and I'd think it's much (much) slower than the shit the dudes fly down in the Olympics, but hey, for $40 they teach you how to luge. It should probably be on the "natural" list, I guess, but I don't know how they really rate these things either.
Edit: This place is on the wiki, and is saying this is a "natural" track (:blink: It looks like an icy sidewalk in some of those): http://www.negauneeluge.freehomepage.com/ I don't know..the Muskegon one looks more built up than that in the commercial, but still isn't like what you see on TV.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 14, 2010, 02:59:17 PM
There are a bunch of "natural" tracks--I'm not sure what those mean. I would think that "natural" luging would be a lot different than what we see in the olympics, but who knows.
I am sure that a natural track is one where the ice is created by nature and not kept in place by a refrigeration system i.e. an outdoor skating rink at a park versus in indoor sports complex skating rink.
I would imagine that a non-natural rink would be cleaner and faster than a natural one since it isn't as subjected to the whims of nature.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 14, 2010, 03:11:38 PM
Theres more than just what's on that list, like this one, for example, in Michigan: http://www.msports.org/
Just an outdoor track at a winter sports complex, and I'd think it's much (much) slower than the shit the dudes fly down in the Olympics, but hey, for $40 they teach you how to luge. It should probably be on the "natural" list, I guess, but I don't know how they really rate these things either.
Edit: This place is on the wiki, and is saying this is a "natural" track (:blink: It looks like an icy sidewalk in some of those): http://www.negauneeluge.freehomepage.com/ I don't know..the Muskegon one looks more built up than that in the commercial, but still isn't like what you see on TV.
Maybe if I retire to Mexico (or some country that will let me naturalize), I'll spend some time at that Michigan track and see if I can qualify for the Olympics as the Mexican 70 year old luger.
I'm still skeptical that these should be Olympic sports while baseball / softball get dropped. But I guess we need more winter sports, or how will we convince people to drop $30 million on opening ceremonies?
Baseball tournament is simply too long.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 14, 2010, 03:38:12 PM
Maybe if I retire to Mexico (or some country that will let me naturalize), I'll spend some time at that Michigan track and see if I can qualify for the Olympics as the Mexican 70 year old luger.
:huh:
Artist's impression:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi13.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa299%2FSlayhem%2FLuger.jpg&hash=a59603a31fcc54ef559c2a59a5b3755dda238feb)
Quote from: alfred russel on February 14, 2010, 03:38:12 PM
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 14, 2010, 03:11:38 PM
Theres more than just what's on that list, like this one, for example, in Michigan: http://www.msports.org/
Just an outdoor track at a winter sports complex, and I'd think it's much (much) slower than the shit the dudes fly down in the Olympics, but hey, for $40 they teach you how to luge. It should probably be on the "natural" list, I guess, but I don't know how they really rate these things either.
Edit: This place is on the wiki, and is saying this is a "natural" track (:blink: It looks like an icy sidewalk in some of those): http://www.negauneeluge.freehomepage.com/ I don't know..the Muskegon one looks more built up than that in the commercial, but still isn't like what you see on TV.
Maybe if I retire to Mexico (or some country that will let me naturalize), I'll spend some time at that Michigan track and see if I can qualify for the Olympics as the Mexican 70 year old luger.
I'm still skeptical that these should be Olympic sports while baseball / softball get dropped. But I guess we need more winter sports, or how will we convince people to drop $30 million on opening ceremonies?
I don't doubt the status of bobsledding and the like as "real" sports, but I agree that including them but tossing baseball out of the summer Olympics doesn't make sense. Though in baseball's case, as I understand it, the problem was that MLB wouldn't agree to release their players for the Olympics. I can kind of see both sides of that. Not sure why softball is losing its status as an Olympic sport.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 03:47:54 PM
Baseball tournament is simply too long.
No longer than basketball, and basketball isn't getting kicked out.
Quote from: dps on February 14, 2010, 03:53:07 PM
I don't doubt the status of bobsledding and the like as "real" sports, but I agree that including them but tossing baseball out of the summer Olympics doesn't make sense. Though in baseball's case, as I understand it, the problem was that MLB wouldn't agree to release their players for the Olympics. I can kind of see both sides of that. Not sure why softball is losing its status as an Olympic sport.
Imagine what would happen if Home Depot refused to release its associates. Half the events would be canceled. :(
Quote from: dps on February 14, 2010, 03:53:07 PM
Not sure why softball is losing its status as an Olympic sport.
USA! USA! USA!
USA doesn't lose very often in Softball and the other top spots are usually a given. I think the Olympic Committee wanted to replace it with a more competitive sport.
Has Canada won a gold yet?
Quote from: sbr on February 14, 2010, 04:16:54 PM
Has Canada won a gold yet?
I am sure BB and CC will let us know when it happens within seconds. :secret:
Quote from: Strix on February 14, 2010, 04:23:31 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 14, 2010, 04:16:54 PM
Has Canada won a gold yet?
I am sure BB and CC will let us know when it happens within seconds. :secret:
Eh, I'm here too.
Quote from: dps on February 14, 2010, 03:58:59 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 03:47:54 PM
Baseball tournament is simply too long.
No longer than basketball, and basketball isn't getting kicked out.
Because basketball sells tickets for the IOC. Unless baseball can prove they do the same, it won't get in.
Quote from: Strix on February 14, 2010, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: dps on February 14, 2010, 03:53:07 PM
Not sure why softball is losing its status as an Olympic sport.
USA! USA! USA!
USA doesn't lose very often in Softball and the other top spots are usually a given. I think the Olympic Committee wanted to replace it with a more competitive sport.
The four times it has been an Olympic Sport has resulted in only four nations being in the Gold/Silver/Bronze table, so I see what you mean.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 04:30:25 PM
Because basketball sells tickets for the IOC. Unless baseball can prove they do the same, it won't get in.
True. Baseball isn't much of a sport, and doesn't have much of a following.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/sports/2010/02/136_60814.html
QuoteApolo Ohno, the most decorated American short-track speed skater in Winter Olympic history, may also solidify his reputation as the most "ungentlemanly sportsman" in South Korea.
While his pictures showed up on the front pages of a handful of U.S. newspapers, he may not know that his name was on the front pages of the most, if not all, South Korean newspapers on the same day.
In America, he is famous. In South Korea he is notorious.
Lee Jung-su, the South Korean gold winner at the men's 1,500-meter short-track, accused Ohno of being "unqualified" to share the same awarding podium, publicly criticizing Ohno's rough play that was reportedly often done in a subtle manner and therefore went unnoticed in the eyes of the referees.
"Ohno didn't deserve to stand on the same medal podium," Lee said, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Lee was commenting on the manner Ohno played in the same match where the latter earned the silver by windfall when two other South Korean gold favorites -- Sung Si-bak and Lee Ho-suk -- crashed into each other in their final stretch toward the finish. Ohno was trailing behind them.
"Okay, it's technically not a foul play as long as the referees didn't notice. But (Ohno) used his arms too aggressively today."
Lee fumed: "I was so enraged that it was difficult for me to contain myself even as I was doing a winner's ceremony."
Among South Koreans, Ohno's name is synonymous to an "ungentlemanly athlete" with a good reason.
At the 2002 Winter Olympics, in the 1500 m race, Ohno won the gold medal, with a time of 2:18.541. During the 1500 m final race, South Korean Kim Dong-Sung was actually first across the finish line, but was disqualified for blocking Ohno, in what is called "cross tracking."
Ohno was in second place with three laps remaining, and on his third attempt to pass on the final lap, Kim drifted slightly to the inside where Ohno raised his arms and came out of his crouch to signal that he was blocked.
Fourth-place finisher of the same race, Fabio Carta of Italy, showed his disagreement with the judge's decision, saying that it was "absurd that the Korean was disqualified."
The disqualification upset South Korean supporters, many of whom directed their anger at Ohno.
The incident so enraged Koreans that some say he contributed to instigating anti-American sentiment in South Korea.
:nelson:
Maybe they'll stone Tim in response.
Not a fan of Ohno either. The douchebaggery seems to emanate from him.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 04:30:25 PM
Quote from: dps on February 14, 2010, 03:58:59 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 03:47:54 PM
Baseball tournament is simply too long.
No longer than basketball, and basketball isn't getting kicked out.
Because basketball sells tickets for the IOC. Unless baseball can prove they do the same, it won't get in.
Then why didn't you say that in the first place, instead of that bullshit about the tournament taking too long?
Quote from: DGuller on February 14, 2010, 07:22:02 PM
Not a fan of Ohno either. The douchebaggery seems to emanate from him.
Me neither. His name reminds me too much of Yoko. ;)
Quote from: DGuller on February 14, 2010, 07:22:02 PM
Not a fan of Ohno either. The douchebaggery seems to emanate from him.
Like what?
I've watched Women's hockey a bit today, and I must say:
IT SUCKS.
No hitting, little league blowouts and no hotness.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 14, 2010, 07:38:58 PM
I've watched Women's hockey a bit today, and I must say:
IT SUCKS.
No hitting, little league blowouts and no hotness.
Kinda hard to judge hotness when the players are wearing facemasks and enough padding in their baggy uniforms to survive a fall off a tall building.
I thought what I could make out of the Swiss goalie who let 17 pucks go between her legs yesteday, that she was pretty cute.
But I imagine most are lesbians. And I also imagine that right after the game, the clothes come off and its one big orgy in the steam showers.
I imagine.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 14, 2010, 07:38:58 PM
I've watched Women's hockey a bit today, and I must say:
IT SUCKS.
No hitting, little league blowouts and no hotness.
Olympic hockey is a step down to start with, but women's hockey is just terrible, since only Canada and the US have real programs.
Interestingly enough, tonight's Simpsons episode was about curling. It was a horrifically dreadful episode, barely batter than average for the last few seasons.
Alex Bilodeau wins GOLD!
CANADA! CANADA!
There is Canada's first Gold. Alex Biladeau.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 09:20:37 PM
Alex Bilodeau wins GOLD!
CANADA! CANADA!
Ew a Quacker, so not a real Canadian.
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:23:44 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 09:20:37 PM
Alex Bilodeau wins GOLD!
CANADA! CANADA!
Ew a Quacker, so not a real Canadian.
Going to have to hurt you.
CANADA WINS GOLD!
And more importantly USA adds to it's overall medal total with a bronze in that event.
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:29:10 PM
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
That's what the commentartors were saying... we'll, not using those words obviously :lol:
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:29:10 PM
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Yea but he's a quitter. The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
Grats Canada!
I was hoping your first would be in Men's Hockey though.
Quote from: Strix on February 14, 2010, 09:42:22 PM
I was hoping your first would be in Men's Hockey though.
Fucking traitor!
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:43:46 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 14, 2010, 09:42:22 PM
I was hoping your first would be in Men's Hockey though.
Fucking traitor!
You're setting him up for a stanley cup joke :P
Canada is going to get at least one more gold in women's hockey. Unless they don't dominate the shit out of that sport anymore?
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 14, 2010, 09:50:19 PM
Canada is going to get at least one more gold in women's hockey. Unless they don't dominate the shit out of that sport anymore?
Only one team can stop em.
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:51:40 PM
Only one team can stop em.
Oh wow I just saw Team USA beat China 12-1 (Canada beat Slovakia 18-0 lol).
USA! USA! USA!
Quote from: HVC on February 14, 2010, 09:42:15 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 09:38:22 PM
The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
huh?
Look him up, the dude never shows any emotion.
Regardins Women hockey. Slovakia beat Bulgaria 82-0 last year.
You have to wonder what would be the score of a Bulgaria-Canada game.
Quote from: Strix on February 14, 2010, 09:42:22 PM
Grats Canada!
I was hoping your first would be in Men's Hockey though.
The hockey medals are not till almost the end of the Olympics, I think. I'm hoping we'll win plenty more by then.
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:43:46 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 14, 2010, 09:42:22 PM
I was hoping your first would be in Men's Hockey though.
Fucking traitor!
I dont think the Americans are going to make it to the Semi-Finals... I also think the Canadian men are going to have to play above their skill level to beat the Russians.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 15, 2010, 12:10:29 AM
I dont think the Americans are going to make it to the Semi-Finals... I also think the Canadian men are going to have to play above their skill level to beat the Russians.
Oh I would be shocked if they make it to bronze medal game, but still Strix is a traitor.
Apparently the German lugers won ahead of their competition.
Quote from: Syt on February 15, 2010, 01:19:58 AM
Apparently the German lugers won ahead of their competition.
Yeah they won gold and silver, despite the idiot NBC announcers talking about how poorly they were doing (they also did this with the guy who got the bronze...Italian dude that won last time around, etc).
"He missed this turn here, messed up that turn there......HE'S NOT GOING TO MAKE IT HE'S NOT GOING FAST ENOUGH....oh he made it."
*takes the lead, goes on to win the bronze*
"If he fixed his posture (or something), he would be a really good slider!"
*wins gold medal*
I dunno...I thought they all looked pretty good. vOv
I think it was a Swiss guy who crashed and was off the sled and sliding on his ass down the track, but somehow managed to climb back on and finish.
Figure Skating looks to be a joke again this Olympics. The commentators weren't even shy about pointing out that people were falling and not doing well but still getting high marks.
The "sport" has become the WWE of the Olympics. They should save us the time, just post the results without bothering to skate, and than all the skaters can get back to Sesame Street and Disney on Ice.
Quote from: Strix on February 15, 2010, 01:26:22 AM
Figure Skating looks to be a joke again this Olympics. The commentators weren't even shy about pointing out that people were falling and not doing well but still getting high marks.
The "sport" has become the WWE of the Olympics. They should save us the time, just post the results without bothering to skate, and than all the skaters can get back to Sesame Street and Disney on Ice.
Yeah that was awkward. They were falling and getting stuck into the bronze medal spot over couples who didn't fall at all, and the scores weren't even all that close. The ones I saw were Russian and Canadian, IIRC. I think it was the Russians where they
both almost fell. The chick had to put her hand down to keep from eating ice, while the dude fell.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 14, 2010, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: Syt on February 14, 2010, 12:24:20 AM
So what are the handful of protestors against the Olympics actually protesting against? Commercialization of sports? The corruption in the IOC? Prevalent doping in sports? :huh:
I am not sure many of them know either. It is really just a group of people that are anti.
Actually the majority of them have their individual causes. Most prevalent being the billions of dollars being spent on the games, while the homeless problems continue and education gets cut again and again, why do we need teachers when we have the Olympics.
There are a few apple cart wreckers, but 99% of the protesters are doing things like sign waving and singing. A few dorks (who I assume are from the suburbs) are wearing balaclavas and breaking shit.
All the people I've talked to who actually have protested, all thought the security was well handled, and that they got to have their say. weird, eh. :thumbsup: I hear more good things than bad.
Change thread title to Olympic Excrement, plz.
Americans would probably feel better about the Olympics, if a new network would take the rights away from NBC.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 14, 2010, 06:51:39 PM
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/sports/2010/02/136_60814.html
QuoteApolo Ohno, the most decorated American short-track speed skater in Winter Olympic history, may also solidify his reputation as the most "ungentlemanly sportsman" in South Korea.
While his pictures showed up on the front pages of a handful of U.S. newspapers, he may not know that his name was on the front pages of the most, if not all, South Korean newspapers on the same day.
In America, he is famous. In South Korea he is notorious.
Lee Jung-su, the South Korean gold winner at the men's 1,500-meter short-track, accused Ohno of being "unqualified" to share the same awarding podium, publicly criticizing Ohno's rough play that was reportedly often done in a subtle manner and therefore went unnoticed in the eyes of the referees.
"Ohno didn't deserve to stand on the same medal podium," Lee said, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Lee was commenting on the manner Ohno played in the same match where the latter earned the silver by windfall when two other South Korean gold favorites -- Sung Si-bak and Lee Ho-suk -- crashed into each other in their final stretch toward the finish. Ohno was trailing behind them.
"Okay, it's technically not a foul play as long as the referees didn't notice. But (Ohno) used his arms too aggressively today."
Lee fumed: "I was so enraged that it was difficult for me to contain myself even as I was doing a winner's ceremony."
Among South Koreans, Ohno's name is synonymous to an "ungentlemanly athlete" with a good reason.
At the 2002 Winter Olympics, in the 1500 m race, Ohno won the gold medal, with a time of 2:18.541. During the 1500 m final race, South Korean Kim Dong-Sung was actually first across the finish line, but was disqualified for blocking Ohno, in what is called "cross tracking."
Ohno was in second place with three laps remaining, and on his third attempt to pass on the final lap, Kim drifted slightly to the inside where Ohno raised his arms and came out of his crouch to signal that he was blocked.
Fourth-place finisher of the same race, Fabio Carta of Italy, showed his disagreement with the judge's decision, saying that it was "absurd that the Korean was disqualified."
The disqualification upset South Korean supporters, many of whom directed their anger at Ohno.
The incident so enraged Koreans that some say he contributed to instigating anti-American sentiment in South Korea.
:nelson:
Tim, do you have any insights into whether this is real? Sports fans can be stupid, but even if Ohno was grabbing a bit, it was a Korean that went kamikaze into other skaters.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 15, 2010, 12:10:29 AM
I dont think the Americans are going to make it to the Semi-Finals... I also think the Canadian men are going to have to play above their skill level to beat the Russians.
I think the Americans have the hottest goalie going into this tournament and that will make a huge difference for them. Their team is good... the problem they have is their coach, Ron Wilson gargles balls.
Does he, really? I was under the impression the Leafs went out and got the best GM and the best coach for their rebuilding phase, at least according to them that is. But isn't Wilson's reputation pretty solid, despite failing with Toronto yet again?
Quote from: Delirium on February 15, 2010, 11:02:16 AM
Does he, really? I was under the impression the Leafs went out and got the best GM and the best coach for their rebuilding phase, at least according to them that is. But isn't Wilson's reputation pretty solid, despite failing with Toronto yet again?
He was hired by Cliff Fletcher before Burke officially had the job. Burke and Wilson are friends outside of the business though. I don't think he has a solid reputation... other than showing up in one Stanley Cup final (lost to the Wings) when he was coaching Washington his teams have underwhelmed compared to their expecations exemplified by his time with the Sharks.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 14, 2010, 09:50:19 PM
Canada is going to get at least one more gold in women's hockey. Unless they don't dominate the shit out of that sport anymore?
They trounced Slovakia 18-0 at their first game. These women are fucking seal-clubbing Amazons. :P
The fact that Slovakia's goalie was even worse than Tommy Salo (losing her stick like a few times each period) didn't help either. She was hawt, though.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 09:20:37 PM
Alex Bilodeau wins GOLD!
CANADA! CANADA!
The irony being, of course, that VANOC made everything they could to make sure neither Quebec nor French were presented to exist in modern Canada during the ceremony, not even to rape natives - which we were (and still are) very good at.
In VANOC's bizarro-world, Quebec has simply sunken deep into the Atlantic Ocean with all (French) hands on board. Even Quacker ex-federal ministers
under Trudeau and Chretien (like when Ottawa was at war with Quebec) were shit pissed off about that, and the Federal Commissioner for Official Languages wasn't amused.
And Wayne Gretzky over Gaetan Boucher = :bleeding: How many gold medals did Wayne Gretzky win, anyway?
Slovakia should have put Miro Satan in a dress and put him out there.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 15, 2010, 11:23:14 AM
Slovakia should have put Miro Satan in a dress and put him out there.
Trust me, women's hockey have already enough butches and ugly dykes as it is. :lol:
Quote from: Drakken on February 15, 2010, 11:23:13 AM
The irony being, of course, that VANOC made everything they could to make sure neither Quebec nor French were presented to exist in modern Canada during the ceremony, not even to rape natives - which we were (and still are) very good at.
In VANOC's bizarro-world, Quebec has simply sunken deep into the Atlantic Ocean with all (French) hands on board. Even Quacker ex-federal ministers under Trudeau and Chretien (like when Ottawa was at war with Quebec) were shit pissed off about that, and the Federal Commissioner for Official Languages wasn't amused.
And Wayne Gretzky over Gaetan Boucher = :bleeding: How many gold medals did Wayne Gretzky win, anyway?
If anything VANOC should have been more West Coast centric and fucked off with the maritime fiddles and the prairie gold shit. Asia is more relevant to Vancouver than Quebec is and they should have concentrated on Asian settlers and the early days of BC.
If one needs French at the Olympics they only need to go to Mcdonalds.
Quote from: Drakken on February 15, 2010, 11:23:13 AM
And Wayne Gretzky over Gaetan Boucher = :bleeding: How many gold medals did Wayne Gretzky win, anyway?
Dude, Gretzky is by far the most famous Canadian athlete in the world. I don't think Muhammad Ali was picked based on his Olympic performance either.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:29:10 PM
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Yea but he's a quitter. The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
Sitting around the TV at a friend's place last night, and someone told me that he owns a company that makes the best quality mal- and spy-ware. And the reason he quit the Canadian team was that he was told to chose between his company and his training; so he went to Australia where they'd let him keep both.
Dunno how true any of it is.
Quote from: Jacob on February 15, 2010, 12:15:00 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 14, 2010, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:29:10 PM
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Yea but he's a quitter. The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
Sitting around the TV at a friend's place last night, and someone told me that he owns a company that makes the best quality mal- and spy-ware. And the reason he quit the Canadian team was that he was told to chose between his company and his training; so he went to Australia where they'd let him keep both.
Dunno how true any of it is.
He left Canada at 14, that's young to have business, no?
Alright, apprently he started his business at 13.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 15, 2010, 12:16:12 PMHe left Canada at 14, that's young to have business, no?
They said that was the case (including leaving at 14 or 15).
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 15, 2010, 12:04:08 PM
Quote from: Drakken on February 15, 2010, 11:23:13 AM
And Wayne Gretzky over Gaetan Boucher = :bleeding: How many gold medals did Wayne Gretzky win, anyway?
Dude, Gretzky is by far the most famous Canadian athlete in the world. I don't think Muhammad Ali was picked based on his Olympic performance either.
I know, but nonetheless irrelevant to the Olympics because Wayne Gretzky won no Olympic medal. Sure, the only reason he was chosen is because he is ROC's quintessal poster boy for hockey, but this does not concern Olympic sports - except that he was the Alexander the Great of ice hockey.
Gaetan Boucher won his Canadian medals against Soviet-backed sport machines full of testosterone and steroid injections, at a time that Canadians were quite content ending constantly at the bottom rung of the classment and got thoroughly humiliated in Montreal in 1976. And the dude was not even invited as one of the torch bearers, or even to be present at the opening.
Not only it is a slap on Boucher's face for what he did for Canadians Sports, for reasons totally obscure, but also on the whole Canadian speed skating team which we are expecting medals from, and who all expected Boucher to be at the forefront of the openings. All of them got interested to sports and inspired by Boucher, many of them watching him make his last rounds in Calgary with a broken ankle and his used knees to a 5th position finish.
Clara Hughes herself said that, at the time she was watching Boucher make his last race on TV, she was a rebel teen brat smoking a pack a day and having no goal in life, and she got so inspired that she started to train as an Olympic speed skater. I'd say the Canadian Olympic Team owes Boucher far more than Gretzky, because Canadians started to win in Olympic events far more often after him than before.
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Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:29:10 PM
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Yea but he's a quitter. The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
Sitting around the TV at a friend's place last night, and someone told me that he owns a company that makes the best quality mal- and spy-ware. And the reason he quit the Canadian team was that he was told to chose between his company and his training; so he went to Australia where they'd let him keep both.
Dunno how true any of it is.
I thought he made his fortune on a spam company.
Which means he should be drawn and quartered, not given medals.
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And Wayne Gretzky over Gaetan Boucher = :bleeding: How many gold medals did Wayne Gretzky win, anyway?
Dude, Gretzky is by far the most famous Canadian athlete in the world. I don't think Muhammad Ali was picked based on his Olympic performance either.
I know, but nonetheless irrelevant to the Olympics because Wayne Gretzky won no Olympic medal. Sure, the only reason he was chosen is because he is ROC's quintessal poster boy for hockey, but this does not concern Olympic sports - except that he was the Alexander the Great of ice hockey.
Gaetan Boucher won his Canadian medals against Soviet-backed sport machines full of testosterone and steroid injections, at a time that Canadians were quite content ending constantly at the bottom rung of the classment and got thoroughly humiliated in Montreal in 1976. And the dude was not even invited as one of the torch bearers, or even to be present at the opening.
Not only it is a slap on Boucher's face for what he did for Canadians Sports, for reasons totally obscure, but also on the whole Canadian speed skating team which we are expecting medals from, and who all expected Boucher to be at the forefront of the openings. All of them got interested to sports and inspired by Boucher, many of them watching him make his last rounds in Calgary with a broken ankle and his used knees to a 5th position finish.
Clara Hughes herself said that, at the time she was watching Boucher make his last race on TV, she was a rebel teen brat smoking a pack a day and having no goal in life, and she got so inspired that she started to train as an Olympic speed skater. I'd say the Canadian Olympic Team owes Boucher far more than Gretzky, because Canadians started to win in Olympic events far more often after him than before.
Salt Lake City 2002. I don't care if the IOC doesn't give out medals to Team officials, he built that team.
But I agree, Boucher should have been there. Hell, Pierre Harvey should have been there.
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And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Yea but he's a quitter. The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
Sitting around the TV at a friend's place last night, and someone told me that he owns a company that makes the best quality mal- and spy-ware. And the reason he quit the Canadian team was that he was told to chose between his company and his training; so he went to Australia where they'd let him keep both.
Dunno how true any of it is.
I thought he made his fortune on a spam company.
Which means he should be drawn and quartered, not given medals.
I checked it out. All articles date from 2006 & relate to date from 2002 but he basically ran/owned AdsCPM.com which made Spyware.
Quote from: Drakken on February 15, 2010, 11:29:37 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 15, 2010, 11:23:14 AM
Slovakia should have put Miro Satan in a dress and put him out there.
Trust me, women's hockey have already enough butches and ugly dykes as it is. :lol:
Zedno Chara on the women's team would be hilarious.
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Does he, really? I was under the impression the Leafs went out and got the best GM and the best coach for their rebuilding phase, at least according to them that is. But isn't Wilson's reputation pretty solid, despite failing with Toronto yet again?
He was hired by Cliff Fletcher before Burke officially had the job. Burke and Wilson are friends outside of the business though. I don't think he has a solid reputation... other than showing up in one Stanley Cup final (lost to the Wings) when he was coaching Washington his teams have underwhelmed compared to their expecations exemplified by his time with the Sharks.
And Burke isn't that great either. He had a good couple of years in Anaheim, but has generally been unimpressive.
Quote from: Drakken on February 15, 2010, 11:23:13 AM
And Wayne Gretzky over Gaetan Boucher = :bleeding: How many gold medals did Wayne Gretzky win, anyway?
Gretzky plays hockey, where a gold medal is worth a every other medal awarded at the Winter Olympics combined.
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Quote from: katmai on February 14, 2010, 09:29:10 PM
And isn't the Silver medalist really a Canuck in Australian clothing?
Yea but he's a quitter. The dude is a fucking psychopath, tho
Sitting around the TV at a friend's place last night, and someone told me that he owns a company that makes the best quality mal- and spy-ware. And the reason he quit the Canadian team was that he was told to chose between his company and his training; so he went to Australia where they'd let him keep both.
Dunno how true any of it is.
I thought he made his fortune on a spam company.
Which means he should be drawn and quartered, not given medals.
I checked it out. All articles date from 2006 & relate to date from 2002 but he basically ran/owned AdsCPM.com which made Spyware.
All the more reason he should DIAF.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 15, 2010, 06:59:36 AM
Americans would probably feel better about the Olympics, if a new network would take the rights away from NBC.
Name a sporting event. If NBC covers it, I'd fell better about it if another network took the rights away.
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Quote from: Grey Fox on February 15, 2010, 06:59:36 AM
Americans would probably feel better about the Olympics, if a new network would take the rights away from NBC.
Name a sporting event. If NBC covers it, I'd fell better about it if another network took the rights away.
I didn't mind their Sunday Night Football package...
NBC is doing a lot better this year. Less fluff, more competition. I'm not sure why they need to use tape delays for games on this continent though.
Not surprisingly, the Winter Olympics is not getting that much coverage (by American standards) as I am used to...
Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2010, 05:32:28 PM
NBC is doing a lot better this year. Less fluff, more competition. I'm not sure why they need to use tape delays for games on this continent though.
Time-shifting. Most events happen during the day, and NBC wants to show them during prime-time.
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Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2010, 05:32:28 PM
NBC is doing a lot better this year. Less fluff, more competition. I'm not sure why they need to use tape delays for games on this continent though.
Time-shifting. Most events happen during the day, and NBC wants to show them during prime-time.
It is still kind of BS. You wouldn't time shift any other sporting event so it is televised in primetime.
I remember growing up watching the U.S. hockey team in school--they would bring in televisions when the team was playing and we would stop classes to watch. When the games were on during lunch, most of the boys would stay in the classrooms and eat at our desks to keep watching. A tape delay just wouldn't be the same.
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Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2010, 05:32:28 PM
NBC is doing a lot better this year. Less fluff, more competition. I'm not sure why they need to use tape delays for games on this continent though.
Time-shifting. Most events happen during the day, and NBC wants to show them during prime-time.
It is still kind of BS. You wouldn't time shift any other sporting event so it is televised in primetime.
I remember growing up watching the U.S. hockey team in school--they would bring in televisions when the team was playing and we would stop classes to watch. When the games were on during lunch, most of the boys would stay in the classrooms and eat at our desks to keep watching. A tape delay just wouldn't be the same.
Most other sports the networks have the influence to be able to convince the league to schedule games according to their own desires. Why do you think there are so few daytime baseball games anymore?
But the Olympics are big enough, with worldwide television rights to sell, that no one broadcaster has that kind of pull.
That being said hockey tends to have a lot of late afternoon to evening games.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-hockey-schedule-results/
Oh, and Olympic curling starts tomorrow. :cool:
Martin gets 1 more chance to Olympic gold.
He better not fuck it up, again.
US is to 8 medals overall, double any other looser nation!
:P
Quote from: katmai on February 15, 2010, 07:38:12 PM
US is to 8 medals overall, double any other looser nation!
:P
You guys are tight.
Quote from: Jacob on February 15, 2010, 07:39:33 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 15, 2010, 07:38:12 PM
US is to 8 medals overall, double any other looser nation!
:P
You guys are tight.
So says the one snowboarder, too tight even. :yes:
When did the US start being good at winter sports?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 15, 2010, 07:44:58 PM
When did the US start being good at winter sports?
Fall of the Iron Curtain?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 15, 2010, 07:44:58 PM
When did the US start being good at winter sports?
When they let in all the X Game weirdness.
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Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 15, 2010, 07:44:58 PM
When did the US start being good at winter sports?
When they let in all the X Game weirdness.
That would be just the Snowboard events which accounts for 6 events.
As long as it inflates American medal counts, I'm for it.
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That would be just the Snowboard events which accounts for 6 events.
Isn't ski acrobatics an Olympic sport now?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 15, 2010, 07:57:20 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 15, 2010, 07:55:14 PM
That would be just the Snowboard events which accounts for 6 events.
Isn't ski acrobatics an Olympic sport now?
QuoteFreestyle skiing has been contested at the Winter Olympic Games since the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville.
It was a demonstration sport at the 1988 Winter Olympics, with moguls, aerials, and ballet events.
Moguls became an official medal sport at the 1992 games, while aerials and ballet were still demonstration events.
At the 1994 games, aerials also became an official medal event and the ski ballet competition was dropped.
For the 2010 Winter Olympics, ski cross was added to the program.
though you are correct that USA does well as they have total of 10 medal overall in the events.
Norway and Canada are tied for 2nd with 6 each in the history of the event.
How could they drop ski ballet, that was the best sport ever. :lmfao:
I think some of the speed skating stuff also came out of the X-games, though they were closer to traditional sporting events than the typical X-games silliness.
The full-contact short-track stuff is relatively new; no idea if it came from the X-Games though.
Quote from: sbr on February 15, 2010, 08:23:58 PM
The full-contact short-track stuff is relatively new; no idea if it came from the X-Games though.
:huh:
are you high?
Only new Speed Skating event since 1976 is the team pursuit.
Ski cross is awesome. It might from X-games but it's actually fun to watch unlike anything having to do with Downhill.
So yeah why Women's Ice Hockey might not be around after 2018. :lol:
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The Vancouver Games mark the fourth for women's hockey.
Including the 18-0 win, two-time gold medalist Canada's aggregate score is 127-19.
The United States won the other gold. Its cumulative embarrassments: 113-18, which, after 16 games, comes to an average of 7-1. S
ix-goal games cannot sustain a sport
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The full-contact short-track stuff is relatively new; no idea if it came from the X-Games though.
That was a part of speed skating when I was a kid. ;)
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So yeah why Women's Ice Hockey might not be around after 2018. :lol:
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The Vancouver Games mark the fourth for women's hockey.
Including the 18-0 win, two-time gold medalist Canada's aggregate score is 127-19.
The United States won the other gold. Its cumulative embarrassments: 113-18, which, after 16 games, comes to an average of 7-1. S
ix-goal games cannot sustain a sport
Bah! There's 15min between first & last in Cross Country Ski 10km Sprint.
Bloggers are crying murder for no good reason.
Granted it is wikipedia, but i am cookgn dinner and can't be arsed to find anything else right now:
Quote from: WikiAt the 1988 Winter Olympics, held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, short track was a demonstration sport. It was upgraded to a full Olympic sport in 1992 and has been part of the Winter Olympics since. The programme was expanded from 4 in 1992 to 8 in 2002. The events are the same for both men and women: 500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m and the relay (5000 m (men)/3000 m (women)).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_track_speed_skating#History
sbr you are right about it only being in since 1992, and that page also shows that USA is only 4th in amount of medals in the event in that time, so doesn't jive with Yi's theory.
So Terry Fox's mom is bitching...
http://www.torontosun.com/sports/vancouver2010/news/2010/02/13/12871696-qmi.html
The mother of Terry Fox says she's disappointed the legacy of her late son wasn't given a more prominent place in the Olympic opening ceremony Friday night.
In a television interview Saturday, Betty Fox said it was "disappointing" her legendary son didn't play a more significant role in the event that marked the beginning of the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Fox, who carried the Olympic flag at the event, said the Fox family was never approached about her son's image being used in the ceremony.
"I would have been so honoured to have represented our son in that way," Fox said in the interview. "It was a little disappointing."
The cauldron was lit by Wayne Gretzky, Catriona Le May Doan, Steve Nash, Rick Hansen and Nancy Greene Raine.
In 1980, Terry Fox captivated millions when, after losing a leg to cancer, he attempted to run across Canada. His Marathon of Hope raised millions of dollars and his legacy lives on today.
Fox died at age 22 on June 28, 1981.
Or maybe she was pissed off that NBC thought she was Micahel J Fox's mother
http://www.mediaite.com/online/olympian-mistake-nbc-confuses-michael-j-fox-with-terry-fox/
No one cares about T. Fox, especially anyone in their 20s.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 15, 2010, 10:11:44 PM
No one cares about T. Fox, especially anyone in their 20s.
Still more of a household name than that skier from 68 whose name I already forgot. :lol:
Maybe they should have had Michael J Fox carry the torch.
Does anyone know the rules of short track skating? I'd like to know if the Koreans have a legitimate beef about Ohno. I suspect they don't.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 15, 2010, 10:33:30 PM
Does anyone know the rules of short track skating? I'd like to know if the Koreans have a legitimate beef about Ohno. I suspect they don't.
They haven't liked him for 8 years now. :P
And sure being half-Japanese doesn't help.
Local girl Erin Hamlin didn't do well in the luge. :(
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 15, 2010, 10:33:30 PM
Does anyone know the rules of short track skating? I'd like to know if the Koreans have a legitimate beef about Ohno. I suspect they don't.
Well, IIRC, the only person DQed was one of the Koreans who bit it, so it sounds like they're just being babies. They were all grabbing at each other and all that before the crash, but at the actual moment of the fall(s), it involved nothing but one Korean dude running into another Korean dude while attempting to pass.
Shit they almost took out the leader too. Would have given that enormous Canadian the bronze, and would have been even more hilarious.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 15, 2010, 10:37:51 PM
Shit they almost took out the leader too. Would have given that enormous Canadian the bronze, and would have been even more hilarious.
Yeah that dude was huge compared to the rest of field it was comical.
I just don't understand how they can make the figure skating judging so.....wrong. I just watched a chick nearly fall twice (hand down on the ice), then actually fall once, and
get placed above another couple who seemed to have a good routine. Well..neither of them fucking fell, at least. This was going on yesterday too. I thought they changed the way they were judged?
Quote from: katmaiYeah that dude was huge compared to the rest of field it was comical.
:lol: Yeah, when he got into the middle of the crowd he was just towering over all the other skaters like they were a bunch of little kids. Great stuff.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 15, 2010, 10:46:00 PM
I just don't understand how they can make the figure skating judging so.....wrong. I just watched a chick nearly fall twice (hand down on the ice), then actually fall once, and get placed above another couple who seemed to have a good routine. Well..neither of them fucking fell, at least. This was going on yesterday too. I thought they changed the way they were judged?
That shit puts me to sleep so can't say I've seen any of it, but isn't degree of difficulty in their program factored in?
So yeah she fell but the routine and jumps/spins/whatever were tougher than the other couple?
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 15, 2010, 07:56:20 PM
As long as it inflates American medal counts, I'm for it.
QFT.
Quote from: Josephus on February 15, 2010, 10:14:52 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 15, 2010, 10:11:44 PM
No one cares about T. Fox, especially anyone in their 20s.
Still more of a household name than that skier from 68 whose name I already forgot. :lol:
CC is going to stab you in the heart with a ski pole.
Quote from: katmai on February 15, 2010, 10:51:16 PM
That shit puts me to sleep so can't say I've seen any of it, but isn't degree of difficulty in their program factored in?
So yeah she fell but the routine and jumps/spins/whatever were tougher than the other couple?
Probably is, as utterly retarded as that is. Hooray for giving medals for effort instead of for actual performance/execution. Sure, go for the hard stuff if you want, but if you leave your teeth in the ice, you shouldn't get any points for it. I can't believe my wife watches and enjoys this garbage.
As a matter of fact...I think the couple in last place is the only one that didn't have one of them fall or nearly fall. :lol:
Edit: Hahaha this last couple (I'm delayed on a DVR) I watched, the dude's face literally hit the ice, and they're in first place now.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 15, 2010, 10:33:30 PM
Does anyone know the rules of short track skating? I'd like to know if the Koreans have a legitimate beef about Ohno. I suspect they don't.
Some contact happens. The skaters have to be both strong and fast. Ohno is both. The Koreans are being a bit whiny about this.
Quote from: Neil on February 15, 2010, 10:55:24 PM
Quote from: Josephus on February 15, 2010, 10:14:52 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 15, 2010, 10:11:44 PM
No one cares about T. Fox, especially anyone in their 20s.
Still more of a household name than that skier from 68 whose name I already forgot. :lol:
CC is going to stab you in the heart with a ski pole.
Such a death would be too quick. I will slice him to ribbons with the edge of my ski.
So Terry Fox not only never completed in the Olympics, but was never even on an Olympic team?
Why should his mom be fawned over any more than the millions of Canadians who have died of cancer? :huh:
Quote from: sbr on February 15, 2010, 11:20:47 PMWhy should his mom be fawned over any more than the millions of Canadians who have died of cancer? :huh:
Because he ran halfway across the country with an artificial leg to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 15, 2010, 11:15:30 PM
Some contact happens. The skaters have to be both strong and fast. Ohno is both. The Koreans are being a bit whiny about this.
How about the last time, when the Koreans accuse Ohno of coming out of his crouch and raising his arms in a dastardly and underhanded manner?
Quote from: Jacob on February 15, 2010, 11:31:02 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 15, 2010, 11:20:47 PMWhy should his mom be fawned over any more than the millions of Canadians who have died of cancer? :huh:
Because he ran halfway across the country with an artificial leg to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer.
I hadn't heard of him before last week, and his story is amazing so I don't mean to be disrespectful at all.
But...
The top honors and positions in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies ten to be reserved for former Olympians; only former Olympic athletes are eligible to light the flame for example (IIRC). His mom carried the friggin' Olympic flag into the stadium; how much more does she want? To a complete outsider her screams for attention seem out of place.
Coverage here (Germany/Austria) is excellent. German tv shows the Games live from 6 pm through 6 am, with the iomportant stuff on their main channels, while their digital cable channels show something else. Additionally, I can catch some coverage on EuroSport and Austrian TV (they're also live, but with a smaller budget than the Germans, obviously).
I was gonna say it seems NBC coverage is lacking, but when doing a quick check i see starting tomorrow they begin covering it in earnest on it's family of networks (USA, MSNBC,CNBC)
I can start at 8am watching Curling, followed by Men's Hockey then choices of women's biathlon, women's curling and more Men's hockey in afternoon, before more men's hockey and figure skating in evening coverage.
Hockey and Curling tomorrow! Woot!
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 16, 2010, 01:54:25 AM
Hockey and Curling tomorrow! Woot!
Wave for the camera Jake at the curling game. Better yet, make a "fuck u Jaron" sign.
Quote from: citizen k on February 16, 2010, 02:07:41 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 16, 2010, 01:54:25 AM
Hockey and Curling tomorrow! Woot!
Wave for the camera Jake at the curling game. Better yet, make a "fuck u Jaron" sign.
Our game is on Friday. It appears it's women's curling.
We probably won't make it on US or Canadian TV as we'll be waving Chinese and Danish flags.
Quote from: Jacob on February 16, 2010, 02:23:46 AM
Quote from: citizen k on February 16, 2010, 02:07:41 AM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 16, 2010, 01:54:25 AM
Hockey and Curling tomorrow! Woot!
Wave for the camera Jake at the curling game. Better yet, make a "fuck u Jaron" sign.
Our game is on Friday. It appears it's women's curling.
We probably won't make it on US or Canadian TV as we'll be waving Chinese and Danish flags.
The game is on Rogers Sportsnet.
Had my fill of women's hockey yesterday. It's like men's hockey, but without the speed, precision, or checking :mellow:
All those things are against the rules.
Watching the curling. What an odd sport.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 16, 2010, 12:33:59 PM
Watching the curling. What an odd sport.
It's awesome isn't it?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 16, 2010, 12:33:59 PM
Watching the curling. What an odd sport.
were the curlers wearing pleated pants? :P
Quote from: HVC on February 16, 2010, 12:47:30 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 16, 2010, 12:33:59 PM
Watching the curling. What an odd sport.
were the curlers wearing pleated pants? :P
I would hope that is part of the Canadian uniform, at least.
I am sad to say I am hardly an icon for other Canadian curlers to emulate. -_-
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 16, 2010, 12:33:59 PM
Watching the curling. What an odd sport.
Odd, yet compelling...
And I'm conflicted tonight - scheduled to curl myself, but olympic curling on tv...
Curling is basically shuffleboard on ice, right?
Yes, yes it is.
Quote from: Berkut on February 16, 2010, 01:38:30 PM
Curling is basically shuffleboard on ice, right?
Just say yes to enrage iBeeb.
Biathlon is easily my favorite event in winter sports. Cross country ski racing and rifle shooting. A fun combination. :)
Quote from: Syt on February 16, 2010, 01:59:06 PM
Biathlon is easily my favorite event in winter sports. Cross country ski racing and rifle shooting. A fun combination. :)
Since it's basically a sport invented to train your male populace to make the Russian invaders pay, against all odds, when then try to crush your country, I rate it as the manliest sport there is.
Quote from: Jacob on February 16, 2010, 02:00:48 PM
Quote from: Syt on February 16, 2010, 01:59:06 PM
Biathlon is easily my favorite event in winter sports. Cross country ski racing and rifle shooting. A fun combination. :)
Since it's basically a sport invented to train your male populace to make the Russian invaders pay, against all odds, when then try to crush your country, I rate it as the manliest sport there is.
Also, some of the chicks look good. :P
Quote from: Berkut on February 16, 2010, 01:38:30 PM
Curling is basically shuffleboard on ice, right?
There's obviously some similarities, but there is much more strategy, technique, athleticism, and sweeping in curling than shuffleboard.
Quote from: Barrister on February 16, 2010, 02:03:04 PM
There's obviously some similarities, but there is much more strategy, technique, athleticism, and sweeping in curling than shuffleboard.
Curling doesn't have near as much shuffling.
All I know is I'm missing my Law and Order: CI reruns because of this curling shit on USA network.
I blame: iBeeb.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 16, 2010, 02:38:40 PM
All I know is I'm missing my Law and Order: CI reruns because of this curling shit on USA network.
I blame: iBeeb.
Your rage amuses me. :cool:
So since I'm stuck at work, tell me who is winning in curling?
Quote from: Barrister on February 16, 2010, 02:44:23 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 16, 2010, 02:38:40 PM
All I know is I'm missing my Law and Order: CI reruns because of this curling shit on USA network.
I blame: iBeeb.
Your rage amuses me. :cool:
So since I'm stuck at work, tell me who is winning in curling?
ger 7
USA 5
end 10 whatever that means.
Edit: US conceeded.
Canada & Norway are tied at 6 going into end #11.
Fucking Martin, fucking it up again.
yay! A real sport! Fuck Curling.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 16, 2010, 02:46:04 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 16, 2010, 02:44:23 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 16, 2010, 02:38:40 PM
All I know is I'm missing my Law and Order: CI reruns because of this curling shit on USA network.
I blame: iBeeb.
Your rage amuses me. :cool:
So since I'm stuck at work, tell me who is winning in curling?
ger 7
USA 5
end 10 whatever that means.
Edit: US conceeded.
It's like an inning I suppose.
And I guess Martin won in extra ends. But against Norway? :rolleyes:
Curling is more fun to watch than it seems. However it does require a room full of friends (a bar is a good place to watch it) and copious amounts of beer. A close game with something on the line makes for great viewing.
I remember watching the curling at the 88 Olympics in my university pub and it was a lot of fun.
Quote from: Josephus on February 16, 2010, 03:27:54 PM
Curling is more fun to watch than it seems. However it does require a room full of friends (a bar is a good place to watch it) and copious amounts of beer. A close game with something on the line makes for great viewing.
I remember watching the curling at the 88 Olympics in my university pub and it was a lot of fun.
So sort of like Love Boat.
Except Issac and Gopher isn't chasing you with a broom.
Nice Hockey game after the 1st period between the Yanks and the yoodlers. :) to bad the Swedish commentator utterly sucks. Wish I could get in say the Canadian commentators......
I think I'm going to sneak in my 7" portable TV tomorrow so I can keep tabs without having to rely on you goofballs :P
Quote from: derspiess on February 16, 2010, 03:52:43 PM
I think I'm going to sneak in my 7" portable TV tomorrow so I can keep tabs without having to rely on you goofballs :P
I'm shocked you don't have one of those FloTV things. You seem to have every other gadget known to Man. :)
Quote from: Ape on February 16, 2010, 03:49:01 PM
Nice Hockey game after the 1st period between the Yanks and the yoodlers. :) to bad the Swedish commentator utterly sucks. Wish I could get in say the Canadian commentators......
Ctvolympics.ca
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 16, 2010, 04:03:51 PM
Quote from: Ape on February 16, 2010, 03:49:01 PM
Nice Hockey game after the 1st period between the Yanks and the yoodlers. :) to bad the Swedish commentator utterly sucks. Wish I could get in say the Canadian commentators......
Ctvolympics.ca
Are you stupid or just ignorant? I can't watch that site from Sweden ever heard of broadcasting rights?
NBC's crew are too busy laughing about a loony joke to pay much attention to the game.
Quote from: Ape on February 16, 2010, 04:11:55 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 16, 2010, 04:03:51 PM
Quote from: Ape on February 16, 2010, 03:49:01 PM
Nice Hockey game after the 1st period between the Yanks and the yoodlers. :) to bad the Swedish commentator utterly sucks. Wish I could get in say the Canadian commentators......
Ctvolympics.ca
Are you stupid or just ignorant? I can't watch that site from Sweden ever heard of broadcasting rights?
Neither, just use the world feed. You get no commentary tho.
Quote from: Syt on February 16, 2010, 01:59:06 PM
Biathlon is easily my favorite event in winter sports. Cross country ski racing and rifle shooting. A fun combination. :)
:thumbsup:
Mine, too. I love the biathlon.
Yes!!! Swedish gold in the 12,5km mens biathlon pursuit! :showoff:
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 16, 2010, 03:53:56 PM
I'm shocked you don't have one of those FloTV things. You seem to have every other gadget known to Man. :)
$200 up front & monthly subscription. No way in hell. That product has "fail" written all over it, unless they can build that into a smartphone & include the (reduced) subscription fee on your cellphone bill.
I think I grew up with the alternate on the Canadian women's curling team.
Some of the Foreign Media are calling these games, Worst Games Ever. :(
ANCOUVER — Jake LaMotta has nothing on Renee Smith-Valade.
Day after day, media conference after agonizing media conference, the director of communications for the Vancouver organization committee (VANOC) has absorbed massive amounts of punishment from the world's media for the myriad problems plaguing these snake-bitten Games, now being called, by some of the more venomous wags, the "worst ever."
Some have resorted to referring to Vancouver as Atlanta North, in reference to the astoundingly inept organization of the 1996 Summer Olympics.
The British newspapers, in particular, have been especially vicious in their attacks, ripping VANOC, the IOC and everyone else associated with the Vancouver Games for the seemingly never-ending series of problems.
As Lawrence Donegan of the Guardian wrote: "It is hard to believe anything will surpass the organizational chaos and naked commercial greed of the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta or the financial disaster of the 1976 Games, which Âbankrupted Montreal, yet with every passing day the sense of drift and nervousness about the Vancouver Games grows ever more noticeable."
Further to that, an online headline from the Times of London proclaimed: 'The Wreckage of a Tarnished Games.'
But each and every day, Smith-Valade had defended VANOC while attempting to put an upbeat spin on a rapidly deteriorating spectacle that had promised to bring so much pride and joy to this part of Canada.
"Everyone has a different perspective, but the perspective that we're hearing the most is that people appreciate that we're doing our best, we're trying our best," she said. "We didn't expect for everything to go perfectly smooth and we're working through the challenges and (we expect) that these will be remembered as a great Games."
The latest snafu, to use a term that would be kind, was the announcement yesterday that VANOC is refunding an additional 20,000 standing room, general admission tickets for all the remaining freestyle ski events on Cypress Mountain, bringing the total number of refunded tickets to 28,000, meaning lost revenues of close to $1.5 million.
What VANOC needs, and are undoubtedly praying for, is for a few straight days of good news.
These Games started on a tragic note, with the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili at the Whistler Sliding Centre casting an immediate pall over the proceedings, and the nightmare has continued: from the exhaustive argument over French content, to a near-riot downtown, to technical glitches at Cypress Mountain and the speed skating oval in Richmond, to transportation screw-ups, to the weather problems — the dream of a successful Olympics for Vancouver is increasingly in doubt.
But Smith-Valade is adamant these Games will eventually get on track and will be remembered fondly.
"It's a little bit like lost luggage," she said. "It's not whether your luggage gets lost, it's how you deal with it. We are dealt the cards we are dealt with, we have done everything we could to put in place the very best plans.
"Sometimes things come up, but the most important thing is being creative, responding quickly and coming up with a solution."
The IOC is beginning to absorb its share of the heat for what has happened in Vancouver, particularly in terms of the weather, as the question looms: Were they correct in granting a Winter Games to such a moderate part of the world?
The answer will be known in less than two weeks.
[email protected]http://www.torontosun.com/sports/vancouver2010/news/2010/02/16/12903336-qmi.html
Ricker wins Gold!
Quote from: Josephus on February 16, 2010, 06:01:22 PM
As Lawrence Donegan of the Guardian wrote: "It is hard to believe anything will surpass the organizational chaos and naked commercial greed of the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta or the financial disaster of the 1976 Games, which Âbankrupted Montreal, yet with every passing day the sense of drift and nervousness about the Vancouver Games grows ever more noticeable."
This section made me read up on the Montreal games. Cheating Soviet fencer, Both Chinas boycotting, Princess Anne the only female competitor not to have to take a sex test, debts taking over thirty years to pay, Japanese gymnast competing with a broken knee...they don't make Olympics like they used to. :D
The US Women are totally lesbian raping the Russians in ice hockey, 13-0 so far. SO HAWT
Quote from: CountDeMoney on February 16, 2010, 07:17:43 PM
The US Women are totally lesbian raping the Russians in ice hockey, 13-0 so far. SO HAWT
The 1st Russian goalie was only 16.
Dammit zee Germans have taken the overall medal lead
Men's hockey team kicked some serious butt. 8-0 against Norway.
Norway has a men's hockey team :huh:
Yeah, soccer players it seems.
Also, the Foreign media, especially the British are a bunch of crybabies. These are pretty good & fun to watch.
Waawaaa, someone died :rolleyes:
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 10:00:02 PM
Norway has a men's hockey team :huh:
They played well in the first period... and then kind of fell apart.
I thought men's hockey was only played in
Canada
Russia
Sweden
Finland
Slovakia
Czech Republic
USA
:P
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 10:08:04 PM
I thought men's hockey was only played in
Canada
Russia
Sweden
Finland
Slovakia
Czech Republic
USA
:P
It is played in the US but they use Canadian players.
I'm sorry last i looked Canadian hockey last won a medal the same Olympics the USA did. :contract:
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 10:10:28 PM
I'm sorry last i looked Canadian hockey last won a medal the same Olympics the USA did. :contract:
And the colour of our medal was Gold. :contract:
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 16, 2010, 11:09:01 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 10:10:28 PM
I'm sorry last i looked Canadian hockey last won a medal the same Olympics the USA did. :contract:
And the colour of our medal was Gold. :contract:
And yet in your lifetime Canada still trails USA in gold medals in Hockey.
USA! USA!
Quote from: sbr on February 15, 2010, 11:42:24 PM
Quote from: Jacob on February 15, 2010, 11:31:02 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 15, 2010, 11:20:47 PMWhy should his mom be fawned over any more than the millions of Canadians who have died of cancer? :huh:
Because he ran halfway across the country with an artificial leg to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer.
I hadn't heard of him before last week, and his story is amazing so I don't mean to be disrespectful at all.
But...
The top honors and positions in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies ten to be reserved for former Olympians; only former Olympic athletes are eligible to light the flame for example (IIRC). His mom carried the friggin' Olympic flag into the stadium; how much more does she want? To a complete outsider her screams for attention seem out of place.
I'd heard of him before. :P
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 08:01:48 PM
Dammit zee Germans have taken the overall medal lead
Bow before our military might!
(Many, if not most our athletes in Winter Games are "sport soldiers" enrolled in military programs, because it's the only decent way to get some funding for their sports.)
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 16, 2010, 10:09:15 PM
It is played in the US but they use Canadian players.
We steal all the world's best athletes for our entertainment. :cool:
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 16, 2010, 11:09:01 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 10:10:28 PM
I'm sorry last i looked Canadian hockey last won a medal the same Olympics the USA did. :contract:
And the colour of our medal was Gold. :contract:
And yet in your lifetime Canada still trails USA in gold medals in Hockey.
USA! USA!
All the better to savour the sweet sound of American weeping after they play Canada. :menace:
Besides, the only international competitions that count are 73, 87, and when the NHL players were allowed to play in the Olympics. :P
It makes sense for the British media to downplay these games - lower the bar so it'll be that much easier to declare London 2012 a success.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 17, 2010, 12:32:39 AM
All the better to savour the sweet sound of American weeping after they play Canada. :menace:
Yes, you Canadians can use the Stanley Cup to catch those bitter, bitter tears of ou.......oh wait. :cool:
Quote from: PRC on February 17, 2010, 01:42:12 AM
It makes sense for the British media to downplay these games - lower the bar so it'll be that much easier to declare London 2012 a success.
And disguise the fact they still haven't won any medals.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 17, 2010, 02:09:43 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 17, 2010, 12:32:39 AM
All the better to savour the sweet sound of American weeping after they play Canada. :menace:
Yes, you Canadians can use the Stanley Cup to catch those bitter, bitter tears of ou.......oh wait. :cool:
:huh: This ain't the Challenge Stanley Cup anymore.
Quote from: Syt on February 16, 2010, 11:41:28 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 16, 2010, 08:01:48 PM
Dammit zee Germans have taken the overall medal lead
Bow before our military might!
(Many, if not most our athletes in Winter Games are "sport soldiers" enrolled in military programs, because it's the only decent way to get some funding for their sports.)
Isn't that what the Russians do?
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 17, 2010, 02:09:43 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 17, 2010, 12:32:39 AM
All the better to savour the sweet sound of American weeping after they play Canada. :menace:
Yes, you Canadians can use the Stanley Cup to catch those bitter, bitter tears of ou.......oh wait. :cool:
Thank you for confirmed my comment about American teams using Canadian players. :cheers:
QuoteAfter two events that featured problems with electric-powered Olympia ice resurfacing machines, the Vancouver Organizing Committee gave in --- they will bring in a propane-powered Zamboni tomorrow for use at the Richmond Ice Oval. (It will be transported in from Calgary).
Using the electric-powered machines was part of VANOC's efforts to make these the "Green Olympics.''
LOL
Dirty Westerners & their green agendas. :puke:
Saw an interview with the German hockey coach, Uwe Krupp this morning. But in a group with Sweden, Finland and Belarus? Guess we'll be last. :lol:
Oddly, German tv is currently showing women's soccer (Germany vs. North Korea, Germany leads 3-0). :huh:
Being last in group doesn't mean much this year, tho.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 12:20:02 PM
Being last in group doesn't mean much this year, tho.
Yeah, the tournament mode is ... odd.
German tv will show the women's curling team at 11 pm tonight vs. USA. I will not stay up for that.
Anyways, this is the team (apparently Euro champs 2009):
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.curling-dcv.de%2Fgrafiken%2F09_EM_Damen_Sieger.JPG&hash=3b0ba6037ed45bb5f9d5399d53e971c43f76dfb7)
I see the tradition of atleast 1 fuckable curlers is not a Canadian exclusive.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:03:17 PM
I see the tradition of atleast 1 fuckable curlers is not a Canadian exclusive.
If you mean the one on the right, she's 17. :P
The one in the middle was born in New Brunswick, btw. ;)
17 is good.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:06:20 PM
17 is good.
Research reveals her name to be Stella Heiß, "heiß" being the German word for "hot".
:lol:
The middle one :yes:
Too many negative Nancies reporting on the games thus far. When were the perfect games? ummm never. make the best with what you got. I personally think the Flame surrounded by maximum security prison fencing accurately represents how all the naysayers feel about the games. I too disapprove of the wastrel spending when there are bigger worries in BC (and ROC) than whether some furriners can stand next to a big bonfire, or that some people can't get to see some overpriced events. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to cheer on my country, and others that I like. If Canada misses out on a medal round, there is usually someone else worth watching.
Watch it on TV like the rest of us.
Tomorrow, I'm delving into the madness downtown, after my 11:30 with the endocrinologist... I will wander around the various downtown ish crowds, snap some photos etc. I'll give my report here.
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 17, 2010, 01:20:10 PM
Too many negative Nancies reporting on the games thus far. When were the perfect games? ummm never.
German TV had a report about the delayed alpine skiing events. They pointed out that there'd been worse conditions and delays, e.g. in Nagano 98. However, people are quick to forget. Personally, I think Lillehammer 1994 were the best games I can recall, but I admit my memory may be hazy. :P
Sydney was pretty perfect.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:25:06 PM
Sydney was pretty perfect.
aside from being in Australia, you mean? :p
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:25:06 PM
Sydney was pretty perfect.
For summer games, without a doubt. For winter games I'd go with Lillehammer, though I also enjoyed Calgary 1988.
I was in a youthful FUCK TV phase during the Calgary games and saw very little of it. My recollection though is that there weren't many snags. Lillehammer either. I could have just missed them though.
Lillehammer stuck in my mind, because it was one of the few Olympics in past decades that weren't overhyped or overblown, and I recall that the atmosphere and audience was great.
Calgary ... well, I was 12, loved all sports, and stayed up half the night, because, well, school was easy, anyways.
I have no memories of any olympics Pre-Atlanta & barely any from Nagano.
Jean-Luc Brassard & Miryam Bedard are the only thing I remember from SmallHammer
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:49:46 PM
I have no memories of any olympics Pre-Atlanta & barely any from Nagano.
Jean-Luc Brassard & Miryam Bedard are the only thing I remember from SmallHammer
Not Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan? :o
Also, tonight Maria Riesch is going up against Lindsey Vonn (who are good friends and know each other since childhood).
Another nice thing about Olympics in Vancouver on German tv: after 8 pm German state tv can't show commercials, making this largely ad free.
Syt, whats the story behind that rule?
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 02:18:59 PM
Syt, whats the story behind that rule?
You pay a "tv fee" for public tv (ca. 25 EUR/month or so). Public tv is allowed to "earn a bit on the side" with commercials, but not after 8 pm to differentiate them from commercial tv. Some public channels have no ads at all (cultural Austro-Swiss-German channel 3sat, German-French channel arte, regional programs). It doesn't mean that e.g. soccer matches or other major events can't have a "presented by" mini-ad.
Austrian tv can have commercials all day, but they don't have commercial breaks during a show or movie. Overall, German tv quality is much superior, esp. with documentaries, political reporting, sports, news ... than Austrian (though price is about the same, but you have 10 times more payers in Germany).
Extensive coverage of Olympics, Soccer Euro and World Cups and other sports events are staples of German public tv. Especially during winter you'll have half a day of biathlon, cross country, luge, bobsled etc on weekends.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:03:17 PM
I see the tradition of atleast 1 fuckable curlers is not a Canadian exclusive.
the three on the right are all OK.
Quote from: Maladict on February 17, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
Quote from: PRC on February 17, 2010, 01:42:12 AM
It makes sense for the British media to downplay these games - lower the bar so it'll be that much easier to declare London 2012 a success.
And disguise the fact they still haven't won any medals.
The man in the street knows we never win anything at the Winter Olympics and doesn't expect it. We are neutrals hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
I suspect there's some truth in PRC's comment though; Beijing and the recession have kinda given London an almost guaranteed losing hand, even assuming the traditional British incompetence at major infrastructure projects doesn't raise its ugly head.
Quote from: Syt on February 17, 2010, 02:25:05 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 02:18:59 PM
Syt, whats the story behind that rule?
You pay a "tv fee" for public tv (ca. 25 EUR/month or so). Public tv is allowed to "earn a bit on the side" with commercials, but not after 8 pm to differentiate them from commercial tv. Some public channels have no ads at all (cultural Austro-Swiss-German channel 3sat, German-French channel arte, regional programs). It doesn't mean that e.g. soccer matches or other major events can't have a "presented by" mini-ad.
Austrian tv can have commercials all day, but they don't have commercial breaks during a show or movie. Overall, German tv quality is much superior, esp. with documentaries, political reporting, sports, news ... than Austrian (though price is about the same, but you have 10 times more payers in Germany).
Extensive coverage of Olympics, Soccer Euro and World Cups and other sports events are staples of German public tv. Especially during winter you'll have half a day of biathlon, cross country, luge, bobsled etc on weekends.
Watching sports with artificial commercial breaks is the pinnacle of stupidity. The "power breaks" (sounds like a candy bar) in hockey is particularly painful. It's like making everyone in a cross-country race pause every 5 minutes while they cut for commercials.
Quote from: Syt on February 17, 2010, 01:53:43 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 17, 2010, 01:49:46 PM
I have no memories of any olympics Pre-Atlanta & barely any from Nagano.
Jean-Luc Brassard & Miryam Bedard are the only thing I remember from SmallHammer
Not Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan? :o
I am not an american. In 1994, I did not understand english.
WTf is up with the music in the breaks in hockey? Playing ABBA? Crazy canucks :Canuck:
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 04:18:36 PM
WTf is up with the music in the breaks in hockey? Playing ABBA? Crazy canucks :Canuck:
We wish to make our Scandi friends feel at home.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 17, 2010, 04:37:43 PM
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 04:18:36 PM
WTf is up with the music in the breaks in hockey? Playing ABBA? Crazy canucks :Canuck:
We wish to make our Scandi friends feel at home.
Then why the heck are you playing it when the Finns play the Belorussians?
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 17, 2010, 04:37:43 PM
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 04:18:36 PM
WTf is up with the music in the breaks in hockey? Playing ABBA? Crazy canucks :Canuck:
We wish to make our Scandi friends feel at home.
Then why the heck are you playing it when the Finns play the Belorussians?
Because the Finns dont have any music of their own worth playing. ABBA was the closest thing that we could find.
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 04:18:36 PM
WTf is up with the music in the breaks in hockey? Playing ABBA? Crazy canucks :Canuck:
You mean Scandis don't play music during breaks in the action in hockey? :blink:
Quote from: Barrister on February 17, 2010, 05:02:46 PM
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 04:18:36 PM
WTf is up with the music in the breaks in hockey? Playing ABBA? Crazy canucks :Canuck:
You mean Scandis don't play music during breaks in the action in hockey? :blink:
Of course we do, but ABBA? This ain't the 70ies anymore
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 17, 2010, 10:10:23 AM
Thank you for confirmed my comment about American teams using Canadian players. :cheers:
Of course we do. We also use Americans, Russians, Czechs, Swedes, Finns, and wherever the hell else these dudes are coming from. Whatever it takes to ensure victory. Our clubs simply utilize the labor better than yours. :cool:
Edit: But anyway, Montreal will win I don't care what anyone thinks. :P
Its nice to see athletes live up to their hype. Vonn did very well on that challenging run and that American half pipe guy is amazing.
And the Canadian Women's Hockey Team has the Swedes bent over a table and are raping them with a strap-on.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 17, 2010, 06:29:41 PM
And the Canadian Women's Hockey Team has the Swedes bent over a table and are raping them with a strap-on.
fap fap fap fap fap fap fap
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 17, 2010, 06:29:41 PM
And the Canadian Women's Hockey Team has the Swedes bent over a table and are raping them with a strap-on.
Yeah, after the 1st period I said to my gf that the Swedish girls need to either run over the Kanuck goalie or 'do a Primaugh' on Wickenheiser. Sadly they didn't listen to me :mad:
This is the state of Swedish hockey today. I blame Sundin and the Sedins for being such a bunch of faggots.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 17, 2010, 10:17:38 AM
QuoteAfter two events that featured problems with electric-powered Olympia ice resurfacing machines, the Vancouver Organizing Committee gave in --- they will bring in a propane-powered Zamboni tomorrow for use at the Richmond Ice Oval. (It will be transported in from Calgary).
Using the electric-powered machines was part of VANOC's efforts to make these the "Green Olympics.''
LOL
I've been telling people for 2 years these electric Olympia ice machines are going to backfire in the Olympics. I play in a rec league at the venue used for women's hockey. The Olympia's break down regularly, once it broke down before our game proceeded to melt a hole because they couldn't turn off the hot water. The ice guy at the arena told me the electric systems short circuit constantly preventing the blades from functioning.
Classic case of political correctness by the Olympic bureaucracy, instead of simply buying the ones that actually work.
I must say I really like the German hockey teams uniforms, looks great with that German eagle on the chest :punk:
zomg a bauer sighting :o
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 07:46:25 PM
I must say I really like the German hockey teams uniforms, looks great with that German eagle on the chest :punk:
They remind me of the old Canucks uniforms because of the colours. Everytime I see number # 10 on the ice I think it's Pavel Bure about to go end to end.
They need to shift some sports to the winter games. Like basketball. That would really help get more countries a reason to participate. Also, American football should be a winter olympic sport. It's meant to be played in the snow.
American football requires too much recovery time for the athletes.
Quote from: Ape on February 17, 2010, 07:46:25 PM
I must say I really like the German hockey teams uniforms, looks great with that German eagle on the chest :punk:
They should have iron crosses on the chests & the players should wear picklehaubens...
Awesome beard on no 6 in Germany :osama: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFnarFSj_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFnarFSj_U) (https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spenglercup.ch%2Fphotos%2Fch%2F09%2F12%2F9a3ba8c832e0e5e1df49e34b5cdfeffc.jpg&hash=9f80afcf41c8c6f8507982afcc1449abd6aa9967)
Wow, chewing gum during the medal presentation. Classy.
I love the Olympics because America always kicks ass. ^_^
So, I've brought this up before, but what do you guys think of Tulsa as a site for the 2020 Summer Olympics?
http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/olympic_bids/future_bids_2016/1216134906.html (http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/olympic_bids/future_bids_2016/1216134906.html) T
Quote from: Fireblade on February 17, 2010, 11:34:49 PM
I love the Olympics because America always kicks ass. ^_^
So, I've brought this up before, but what do you guys think of Tulsa as a site for the 2020 Summer Olympics?
http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/olympic_bids/future_bids_2016/1216134906.html (http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/olympic_bids/future_bids_2016/1216134906.html) T
I think there will be way too much flyoverism, bigotry, misconceptions and general Martyism for them to be able to overcome in order to get the games.
Quote from: Fireblade on February 17, 2010, 11:34:49 PM
I love the Olympics because America always kicks ass. ^_^
So, I've brought this up before, but what do you guys think of Tulsa as a site for the 2020 Summer Olympics?
http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/olympic_bids/future_bids_2016/1216134906.html (http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/olympic_bids/future_bids_2016/1216134906.html) T
Tulsa or Tokyo, gonna be tough to choose
Quote from: Syt on February 17, 2010, 02:25:05 PM
You pay a "tv fee" for public tv (ca. 25 EUR/month or so). Public tv is allowed to "earn a bit on the side" with commercials, but not after 8 pm to differentiate them from commercial tv. Some public channels have no ads at all (cultural Austro-Swiss-German channel 3sat, German-French channel arte, regional programs). It doesn't mean that e.g. soccer matches or other major events can't have a "presented by" mini-ad.
25 euro per month ? That's expensive, at least more than in France. Do all people pay it and if not, how ? :D
Quote
Gold for whining goes to... British reporters
If there was a gold medal for premature Winter Olympic whining, the British would be perennial occupants of the middle podium.
Right on schedule, that would be the fourth of 17 event days, U.K. scribes have written off the Vancouver Olympics as a "worst-ever" Games in the making, an "abomination" for causing the death of a luger and an organizational "fiasco" for slow buses and venue meltdowns.
Don't take it personally, Vancouver. The boys of former Fleet Street took mere days to write off Calgary in 1988 before it went on to earn the International Olympic Committee's "best-ever Games" seal of approval.
You think waiting a minute for most of the four-legged Olympic cauldron to rise out of the B.C. Place floor was a disaster? Well, you can only image how the Brits frothed when a giant inflatable mountain range popped like a balloon in a blustery wind just an hour before the opening ceremonies in Calgary.
That was just the beginning. They belittled the ATCO trailer media village, bemoaned their lost laundry and, yes, jeered when snow had to be trucked in to bolster cross-country trails in Canmore. All in the first week.
Vanoc was putting on a brave face to the outbreak of hostile international media reaction, which is spreading into a foreign frenzy pile-on. "Is this the worst beginning of a Games ever?" one journalist baited officials yesterday. And, pray tell, what answer was he expecting? Yes?
There's no obvious explanation for why London reporters are the most caustic of the contingent, having elevated Vancouver-bashing into an unofficial Olympic sport.
Perhaps they're dreadfully bored. After all, the BBC alone has more personnel at the Games than the kingdom's entire 52-member sports team. There's also dispiriting news that bookies back home predict the U.K. will experience a medal shutout in Vancouver, with only an outside shot at the curling podium.
Sadly for them, this time they have no sports hero like the one they giddily covered in Calgary. You should have seen those hard-nosed scribes swarming a clown on skis, that being lovable British ski jumper Eddie the Eagle, in 1988.
Even so, the coverage this time is decidedly edgier and the shots cheaper. Guardian columnist Martin Samuel went over-the-top postal in his attack in the aftermath of the luge fatality. "Canada wanted to Own The Podium," he snarled. "This morning they can put their Maple Leaf stamp on something more instantly tangible: The nondescript little box carrying the lifeless body of Nodar Kumaritashvili back to his home in Bakuriani, Georgia." Good grief.
Other U.K reporters predict financial disaster for Vancouver, a defensive move given that London's 2012 Summer Olympics are already $1.8-billion over budget.
They complain of heavy-handed customs officials and no-nonsense security, which is a tad rich for a future Games host where police will have the right to enter homes without a warrant and Olympic officials can storm residences or enterprises near Games venues to search for protest material. Then, of course, there's Britain's greatest invention for preserving public safety -- the new shatterproof beer pint glass.
It's also instructive to put all the hysterical fretting at Vancouver's warm weather into context. The temperature at 2014 Winter Olympic host Sochi, Russia, will reach 11 C degrees today and 13 C degrees tomorrow.
Not surprisingly, thin-skinned Canadians are filling British newspapers with backlash sneers and jeers.
"London will be worse. It will also be dirtier, smellier, and have worse teeth," howled one offended Canuck.
"Just because you long ago abandoned any ambitions in the world -- or for that matter basic sense of identity or dignity -- and became a lethargic nation of elitist whiners who no one really likes, don't fault those younger nations who do enjoy and embrace life," snapped another.
Sigh. This silly war of trans-Atlantic words will continue if British journalists continue their campaign to maliciously malign a Games that is barely 100 hours old.
Perhaps it's a genetic disposition. After all, Utrecht University in the Netherlands recently found 40 per cent of British men suffer from a premature tendency which, unfortunately for them and their partners, is medically defined as an inability to last more than a minute in bed.
Oops, sorry. Now that is a cheap shot.
LOLZ.
As I said before, God knows why the British press are (apparently) getting worked up about us not winning a medal. No-one in the street expects to win one. It was enough of a shock coming away with a silver from the last Games.
CBC explained to Canadians last night that all the Brit Journo whining is (aside from the fact that all they have there really is tabloid journalism) a ghey effort to make other Olympic cities look like crap so that when their own Olympics happens in a few years, no one will expect much. Preemptive carping? maybe?
Or imo maybe they just feel bad news sells more papers than good.
Oh PS I'm heading downtown right now for a my yearly BP checkup with my Endo.... afterwards I'm wandering past the long lines at various pavilions and mocking all the posers in line to myself. good times.
Meanwhile, German TV showed the German pavillion where people come to drink German beer, Canadian bratwurst, made after German (Thuringian - best bratwursts are Thuringians) recipe and bad Schlager music. People seemed to have a good time, though, even if the bratwurst comes at 7 $.
Quote from: Duque de Bragança on February 18, 2010, 03:13:07 AM
25 euro per month ? That's expensive, at least more than in France. Do all people pay it and if not, how ? :D
Well, they send pushy letters and have independent contractors who knock on the doors of people who have not registered their tv/radio. However, in Germany they have no right to enter your home.
In Austria those people have no right to enter your home, either, but they can ask autorities to verify your claim that you have no tv/radio. In practice I never heard of anyone having their door kicked down by the authorities, though.
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 18, 2010, 12:17:58 PM
Oh PS I'm heading downtown right now for a my yearly BP checkup with my Endo.... afterwards I'm wandering past the long lines at various pavilions and mocking all the posers in line to myself. good times.
My wife and I went to Saxony house out by Stanley Park on the weekend. No lineups but pretty crowded - the main thing were the various roasted pork-products and the beer. It was a random - let's check that out over there - kind of thing, but it was pretty entertaining for a while.
US Curling Team = worst closer ever! :pinch: 0-4?! Go Canada I guess.
Quote"Just because you long ago abandoned any ambitions in the world -- or for that matter basic sense of identity or dignity -- and became a lethargic nation of elitist whiners who no one really likes, don't fault those younger nations who do enjoy and embrace life," snapped another.
Greatest. Canadian. Ever. Who ever this guy is they should build a statue of him and engrave these words at the base.
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 18, 2010, 03:28:52 PM
US Curling Team = worst closer ever! :pinch: 0-4?! Go Canada I guess.
The last player to throw rocks is called the skip.
:genius:
My little digital TV gets crap reception in my building, so I missed out again this afternoon. I have something in mind for tomorrow that involves my laptop, phone, orb running on my desktop at home, and duct tape. LOTS of duct tape.
I want to do awful things with the Dupont sisters and the brunette, Jensen, on Denmark's Women's Curling team. :wub:
HOP SCHWYZ!!!! 2-2 after two periods agains the :Canuck: team HOP SCHWYZ :swiss:
For the love of fuck. Freaking Suisse team.
:nelson: at :Canuck:
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 18, 2010, 03:28:52 PM
US Curling Team = worst closer ever! :pinch: 0-4?! Go Canada I guess.
It look like Coach Singletary was right.
Quote from: Barrister on February 18, 2010, 04:22:28 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 18, 2010, 03:28:52 PM
US Curling Team = worst closer ever! :pinch: 0-4?! Go Canada I guess.
The last player to throw rocks is called the skip.
:genius:
Not always.
:swiss: :swiss: :swiss: :swiss: :swiss:
Damn swiss.
So if Canada can't beat the Swiss (who lost to USA 3-1) in 3 periods and overtime , how bad will the outcome be on Sunday?
Damn you Crosby!! :mad:
Go Canada.
Although it was too close. If they had lost Canada would blame the fact that the goalie was canadian :P. truth is, the swiss tactics beat the canadian talent. That and canada was trying to make to many "perfect plays"
That was way too close.
Sunday's game is a must win for both team now.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 18, 2010, 10:03:49 PM
Sunday's game is a must win for both team now.
Well they both will advance, just a question of getting a bye.
But anyways i look forward to USA continuing owning the podium from those upstart southerners.
Saw the women's Snowboarding. They was hot. At least some of them.
Quote from: Razgovory on February 18, 2010, 10:20:18 PM
Saw the women's Snowboarding. They was hot. At least some of them.
Danish Curlers. :contract: Now with skirts!
Yeah, I saw them. They were cute. Still don't understand the game though.
Also so the US-Swiss game. If you looked closely you could see them accidentally drop some of that Nazi gold.
Hiller played great and the Swiss have definitely arrived. They're a hockey power now and will be for a decade at least. The Slovaks and the Czechs aren't producing players like they were in the nineties... the Swiss have taken their spot in the Sun.
The German curling women lost 6-5 against the Canucks. :(
Great Russia vs. Slovak game tonight!
Quote from: Razgovory on February 18, 2010, 10:26:41 PM
Yeah, I saw them. They were cute. Still don't understand the game though.
Feel free to ask me any questions. :)
Thanks to Beeb, I now understood the rules of the game. However, I have no feel for what is a good throw, and what is a bad one (unless it's down to a couple of shots of the end, where the objective is pretty clear).
Quote from: PRC on February 19, 2010, 01:24:20 AM
Great Russia vs. Slovak game tonight!
:yes: Nice goal to tie it just now.
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 01:52:27 AM
Thanks to Beeb, I now understood the rules of the game. However, I have no feel for what is a good throw, and what is a bad one (unless it's down to a couple of shots of the end, where the objective is pretty clear).
Just pour yourself a rye n' coke, light a cigarette, and you're agiee.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 19, 2010, 01:55:16 AM
:yes: Nice goal to tie it just now.
Awesome finish... great game!
Quote from: PRC on February 19, 2010, 02:36:40 AM
Awesome finish... great game!
Man that last shot to win was just beautiful.
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 01:52:27 AM
Thanks to Beeb, I now understood the rules of the game. However, I have no feel for what is a good throw, and what is a bad one (unless it's down to a couple of shots of the end, where the objective is pretty clear).
Well that's the fun of the sport - there's quite a bit of strategy to curling. It's even been compared to chess - you have to think several moves ahead. Not just what your shot will do, but what will happen in the next several shots.
I had fun tonight. I curl on Thursday nights, but afterwards we all went to the lounge and watched the end of the Canada-France game. :)
Halak Halak Halak!
Quote from: Barrister on February 19, 2010, 01:42:58 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on February 18, 2010, 10:26:41 PM
Yeah, I saw them. They were cute. Still don't understand the game though.
Feel free to ask me any questions. :)
Beeb, I noticed that the matches (is that the correct term in curling?) on the 16th all had real close score--basically a bunch of 1-point wins (the matches from the 17 not so much so). Are very close matches the norm, or are the sides just that closely matched. At an Olympic level, I would tend to think there'd be a number of blowouts--we see that in most other team sports, where some of the nations frankly seem to get in just to have enough teams to conduct a tournament.
Quote from: dps on February 19, 2010, 08:06:49 AM
Beeb, I noticed that the matches (is that the correct term in curling?) on the 16th all had real close score--basically a bunch of 1-point wins (the matches from the 17 not so much so). Are very close matches the norm, or are the sides just that closely matched. At an Olympic level, I would tend to think there'd be a number of blowouts--we see that in most other team sports, where some of the nations frankly seem to get in just to have enough teams to conduct a tournament.
Well, I may not be Beeb, but I believe most of the Olympic sports introduced some fairly strict qualifying standards to avoid any "Eddy the Eagle" repeats.
Also, curling has struck me as being very similar to bowls in many respects, a sport where very tight scores are also common.
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 01:52:27 AM
Thanks to Beeb, I now understood the rules of the game. However, I have no feel for what is a good throw, and what is a bad one (unless it's down to a couple of shots of the end, where the objective is pretty clear).
To add to what BB already said, a lot depends on what the ice is doing in that particular game. A major part of the game is reading the ice and placing stones to best take advantage of the ice conditions. The best thing to do is to tune into a broadcast with commentators that explain the pros and cons of each shot. The CTV feed is excellent for that.
@Katmai, the Swiss woke the Canadians up. Worst possible result for the Americans.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 19, 2010, 10:25:47 AM
@Katmai, the Swiss woke the Canadians up. Worst possible result for the Americans.
:lmfao:
Quote from: katmai on February 19, 2010, 10:29:08 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 19, 2010, 10:25:47 AM
@Katmai, the Swiss woke the Canadians up. Worst possible result for the Americans.
:lmfao:
You were right to pick a smilie with tears..... :menace:
Only one crying will be the whole nation of Canada on Sun night.
I don't know, I'm pretty sure Russia will cry too.
I'm not a huge fan of satellite TV, but I have to say DirecTV's DVR does an awesome job helping you stay in touch with what events are which channels, and it has some interactive stuff like a pop-up medal count chart you can pull up at any time.
My TivoHD does nothing like this. You either have to hunt through the channel listings or do a clunky "swivel search" for Olympics. If they don't refresh the UI for existing devices along with the new device they're releasing soon, I might ditch Tivo :angry:
Quote from: dps on February 19, 2010, 08:06:49 AM
Quote from: Barrister on February 19, 2010, 01:42:58 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on February 18, 2010, 10:26:41 PM
Yeah, I saw them. They were cute. Still don't understand the game though.
Feel free to ask me any questions. :)
Beeb, I noticed that the matches (is that the correct term in curling?) on the 16th all had real close score--basically a bunch of 1-point wins (the matches from the 17 not so much so). Are very close matches the norm, or are the sides just that closely matched. At an Olympic level, I would tend to think there'd be a number of blowouts--we see that in most other team sports, where some of the nations frankly seem to get in just to have enough teams to conduct a tournament.
I'd agree that the curling world is not all that well balanced. I read somewhere that Canada has 94% of all the curlers in the world, for example. International curling (there's a world championship every year) is dominated by just a handful of countries, and for the countries not named Canada they just tend to send the same team year after year.
However, there's a couple factors working towards a close score. Sportsmanship is considered important in curling, and so it is common for teams to concede once the score is too far gone. As well once you build up a bit of a lead the common strategy is to play very 'clean' - very few rocks in play, so you can't give the opposition a chance for a big end where they score lots of points.
GER vs. GBR in women's curling. The Brit chicks (Scots?) look doable.
... and they cut away after five minutes. :lol:
QuoteOlympic snowboarder's 'street' style offends JapaneseBy Kyung Lah, CNN
February 18, 2010 3:41 p.m. EST
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) -- Olympic snowboarder Kazuhiro Kokubo is the talk of Japan. Not for his athletic ability -- but for his appearance.
The 21-year-old member of Japan's national team unwittingly caused outrage from cabinet-level government lawmakers to the patrons at the corner pub when he arrived in Vancouver for the winter games.
Kokubo was wearing the team-issued uniform, which consisted of a suit, shirt and tie. But he wasn't wearing it quite right.
Kokubo's shirt was untucked, his pants hung low below his hips, and his tie was loosened revealing an unbuttoned shirt. Kokubo sported dark glasses indoors and double nose piercings. He also wore his hair down, revealing a mane of dreadlocks.
Japan's Minister of Education, Tatsuo Kawabata, was not a fan of the hip hop twist to the national uniform, to say the least.
"It's extremely regrettable that he dressed in a totally unacceptable manner as a representative of Japan's national team," said Kawabata, on the floor of Japan's parliament. "He lacks the awareness that he is participating in the Olympic Games as a representative of our country with everyone's expectations on his shoulders. This should never happen again."
The Japan Ski Association decided to punish Kokubo, along with his snowboard team manager Fumikazu Hagiwara and two coaches, keeping them from attending the Olympic opening ceremony as a show of regret.
But the punishment didn't stop there. Back at home in Japan, multiple viewing parties for Kokubo were cancelled across the city.
Kokubo's arrival in Vancouver was televised again and again on news broadcasts, analyzed by reporters and cultural experts. Kokubo's father even felt compelled to publicly apologize to the nation on behalf of his son's appearance.
In Vancouver, Kokubo held a news conference and apologized for "causing trouble to many people." In post-news conference analysis, television commentators called Kokubo's apology inadequate and his attitude appalling.
"Japan is behind the times," retorts Mika Sunaoka. Sunaoka is a hairdresser at Jambo Beauty Salon in Tokyo, a salon that specializes in black hair fashions. International and Japanese clients get weaves and dreadlocks here. If you're Japanese and you really want to celebrate hip hop culture, you can look the part here.
To Sunaoka, Kokubo is embracing the lifestyle. "Kokubo went to Vancouver to snowboard," she said. "That's what should be evaluated. It's totally wrong to criticize him about his clothes and hair style."
Customer Shu Noda, who is in Sunaoka's chair getting his dreads tightened, believes the flap began because Kokubo was wearing the uniform inappropriately.
"I like street fashion," said Noda. "I think it's cool. But this is the national uniform for the Olympics. We can't blame him if he wears it in his private time, that's his choice. But it was the uniform provided by his country and he should have worn it right. I do think the dreadlocks and nose piercing are just fine, though."
Sunaoka and Noda started bantering back and forth about Kokubo and Japan's rigid social rules. The consensus in the salon is that this is all overblown and Japan does need to loosen up.
Meanwhile at the Olympic games, Kokubo hit the half-pipe and failed to medal. That's just part of tonight's news coverage on Kokubo. The bigger question is how he'll look when he lands back home in Japan.
Why doesn't Arne Duncan comment on the way our athletes dress? The Obama administration is leading this country astray. :(
Big surprise politicians don't understand snowboarder culture.
Quote from: Syt on February 19, 2010, 12:51:40 PM
GER vs. GBR in women's curling. The Brit chicks (Scots?) look doable.
The Russian women were HOTT. I actually watched
shuffleboard Curling because of them.
What does everyone think about men's figure skating result? Do Russians have a point about being robbed, or are they just classless whiners?
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 05:33:39 PM
What does everyone think about men's figure skating result?
Didn't watch. Glad the American won cause it helps the medal count.
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 05:33:39 PM
What does everyone think about men's figure skating result? Do Russians have a point about being robbed, or are they just classless whiners?
The Russian looked ungainly and awkward when he tried to be artistic. Also, he was unbalanced in the air. Figure skaters are supposed to be graceful. I was happy the American won. The Canadian commentators said it was quads vs quality and quality won.
Russia can't whine about anything until they give that 72 basketball gold medal back.
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 05:33:39 PM
What does everyone think about men's figure skating result? Do Russians have a point about being robbed, or are they just classless whiners?
Who cares? All figure skating medals are illegitimate.
To my surprise, we appear to have won a gold medal. :bowler:
Quote from: Agelastus on February 19, 2010, 08:35:31 PM
To my surprise, we appear to have won a gold medal. :bowler:
The Canadian choked. But even still the Brit was excellent and probably would not have been caught.
Boy the Canadians sure have a lot of excuses during these games...
:P
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 05:33:39 PM
What does everyone think about men's figure skating result? Do Russians have a point about being robbed, or are they just classless whiners?
Of course they were robbed....at least, they didn't get what they(or their mob) normally pay for.
QuoteMark Purdy: 49ers tight end Vernon Davis catches curling bug
By Mark Purdy
Mercury News Columnist
Posted: 02/19/2010 09:10:24 PM PST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Don't ask me how this stuff happens, why some things get hot and hip, while others don't. But so far, there have been two breakout hits of these Olympics.
The first would be those red mittens with the 2010 Vancouver logo, which give every spectator here hands that look like Minnie Mouse. They have become the "it" souvenir of the games.
And the second breakout hit? Curling.
In that regard, I would have to say that 49ers tight end Vernon Davis has jumped aboard the bandwagon at precisely the right time.
Davis showed up Friday afternoon as an honorary captain for the U.S. men's team and afterward proclaimed: "It's a lot more exciting in person than on television — I felt like I was at a 49er home game."
Well, let's not get carried away. However, in terms of pure electric curling atmosphere, I don't think it gets much better than this. Canada is a huge curling nation. So out here in the pleasantly residential Queen Elizabeth Park neighborhood, scalpers stand on street corners as sellout crowds of 5,600 file into the Vancouver Olympic Centre for every set of matches.
Considering that curling isn't one of those Olympic sports where anyone flies into the air upside down or does triple axels, that's pretty amazing. You do know about curling, right? It's a variation of shuffleboard on ice, only with much more sliding and sweeping action and far more bagpipes.
That's right. Bagpipes. Owing to the sport's Scottish roots, every curling match here at the Olympics begins with a parade of pipers in kilts, followed by the teams marching toward their rocks and brooms.
They bring cowbells and their lungs and go especially wild for their home team. The big Canadian star, balding 43-year-old Kevin Martin, allegedly makes middle-aged women swoon.
Apparently, up here, chicks dig the guys with the brooms. Is that true?
"I think we do OK for ourselves," said Jason Smith, who made some big shots for Team USA on Friday.
"I think chicks dig the guys who are winning," said Chris Plys, another U.S. team member who is just 22 years old, has fashionably droopy hair and wears diamond ear studs.
Go figure. Curling, the new hipster sport. Perhaps the 49ers' Davis is onto something. He flew in here Friday morning and met with the U.S. team to give it a pep talk before a match against France. The Americans went out and promptly won their first match of the Olympics.
"It's kind of amazing to have him here," Smith said. "It's really nice to have his support."
It's also kind of an odd partnership. But it's legitimate. Davis caught the curling bug thanks to a club based in San Jose, with a big prompt from Janie McCauley, a Bay Area reporter for the Associated Press. Knowing she would be covering the sport here, she asked Davis his opinion about how athletes in other sports might do throwing a rock.
Davis took the question seriously. He decided to find out the answer by visiting the local curling group at the Sharks' practice rink. He was immediately smitten. He also saw the game was no piece of cake. McCauley wrote a story about it. The United States curling federation saw the piece and asked Davis if he would film a public service television advertisement for the sport.
Sure, Davis said. The curling federation then invited Davis to attend the games. But he paid his own way here. He paid for his own hotel room. He seemed genuinely enthused during the three-hour-long match.
Of course, inside the curling venue, Davis easily stood out. He was the only large black man with a Mohawk haircut inside the building. One fan mistook him for U.S. speedskater Shani Davis and asked to pose for a picture with him.
"That was funny," he said. "But I really enjoyed myself. I respect the time and energy they put into this. You really have to use a lot of strategy in this game."
Halfway through the match, just in case anyone doubted his Winter Games sincerity, Davis even donned a goofy knit ski hat with braid-like extensions that gave him a quasi-Heidi look. He shot a fist in the air when the U.S. team made a good shot. He stomped his feet to try and rattle France's curlers on their important plays.
And when the American team closed out a 4-3 victory, Davis stood and made a touchdown sign.
"The guys were very focused, trying to make things happen," Davis said. "And they did. They made things happen. I'm proud of them, proud of the way they did it. You know I'm still learning about this. I'm explaining it to my friends — and I really don't know what I'm explaining."
The American curlers don't seem to mind. Did they plan on taking Davis out to party Friday night?
"Absolutely not," said team member John Shuster. "We have a morning game tomorrow."
Since the entire U.S. team is from Minnesota, it would seem to make more sense for a Vikings player to climb on their bandwagon. But as Shuster said: "I'm never going to complain about a Pro Bowl tight end coming out to support us."
Davis promised to be there this morning, as well, and hoped to see some other Olympic events.
"I'm not sure," he said. "I'm leaving Sunday."
"Not if we keep winning, you're not," said Smith.
It's all pretty crazy — the wild noise in the arena, people pounding their feet, NFL stars in the house. But surely, given that curlers are often practicing their sport off in the corners of rinks with figure skaters twirling, they are used to performing with bigger distractions.
"Yeah, sure," said Shuster, then reconsidered: "Well, no."
He had better adjust. This could become curling's golden decade.
That Aussie snowboarder chick was easy on the eyes.
Quote from: katmai on February 19, 2010, 09:27:07 PM
Boy the Canadians sure have a lot of excuses during these games...
:P
OWN THE PODIUM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 20, 2010, 08:21:46 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 19, 2010, 09:27:07 PM
Boy the Canadians sure have a lot of excuses during these games...
:P
OWN THE PODIUM
Well they did go on to win gold in men's skeleton.
QuoteIt's all pretty crazy — the wild noise in the arena, people pounding their feet, NFL stars in the house. But surely, given that curlers are often practicing their sport off in the corners of rinks with figure skaters twirling, they are used to performing with bigger distractions.
Silly Americans. Most proper countries build single-purpose curling clubs.
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 10:31:44 AM
QuoteIt's all pretty crazy — the wild noise in the arena, people pounding their feet, NFL stars in the house. But surely, given that curlers are often practicing their sport off in the corners of rinks with figure skaters twirling, they are used to performing with bigger distractions.
Silly Americans. Most proper countries build single-purpose curling clubs.
Heck, we don't always build single-use facilities even for those sports that are hugely popular here. Look at all the big, multipurpose stadiums that were built in the 60s and 70s. True, a lot of those were monstosities that fortunately have been abandoned, but even some places that people associate with a single sport have been used for others in the past. For example, Wrigley Field was home for the Chicago Bears as well as the Cubs for much of its history, and in fact has hosted more NFL games than any other venue (at least that was true a few years ago; I don't think any other place has moved ahead of it since, but it's possible).
Quote from: dps on February 20, 2010, 03:35:35 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 10:31:44 AM
QuoteIt's all pretty crazy — the wild noise in the arena, people pounding their feet, NFL stars in the house. But surely, given that curlers are often practicing their sport off in the corners of rinks with figure skaters twirling, they are used to performing with bigger distractions.
Silly Americans. Most proper countries build single-purpose curling clubs.
Heck, we don't always build single-use facilities even for those sports that are hugely popular here. Look at all the big, multipurpose stadiums that were built in the 60s and 70s. True, a lot of those were monstosities that fortunately have been abandoned, but even some places that people associate with a single sport have been used for others in the past. For example, Wrigley Field was home for the Chicago Bears as well as the Cubs for much of its history, and in fact has hosted more NFL games than any other venue (at least that was true a few years ago; I don't think any other place has moved ahead of it since, but it's possible).
Well for major curling events in Canada they typically hold them in big hockey arenas since they have more seats.
But myself, I have never curled anywhere but in a single-purpose curling club.
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 04:29:55 PM
Well for major curling events in Canada they typically hold them in big hockey arenas since they have more seats.
But myself, I have never curled anywhere but in a single-purpose curling club.
It would be hard for a single-purpose curling club to survive financially in the US. Especially when first starting out. Hockey venues have a tough enough time when not supported by local government.
Quote from: Strix on February 20, 2010, 06:29:35 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 04:29:55 PM
Well for major curling events in Canada they typically hold them in big hockey arenas since they have more seats.
But myself, I have never curled anywhere but in a single-purpose curling club.
It would be hard for a single-purpose curling club to survive financially in the US. Especially when first starting out. Hockey venues have a tough enough time when not supported by local government.
I know there's one in Fairbanks, and some in North Dakota. :)
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 08:12:06 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 20, 2010, 06:29:35 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 04:29:55 PM
Well for major curling events in Canada they typically hold them in big hockey arenas since they have more seats.
But myself, I have never curled anywhere but in a single-purpose curling club.
It would be hard for a single-purpose curling club to survive financially in the US. Especially when first starting out. Hockey venues have a tough enough time when not supported by local government.
I know there's one in Fairbanks, and some in North Dakota. :)
<_<
Quote from: katmai on February 20, 2010, 08:16:17 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 08:12:06 PM
Quote from: Strix on February 20, 2010, 06:29:35 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 04:29:55 PM
Well for major curling events in Canada they typically hold them in big hockey arenas since they have more seats.
But myself, I have never curled anywhere but in a single-purpose curling club.
It would be hard for a single-purpose curling club to survive financially in the US. Especially when first starting out. Hockey venues have a tough enough time when not supported by local government.
I know there's one in Fairbanks, and some in North Dakota. :)
<_<
What?
I finally get to sit down and watch an entire olympic curling match - which in this case is Canada v Britain. DAMN that's some good curling. :o Just watched Britain make a perfect draw to the button to avoid Canada stealing 3.
Quote from: katmai on February 20, 2010, 11:36:54 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 08:26:36 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 20, 2010, 08:16:17 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 08:12:06 PM
I know there's one in Fairbanks, and some in North Dakota. :)
<_<
What?
Anchorage has had one since before statehood as well.
That's great - but I didn't know it.
My curling team has talked about hitting the International Bonspiel in Fairbanks a couple of times though.
The fans are kind of obnoxious though. The TSN announcers are trying to be polite about it 'well they're Olympic fans, more than curling fans'. But really - it's quite rude to be yelling and screaming when the other team is trying to make a tough shot.
It's like that other great scottish game - golf, in that regard.
For example the audience is braking out in a huge rendition of "Oh Canada" - right when Canada is trying to make a big shot. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Barrister on February 20, 2010, 11:49:27 PM
It's like that other great scottish game - golf, in that regard.
What about caber-tossing, does that one require quiet as well? :scots:
Good lord they are just sliding a silly little rock across the ice, how much concentration does that really take?
Poor UK, losing to ugly cousins of Canada.
Quote from: sbr on February 21, 2010, 12:41:12 AM
Good lord they are just sliding a silly little rock across the ice, how much concentration does that really take?
A ton.
It's a matter of a tenth of a second between hitting the rock exactly where you want, and it sliding out of the house.
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 12:44:22 AM
Poor UK, losing to ugly cousins of Canada.
Kevin Martin. :wub:
I'm sure I mentioned I saw his team play in a bonspiel in Whitehorse last November?
Dammit Beeb, i'm gonna go take up curling just to show you Canucks how easy it is.
Quote from: Barrister on February 21, 2010, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 12:44:22 AM
Poor UK, losing to ugly cousins of Canada.
Kevin Martin. :wub:
I'm sure I mentioned I saw his team play in a bonspiel in Whitehorse last November?
:yes:
I'd also like to note for the record since Vernon Davis came to Vancouver and gave pep talk the Men's team has won two in a row.
* of course they also replaced the skip as well :P
I've been cursing NBC all week for delaying the coverage of all of the middle (6:30pm my time) men's hockey games in order to first finish up US curling matches, but tonight they had Slovakia/Latvia on a different channel & I still watched the end of the women's US/Great Britain curling match before switching over...
:hide:
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 21, 2010, 12:51:36 AM
I've been cursing NBC all week for delaying the coverage of all of the middle (6:30pm my time) men's hockey games in order to first finish up US curling matches, but tonight they had Slovakia/Latvia on a different channel & I still watched the end of the women's US/Great Britain curling match before switching over...
:hide:
I am watching Belarus vs Germany atm.
Curling is more interesting than hockey anyway.
Another Vernon Davis story for Beeb's benefit :P
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Vernon Davis: Stone-cold patriotism
John Crumpacker, Chronicle Staff Writer
(02-20) 04:00 PST Vancouver, British Columbia -- This being the Winter Olympics, the volunteer in Smurf-blue attire wondered if the young man wearing a team jacket with "Davis USA" on the back was gold medal-winning U.S. speed skater Shani Davis.
Nope. Wrong Davis. Wrong sport.
Good guess, though. It's not unreasonable to think Shani Davis might be at the Olympic curling venue to watch the U.S. take on France for an afternoon of rock-knocking.
Instead, it was Vernon Davis of the 49ers, at the Vancouver Olympic Centre in his capacity as honorary team captain for the U.S. men's side. He arrived just in time, too. Davis addressed the U.S. team before its match and then watched the Americans pull out a dramatic 4-3 win on the last stone.
It was the first win for the U.S. after four defeats.
"It's an honor to be here and meet these guys," Davis said afterward. "They stepped up and took care of business. I'm proud of them. They looked great. I enjoyed it. It's my first time at the Olympics. I appreciate the whole thing."
How Davis came to be associated with the U.S. curling team is a story in itself, with San Francisco-based Associated Press reporter Janie McCauley as an unintended enabler. With the Winter Olympics coming up and assigned to cover curling, McCauley looked for an athlete in another sport to give curling a try for a story.
"At first I was going to try to get Bruce Bochy and Randy Winn, but we couldn't get the timing right," McCauley said. "I walked up to Vernon one day. I said, 'Hey, Vernon, what if you tried this out? You're a pure athlete, let's see if you can curl.' He went for it."
Davis was game for a new game and on an off day in November he tried curling at Sharks Ice in San Jose. The session was recorded on AP video, a U.S. curling official saw it, the 49ers were contacted and voila! Davis was named honorary captain.
The Pro Bowl tight end arrived in Vancouver on Friday with an entourage of two, 49ers public-relations assistant Lisa Goodwin and client manager Sasha Taylor of DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment.
While he's here, he'll watch another curling match, have lunch with the team at the Athletes Village, take in a speed-skating session and visit the U.S. team house.
Somewhere in there, Vernon Davis said, he'll try to meet Shani Davis.
For its match against France, the U.S. replaced its regular skip, John Shuster, with Chris Plys. Since the skip in curling is akin to quarterback in football, Davis was able to make an easy connection between the two sports. Think Shaun Hill and Alex Smith.
"I related stories of our quarterback situation," Davis said. "You should always know the next guy behind is going to make plays. You got to fight through adversity. Like my coach (Mike Singletary) sat me down, told me to go to the locker room. I learned from that. It made me a better player."
Though replaced for Friday's game, Shuster was ebullient with the win and thrilled that a prominent NFL player is associated with his arcane sport.
"Awesome," Shuster said. "We got to talk to Vernon before the game. It's nice to have someone who's well respected for work ethic here. He's really excited to be here. It was good to have someone here with us. He was excited to experience this first-hand. This experience with Vernon we really appreciate."
Since becoming associated with the U.S. curling team, Davis has worked to understand the sport. During Friday's game he applauded one strategic defensive throw by Plys that blocked the path of the next stone by France.
"I'm still learning," Davis said. "I respect the time and energy they put in. It's a tough sport. The time they put in, you really have to use a lot of strategy and focus. It's a big deal for me. I'm telling my family about the sport, people I grew up with. I'm explaining the sport and I don't even know what I'm explaining. The sport is exciting. I found a new sport."
When it was suggested to Davis that his skill set as an athlete would be perfect for bobsled as a push athlete with speed and power, Davis disagreed, saying, "I'll take this sport to bobsled."
When he gave curling a spin in November, Davis realized it's a lot more than a couple guys furiously sweeping brooms in front of a sliding stone.
"Have you seen the sweeps? You see the energy they put into it?" he said. "It's hard. I tried it. It's a tough sport, man. It's not as physical as football, but it's a tough sport to compete in. You have to be accurate and athletic in terms of holding your balance. It requires a lot of balance and accuracy."
With Stephen Colbert stepping up for the U.S. speed-skating team and Davis lending his support to curling, U.S. Winter Olympic sports are on a roll. What's next, Chris Rock as the patron saint of biathlon?
It makes as much sense as a Pro Bowl tight end leading the cheers for a sport unknown to him a few months ago.
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Quote from: Barrister on February 21, 2010, 12:44:35 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 21, 2010, 12:41:12 AM
Good lord they are just sliding a silly little rock across the ice, how much concentration does that really take?
A ton.
It's a matter of a tenth of a second between hitting the rock exactly where you want, and it sliding out of the house.
I am going to have to practice my trolling, I was hoping for an angrier response. ;)
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 12:45:53 AM
Quote from: Barrister on February 21, 2010, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 12:44:22 AM
Poor UK, losing to ugly cousins of Canada.
Kevin Martin. :wub:
I'm sure I mentioned I saw his team play in a bonspiel in Whitehorse last November?
:yes:
I can't think of many pro athletes who have rehabilitated their image as well and as quickly as Vernon Davis has in the last 18 months. After that tongue lashing by Singletary he was a complete joke as an NFL player. He is now a great TE-and a Pro Bowler- and seems to be a rather likable guy, good for him.
Quote from: sbr on February 21, 2010, 01:35:46 AM
I can't think of many pro athletes who have rehabilitated their image as well and as quickly as Vernon Davis has in the last 18 months. After that tongue lashing by Singletary he was a complete joke as an NFL player. He is now a great TE-and a Pro Bowler- and seems to be a rather likable guy, good for him.
Plus he apparently uses an iPhone. :wub:
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 12:45:37 AM
Dammit Beeb, i'm gonna go take up curling just to show you Canucks how easy it is.
:w00t:
Yes, it sure is easy... you'll have no problem picking it up Katmai... :shifty:
Quote from: Barrister on February 21, 2010, 02:54:11 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 21, 2010, 01:35:46 AM
I can't think of many pro athletes who have rehabilitated their image as well and as quickly as Vernon Davis has in the last 18 months. After that tongue lashing by Singletary he was a complete joke as an NFL player. He is now a great TE-and a Pro Bowler- and seems to be a rather likable guy, good for him.
Plus he apparently uses an iPhone. :wub:
i put that pic up knowing you were gonna comment on it.
Quote from: Barrister on February 21, 2010, 02:54:51 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 12:45:37 AM
Dammit Beeb, i'm gonna go take up curling just to show you Canucks how easy it is.
:w00t:
Yes, it sure is easy... you'll have no problem picking it up Katmai... :shifty:
I'm serious..
2014 representing mexico baby!
:lol:
You need to find 3 other knuckleheads to join you. Easier to just take up luge or something.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 21, 2010, 03:08:15 AM
You need to find 3 other knuckleheads to join you. Easier to just take up luge or something.
Ah but i know a lot of knuckleheads...and i don't just mean the languish lot either.
Where is a Mexican going to find two guys that know how to use a broom? :hmm:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 21, 2010, 03:42:28 AM
Where is a Mexican going to find two guys that know how to use a broom? :hmm:
:lmfao:
During the opening ceremonies Bob Costas mentioned that the Russians set an ambitious target of 40 medals. Right now they have 6.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 03:05:53 PM
During the opening ceremonies Bob Costas mentioned that the Russians set an ambitious target of 40 medals. Right now they have 6.
So not just Canada is under achieving?
:P
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 03:05:53 PM
During the opening ceremonies Bob Costas mentioned that the Russians set an ambitious target of 40 medals. Right now they have 6.
So not just Canada is under achieving?
:P
To put Russia's ineptitude in perspective, they have 25% less medals than Canada right now.
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
So not just Canada is under achieving?
:P
Be fair! In the Calgary games Canada only got 5 medals. Montreal and Calgary combined they only got 16. They already have 8 medals, so are halfway to beating the combined total of all the medals won hosting Olympic games in Canada.
Go Can-a-da!
Another very entertaining game by russia.
In what possible way are we under-acheiving? We're doing great in terms of medal count.
Quote from: Strix on February 21, 2010, 03:24:55 PM
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
So not just Canada is under achieving?
:P
Be fair! In the Calgary games Canada only got 5 medals. Montreal and Calgary combined they only got 16. They already have 8 medals, so are halfway to beating the combined total of all the medals won hosting Olympic games in Canada.
Go Can-a-da!
Yeah, but Calgary had (according to Wiki) 46 events, while Vancouver has 86.
Yeah winter olympics needs to be trimmed down a bit. Curling, womens hockey and short track is afaik among the events considered to be axed. Although that might just be my personal wish list.
Short track is the best spectator event at the games, why would they remove that?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 21, 2010, 03:53:36 PM
Short track is the best spectator event at the games, why would they remove that?
Because out of a 100 or so medals given out during its history about 90 has been given to the same three nations. The only reason curling is still in is the fact that Canada isnt more dominant than they already are. Popularity in multiple countries are a very important criteria when the IOC decides what to keep and what to let go.
Quote from: Cecil on February 21, 2010, 03:49:15 PM
Yeah winter olympics needs to be trimmed down a bit. Curling, womens hockey and short track is afaik among the events considered to be axed. Although that might just be my personal wish list.
They won't axe women's hockey, ever, because they want all sports to be available to men and women.
Curling and short track are some of the most popular events since being introduced.
In short, lay off the crack pipe.
Selling tickets is more important tho
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 21, 2010, 04:11:43 PM
Selling tickets is more important tho
Yes but since the ice rink is sitting there empty anyways there is no reason not to let the women play hockey. They'll sell enough to family and friends to cover the associated costs.
Quote from: Barrister on February 21, 2010, 04:11:41 PM
Quote from: Cecil on February 21, 2010, 03:49:15 PM
Yeah winter olympics needs to be trimmed down a bit. Curling, womens hockey and short track is afaik among the events considered to be axed. Although that might just be my personal wish list.
They won't axe women's hockey, ever, because they want all sports to be available to men and women.
Curling and short track are some of the most popular events since being introduced.
In short, lay off the crack pipe.
:lmfao:
Yes, women's hockey sells tickets too.
My post was to Cecil & not to BB(who posted 2 seconds before me).
If you want to drop sports, lets start with biathalon.
People sled, snowboard, ski, play hockey, and skate during the winter. I don't know anyone that skis around with rifles shooting things.
Maybe we could drop ski jumping too, but last olympics someone told me that some europeans care about ski jumping.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
If you want to drop sports, lets start with biathalon.
Do you really want to piss off the people with the guns?
Quote from: HVC on February 21, 2010, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
If you want to drop sports, lets start with biathalon.
Do you really want to piss off the people with the guns?
Since you can't cross country ski into my city, I'm safe.
Quote from: HVC on February 21, 2010, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
If you want to drop sports, lets start with biathalon.
Do you really want to piss off the people with the guns?
Oh, please, those are .22 guns.
They need more sports, not less. Look how many countries don't even participate in the winter games. And most of the ones that do send tiny delegations. Put some popular indoor sports in there, like basketball.
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on February 21, 2010, 06:29:28 PM
They need more sports, not less. Look how many countries don't even participate in the winter games. And most of the ones that do send tiny delegations. Put some popular indoor sports in there, like basketball.
Problem is that the professional basketball season runs right in the middle of the Winter Olympics. I doubt the NBA is going to want to put a 2 week break in like the NHL is willing to do.
it'd be weird having basketball in the winter games though.... unless they started playing in the snow :D
I didn't know what channel was going to have hockey so i missed the first 90 sceonds. How the hell did america scrore already?
Quote from: HVC on February 21, 2010, 07:49:42 PM
I didn't know what channel was going to have hockey so i missed the first 90 sceonds. How the hell did america scrore already?
Superior skill and talent.
Subtle cheating the refs couldn't see.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 21, 2010, 08:14:03 PM
Subtle cheating the refs couldn't see.
Invisible cheating even.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 07:56:02 PM
Quote from: HVC on February 21, 2010, 07:49:42 PM
I didn't know what channel was going to have hockey so i missed the first 90 sceonds. How the hell did america scrore already?
Superior skill and talent.
I agree those are traits the canadians have over the americans, which is why i'm suprised the americans scored so early
:P
entertianing game though.
Because between Brodeur over playing the damn puck outside his net & the NHL players losing the habit of seeing their goaltender doing that everyone is lost.
This is a hell of a hockey game.
If Wikipedia seedings are correct, then if Canada loses they will play Germany followed by Russia in the quarterfinals.
Highly entertaining hockey game :D
Canada, that was for Salt Lake!
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:punk: :punk: The empty net goal: icing on the cake.
D'oh Canada!!!
It seems that Canada cannot beat team USA in 2010.
One hell of a game.
I'm impress by the Americans ability to shot block.
bah
Great effort by Kesler to seal the victory! USA! USA! USA!
The commentators were say that this is the first time the US has beat Canada since the 1960's in an olympic game? That doesn't seem right.
So now the US needs Sweden to win (by less than 5 goals) to secure the #1 seed. This would mean the US wouldn't face Russia, Sweden, or Canada until the gold medal game.
It looks like Canada v. Russia in the quarterfinals.
:punk:
Quote from: PRC on February 21, 2010, 09:09:14 PM
This is a hell of a hockey game.
:yes:
Even if it had gone the other way it still would have been a great game. And I thought that Switzerland/Norway was good yesterday -- wowsers...
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 19, 2010, 10:25:47 AM
@Katmai, the Swiss woke the Canadians up. Worst possible result for the Americans.
Have to quote this one more time.
:lmfao:
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 10:19:25 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 19, 2010, 10:25:47 AM
@Katmai, the Swiss woke the Canadians up. Worst possible result for the Americans.
Have to quote this one more time.
:lmfao:
Keep it up, more, more. Make the pasty faced swine choke on their overpriced donuts.
Quote from: katmai on February 21, 2010, 10:19:25 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 19, 2010, 10:25:47 AM
@Katmai, the Swiss woke the Canadians up. Worst possible result for the Americans.
Have to quote this one more time.
:lmfao:
I love when crazy canuck dogs on my hockey teams...
:shifty:
I told Tommy we beat Canada, and he went & told his mom that we beat Kenya. Close enough :D
It was a great win for the USA. I thought Canada pressed hard and carried most of the play but the US capitalized on their chances and Miller stood tall. Rafalski had a great game as well. Luongo will start the next game for Canada.
Nice little game between Canada and China in women's curling going on.
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 01:52:27 AM
Thanks to Beeb, I now understood the rules of the game. However, I have no feel for what is a good throw, and what is a bad one (unless it's down to a couple of shots of the end, where the objective is pretty clear).
Yeah... I was watching the Denmark vs China (a humiliating massacre :cry:) and I never quite knew what was up except for a couple of obvious mistakes or during the last throw or two. Complicated game. Very interesting.
Indeed - there can be quite a bit of strategy behind how you call a game. I think entire books have even been written on curling strategy.
Unfortunately it's not something that can easily be explained in just a few lines on Languish, but if anyone is wondering about a specific shot or strategy I can try and help explain.
That was a very good hockey game, I saw the last half (one and a half periods). I am not much of a hockey fan but a close game like that is one of the most fun things to watch. Miller was unbelievable.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 21, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
If you want to drop sports, lets start with biathalon.
People sled, snowboard, ski, play hockey, and skate during the winter. I don't know anyone that skis around with rifles shooting things.
It's the quintessential "fuck the Russians" sport. It should never be cut. It's how Finland is still an independent nation, pretty much, which is more than can be said about any other sport.
Caught a bit of US-Sweden women's curling. Sure is a chatty sport. US skip, the little one, is kind of Milfy. Swedish team was not chosen for their looks.
Yeah the hockey game was pretty exciting. I don't know what the fuck Brodeur was thinking.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 22, 2010, 12:31:38 AM
Swedish team was not chosen for their looks.
Which is why they are the reigning olympic champions ;)
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 22, 2010, 12:31:38 AM
Caught a bit of US-Sweden women's curling. Sure is a chatty sport. US skip, the little one, is kind of Milfy. Swedish team was not chosen for their looks.
I thought there was just one skip(the big one, Debbie somethingorother).
Quote from: Jacob on February 22, 2010, 12:16:15 AM
Quote from: DGuller on February 19, 2010, 01:52:27 AM
Thanks to Beeb, I now understood the rules of the game. However, I have no feel for what is a good throw, and what is a bad one (unless it's down to a couple of shots of the end, where the objective is pretty clear).
Yeah... I was watching the Denmark vs China (a humiliating massacre :cry:)
Yes the Danes didn't look impressive at all.
Speaking of underacheving at Winter Olympics, but didn't Austria use to be a powerhouse?
:unsure:
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 22, 2010, 12:43:52 AM
I thought there was just one skip(the big one, Debbie somethingorother).
I saw the little one throwing some rocks. If she throws she's a skip, no?
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 12:57:32 AM
Speaking of underacheving at Winter Olympics, but didn't Austria use to be a powerhouse?
:unsure:
Yup.
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 12:57:32 AM
Speaking of underacheving at Winter Olympics, but didn't Austria use to be a powerhouse?
:unsure:
Their having a generational switch, give them another olympic or two and they'll be back
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 12:57:32 AM
Speaking of underacheving at Winter Olympics, but didn't Austria use to be a powerhouse?
:unsure:
It's tough to practice skiing and skating from the basement.
Quote from: Ape on February 22, 2010, 01:02:22 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 12:57:32 AM
Speaking of underacheving at Winter Olympics, but didn't Austria use to be a powerhouse?
:unsure:
Their having a generational switch, give them another olympic or two and they'll be back
Is that it? Didn't they have a big scandal in some of the programs drug wise?
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 01:07:03 AM
Is that it? Didn't they have a big scandal in some of the programs drug wise?
Not that I know of, you might be thinking of the Russians :hmm:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 22, 2010, 12:57:52 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 22, 2010, 12:43:52 AM
I thought there was just one skip(the big one, Debbie somethingorother).
I saw the little one throwing some rocks. If she throws she's a skip, no?
Skip throws the last two rocks.
And China beats Canada n extra ends! :o
Finland had a 5v3 advantage against Sweden for over 1.30 in total and couldn't score.
Insanely stupid Checking to the Head by Pitkämäki on Hörnqvist gains him a 5+20 and a possible concussion on Hörnqvist <_<
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 12:57:32 AM
Speaking of underacheving at Winter Olympics, but didn't Austria use to be a powerhouse?
:unsure:
Austria's classic sports are Alpine and ski jumping, to some extent cross country. They used to have some decent lugers (though they won some medals there this year). They're a bit disappointed with their male team in the Alpine contests.
Alpine skiing is definitely the national sport, together with soccer (at which they suck badly).
Canadians perpetuating the Stereotype
:P
QuoteMiller had been out in Vancouver with his family the last couple nights, where the streets were full of Olympic revelers who didn't let him pass without comment. Canadian-style comment, of course, but it was comment still.
"It was the most polite trash talk I've ever heard," Miller said. "They'd say, 'that's Ryan Miller, the American goaltender. Yeah! Go Canada!'"
Go Canada? That was the trash-talk?
"'Go Canada.' They were very polite."
Wow, so no Gold Medal Russia vs Canada game eh?
Quicker look
USA will face winner of Swiss v Belarus
Finland gets winner of Czech v Latvia
Sweden takes on either Slovakia v Norway
Russia gets Canada unless a upset of epic proportions happens and Germans win :P
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 03:02:04 AM
Quicker look
USA will face winner of Swiss v Belarus
Finland gets winner of Czech v Latvia
Sweden takes on either Slovakia v Norway
Russia gets Canada unless a upset of epic proportions happens and Germans win :P
Haven't watched a single Swiss game but since they almost handed it to Canada I'm thinking they'll walk out as winners against the Belorussians, that didn't impress agianst Finland or Sweden.
Czech against Latvia should be a cakewalk for the Czechs.
Slovakia put up a good fight against the Czechs and Norway has hardly impressed me so far. Slovakia will be playing Sweden in the quarterfinal.
Canada will go on to play the Russians. Don't think Germany will be a push-over though.
In the quarters I think USA, Sweden and the Czechs will win. Canada vs Russia can go either way, depending on how well the Russian defense holds up.
If right Vrick it would be a semis of
USA v Czech
Sweden v Can/Rus winner.
Poor Sweden. They're in for it, regardless who wins.
Thank God for hockey. The only thing saving the Olympics from being a full-fledged version of the GLBT X Games.
And as much fun as it was watching the Buffalo Sabres defeat Canada, the Olympics still aren't the same without the Warsaw Pact.
X Games are awesome, when are we kicking out all those Downhill races? Racing the clock is boring.
Slovakia will not be a pushover for Sweden, Katmai.
Quote from: Jacob on February 22, 2010, 12:32:08 AM
Yeah the hockey game was pretty exciting. I don't know what the fuck Brodeur was thinking.
Brodeur can't play the puck in the NHL anymore while he fucking loves to do it. In the Olympics he can, so he over does it.
Fucking Brodeur.
I missed the USA-Canada hockey game. :(
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Yes, owner of the resort is out of money.
Quote from: lustindarkness on February 22, 2010, 08:02:38 AM
I missed the USA-Canada hockey game. :(
You need to find a way to watch a replay of it, then. It was glorious.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 22, 2010, 07:09:12 AM
Brodeur can't play the puck in the NHL anymore while he fucking loves to do it. In the Olympics he can, so he over does it.
Fucking Brodeur.
Yeah. I was worried when the game began. Once it was 3-2 and US got a powerplay, I knew they would score. Get him out of there. It's no longer his league, Fleury or Luongo can be better.
MSNBC's bloating about the hockey win annoys me. I love seeing Canadians get their faces rubbed in dog shit, but having an orgasm on TV over a qualifying match seems silly.
Quote from: derspiess on February 22, 2010, 09:51:00 AM
Quote from: lustindarkness on February 22, 2010, 08:02:38 AM
I missed the USA-Canada hockey game. :(
You need to find a way to watch a replay of it, then. It was glorious.
i can watch replays of games through CTV's webiste (canadian channel), but with no commentary. Very odd way to watch the hockey game on tv.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 22, 2010, 07:07:09 AM
X Games are awesome, when are we kicking out all those Downhill races? Racing the clock is boring.
Slovakia will not be a pushover for Sweden, Katmai.
I didn't say they would, that was Vrick.
Canada's weaknesses? Not so many.. (http://www.truthandrumours.net/2010/02/21/canadas-weaknesses-not-many-just-scoring-defense-goaltending/)
Just scoring, defense and goaltending. Ouch.
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 11:07:17 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 22, 2010, 07:07:09 AM
X Games are awesome, when are we kicking out all those Downhill races? Racing the clock is boring.
Slovakia will not be a pushover for Sweden, Katmai.
I didn't say they would, that was Vrick.
:shifty:
Sweden will not play to Slovakias liking. Tempo will be low and focus on defense, not giving any chances away. Boring you say? Yes, certainly. But I think that's what's going to get us into the semis. :)
Quote from: HVC on February 22, 2010, 11:00:56 AM
i can watch replays of games through CTV's webiste (canadian channel), but with no commentary. Very odd way to watch the hockey game on tv.
That's about the only way I can watch a college basketball game these days if Dick Vitale is doing commentary. I have a pre-set on my home theater receiver that does a pretty good job eliminating his rantings.
Canada pays back USA for win in Hockey by winning 7-2 in curling :(
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 02:28:34 PM
Canada pays back USA for win in Hockey by winning 7-2 in curling :(
:yeah:
Except I thought that game would be on tonight. :(
Honestly, I'm surprised how much curling I've been watching. I don't usually watch the Briar or the Scotties.
Another victory for America:
QuoteOlympic Snowboarder Sent Home After Racy Pics Hit the Web
Monday – February 22, 2010 – 12:04pm
An Olympic snowboarder has left Vancouver following the Internet release of racy photos of him posing with his bronze medal in a bar.
Scotty Lago nabbed the bronze for his snowboard half-pipe last Wednesday. On Thursday, he was snapped in a bar lifting up his shirt and wearing his bronze around his waist while a female fan nibbled on it. He also posted another photo of the same female fan biting the bronze.
After the pics hit the Web, Lago, 22, apologized to U.S. officials and agreed to leave the games. He was not scheduled to compete again.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association president and CEO Bill Marolt said in a statement Monday, "Scotty Lago is a great athlete, but with that comes a responsibility of proper conduct and his involvement in this situation is not acceptable. Scotty realizes his conduct was inappropriate. He has formally apologized and also made a decision to leave Vancouver today."
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You have fucking GOT to be kidding me.
I heard on the radio this morning that he had been forced to leave after some "racy photos", and assumed someone took a picture of him banging someone or with his pants down or something.
THIS?
WTF. He is a kid having a good time celebrating an awesome (maybe the most awesome) moment in his life. Who fucking cares? Some chick biting his bronze medal? Is that it?
Is that Jacob?
Olympic officials have to start understanding, or atleast expect, the snowboarders will behave badly. They will do outrages thing, they will smoke dope & they will get drunk.
Fucking Establishement. Downhill sucks!
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 22, 2010, 07:07:09 AM
X Games are awesome, when are we kicking out all those Downhill races? Racing the clock is boring.
Downhill is pretty cool, though I agree that the events where people race each other(sno-cross, ski-cross, short track speed skating) are better. Get rid of the figure skating imo.
I officially hate Canadian Olympic Curling fans. They made my girl Madeleine Dupont cry. :mad:
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 22, 2010, 04:06:32 PM
I officially hate Canadian Olympic Curling fans. They made my girl Madeleine Dupont cry. :mad:
Got a story for us?
And as I have said before, the fans in the stands are Olympic fans, not curling fans. The breaches of etiquette are numerous - and you'd never see that at a pure curling event.
Quote from: Berkut on February 22, 2010, 02:41:13 PM
You have fucking GOT to be kidding me.
I heard on the radio this morning that he had been forced to leave after some "racy photos", and assumed someone took a picture of him banging someone or with his pants down or something.
THIS?
WTF. He is a kid having a good time celebrating an awesome (maybe the most awesome) moment in his life. Who fucking cares? Some chick biting his bronze medal? Is that it?
Remember: he's on the US Team :P
Such a shame but they should make the crowd STFU.
Quote from: Barrister on February 22, 2010, 04:08:41 PM
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 22, 2010, 04:06:32 PM
I officially hate Canadian Olympic Curling fans. They made my girl Madeleine Dupont cry. :mad:
Got a story for us?
And as I have said before, the fans in the stands are Olympic fans, not curling fans. The breaches of etiquette are numerous - and you'd never see that at a pure curling event.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Candian-curling-fans-leave-Danish-player-in-tear?urn=oly,221320 (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Candian-curling-fans-leave-Danish-player-in-tear?urn=oly,221320) The picture they used is not her crying, it's from an earlier match against Germany.
Quote from: Barrister on February 22, 2010, 04:08:41 PM
Got a story for us?
And as I have said before, the fans in the stands are Olympic fans, not curling fans. The breaches of etiquette are numerous - and you'd never see that at a pure curling event.
QuoteA Danish curler was brought to tears after a boisterous Canadian crowd intentionally distracted her during crucial shots in her team's match against the home nation. With the crowd stomping and making deafening noise, Denmark skip Madeleine Dupont missed two potentially game-winning shots and tearfully blamed the fans for it afterward. Canada won the match 5-4 in an extra end.
Such boorish fan behavior is normally considered unacceptable in the genteel world of curling.
After the match, Dupont told reporters:
"I could not control the weight on the last shot in the 10th. It should have been way slower, but when there are 6,000 people yelling, it's pretty hard to find out how hard you kick off. It's just so hard to focus. You're trying, but it's just not the same as if it was silent.
"If they were yelling this much when Cheryl was throwing, that would be more fair. You can't hear anything. You can't hear what your skip is saying. You can't hear what your sweepers are saying. You just have to do your best under the circumstances – and we did, but it was hard in the 10th."
There's nothing wrong with cheering loudly before and after points, but fans need to respect the etiquette of whichever sport they're watching and act accordingly. A luger knows he's going to hear cowbells ringing while negotiating turns at 90 mph, yet it wouldn't be fair if a spectator rang one during Evan Lysacek's free skate. If a curler is used to silence, a curler deserves silence.
Even the Canadian curling team agrees. Skip Cheryl Bernard said of the boisterous fans at the rink:
"I'm guessing 75 percent in there don't know the game that well and they're just there to cheer. You have to give them something for that, but I think we need to have it a little bit quieter for the opposition because it's uncomfortable for them."
That's more an indictment of the knowledge of fans rather than poor sportsmanship. Canadian fans will have a shot at redemption this week as their team plays in the medal rounds. Hopefully they'll cheer on their hometown teams with passion, just not during the other team's shots.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Canadian-curling-fans-leave-Danish-player-in-tea?urn=oly,221320
The article confirms exactly what I have been saying.
And the damn fans are just as boisterous during Canada's shots. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Berkut on February 22, 2010, 02:41:13 PM
You have fucking GOT to be kidding me.
I heard on the radio this morning that he had been forced to leave after some "racy photos", and assumed someone took a picture of him banging someone or with his pants down or something.
THIS?
WTF. He is a kid having a good time celebrating an awesome (maybe the most awesome) moment in his life. Who fucking cares? Some chick biting his bronze medal? Is that it?
IIRC, Olympic officials have a thing about publically disrespecting the medals. Long time ago I remember one guy being awarded a bronze medal, and then he took it off and stomped it in disappointment. He no longer had that bronze medal after that, and was banned for life from future Olympic events.
Quote from: viper37 on February 22, 2010, 11:25:31 AM
Canada's weaknesses? Not so many.. (http://www.truthandrumours.net/2010/02/21/canadas-weaknesses-not-many-just-scoring-defense-goaltending/)
Just scoring, defense and goaltending. Ouch.
Ouch indeed. My favorite quote:
QuoteBut take heart, Canada. As CTV's Rod Black noted last night, the United States may have beaten the Canadians in hockey. But Canada bettered the United States in ice dancing.
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 22, 2010, 05:16:26 PM
Quote from: viper37 on February 22, 2010, 11:25:31 AM
Canada's weaknesses? Not so many.. (http://www.truthandrumours.net/2010/02/21/canadas-weaknesses-not-many-just-scoring-defense-goaltending/)
Just scoring, defense and goaltending. Ouch.
Ouch indeed. My favorite quote:
QuoteBut take heart, Canada. As CTV's Rod Black noted last night, the United States may have beaten the Canadians in hockey. But Canada bettered the United States in ice dancing.
:lol: It's the gift that keeps giving.
Quote from: Syt on February 22, 2010, 02:42:12 PM
Is that Jacob?
No, but I think that's his wife. :hmm:
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Uh Mihali this is the Winter Olympics, i think only one Negro on whole USA team :P
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 10:23:10 PM
Uh Mihal
i this is the Winter Olympics, i think only one Negro on whole USA team :P
:D Nobody black got a Winter gold until 1988 if it means anything...
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Traitors.
Canada wins Ice Dance! Take that USA! Ha!
:rolleyes:
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 22, 2010, 11:59:31 PM
Canada wins Ice Dance! Take that USA! Ha!
:rolleyes:
:worthy: That one American chick was hott as hell.
My wife forced me to watch the event.
Quote from: derspiess on February 23, 2010, 12:09:56 AM
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 22, 2010, 11:59:31 PM
Canada wins Ice Dance! Take that USA! Ha!
:rolleyes:
:worthy: That one American chick was hott as hell.
My wife forced me to watch the event.
Which one?
the one who won Silver or the one in 4th place.
I liked how the Russian chick had a fake nipple on her breast :thumbsup:
Quote from: derspiess on February 23, 2010, 12:09:56 AM
My wife forced me to watch the event.
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Quote from: alfred russel on February 22, 2010, 05:49:48 PM
Quote from: Syt on February 22, 2010, 02:42:12 PM
Is that Jacob?
No, but I think that's his wife. :hmm:
:lmfao:
My wife categorically denies that the woman in the picture is her. Given that I know for a fact she was nowhere near Whistler or Cypress or any other venue with snow in the last few days I'm forced to accept her statement.
Also, it doesn't really look like her.
Virtually all German medalists work for either army, police or customs, i.e. as pseudo civil servants that are basically paid for their sport by the state. Is the same true in other countries as well?
Quote from: Zanza on February 23, 2010, 05:43:53 AM
Virtually all German medalists work for either army, police or customs, i.e. as pseudo civil servants that are basically paid for their sport by the state. Is the same true in other countries as well?
Not in U.S. Here, they work in hardware stores like the Home Depot.
I just read a bit more on that. Apparently the German government spends up to 250 million Euro per year on professional olympic level sport. WTF. More than 1000 sportsmen and -women are currently "serving" in various state organizations but actually only practice for their respective sport.
Quote from: Zanza on February 23, 2010, 05:43:53 AM
Virtually all German medalists work for either army, police or customs, i.e. as pseudo civil servants that are basically paid for their sport by the state. Is the same true in other countries as well?
Yes - except we call it "lottery money".
Quote from: Zanza on February 23, 2010, 05:43:53 AM
Virtually all German medalists work for either army, police or customs, i.e. as pseudo civil servants that are basically paid for their sport by the state. Is the same true in other countries as well?
Kinda, we call that "own the podium" plus private sponsorship.
Quote from: Zanza on February 23, 2010, 05:55:14 AM
I just read a bit more on that. Apparently the German government spends up to 250 million Euro per year on professional olympic level sport. WTF. More than 1000 sportsmen and -women are currently "serving" in various state organizations but actually only practice for their respective sport.
Well, I understand that in many expensive niche sports it's hard to find private sponsors, and this is one way to foster/support talents. Look at the U.S. speedskating team - competing for medals, but when they were dropped by their sponsors (a Dutch bank, ironically), Comedy Central/Stephen Colbert pitched in to cover the 300k they needed for the Olympics.
More than anything I think it's mostly a PR gig for the military and other institutions in Germany, and one that no one really seems to mind. It also makes it easier to say that "we", as in tax paying Germans, won Gold. :P
Besides, it's not comparable to barracks drill à la Tikhonov. ;)
British skip is pretty hot.
MSNBC: North America wins gold in ice dancing.
Me: lol, wut?
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 23, 2010, 02:18:23 PM
MSNBC: North America wins gold in ice dancing.
Me: lol, wut?
:lol:
Quote from: Barrister on February 23, 2010, 02:33:13 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 23, 2010, 02:18:23 PM
MSNBC: North America wins gold in ice dancing.
Me: lol, wut?
:lol:
Watching MSNBC covering the Olympics can freak a person out.
two little tidbits
QuoteSunday's hockey clash between Canada and the United States was the most-watched sports program in Canadian history, according to a press release from CTV network in Canada. It drew an average of 10.6 million viewers, surpassing the previous most-watched sports program -- the 2002 Olympic gold-medal game between the same two countries, which drew 10.2 million viewers, according to CTV.
By comparison, last month's Super Bowl on NBC drew 106.5 million viewers, becoming the most watched program of any kind in U.S. history. There are 308.7 million people in the United States. There are 33.3 million in Canada. Do the math, and you'll see the percentage of Canadians who watched the hockey game was about the same as the percentage of Americans who watched the Super Bowl.
and a twitter posted in local paper today.
QuoteDispatch Alaska
James Southam, Anchorage cross-country skier, on the scene at the Olympic Village after the United States beat the Canadian hockey team on Sunday:
"The Canadians in the dining hall were really quiet tonight... Atta way USA."
-- tweet at nbcolympics.com
Hockey is serious business.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/In-Plushenko-s-mind-and-website-he-s-the-plat?urn=oly,221408 (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/In-Plushenko-s-mind-and-website-he-s-the-plat?urn=oly,221408)
In Plushenko's mind (and website), he's the platinum medal winner
By Maggie Hendricks
Evgeni Plushenko's long, delusional journey continues. Just days after the silver medalist for men's figure skating denied that Evan Lysacek is the true champion of men's figure skating, he has apparently awarded himself a platinum medal. From his official website:
It reads, "Silver of Salt Lake, Gold of Torino, Platinum of Vancouver." What's impressive here is that not only has Plushenko's website team fabricated an Olympic medal, it designed a platinum medal, too. Bravo. That's commitment to a delusion.
Previously, Plushenko ripped gold medalist Evan Lysacek for not attempting a quad jump, and even Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin weighed in on the controversy, saying Plushenko "performed the most accomplished program on the Vancouver ice." Lysacek responded to the criticism with class, but Plushenko clearly hasn't come to grips with the fact that the gold medal eluded him in Vancouver.
Right. So does this qualify as demeaning the medal he won a la Scotty Lago? Does he deserve to be sent home for making a mockery of the Olympics too? I'm betting this gets ignored. Oh IOC, you amazing pack of corrupt hypocrites.
Russians are nutjobs, film at 11!
Swiss and Belarus tied 2-2 late in 3rd period.
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on February 23, 2010, 04:31:53 PM
In Plushenko's mind (and website), he's the platinum medal winner
Should have paid the French judge.
Wasn't Lago sent home by his national committee, not the IOC?
Quote from: Zanza on February 23, 2010, 09:56:12 PM
Wasn't Lago sent home by his national committee, not the IOC?
I believe that is correct; it was the USOC who gave him the boot.
Did he just put a CD on a ribbon?
Quote from: Jaron on February 23, 2010, 10:51:48 PM
Did he just put a CD on a ribbon?
Turin gave out weird medals.
Enjoyed watching the women's biatholon. :perv:
Quote from: Vricklund on February 22, 2010, 04:28:29 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 22, 2010, 03:02:04 AM
Quicker look
USA will face winner of Swiss v Belarus
Finland gets winner of Czech v Latvia
Sweden takes on either Slovakia v Norway
Russia gets Canada unless a upset of epic proportions happens and Germans win :P
Haven't watched a single Swiss game but since they almost handed it to Canada I'm thinking they'll walk out as winners against the Belorussians, that didn't impress agianst Finland or Sweden.
Czech against Latvia should be a cakewalk for the Czechs.
Slovakia put up a good fight against the Czechs and Norway has hardly impressed me so far. Slovakia will be playing Sweden in the quarterfinal.
Canada will go on to play the Russians. Don't think Germany will be a push-over though.
In the quarters I think USA, Sweden and the Czechs will win. Canada vs Russia can go either way, depending on how well the Russian defense holds up.
The Czechs worst game in the tournament I think. They had the chance to end the game in the first period but looked very tired. Perhaps the Finns will have a chance after all. Hadn't seen Latvia before. Much like the Belorussians they know how to play hockey, no doubt. They just lack that little extra.
Just finished wacthing Slovakia-Norway. Norways best game this tournament. The Slovaks looked uninspired. Good news for Sweden.
What was cool about Latvia is that 16 of their players is from the Latvian KHL's team in Riga. They knew eachother well.
I watched some of that freestyle downhill where they put 4 skiers on a track and race to the bottom.
I thought that was damn cool.
The Dutch can't tell left from right. That must suck for the athlete.
Quote from: Zanza on February 24, 2010, 09:16:08 AM
The Dutch can't tell left from right. That must suck for the athlete.
:D
Quote from: Zanza on February 24, 2010, 09:16:08 AM
The Dutch can't tell left from right. That must suck for the athlete.
:mad:
Quote from: Berkut on February 24, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
I watched some of that freestyle downhill where they put 4 skiers on a track and race to the bottom.
I thought that was damn cool.
& Ashleigh Mcivor (the gold medalist) is so fit, it's not even funny.
SkiCross is awesome more then Snowcross imo & much more then Downhill.
Did you guys know I hate downhill?
0-0 after two periods Yankees vs Yoodlers
HOP SCHWYZ HOP SHWYZ HOP SCHWYZ
:swiss: :swiss: :swiss: :swiss: :swiss: :swiss: :swiss:
That's just weird.
Skicross is cool when they wipe out. Otherwise not so much.
Anyone know how team nordic combined works? All guys jump then you average, or take the best?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 24, 2010, 04:30:53 PM
Skicross is cool when they wipe out. Otherwise not so much.
Anyone know how team nordic combined works? All guys jump then you average, or take the best?
Yi is lazy, Yi cannot be bothered to even use Wikipedia, Yi reinforces the Ape's view of Americans as lazy bastards,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_combined (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_combined)
1-0 finally. I was starting to feel sorry for the americans.
Quote from: Vricklund on February 24, 2010, 04:43:32 PM
1-0 finally. I was starting to feel sorry for the americans.
This wasn't the goal that was called back? They got a real goal now?
Quote from: Jacob on February 24, 2010, 04:44:56 PM
Quote from: Vricklund on February 24, 2010, 04:43:32 PM
1-0 finally. I was starting to feel sorry for the americans.
This wasn't the goal that was called back? They got a real goal now?
Yes, but they got another one just disallaowed, and the sequence before the Swiss had a puck skimming the line :D
Shots on goal 41-14. :)
Huzzah 2-0 Win
The Rematch is still possible!
Quote from: Ape on February 24, 2010, 04:39:19 PM
Yi is lazy, Yi cannot be bothered to even use Wikipedia, Yi reinforces the Ape's view of Americans as lazy bastards,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_combined (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_combined)
:lol: Crabby much?
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 24, 2010, 05:21:44 PM
The Rematch is still possible!
Yeah, there's still a chance Finland will meet Sweden in the final, just like in Turin. :P
My wife has threatened to send me to Curling Rehab...
:(
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 24, 2010, 06:09:06 PM
My wife has threatened to send me to Curling Rehab...
:(
I wish my wife would send me to curling rehab - I really need to work on my takeouts...
:(
Who's watching the Canada - Russia game? Alot of buildup.
Quote from: citizen k on February 24, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
Who's watching the Canada - Russia game? Alot of buildup.
Me. I'm hoping Nash will cream somebody.
Also, I want to find and tape the Slovak-Sweden game also. I've got to get my Satan fix.
Quote from: citizen k on February 24, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
Who's watching the Canada - Russia game? Alot of buildup.
Probably going to miss the first period (stupid 4:30 PST start), but I'll watch as much as I can.
Just saw that one of the main Refs in the Kanuckistani-Russkie game is the Swedish Vinnerborg, and he is crap :moon: not the worst Swedish ref but not the best, far from the best in my opinion :thumbsdown:
looks like sweden is next.
Quote from: HVC on February 24, 2010, 07:58:28 PM
looks like sweden is next.
hey TimEggplant, the game isn't over yet. Don't be a tim and count chickens before they hatch.
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 24, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
Quote from: HVC on February 24, 2010, 07:58:28 PM
looks like sweden is next.
hey TimEggplant, the game isn't over yet. Don't be a tim and count chickens before they hatch.
one of the joys of sports in hubris :p
also, you jinxed them
and comparing me to tim is mean. i thought you liked me :( :P
Quote from: HVC on February 24, 2010, 08:02:57 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 24, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
Quote from: HVC on February 24, 2010, 07:58:28 PM
looks like sweden is next.
hey TimEggplant, the game isn't over yet. Don't be a tim and count chickens before they hatch.
one of the joys of sports in hubris :p
also, you jinxed them
and comparing me to tim is mean. i thought you liked me :( :P
Don't declare victory in the 1st period and I won't.
Tough love is tough.
If I can save one person from being a Timmay sports 'tard, then it is worth it.
It is the only way I can get into heaven.
Canada!
Slovakia is next for Russia/Canada winner.
HOly crap! 6-1 for the good guys!
Quote from: Barrister on February 24, 2010, 08:32:57 PM
HOly crap! 6-1 for the good guys!
Russia just switched goalies. And russia answers.
7-2 for the Great White North. :cool:
7-3, not a goalies game.
What is this, a football game? :blink:
Quote from: Barrister on February 24, 2010, 08:43:37 PM
7-2 for the Great White North. :cool:
every time you post they score liek a second later :lol:
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 24, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
Quote from: citizen k on February 24, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
Who's watching the Canada - Russia game? Alot of buildup.
Me. I'm hoping Nash will cream somebody.
Your Nash & my Toews are playing nicely together...
:wub:
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 24, 2010, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 24, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
Quote from: citizen k on February 24, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
Who's watching the Canada - Russia game? Alot of buildup.
Me. I'm hoping Nash will cream somebody.
Your Nash & my Toews are playing nicely together...
:wub:
He's our Toews! :angry:
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 24, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
Quote from: HVC on February 24, 2010, 07:58:28 PM
looks like sweden is next.
hey TimEggplant, the game isn't over yet. Don't be a tim and count chickens before they hatch.
ok, now i can say it :D
Quote from: Barrister on February 24, 2010, 09:14:04 PM
He's our Toews! :angry:
:lol:
We bought & paid for him, we're just loaning him back for a couple of weeks...
Go Slovakia!
Canada 1 wins gold!
Canada 2 wins silver!
Woo!
4 medals today! Who has as many Gold as The USA? Canada! :cool:
Quote from: Barrister on February 24, 2010, 08:46:48 PM
What is this, a football game? :blink:
nah. Just good ol' hockey :)
Women's hockey however is akin to football :)
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 24, 2010, 10:19:51 PM
4 medals today! Who has as many Gold as The USA? Canada! :cool:
Germany too.
Check out Norway's medal count. :ph34r:
Beeb, we discussed at work yesterday: what kind of shoes do you guys use for curling? We ruled out spiked golf shoes and bowling shoes.
Curling shoes. :smarty:
Quote from: Syt on February 24, 2010, 11:22:50 PM
Beeb, we discussed at work yesterday: what kind of shoes do you guys use for curling? We ruled out spiked golf shoes and bowling shoes.
Yes, they are curling shoes.
One shoe has a piece of teflon on it. That's your slider. The other shoe just has a rubber sole with a lot of little pockmarks. It's called your gripper, as it doesn't really slide at all.
I thought they wore ice skates. :unsure:
Quote from: Barrister on February 24, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
Quote from: Syt on February 24, 2010, 11:22:50 PM
Beeb, we discussed at work yesterday: what kind of shoes do you guys use for curling? We ruled out spiked golf shoes and bowling shoes.
Yes, they are curling shoes.
One shoe has a piece of teflon on it. That's your slider. The other shoe just has a rubber sole with a lot of little pockmarks. It's called your gripper, as it doesn't really slide at all.
Thanks. :)
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 24, 2010, 11:16:02 PM
Check out Norway's medal count. :ph34r:
It's pretty low for being Norway FYI, AFAIK the Norwegians are pretty upset about the bad Olympics they've had.
Watched a little women's short track. Didn't see any hand fighting, all the bumps and cutoffs led to DQs. Really don't get the tactics; why don't they just sprint all out?
Quote from: Ape on February 25, 2010, 12:12:38 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 24, 2010, 11:16:02 PM
Check out Norway's medal count. :ph34r:
It's pretty low for being Norway FYI, AFAIK the Norwegians are pretty upset about the bad Olympics they've had.
I was referring to the distribution, not the total.
Slovakia has 6 shots on goal for the last period and a half. And 4 goals. :P
Congrats to the spot in the final Kanucks, your team will run over the slovaks
:frusty: :weep:
Go Slovakia!
Halak! Halak! Halak!
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 25, 2010, 12:59:53 AM
Watched a little women's short track. Didn't see any hand fighting, all the bumps and cutoffs led to DQs. Really don't get the tactics; why don't they just sprint all out?
Because you'll flame out.
Quote from: Vricklund on February 25, 2010, 02:00:55 AM
Slovakia has 6 shots on goal for the last period and a half. And 4 goals. :P
any of them go off the goalies mask?
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 24, 2010, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 24, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
Quote from: citizen k on February 24, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
Who's watching the Canada - Russia game? Alot of buildup.
Me. I'm hoping Nash will cream somebody.
Your Nash & my Toews are playing nicely together...
:wub:
That they do. Makes me a bit sad, since Columbus doesn't have the right pieces around Nash. :(
Curses! Luckily, the pressure on the Russians will be heavier than on us, one of the benefits of flying under the radar as a non-favourite.
Speaking of which, I predict Ovechkin showing a really mean streak in the playoffs this year, he wants to redeem himself and win something. He might.
I won the 2000SEK office pool of "When will the hockey team screw up". QF by 1 goal....cha-ching.
:huh:
Canada women take the gold in hockey... over USA.
Good for them, honestly. Would have been hard to live down losing the gold in hockey on their home turf. :Canuck:
The Finnish team has some chicks on it.
Quote from: Neil on February 25, 2010, 08:45:35 PM
The Finnish team has some chicks on it.
I kind of have a thing for Noora Raty. She's not even that good looking or anything, but something about her makes me want to score on her while she's all sweaty & bendy & limber & stinks of wet leather. Or something...
:blush:
One of the assistant captains, short little brunette with glasses? Super cute.
Well, the men better win too, otherwise they'll be accused of faggotry. Pronger needs to be careful, because they'll be looking to nail him with penalties.
Greztky is pretty lucky, getting to sit next to Steven Harper.
Who's that?
Psst, his name is Stephen.
USA leads 6-0 after 1 period.
Rematch is happening!
Holy shit.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 26, 2010, 03:42:53 PM
USA leads 6-0 after 1 period.
Rematch is happening!
ouch.
Reading the CNN live blog is pretty amusing.
Quote3:34 PM -- The first goal was on Kiprusoff, but since then the Finnish defense have hung their goalies out to dry. Finns just got their first shot in more than 12 minutes. Not much of a test for Miller.
3:33 PM -- The Finns haven't even sniffed the American end in the last five minutes.
3:31 PM -- This isn't a typo. Two goals in 15 seconds. Zach Parise wins a battle down low, sends it to Jamie Langenbrunner who gives it to Paul Stastny. He goes high glove for the unconverted touchdown. We're just 13 minutes into the first, guys. The Finns have completely rolled over. Unbelievable.
3:29 PM -- GOAL, TEAM USA! Second goal in 15 seconds, this one by Paul Stastny.
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TEAM USA 6, FINLAND 0 (12:46)
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3:28 PM -- GOAL, TEAM USA! Patrick Kane takes a stretch pass from Brian Rafalski, sends a simple wrister from the right face-off dot under Backstrom's elbow. .
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TEAM USA 5, FINLAND 0 (12:31)
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3:27 PM -- Kipper heads right to the locker room. He's not hurt...he just knows that he's cost his team a chance at the gold. What a massive mental meltdown from a veteran netminder. This game is just about management now for the Americans. Keep the foot on the gas and don't allow the Finns to get up off the ground.
3:26 PM -- Patrick Kane fires a shot into Kiprusoff's midsection. Dustin Brown crowds the front of the net, the rebound comes right out front. Kane fires a backhander into an empty cage. Kipper pulls himself! What a stunner.
3:25 PM -- GOAL, TEAM USA! Patrick Kane. Holy $%^&!
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TEAM USA 4, FINLAND 0 (10:08)
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3:24 PM -- Finns call a time-out. Can't believe they're not putting Niklas Backstrom in. Kipper just doesn't have it today. Shades of Evgeni Nabokov against Canada
Following Calgary, Kipper certainly has the ability to lay an egg out there on the ice every once in a while. What makes him a great goalie is that he has the ability to bounce back for the next game - but that doesn't help the Finns.
Hey white people, what does it feel like to take a puck in the belly?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 26, 2010, 04:29:56 PM
Hey white people, what does it feel like to take a puck in the belly?
Goalies have a pad covering the belly. I've never played goalie (and haven't played full on hockey since the age of 12) so I don't know how much that'd hurt.
Quote from: Barrister on February 26, 2010, 04:32:14 PM
Goalies have a pad covering the belly. I've never played goalie (and haven't played full on hockey since the age of 12) so I don't know how much that'd hurt.
I asked because a US position player took a Finnish shot in the gut.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 26, 2010, 04:35:29 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 26, 2010, 04:32:14 PM
Goalies have a pad covering the belly. I've never played goalie (and haven't played full on hockey since the age of 12) so I don't know how much that'd hurt.
I asked because a US position player took a Finnish shot in the gut.
Ah. Not watching the game so I thought you were talking about the mention of a shot to Kipper's midsection in Berkut's posted live blog.
I imagine it'd hurt like hell for a bit.
That being said they actually try to go out there and block shots, often taking them in the gut, on the shins, etc.
It hurts. The puck is a frozen blob.
Ya know even if we did piss off wake up Canada and lose we end up with Silver medal, better than I was expecting when the tourney kicked off
Did everyone see the outrage over the Canadian women celebrating on the ice last night?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10628735
Quote from: sbr on February 26, 2010, 06:30:27 PM
Did everyone see the outrage over the Canadian women celebrating on the ice last night?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10628735 (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10628735)
Totally inappropriate.
The outrage is totally inappropriate, I agree.
When you win a hockey game you have some beer and a smoke. You damn well earned it. The IOC can go fuck itself.
Quote from: sbr on February 26, 2010, 06:30:27 PM
Did everyone see the outrage over the Canadian women celebrating on the ice last night?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10628735
Check out the oddball sport Kiwis follow.
I don't get the outrage either, but what are the advantages of slugging down a 2-4 on a frozen surface?
Finns played like shit. USA totally deserved the victory.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 26, 2010, 07:01:50 PM
Quote from: sbr on February 26, 2010, 06:30:27 PM
Did everyone see the outrage over the Canadian women celebrating on the ice last night?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10628735
Check out the oddball sport Kiwis follow.
I don't get the outrage either, but what are the advantages of slugging down a 2-4 on a frozen surface?
If we have to listen to outrage, it should at least have some stripping action footage to go along with it. Womens' soccer players know how to roll.
What can the IOC do?
Canada up 2-0 over the Slovaks going into the 2nd period... Slovaks look way to defensive. They need to start taking some chances if they want to succeed.
Quote from: Barrister on February 24, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
Quote from: Syt on February 24, 2010, 11:22:50 PM
Beeb, we discussed at work yesterday: what kind of shoes do you guys use for curling? We ruled out spiked golf shoes and bowling shoes.
Yes, they are curling shoes.
One shoe has a piece of teflon on it. That's your slider. The other shoe just has a rubber sole with a lot of little pockmarks. It's called your gripper, as it doesn't really slide at all.
I is genius. :homestar:
Slovaks score the 3-2 :o
Well, that was close.
The Rematch is on!
There's a real possibility that Gold-Silver-Bronze will be the same in both women & men hockey.
Go Canada!
Canada will have something to prove against the US... this is going to be a fantastic Gold medal game! Congrats to the Slovaks for their best ever finish in the Olympics... they will play for a medal tomorrow and I think they can take the Finns.
Heart attack finish. Slovaks are the new NJ Devils. ugly but good. Bronze is a good medal for that style.
Oh BTW, Own The Podium? :yes: Who has the most gold medals? Who was Best more times than any other country?
:Canuck: That's who.
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 27, 2010, 12:07:08 AM
Oh BTW, Own The Podium? :yes: Who has the most gold medals? Who was Best more times than any other country?
:Canuck: That's who.
http://olympia.ard.de/olympia/ergebnisse/medaillenspiegel/ewigermedaillenspiegel/index.html
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Quote from: Syt on February 27, 2010, 12:12:42 AM
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 27, 2010, 12:07:08 AM
Oh BTW, Own The Podium? :yes: Who has the most gold medals? Who was Best more times than any other country?
:Canuck: That's who.
http://olympia.ard.de/olympia/ergebnisse/medaillenspiegel/ewigermedaillenspiegel/index.html
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Oh snap. The slogan is only from these olympics. The past is just that. irrelevant like the Russians in Hockey, now.
Quote from: BuddhaRhubarb on February 27, 2010, 12:22:08 AM
The past is just that. irrelevant like the Russians in Hockey, now.
Well, unless Tikhonov gets free reign and dictatorial powers again to rebuild the team I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Too much Oligarchy not enough Despotism... They are in Maple Leaf Territory but with Gangsters and KGB, instead of dull witted lawyers.
It's so cute when Canadians Try to be smug. Still 13 medals behind USA.
Anyways, Olympics were much more interesting when they were about East vs. West. These days it's a cuddly lovefest that makes Disney movies look dark and gritty.
Btw, whatever happened to the old medal tables? Gold = 5 pts, Silver = 3 pts, Bronze = 1 pt?
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 12:29:14 AM
It's so cute when Canadians Try to be smug. Still 13 medals behind USA.
It's also just as cute when Americans pretend that anything but 1st place actually means anything to them. We're America and finishing 2nd or 3rd is what we are all about! :rolleyes:
:p
QuoteThe Americans reached 34 medals with a silver and a bronze in short track speedskating Friday night, and two more were clinched with the men's hockey team and men's team pursuit in speedskating advancing to a gold-medal match in which they can get no worse than silver.
That makes 36 medals, topping the U.S. record of 34 set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and matching the record for the most by any country at any Winter Olympics, set by Germany in Salt Lake City.
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 12:37:49 AM
QuoteThe Americans reached 34 medals with a silver and a bronze in short track speedskating Friday night, and two more were clinched with the men's hockey team and men's team pursuit in speedskating advancing to a gold-medal match in which they can get no worse than silver.
That makes 36 medals, topping the U.S. record of 34 set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and matching the record for the most by any country at any Winter Olympics, set by Germany in Salt Lake City.
Not that hard to do considering they have added a lot of stuff over the last 20 years. Still I had no idea Germany was that good, wonder what all those medals came in.
Quote from: Cecil on February 27, 2010, 12:55:29 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 12:37:49 AM
QuoteThe Americans reached 34 medals with a silver and a bronze in short track speedskating Friday night, and two more were clinched with the men's hockey team and men's team pursuit in speedskating advancing to a gold-medal match in which they can get no worse than silver.
That makes 36 medals, topping the U.S. record of 34 set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and matching the record for the most by any country at any Winter Olympics, set by Germany in Salt Lake City.
Not that hard to do considering they have added a lot of stuff over the last 20 years. Still I had no idea Germany was that good, wonder what all those medals came in.
Luge, bobsled, cross country, biathlon, usually. This year trade bobsled for alpine (2 golds). Our speedskating girls used to be good.
In other news it seems our ladies team won the gold medal in curling beating out Canada of all nations.
Still a silly sport though.
Quote from: Syt on February 27, 2010, 12:58:08 AM
Quote from: Cecil on February 27, 2010, 12:55:29 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 12:37:49 AM
QuoteThe Americans reached 34 medals with a silver and a bronze in short track speedskating Friday night, and two more were clinched with the men's hockey team and men's team pursuit in speedskating advancing to a gold-medal match in which they can get no worse than silver.
That makes 36 medals, topping the U.S. record of 34 set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and matching the record for the most by any country at any Winter Olympics, set by Germany in Salt Lake City.
Not that hard to do considering they have added a lot of stuff over the last 20 years. Still I had no idea Germany was that good, wonder what all those medals came in.
Luge, bobsled, cross country, biathlon, usually. This year trade bobsled for alpine (2 golds). Our speedskating girls used to be good.
Hah for a supposed winter nation we dont even have a single luge or bobsled track.
Quote from: Syt on February 27, 2010, 12:58:08 AM
Quote from: Cecil on February 27, 2010, 12:55:29 AM
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 12:37:49 AM
QuoteThe Americans reached 34 medals with a silver and a bronze in short track speedskating Friday night, and two more were clinched with the men's hockey team and men's team pursuit in speedskating advancing to a gold-medal match in which they can get no worse than silver.
That makes 36 medals, topping the U.S. record of 34 set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and matching the record for the most by any country at any Winter Olympics, set by Germany in Salt Lake City.
Not that hard to do considering they have added a lot of stuff over the last 20 years. Still I had no idea Germany was that good, wonder what all those medals came in.
Luge, bobsled, cross country, biathlon, usually. This year trade bobsled for alpine (2 golds). Our speedskating girls used to be good.
Back when they were really men?
The US has over a thousand Olympic golds, Germany has only half that and is also behind the Russians. :contract:
Quote from: sbr on February 27, 2010, 01:02:10 AM
Back when they were really men?
Like Anni Friesinger?
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Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 27, 2010, 01:04:27 AM
The US has over a thousand Olympic golds, Germany has only half that and is also behind the Russians. :contract:
Summer Games. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Syt on February 27, 2010, 01:05:56 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 27, 2010, 01:02:10 AM
Back when they were really men?
Like Anni Friesinger?
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Ooooh...wouldnt mind tapping that ass. :)
Quote from: Syt on February 27, 2010, 01:05:56 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 27, 2010, 01:02:10 AM
Back when they were really men?
Like Anni Friesinger?
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I was referring to the East German women, I was told they all had beards.
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Talk about excitement :perv:
http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/blogs/postblog/2010/02/emergency-shipment-of-condoms-headed-to-olympic-athletes.html
QuoteRowdy curling crowds; spontaneous street parties; public drunkeness. You don't have to look far for evidence that the crowds at Winter Games in Vancouver know how to have a good time.
And, as if anymore proof is needed that a wild Olympic atmosphere permeates B.C.'s largest city, now there's an apparent condom shortage.
That's right. As you read this, an emergency shipment of condoms is desperately making its way across Canada to the West Coast city.
Health officials in Vancouver have already provided 100,000 free condoms to the roughly 7,000 ahtletes and officials at the Games. That's about 14 condoms per person. But as of Wednesday, those supplies started running dangerously low.
So naturally, the Canadian Foundation for AIDS research decided to step and make sure there were no hitches in Olympic action.
"When we heard about the condom shortage in Vancouver, we felt it important to respond immediately," said Kerry Whiteside, CANFAR's Executive Director. The organization assembled three large boxes of about 8,500 condoms, much to the relief of libidos at the Olympic Village. They're expected to arrive on Thursday.
Free condoms first started to be distributed at the Olympics in Barcelona at the 1992 Games. This appears to be the first time that a shortage has struck the Games.
This shit ends tomorrow (Sunday) right?
Edit: Wow 36 medals. Wasn't the big Canadian "Own the Podium" goal 35 total medals?
Russia's goal was 40. I don't think they're gonna make it.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 27, 2010, 03:26:13 AM
Russia's goal was 40. I don't think they're gonna make it.
Hey they could win
2524 platinum medals between now and tomorrow night. Success!
E: My mistake, they already have one of those.
The differance between the Swedish and Canadian curling girls is that the Swedish had Hearts on Fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9mlqbG5CU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9mlqbG5CU) :P
Quote from: Ape on February 27, 2010, 05:33:06 AM
The differance between the Swedish and Canadian curling girls is that the Swedish had Hearts on Fire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9mlqbG5CU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9mlqbG5CU) :P
Hammerfall is a girly band, so it's fitting. :P
Quote from: Syt on February 27, 2010, 12:32:01 AM
Btw, whatever happened to the old medal tables? Gold = 5 pts, Silver = 3 pts, Bronze = 1 pt?
They wanted to not put such a big emphasis on winning. Because losers are winners too, and whatnot.
Yea I was looking at the medal distribution earlier in the week. the range of quality vs. quantity varies greatly from one country to the next. Russia seems to have missed on both.
Proper weighting:
Gold: 1.5
Silver: 1.3
Bronze: 1.0
Someone do the math.
The only nation where weighing the medals really changes anything (unless you put extreme weight on gold medals) is South Korea as they have virtually no bronze medals, but are pretty good otherwise.
Quote from: Berkut on February 27, 2010, 11:30:58 AM
Proper weighting:
Gold: 1.0
Silver: 0.0
Bronze: 0.0
Fixed your post.
Nobody should be able to top the board without winning an event, not even theoretically.
Watched the taped Canada-Slovakia game. Got my Satan fix. :)
Whew - made it home in time for the curling gold medal. :Canuck:
Canada's playing a little shakey right now. Up 1-0 after 3 ends, but they lost hammer, so really Norway has the edge right now.
Couple key mistakes by Norway in the 4th allows Canada to steal one.
2-0.
Norway comes up light on what should have been (for this level) an easy draw to the 8'. Canada steals another.
3-0 after 5. :Canuck:
Good play by Norway gets them two in the 6th.
3-2 Canada, who now have the brick.
Wow - an absolutely perfect freeze by Martin. Might save the end for Canada, where they were looking shakey.
Quote from: Barrister on February 27, 2010, 07:46:14 PM
Wow - an absolutely perfect freeze by Martin. Might save the end for Canada, where they were looking shakey.
And indeed it does, leading to 2 for Canada.
5-2 after 7. :cool:
Norway forced to take the single in 8.
This is all but over.
5-3 Canada, with the brick. :cool:
Well this has turned into my mini-blog of the game.
Was looking scary, Canada takes the single point.
6-3 after 9. Look for more peeling than a Vegas strip club in the 10th.
Norway did a good job of making a game of it. When Canada just kept stealing, I figured it was over.
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Wow. The song that CTV is using as their signature song is unspeakably schmaltzy. Absolutely terrible.
Quote from: Barrister on February 27, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Well this has turned into my mini-blog of the game.
It felt a little like election night with Timmy.
13 Gold so far. Not bad.
Ironic the Ohno is now complaining about the officiating....
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 27, 2010, 09:21:55 PM
Ironic the Ohno is now complaining about the officiating....
Well, he did barely touch the guy.
Anyone else catch the short track relay last night? That was some weird shit.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 27, 2010, 09:37:54 PM
Anyone else catch the short track relay last night? That was some weird shit.
In what way?
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 27, 2010, 09:38:25 PM
In what way?
In a general, indescribable way.
The transfers looked chaotic. In individual they're so close they're butt fucking each other, but somehow in relay there's space for four more skaters to jump out on the track.
The long track relay was weird too, as it wasn't really a relay- everybody on the team skated together the whole way.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 27, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
The long track relay was weird too, as it wasn't really a relay- everybody on the team skated together the whole way.
That's why it's not called Relay but Pursuit. It's a lot like cycling of the Summer Olympics.
Apparently, 13 Gold ties a record. If Team Canada wins tomorrow, the record is Canada alone.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 27, 2010, 10:11:37 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 27, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
The long track relay was weird too, as it wasn't really a relay- everybody on the team skated together the whole way.
That's why it's not called Relay but Pursuit. It's a lot like cycling of the Summer Olympics.
Apparently, 13 Gold ties a record. If Team Canada wins tomorrow, the record is Canada alone.
If?
I have confindence in our team but never sell the bear's pelt before killing said bear.
Or in other words, never bake a seal's cartilaginous flipper knuckles into a nasty pie until you've clubbed the shit out of that cute little seal's head.
Seal's are rats of the sea, no one wants to eat rats.
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 27, 2010, 10:19:55 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 27, 2010, 10:11:37 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 27, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
The long track relay was weird too, as it wasn't really a relay- everybody on the team skated together the whole way.
That's why it's not called Relay but Pursuit. It's a lot like cycling of the Summer Olympics.
Apparently, 13 Gold ties a record. If Team Canada wins tomorrow, the record is Canada alone.
If?
how quickly they forget what happened the last time they talked shit
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 11:07:59 PM
how quickly they forget what happened the last time they talked shit
Well i'm pulling for Canada but unlike CC I definitely don't think it's a given. If anything the US has the edge going into the game despite them calling themselves the underdogs of this tournament. Team Canada has their work cut out for them. Whoever wins i'm looking forward to the game... this is going to be awesome!
I'm calling it 3-2, 4-3 Canada.
When is kick off?
Quote from: katmai on February 27, 2010, 11:07:59 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 27, 2010, 10:19:55 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 27, 2010, 10:11:37 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 27, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
The long track relay was weird too, as it wasn't really a relay- everybody on the team skated together the whole way.
That's why it's not called Relay but Pursuit. It's a lot like cycling of the Summer Olympics.
Apparently, 13 Gold ties a record. If Team Canada wins tomorrow, the record is Canada alone.
If?
how quickly they forget what happened the last time they talked shit
Miller stood on his head last game. Have you forgotten how badly the Americans were outplayed. With Luongo in net the Americans wont have the edge in net anymore.
Also, Team Canada has already beat the best team in the tournament. The only way this is even close is if Miller stands on his head again.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 27, 2010, 11:16:56 PM
I'm calling it 3-2, 4-3 Canada.
When is kick off?
12:15 PST
hard faught battle by the slovaks.
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 12:17:40 AM
hard faught battle by the slovaks.
I'm still trying to figure out how that stick got up Jokinen's ass (where his head usually is) to hit him in the face. It seems to have knocked the douchebaggery out of him for a game, though.
Which bums me out -- I was rooting for Slovakia. Had they won then all six Blackhawks playing in the Olympics would have brought home medals. Oh, well.
As for Canada/USA tomorrow: Enjoy your mulligan, Frostbacks. If at first you don't succeed...
:P
Shit, the women's team pursuit (speed skating) was a bit of a heart stopper yesterday.
First the 16 time champion Friesinger, obviously totally exhausted, almost cost the German team the win in semifinal, when she crossed the finish line like this:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiegel.de%2Fimages%2Fimage-63906-galleryV9-reko.jpg&hash=7d1a44bae0699e53335167a4c6bceb7d56f9aeff)
...but the lead was still 0.2 seconds (the clock stops when every person of the team has crossed the line - strategy is usually to race in a pack, with the leader catching the headwind and the others following him or her; they usually alternate lead during the race).
For the final she was substituted (every team has four skaters) and at first it looked like the Japs would score an easy win, leading by almost 2 seconds (which is huge in a 2400 m race), but on the last two, three laps the Germans fought and crossed the finish line 0.02 seconds before the Japanese.
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:cheers:
Imagine what those thighs would feel like around your head. :perv:
Quote from: sbr on February 28, 2010, 01:14:43 AM
Imagine what those thighs would feel like around your head. :perv:
a vice most likely :D
@Syt, she's not only exhausted, her skate broke too.
Quote from: sbr on February 28, 2010, 01:14:43 AM
Imagine what those thighs would feel like around your head. :perv:
I just got a mental image of the Hank Scorpio episode of the Simpsons, where that chick kills the soldier by strangling him with her thighs...
:unsure:
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2010, 12:49:09 AM
Shit, the women's team pursuit (speed skating) was a bit of a heart stopper yesterday.
Her changing expression from being distraught to extatic was kind of cool.
Speaking of killer thighs...
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desidabba.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ffamke_janssen_004.jpg&hash=456a83fbc375ae4d57db13455b923d1fe5f2ce74)
Knees are too pointy...
Are you saying you wouldn't want to get onatopp of her? :yeahright:
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on February 28, 2010, 01:27:32 AM
Are you saying you wouldn't want to get onatopp of her? :yeahright:
No. Would prefer bottom or doggie-style. Ever since I was ordained the Missionary Position just hasn't felt naughty enough for me...
:blush:
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 28, 2010, 01:16:22 AM
@Syt, she's not only exhausted, her skate broke too.
Ah, they didn't say that on tv yesterday, and I haven't hit the sports sites yet.
Btw, did I miss anything or has there been no major doping incident so far? :unsure:
How the Japanese play curling:
http://www.somethingawful.com/d/horrors-of-porn/zenra-curling-olympics.php
(Just weird, not disgusting this time)
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 28, 2010, 01:19:37 AM
Quote from: sbr on February 28, 2010, 01:14:43 AM
Imagine what those thighs would feel like around your head. :perv:
I just got a mental image of the Hank Scorpio episode of the Simpsons, where that chick kills the soldier by strangling him with her thighs...
:unsure:
Reminded me of that one James Bond movie, where the Soviet assassin chick killed her victims by crushing them with her thighs. I think that it was Goldeneye; at any rate, I'm pretty sure it was one of the Pierce Brosnan Bonds.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 27, 2010, 09:43:31 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 27, 2010, 09:38:25 PM
In what way?
In a general, indescribable way.
The transfers looked chaotic. In individual they're so close they're butt fucking each other, but somehow in relay there's space for four more skaters to jump out on the track.
The majority of events in the Winter Olympics are weird shit.
Yeah as GF said, IF we win the game today, we break the record for the most gold medals in a Winter Olympics evvah!
Might be exciting enough for me to even watch it (I haven't watched a complete hockey game since Gretzky dashed the LEafs hope of a Cup back in 92 or 93.)
I even watched Curling last night. The crowd singing the national anthem before the last throw or whatever it's called was spine chilling and heart melting. :)
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.thenewstribune.com%2Fsmedia%2F2010%2F02%2F28%2F00%2F60-937Vancouver_Olympics_Ice_Hockey.sff.standalone.prod_affiliate.5.jpg&hash=05465f7b1a04ea1ec3ce2f8bad82aa5aada73891)
:pinch:
Quote from: dps on February 28, 2010, 10:26:32 AM
Reminded me of that one James Bond movie, where the Soviet assassin chick killed her victims by crushing them with her thighs. I think that it was Goldeneye; at any rate, I'm pretty sure it was one of the Pierce Brosnan Bonds.
Did you not see my post two below his? :frusty:
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2010, 04:28:27 AM
Btw, did I miss anything or has there been no major doping incident so far? :unsure:
There's no cycling or athtletism at the winter olympics, so of course not.
Also, they've stopped testing the snowboarders.
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 28, 2010, 11:57:56 AM
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2010, 04:28:27 AM
Btw, did I miss anything or has there been no major doping incident so far? :unsure:
There's no cycling or athtletism at the winter olympics, so of course not.
Well, you used to have at least one or two teams doping on the endurance sports (cross country, biathlon). Last time in Turn the Austrians got busted, a German athlete got barred from a race due to a blood value being too high etc.
My theory is, though, that the teams of advanced nations can ride the limits better - when to stop using something so it's not detectable, what to take that's not on any list etc.
Did someone win a bronze with broken ribs and a punctured lung? or was that anotehr olympics? a commentator mentioned something like that last night, but missed part of the story so i don't know what event, or if it was even this olympics.
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 12:07:30 PM
Did someone win a bronze with broken ribs and a punctured lung? or was that anotehr olympics? a commentator mentioned something like that last night, but missed part of the story so i don't know what event, or if it was even this olympics.
Yes.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/310031,majdic-won-olympic-medal-with-four-broken-ribs-and-damaged-lung.html
QuoteMajdic won Olympic medal with four broken ribs and damaged lung
Whistler, Canada - Petra Majdic won her cross-country sprint bronze medal with four fractured ribs and a tear of the membrane of the lung from a training crash, Slovenian team doctor Tatjaz Urul said on Thursday. Turel told Slovenian television TVS said that the injuries will not allow Majdic to compete again at the Vancouver Games but can't fly home immediately either because of the lung injury.
"Examinations in a Vancouver clinic confirmed the rib fractures. We made the recommendation that she shouldn't fly home immediately because of the lung injury. A long flight could do her harm," Turel told TVS.
Majdic's heroics were the talk of the town even before the exact nature of the injuries were later known. She arrived in a wheelchair at the medal ceremony late Wednesday to collect her bronze behind Norway's Marit Bjoergen and Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland.
"I think that they (the Slovenians) will think that I am just more than a hero, especially when they find out what injuries I was competing with. I think for sure more than a hero," Majdic said.
Majdic, 30, fell on an icy patch and slid into a small gorge during the warm-up. First ultrasound examinations revealed no fractures and she used just pain killers to get from qualifying through the quarter-and semi-finals onto the podium.
"This is not a bronze medal, this is a gold medal with little diamonds on it. I already won a medal for going to the start. The wish was so big because I have been fighting for this for 22 years," she said.
"There was a big hole. I fell three metres. I fell on rocks. I broke one ski and both poles. I was screaming."
Majdic, who had to be helped out of the finish area by team officials after each race, named personal and national pride as the driving force behind her refusal to give up.
"I thought it was over. I couldn't breathe, couldn't move, couldn't walk. But my desire was so strong. The second part of me said I will go to the start," she said.
"You know what it is like when you came from a small country. And you never know whether you will get such a chance again."
Majdic got the first Olympic cross-country medal for Slovenia, the nation's fifth overall (all bronze) and the first individual medal since 1994.
Majdic's psychologist Matej Tusak encouraged her to compete as a day of pain was nothing compared to decades of preparation.
"It is just a lot of pain and I said to her 'You have 25 years of training, you can do this, you have to do this for yourself, you will just have to hear your heartbeat and feel your arms and legs, then you can do it,'" said Tusak.
Majdic was the Olympic top favourite as leader of the sprint World Cup, and with 16 of her 20 World Cup race wins coming in this discipline.
She said Wednesday that she would likely miss Friday's pursuit but would try to compete in next week's 30km. However, the final diagnosis now ended her Olympic adventure.
It's one of those Olympic stories that make me watch the Games. :)
how badly do the beat she beat feel? :lol:
After Canada won Gold in Salt Lake City I was in Victoria and there were chicks taking their tops off in the streets, dancing, cheering... it was awesome. I expect the same to happen again if Canada wins today and if they lose... I reckon Vancouver will have a relapse to what occured after the 94 Stanley Cup playoffs when the Canucks lost to the Rangers in Game 7.
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2010, 12:12:47 PM
It's one of those Olympic stories that make me watch the Games. :)
Same here. :) And the fact that she won a bronze medal after that is also a nice story.
I'm torn about whether to watch the game alone at home, or go out somewhere. Don't really feel like a mid-day party (of joy or sorrow) and being around crowds today. But I'll watch either way,
Quote from: DGuller on February 28, 2010, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2010, 12:12:47 PM
It's one of those Olympic stories that make me watch the Games. :)
Same here. :) And the fact that she won a bronze medal after that is also a nice story.
Meh. Joanie Rochette actually lost her own mother (as in suddenly died) 24 hours after the latter arrived to Vancouver to support her, two days
before the beginning of her figure skating competition, and she went to win the Bronze anyway.
HOTT and badass. :perv:
Hehe. It appears Russian president Medvedev cancelled his attendance of the closing ceremony, because the Russian team sucked so badly. Or so German tv claims.
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2010, 02:13:14 PM
Hehe. It appears Russian president Medvedev cancelled his attendance of the closing ceremony, because the Russian team sucked so badly. Or so German tv claims.
I smell the
gulag denial of passport sojourn in Lubianka prison shame handed out to the underwhelming Russian athletes when arriving back to Russia. :sleep:
I would have gone anyway, but made sure the Russian delegation parades hanging their heads down in shame. :hide:
Soon final. Excellent!
I'm nervous.
Also the CTV station seems pretty intent on giving the edge to the Yanks for some reason. Homers are allowed at medal games man. Jeez.
The only thing I'm really worried about is the goalie battle. I'd never bet against Miller this year. I may need some "medication" for this game.
This whole TV on the net thing is working out pretty nice.
First blood! :menace:
GOAL! 1-0 Canada!
I'm not exactly jumping for joy, but since it's Toews I'm not crying, either. My personal Dream Game for today would be the US winning 4-3 with Toews getting a Hat Trick...
;)
SWEET!
No wonder Canada is in the lead with Canadian referees, should have been a 5v3 powerplay for the USA after an insane cross-checking from Pronger, instead Canada manage to counter in a second puck.
Biased refs? Nooooooo, best in the world? :yeahright:
US on the board. 2-1.
Meh. Pronger was just playing strong.
I forgot how fast a hockey game can go when it's not being interrupted for one minute commercials every time there's a stop in play. The NHL should be more like this.
Fuck I'm nervous. 11 minutes left.
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 05:08:09 PM
Fuck I'm nervous. 11 minutes left.
As well you should be. Team Canada looks very tentative out there, and Miller is probably the game MVP.
Quote from: Josephus on February 28, 2010, 04:45:16 PM
I forgot how fast a hockey game can go when it's not being interrupted for one minute commercials every time there's a stop in play. The NHL should be more like this.
Yeah they really should look into showing games like this. I guess if they must have the advertising, they can just put the little ads on the screen like they do in soccer.
2 minutes to go...
FUCK!!!
Boosh. No gold yet for you.
Canada will probably score here. I'd laugh.
Awesome play by USA 2-2 with 24 seconds to go
That's an enormous shift in momentum. I hope Canada can regroup and come out fighting in OT.
It's getting dark on the pond...Mom's calling for dinner...NEXT GOAL WINS!!!
What's the format for over time in the gold? sudden death 20 minutes?
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 05:32:38 PM
What's the format for over time in the gold? sudden death 20 minutes?
Yup then penalties, Swedish commentators says it will be 4v4
woo
It's interesting how the entire success and failure of the games in Canadian opinion hinges on this OT. If Canada wins, then this was the greatest Olympics ever and the greatest performance ever by an Olympic host, and hooray on us for beating the US in every way that matters. If they lose, then the games are a failure.
Hillarious.
I just keep laughing to the music that is being played in the playbreaks.
Just before dropping the puck for the overtime 'The Final Countdown' :lmfao:
I think it will come down to who does the first really stupid thing and get put in the penalty box.
Quote from: Ape on February 28, 2010, 05:46:16 PM
I just keep laughing to the music that is being played in the playbreaks.
Just before dropping the puck for the overtime 'The Final Countdown' :lmfao:
I think it will come down to who does the first really stupid thing and get put in the penalty box.
I suspect someone will need to be decapitated on the ice before the refs hand out a penalty.
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 05:50:51 PM
I suspect someone will need to be decapitated on the ice before the refs hand out a penalty.
Which is why I said 'really stupid' ;) I guess that is why Pronger is not playing as far as I've seen
Grats Canada
:cool:
Aw I was hoping for a shootout.
Goal!
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 28, 2010, 05:54:10 PM
Aw I was hoping for a shootout.
i was hoping it wouldn't go that far
Congrats to Crosby (and all of Team Canada) -- he's a great player & I wish him well, but I'm not looking forward to the next five years of even MORE intense Crosby cockslurping by NBC...
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 05:54:49 PM
i was hoping it wouldn't go that far
Just don't like them or what?
AWESOME!
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 28, 2010, 05:56:21 PM
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 05:54:49 PM
i was hoping it wouldn't go that far
Just don't like them or what?
two parter. One, miller is a better goalie, two i don't like championships going to shootout winners (even in soccer and the like)
CC would of had to commit ritual suicide if Canada lost.
Quote from: katmai on February 28, 2010, 06:00:26 PM
CC would of had to commit ritual suicide if Canada lost.
It could have been fititng, sweet revenge for salt lake.
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 28, 2010, 05:55:15 PM
but I'm not looking forward to the next five years of even MORE intense Crosby cockslurping by NBC...
Shit. Iginla should have just scored it himself.
What a great game, even though the bad guys won. :(
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 05:58:17 PM
two parter. One, miller is a better goalie, two i don't like championships going to shootout winners (even in soccer and the like)
Gotcha. Makes sense.
Wonderful fun. Well done Canada. COMMONWEALTH HO! :wub: :hug:
So Canada, 3rd in medals, 1st in golds. Awesome. :cool: :yeah: :)
And we won gold in the sports that matter most: hockey and curling. :showoff:
Quote from: Sheilbh on February 28, 2010, 06:12:44 PM
Wonderful fun. Well done Canada. COMMONWEALTH HO! :wub: :hug:
Are the brit papers still bitching?
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 06:16:48 PM
And we won gold in the sports that matter most: hockey and curling. :showoff:
:yeahright:
Quote from: katmai on February 28, 2010, 06:18:26 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 06:16:48 PM
And we won gold in the sports that matter most: hockey and curling. :showoff:
:yeahright:
You heard me. Too bad about women's curling though. :(
Curling. :lol:
Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 06:17:38 PM
Quote from: Sheilbh on February 28, 2010, 06:12:44 PM
Wonderful fun. Well done Canada. COMMONWEALTH HO! :wub: :hug:
Are the brit papers still bitching?
:lol: Almost certainly. It's what they do. Anyway it's more to do with how inevitably shit they think 2012 will be (or want it to be) than anything to do with Vancouver :)
Congrats, eh.
Is that a typical ratio of French to non-French players on a national team?
Oh yeah!
Well played team USA, great game.
I'm going for a walk to enjoy the Vancouver post victory ambience.
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
Quote from: garbon on February 28, 2010, 06:20:17 PM
Curling. :lol:
Curling. :cool:
:glare:
Fucking curling. There's a curling rink four or five towns over that I'm going to have to start going to visit in order to feed the Curling Monkey that this Olympics put on my back...
I've been meaning to ask for the last few days & just haven't had a chance: What kind of ink has Toews been getting in The Great White North for his Olympic play? Because the Canadian games have been on almost exclusively in Prime Time I got to watch most of their play, and I was seeing Toews have a fucking MONSTER tournament for Canada. I mean yeah, sure, as a Blackhawks fan I'm already a Toews fan, but from my living room it seemed like he did an awesome job defensively & especially killing penalties. His point production (including his goal today) was more like the icing on the cake as opposed to the cake itself. Or something...
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 28, 2010, 06:23:07 PM
Congrats, eh.
Is that a typical ratio of French to non-French players on a national team?
Counting Dan Boyle (Franco-Ontarian) and Jonhattan Toews (Franco-Manitoban), I think there were a little more French players this time. That would be 8 out of 22. But Fleury didn't play a single game. Would have put him instead of Brodeur has 2nd goalie, had it been my choice.
Anyway, they won, so nobody's asking any questions :P
Quote from: Jacob on February 28, 2010, 06:31:35 PM
I'm going for a walk to enjoy the Vancouver post victory ambience.
I would imagine they'll start burning cop cars any minute.
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 28, 2010, 06:37:13 PM
I've been meaning to ask for the last few days & just haven't had a chance: What kind of ink has Toews been getting in The Great White North for his Olympic play?
Ink, I don't really know... but there's been a lot of positive comments on TV about him. One of my friend doubted he had his place in this tournament, because of his young age, and he had to recant his statement. Great player :)
It will be nice to see Chicago-Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cups final this year ;)
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 28, 2010, 06:37:13 PM
I've been meaning to ask for the last few days & just haven't had a chance: What kind of ink has Toews been getting in The Great White North for his Olympic play? Because the Canadian games have been on almost exclusively in Prime Time I got to watch most of their play, and I was seeing Toews have a fucking MONSTER tournament for Canada. I mean yeah, sure, as a Blackhawks fan I'm already a Toews fan, but from my living room it seemed like he did an awesome job defensively & especially killing penalties. His point production (including his goal today) was more like the icing on the cake as opposed to the cake itself. Or something...
Toews has been widely praised as one of the top players at the tournament. Him and Nash and Doughty have been showered in praise. Iginla has done well too.
It seems to me that adversity can help breed success, and so a lot of quality players are coming out of shitholes like the Maritimes, Manitoba and western Ontario.
Quote from: Neil on February 28, 2010, 06:49:03 PM
Toews has been widely praised as one of the top players at the tournament. Him and Nash and Doughty have been showered in praise. Iginla has done well too.
I really liked Nash's 'hit everybody' type of play.
Quote from: Neil on February 28, 2010, 06:49:03 PM
Toews has been widely praised as one of the top players at the tournament. Him and Nash and Doughty have been showered in praise. Iginla has done well too.
As they all should be. Eddie Olczyk (color commentator for NBC+Versus+Chicago Blackhawks) is fond of repeating that it's important for players to Understand their role on their team & Execute, and the names that you mention above (IMO) all fired with both of those barrels in this tournament...
Quote from: viper37 on February 28, 2010, 06:42:37 PM
Counting Dan Boyle (Franco-Ontarian) and Jonhattan Toews (Franco-Manitoban), I think there were a little more French players this time. That would be 8 out of 22. But Fleury didn't play a single game. Would have put him instead of Brodeur has 2nd goalie, had it been my choice.
Anyway, they won, so nobody's asking any questions :P
Dan Boyle is Franco? :scratches head:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 28, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
Quote from: viper37 on February 28, 2010, 06:42:37 PM
Counting Dan Boyle (Franco-Ontarian) and Jonhattan Toews (Franco-Manitoban), I think there were a little more French players this time. That would be 8 out of 22. But Fleury didn't play a single game. Would have put him instead of Brodeur has 2nd goalie, had it been my choice.
Anyway, they won, so nobody's asking any questions :P
Dan Boyle is Franco? :scratches head:
It's pronounced 'Bwa-lai'.
Quote from: viper37 on February 28, 2010, 06:42:37 PM
Counting Dan Boyle (Franco-Ontarian) and Jonhattan Toews (Franco-Manitoban), I think there were a little more French players this time.
Toews is as german as he is franco. There are few more common mennonite names. I'm 1/4 Toews myself
Well...that's over...Good Job Canada.
So now, shall we start discussing proroguing again. :D
Quote from: Josephus on February 28, 2010, 07:30:11 PM
Well...that's over...Good Job Canada.
So now, shall we start discussing proroguing again. :D
Why bother? Canada won the Olympics, so Harper's gambit was justified.
A good Olympics, all in all.
I keep wanting to shout at all the "doom and gloom" merchants over here moaning about our team's performance. So what about it if our target was three medals? One gold is better than three bronze in my book.
Well done Canada. Shame you're not hosting the next games.
Quote from: Maximus on February 28, 2010, 07:18:36 PM
Toews is as german as he is franco. There are few more common mennonite names. I'm 1/4 Toews myself
The Toews of Toews Hill or Bag End?
Quote from: Maximus on February 28, 2010, 07:18:36 PMToews is as german as he is franco. There are few more common mennonite names. I'm 1/4 Toews myself
If he speaks French at home then he's a Francophone, whatever the provenance of his last name. There has, apparently, been all sorts of intermarrying between communities in Canada's history, so it shouldn't be that shocking to find a Francophone with a Mennonite name.
Quote from: Jacob on February 28, 2010, 08:00:04 PM
Quote from: Maximus on February 28, 2010, 07:18:36 PMToews is as german as he is franco. There are few more common mennonite names. I'm 1/4 Toews myself
If he speaks French at home then he's a Francophone, whatever the provenance of his last name. There has, apparently, been all sorts of intermarrying between communities in Canada's history, so it shouldn't be that shocking to find a Francophone with a Mennonite name.
Next you'll tell me i can find ethnic Chinese Mexicans :rolleyes:
Finally fixing the cauldron which didn't work at the Opening Ceremonies, and having Catherina Whatshername light it, was a nice touch. Well Done. :D
Have to give props to the old soviet anthem as being a cool song. Still think non-communist Russia should've left it buried though.
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 28, 2010, 06:37:13 PM
I've been meaning to ask for the last few days & just haven't had a chance: What kind of ink has Toews been getting in The Great White North for his Olympic play? Because the Canadian games have been on almost exclusively in Prime Time I got to watch most of their play, and I was seeing Toews have a fucking MONSTER tournament for Canada. I mean yeah, sure, as a Blackhawks fan I'm already a Toews fan, but from my living room it seemed like he did an awesome job defensively & especially killing penalties. His point production (including his goal today) was more like the icing on the cake as opposed to the cake itself. Or something...
Most commentators said he was best of the tournament, or close to it. He got lots of good press, Doughty also.
Who knew there was such a thing as an Olympic Anthem?
... and now, for Will Shatner :lol:
Nickelback, Avril Lavigne? :bleeding: Alanis however? :wub:
Quote from: Jacob on February 28, 2010, 10:03:37 PM
... and now, for Will Shatner :lol:
Did he "speak" Oh Canada?! :w00t:
Oh.....Canada.... *sips drink* Our................home and native land....*drag from the smoke*
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on February 28, 2010, 10:42:53 PM
Quote from: Jacob on February 28, 2010, 10:03:37 PM
... and now, for Will Shatner :lol:
Did he "speak" Oh Canada?! :w00t:
Oh.....Canada.... *sips drink* Our................home and native land....*drag from the smoke*
Almost. Just wait for it to hit Youtube.
Quote from: Drakken on February 28, 2010, 02:10:44 PM
Meh. Joanie Rochette actually lost her own mother (as in suddenly died) 24 hours after the latter arrived to Vancouver to support her, two days before the beginning of her figure skating competition, and she went to win the Bronze anyway.
HOTT and badass. :perv:
Grief isn't as hard to overcome as broken bones when it comes to giving world class athletic performances...
Wow - after a few big names, they're starting to dig pretty deep into the Can-Con barrel. :rolleyes:
Hedley? :ph34r:
Quote from: katmai on February 28, 2010, 08:06:39 PM
Next you'll tell me i can find ethnic Chinese Mexicans :rolleyes:
You don't look Chinese. :unsure:
Quote from: C.C.R. on February 28, 2010, 06:37:13 PM
I've been meaning to ask for the last few days & just haven't had a chance: What kind of ink has Toews been getting in The Great White North for his Olympic play? Because the Canadian games have been on almost exclusively in Prime Time I got to watch most of their play, and I was seeing Toews have a fucking MONSTER tournament for Canada. I mean yeah, sure, as a Blackhawks fan I'm already a Toews fan, but from my living room it seemed like he did an awesome job defensively & especially killing penalties. His point production (including his goal today) was more like the icing on the cake as opposed to the cake itself. Or something...
Toews is a national hero because of his play - simple as that.
Toews speaks french. His mother once call RDS to tell them to stop saying "Jonathan" the english way & use the proper "french" way.
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 10:47:19 PM
Wow - after a few big names, they're starting to dig pretty deep into the Can-Con barrel. :rolleyes:
I asked the boys to call me if someone good comes on. I left after the Quebec singer. She was good. Btw, GF, what does the chorus in that song mean?
Quote from: crazy canuck on February 28, 2010, 11:03:12 PM
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 10:47:19 PM
Wow - after a few big names, they're starting to dig pretty deep into the Can-Con barrel. :rolleyes:
I asked the boys to call me if someone good comes on. I left after the Quebec singer. She was good. Btw, GF, what does the chorus in that song mean?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e03VGSciyT8
QuoteEmmène-moi briser les murs et les barrières
Emmène-moi dans un autre univers
J'aurai la foi, emmène-moi
Emmène-moi plus loin qu'un monde imaginaire
Ramène-moi plus près , si je me perds
Jusqu'au bout de toi, emmène-moi
Bring Me breaking walls & barriers
bring me in another universe
I'll have faith, bring me
bring me further then an imaginary world
Bring me back closer if I get lost
To your limits, bring me.
Good hockey game, well worth staying up late. :cheers:
I alternated in the first period between Swiss, German and Austrian commentary. German commentary seemed the only one really knowledgeable about the game, the players and the background.
Have to catch a rerun of the closing ceremonies. How big is this Bublé dude in Canada? German tv had him in short segments showing a reporter around town during the games (ZDF; the other station, ARD - who alternates with ZDF in the broadcast - had Kati Witt).
German tv had a look at the lack of major doping findings during the games. They pointed out that the Russians had several major incidents before the games and had received several stern warnings. Odlly, they also had their wors result in decades. Officials say, of course, that it's nothing to do with doping (or lack thereof), but that they sent a young team in preparation for the home Olympics in 2014.
Btw, during the first break they showed downtown Vancouver where a crowd had gathered in front of a video wall. The commentator was among ecstatic Canucks (the bit was filmed shortly after the 1-0) but pointed out that just moments ago they had all been sitting there rather quiet and orderly, "as Canadians are like to do, as we noticed these past days, e.g. when they're standing in line."
Quote from: Syt on March 01, 2010, 01:31:00 AM
... they had all been sitting there rather quiet and orderly,
Music to a German's ears. ;)
Quote from: citizen k on March 01, 2010, 02:53:09 AM
Quote from: Syt on March 01, 2010, 01:31:00 AM
... they had all been sitting there rather quiet and orderly,
Music to a German's ears. ;)
:lol:
The exact expression the reporter used was "in Reih und Glied" which means "in file" in the military sense.
I think the US had the best tournament overall and should be really proud of themselves, winning five games and tying the last one with 20 seconds left of regulation. Taking the final to OT (usually a coin toss) was more than you could reasonably expect, and I thought (and had predicted) Canada would choke, but they came out as the better team in OT, although I think the US played the slightly better game in regulation, stepped up to the physicaly challenge and had some really good puck possession. Individual mistakes and some pretty unlucky bounces (and calls) sealed their fate, Canada really didn't look convincing but since they won the lottery, nobody cares.
I thought the US was very lucky to only be down 2-1 at the end. In the 2nd period Canada was raining down shots that either hit the post or took miracle saves.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 28, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
Dan Boyle is Franco? :scratches head:
Franco-Ontarian from Ottawa I believe, as he attended elementary and high school in French. He speaks French with a light ontarian accent.
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 06:16:48 PM
And we won gold in the sports that matter most: hockey and curling. :showoff:
Know which sport Carl insisted on watching? Curling.
I tell you, if you'd visited four years ago, i'd be doubting his paternity. :P
[I attribute it to his being able to see easily what is happening]
Oh, and just for curling fans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlU_vvITynM
Heavy Metal Curling! :punk: :D
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 11:01:32 AM
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 06:16:48 PM
And we won gold in the sports that matter most: hockey and curling. :showoff:
Know which sport Carl insisted on watching? Curling.
I tell you, if you'd visited four years ago, i'd be doubting his paternity. :P
I knew I liked that lad. :)
Believe it or not, curling is actually a great tv sport. What really makes it is the mikes on the players - you can hear them think through every shot. I can't think of any other sport where you get that kind of information right from the players themselves.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 11:20:04 AM
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 11:01:32 AM
Quote from: Barrister on February 28, 2010, 06:16:48 PM
And we won gold in the sports that matter most: hockey and curling. :showoff:
Know which sport Carl insisted on watching? Curling.
I tell you, if you'd visited four years ago, i'd be doubting his paternity. :P
I knew I liked that lad. :)
Believe it or not, curling is actually a great tv sport. What really makes it is the mikes on the players - you can hear them think through every shot. I can't think of any other sport where you get that kind of information right from the players themselves.
Oh, I believe it. The rocks are large and slow-moving enough you can actually see the play. With hockey, you see the players but it is often difficult to track what is going on.
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 11:09:26 AM
Oh, and just for curling fans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlU_vvITynM
Heavy Metal Curling! :punk: :D
Already been posted, but I gladly repeat how fitting a girly band like Hammerfall is for women's curling. :P
Quote from: Admiral Yi on March 01, 2010, 04:39:06 AM
I thought the US was very lucky to only be down 2-1 at the end. In the 2nd period Canada was raining down shots that either hit the post or took miracle saves.
The puck luck definitely favoured the Americans in that game. The two shots in the beginning of the third that hit the post would have made for a lot less dramatic period. But an old hockey saying is that hard work creates it own luck and the Americans did play hard.
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 11:22:44 AM
With hockey, you see the players but it is often difficult to track what is going on.
I am beginning to think you and Josephus are not really Canadians but Monkeybutt sock puppets.
It does suck that 90% of the time in hockey, the first time you know that the goal happened is when one team raises their sticks in celebration. It would be nice to be able to see the goal yourself as it happens, before the scoring team spoils the result.
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Following the puck binds you to watching only one fact of Hockey. Instead of following the puck, try to follow the defense or the center when he doesn't have the puck.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
I can follow the puck when it's in the middle of the field. The problem is that when the goal is scored, the view of the puck is usually obstructed by the goalie and several other players near the goal. Yes, one of the other cameras will show later in slow motion how the puck went between the goalie's legs, but by then the moment has passed.
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 01, 2010, 01:25:55 PM
Following the puck binds you to watching only one fact of Hockey. Instead of following the puck, try to follow the defense or the center when he doesn't have the puck.
Its watching all of those actions that makes it easy to follow the puck. You can tell where it is and you can anticipate when a scoring chance will occur. I agree with you. Perhaps the problem people are having is that they are trying to watch only the puck.
That's true. Do people watching football only watch the ball?
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Yeah, but I'm thinking you
just may have a
tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Yeah, but I'm thinking you just may have a tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
Perhaps CC was responding to DGul explaining how he's at about Carl's level?
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Yeah, but I'm thinking you just may have a tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
Give credit to Carl though. Curling *is* a better game.
Quote from: Jacob on March 01, 2010, 02:15:29 PM
Perhaps CC was responding to DGul explaining how he's at about Carl's level?
Thank you, and by thank you I mean fuck you.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 02:16:29 PM
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Yeah, but I'm thinking you just may have a tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
Give credit to Carl though. Curling *is* a better game.
I am not really sure curling is a game at all - more of a competitive activity, I think.
Certainly not a sport, in any case. It does look like it is fun though. I don't get the guys brushing the ice though - wouldn't it be better to ust throw the rock thingy a little harder?
The guys with the brushes seem like they are kind of the chumps of the team as well - what a crappy job that it, compared to being the person who gets to throw the rock thingy.
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:36:40 PM
I am not really sure curling is a game at all - more of a competitive activity, I think.
Certainly not a sport, in any case. It does look like it is fun though. I don't get the guys brushing the ice though - wouldn't it be better to ust throw the rock thingy a little harder?
The guys with the brushes seem like they are kind of the chumps of the team as well - what a crappy job that it, compared to being the person who gets to throw the rock thingy.
The semantics of arguing game vs sport vs 'competitive activity' bores me, so I'm not going there.
It's not a rock thingy by the way - its a rock. Or you can call it a stone.
Everyone throws 2 rocks, and you sweep for your teammates when you're not throwing. So everyone gets a turn at it.
What's the point of sweeping (and why not throw it just a bit harder)? Throwing a 40lb stone down the ice with the exact amount of weight to hit a specific point 100' away is incredibly tough. Just a fraction more (or less) weight can cause it to wind up several feet from where you want it to go. Once you throw a rock there is absolutely no way to slow it down - but by sweeping you can make it go a bit further. So what you really want to do is throw the rock just a bit 'lighter' so it would land a bit short of what you want, but let the sweepers use their judgment on how much sweeping it needs.
Sweeping also impacts a rock's curl - a swept rock curls less than an unswept rock. So that also impacts play.
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
I'd like to jam the NBC programmers who put curling on in the middle of the day into a wood chipper. There was other shit going on besides curling.
But at least it is off my TV for 4 years now. A month of snowtards tossing shit on the ice is tolerable for short periods.
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:55:38 PM
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
It means spin. When the rock is released it is spinning clockwise or counterclockwise. This helps keep the rock going straight (same reason you put spin on a baseball or football), but depending on which spin (called turn in curling) you use the rock will gently drift to the left or the right as it goes down the ice. That drift is called the rock's curl.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2010, 02:58:33 PM
I'd like to jam the NBC programmers who put curling on in the middle of the day into a wood chipper. There was other shit going on besides curling.
But at least it is off my TV for 4 years now. A month of snowtards tossing shit on the ice is tolerable for short periods.
:nelson:
In Canada the Brier (Men's National Championship) starts next week. It is both on tv, and is held in an arena 3-4 times larger than the olympic venue. :cool:
Who ever wins the Brier this year is going to feel bad for not doing it last year. :lol:
Are the stones standardized other than weight? Is part of the activities competitiveness involved in preparing the rock thingys?
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 03:06:50 PM
Are the stones standardized other than weight? Is part of the activities competitiveness involved in preparing the rock thingys?
QuoteA curling stone is of circular shape, having a circumference no greater than 91.44 cm. (36 in.), a
height no less than 11.43 cm. (4.5 in.), and a weight, including handle and bolt, no greater than 19.96
kg. (44 lbs.) and no less than 17.24 kg. (38 lbs.).
http://www.worldcurling.org/_upload/downloads/6_Rules_of_Curling-final.pdf
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 03:04:11 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2010, 02:58:33 PM
I'd like to jam the NBC programmers who put curling on in the middle of the day into a wood chipper. There was other shit going on besides curling.
But at least it is off my TV for 4 years now. A month of snowtards tossing shit on the ice is tolerable for short periods.
:nelson:
In Canada the Brier (Men's National Championship) starts next week. It is both on tv, and is held in an arena 3-4 times larger than the olympic venue. :cool:
Thankfully, all canadian channels are gone off my TV. :cool:
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Yeah, but I'm thinking you just may have a tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
But that doesnt explain why you and DG have trouble following the puck. :P
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 02:16:29 PM
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Yeah, but I'm thinking you just may have a tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
Give credit to Carl though. Curling *is* a better game.
Now you've gone too far
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:55:38 PM
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
In addition to what BB said, the curl is the main part of the game because it is by curling the stone that you get get it protected behind other stones which guard it.
In relation to your jibe about it not being a sport - CTV did a segment called "how hard is it" or something like that. They had hockey players trying short track, a race car driver trying skeleton, that sort of thing. For curling they had four ex Calgary Flames go to the Women's rink in Calgary to try out Curling. They had a hard time just getting the stones down the ice and an impossible time actually brushing the stones properly.
As with any sport the very best make it look really easy but they can only do it that way because of the countless hours of practice they have spent perfecting their skills.
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 01, 2010, 03:05:29 PM
Who ever wins the Brier this year is going to feel bad for not doing it last year. :lol:
There was a separate olympic qualification process that took place in late 2009.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2010, 03:09:58 PM
Thankfully, all canadian channels are gone off my TV. :cool:
So now you will be watching Fox news. :cry:
Quote from: HVC on March 01, 2010, 03:18:42 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 02:16:29 PM
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
Yeah, but I'm thinking you just may have a tad better understanding of the game than your average 4 year old. :lol:
[In case you missed the context, the question was why Carl, age 4, preferred watching curling. The answer is that he could see the big, colourful and slow-moving rocks and so could get excited by the plays]
Give credit to Carl though. Curling *is* a better game.
Now you've gone too far
I speak only the truth. -_-
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:55:38 PM
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
In addition to what BB said, the curl is the main part of the game because it is by curling the stone that you get get it protected behind other stones which guard it.
Does it really wrap that much that you can "send" it behind another stone?
And if you can send it behind another stone to protect it, why can't someone curl another one behind the stone to hit it?
And wouldn't it be easier to block with the second stone, rather than the first?
I am sure there are obvious answers to these questions, but that would require me to ahve ever actually watched a match...
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:24:51 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 01, 2010, 03:09:58 PM
Thankfully, all canadian channels are gone off my TV. :cool:
So now you will be watching Fox news. :cry:
Newsworld International was replaced by the Al Gore abomination "Current".
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 03:27:33 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:55:38 PM
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
In addition to what BB said, the curl is the main part of the game because it is by curling the stone that you get get it protected behind other stones which guard it.
Does it really wrap that much that you can "send" it behind another stone?
And if you can send it behind another stone to protect it, why can't someone curl another one behind the stone to hit it?
And wouldn't it be easier to block with the second stone, rather than the first?
I am sure there are obvious answers to these questions, but that would require me to ahve ever actually watched a match...
The answer to your question is that rocks curl less the faster they are thrown.
So yes, a slow rock that is going to end up in the house can curl completely behind another rock (called a guard). Hell, they can sometimes curl so much they pop out the other wise. On a draw the person shooting a rock will often aim at a point 6' or so to the side of where you actually want it to end up.
But a really fast rock doesn't curl nearly as much. So if you want to 'take out' an opposing stone you need to throw a lot of weight (throw it faster), but if you have to throw a lot of weight you might not be able to get behind a guard.
And yes, the announcers would explain all of that stuff to you if you watched a game.
Good thing I have my buddy Beebs here to explain it then!
It actually sounds like a 'sport' that I would enjoy - very thoughtful and tactical.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:55:38 PM
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
In addition to what BB said, the curl is the main part of the game because it is by curling the stone that you get get it protected behind other stones which guard it.
In relation to your jibe about it not being a sport - CTV did a segment called "how hard is it" or something like that. They had hockey players trying short track, a race car driver trying skeleton, that sort of thing. For curling they had four ex Calgary Flames go to the Women's rink in Calgary to try out Curling. They had a hard time just getting the stones down the ice and an impossible time actually brushing the stones properly.
As with any sport the very best make it look really easy but they can only do it that way because of the countless hours of practice they have spent perfecting their skills.
Same can be said about the spitting contest. Everyone can do, but no one would be able to beat professional spitters without a lot of practice.
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 03:33:26 PM
Good thing I have my buddy Beebs here to explain it then!
It actually sounds like a 'sport' that I would enjoy - very thoughtful and tactical.
It is *absolutely* tactical and thoughtful. One of the bext parts about watching this kind of high level curling is the players are all miked up - you can hear them discussing the strategy of which type of shot to throw next. And you have to think several rocks ahead - what will your opponent do next, what will you do in response, etc.
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 03:27:33 PM
And wouldn't it be easier to block with the second stone, rather than the first?
It would yes but usually the other team isn't too keen on letting you execute your plan without atleast messing it up little.
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 01, 2010, 03:38:10 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 03:27:33 PM
And wouldn't it be easier to block with the second stone, rather than the first?
It would yes but usually the other team isn't too keen on letting you execute your plan without atleast messing it up little.
Do I dare bring up the free guard zone rule? :unsure:
You don't need to.
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 03:33:26 PM
Good thing I have my buddy Beebs here to explain it then!
It actually sounds like a 'sport' that I would enjoy - very thoughtful and tactical.
I think you would actually. As BB said earlier in the thread, it is like Chess on ice.
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 11:22:44 AM
Oh, I believe it. The rocks are large and slow-moving enough you can actually see the play. With hockey, you see the players but it is often difficult to track what is going on.
they should use a fluorescent puck ;)
(Fox did that a few years ago...)
Quote from: DGuller on March 01, 2010, 03:34:23 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 01, 2010, 02:55:38 PM
What does "curl" mean the way you use it there?
In addition to what BB said, the curl is the main part of the game because it is by curling the stone that you get get it protected behind other stones which guard it.
In relation to your jibe about it not being a sport - CTV did a segment called "how hard is it" or something like that. They had hockey players trying short track, a race car driver trying skeleton, that sort of thing. For curling they had four ex Calgary Flames go to the Women's rink in Calgary to try out Curling. They had a hard time just getting the stones down the ice and an impossible time actually brushing the stones properly.
As with any sport the very best make it look really easy but they can only do it that way because of the countless hours of practice they have spent perfecting their skills.
Same can be said about the spitting contest. Everyone can do, but no one would be able to beat professional spitters without a lot of practice.
Really, I had no idea there was a group of people who devoted their lives to the art of spitting. :P
Quote from: viper37 on March 01, 2010, 03:45:45 PM
they should use a fluorescent puck ;)
(Fox did that a few years ago...)
I had hoped that abomination was destroyed so that it could never to be resurrected.
You know what, people like to bash on Fox for the glowing puck, but I didn't see the problem with it. If anything it was a just ahead of it's time. Putting all kinds of lines and graphics on a football field is now commonplace.
Fox was trying to sell a game to Americans that many were unfamiliar with. People who are new to the game have a hard time following the puck. So make the puck easier to see.
Frankly, the anti-glowing-puck was just another way for Canadians to act snobby towards Americans over "our" game. And while there are times you are justified in gloating, that wasn't one of them. After all, where is hockey on US tv these days?
I think I am the only true Canadian left.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
As with any sport the very best make it look really easy but they can only do it that way because of the countless hours of practice they have spent perfecting their skills.
So true.
Watching Jennifer Heil and Alexandre Bilodeau, you'd swear freestyle skiing is simple and easy.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 03:48:50 PM
Frankly, the anti-glowing-puck was just another way for Canadians to act snobby towards Americans over "our" game. And while there are times you are justified in gloating, that wasn't one of them. After all, where is hockey on US tv these days?
The Versus network :glare: and NBC.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 03:49:44 PM
I think I am the only true Canadian left.
:rolleyes:
Is that what happens to your eyes when you follow the Fox glowing puck too long?
Quote from: DGuller on March 01, 2010, 02:23:03 PMThank you, and by thank you I mean fuck you.
Oh don't thank me, the pleasure is all mine :hug:
This was the first time I'd seen curling, and I loved it. Most sports have strategy but the fact that the strategy is discussed on the ice by the players is what made it for me. Like chess- but with teamwork and a great deal of physical skill. For the first time in my life I've considered getting into a sport.
Quote from: Maximus on March 01, 2010, 04:15:21 PM
This was the first time I'd seen curling, and I loved it. Most sports have strategy but the fact that the strategy is discussed on the ice by the players is what made it for me. Like chess- but with teamwork and a great deal of physical skill. For the first time in my life I've considered getting into a sport.
How could you grow up in the peace country and never seen curling? :blink: Don't they teach it in school?
http://www.rochestercurling.org/openhouse.cfm
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 04:18:07 PM
How could you grow up in the peace country and never seen curling? :blink: Don't they teach it in school?
Mennonite school--no sports--so no. And I practically never watched TV before I moved down here.
Just in case anyone wants to start curling...
There isn't as much strategy when you start out, unfortunately. When you're struggling to be able to throw a rock and have it remain in play, you can't get as worried about the exact position a rock is going to wind up in.
Think of it like pitching. I understand there can be quite an art in baseball to different pitches, working the edges of the strikezone, etc. But when you start out you are struggling to just make sure the pitch crosses the plate.
Not to say there isn't strategy in beginners curling, but it's nothing like the chess-like precision Kevin Martin can pull off.
But go for it Berkut! You can't beat free, after all.
Quote from: Maximus on March 01, 2010, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 04:18:07 PM
How could you grow up in the peace country and never seen curling? :blink: Don't they teach it in school?
Mennonite school--no sports--so no. And I practically never watched TV before I moved down here.
There are no sports at mennonite schools? Huh - didn't know that.
Quote from: Maximus on March 01, 2010, 04:15:21 PM
This was the first time I'd seen curling, and I loved it. Most sports have strategy but the fact that the strategy is discussed on the ice by the players is what made it for me. Like chess- but with teamwork and a great deal of physical skill. For the first time in my life I've considered getting into a sport.
There is no doubt that the Olympics raised awareness concerning this sport. Lots of people watched it who otherwise would not have.
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 04:53:46 PM
Quote from: Maximus on March 01, 2010, 04:15:21 PM
This was the first time I'd seen curling, and I loved it. Most sports have strategy but the fact that the strategy is discussed on the ice by the players is what made it for me. Like chess- but with teamwork and a great deal of physical skill. For the first time in my life I've considered getting into a sport.
There is no doubt that the Olympics raised awareness concerning this sport. Lots of people watched it who otherwise would not have.
I curled before it was cool. :cool:
The curling "craze" will be forgotten faster than the earthquake in Haiti was.
"Did you know that disco record sales were up 400% for the year ending 1976? If these trends continue...ayyyyy!"
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 04:52:25 PM
Quote from: Maximus on March 01, 2010, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 04:18:07 PM
How could you grow up in the peace country and never seen curling? :blink: Don't they teach it in school?
Mennonite school--no sports--so no. And I practically never watched TV before I moved down here.
There are no sports at mennonite schools? Huh - didn't know that.
Neither did I. One of the most successful High School basketball programs in B.C. is the Mennonite Educational Institute which recruits players.... I mean students from across Canada and the US.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 05:10:03 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 04:52:25 PM
Quote from: Maximus on March 01, 2010, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 04:18:07 PM
How could you grow up in the peace country and never seen curling? :blink: Don't they teach it in school?
Mennonite school--no sports--so no. And I practically never watched TV before I moved down here.
There are no sports at mennonite schools? Huh - didn't know that.
Neither did I. One of the most successful High School basketball programs in B.C. is the Mennonite Educational Institute which recruits players.... I mean students from across Canada and the US.
Well one thing Mennonites are good at is infighting and division amongst themselves. So while I know the mennonite towns in Manitoba certainly did play sports, having had some hard core mennonite clients from NW Alberta (where Max is from) it wouldn't surprise me that some schools would ban sports.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:36:52 PM
Its watching all of those actions that makes it easy to follow the puck. You can tell where it is and you can anticipate when a scoring chance will occur. I agree with you. Perhaps the problem people are having is that they are trying to watch only the puck.
I agree with you, but it's easier to do while watching a game live (where you can look wherever you want) than it is to do while watching on TV (where you're limited to watching where the camera is pointing & the field of the camera's vision). I don't generally have any trouble following where the puck is at (because that's where the camera is pointing), but sometimes it's hard to see plays developing outside of the camera view when watching a game on TV.
Or something. At any rate, the onset of digital TV in general & HD specifically has done wonders for watching hockey on TV. I also gagged at the FoxTraxx puck at the time, but the picture quality of TV 15+ years ago really did make watching hockey a bit harder. Not that it stopped me...
;)
Quote from: Malthus on March 01, 2010, 04:53:46 PM
There is no doubt that the Olympics raised awareness concerning this sport. Lots of people watched it who otherwise would not have.
:yes:
I knew absolutely noyhing about curling two weeks ago, but since then I've found myself explaining the game to a good half dozen people. Good stuff...
:)
Quote from: C.C.R. on March 01, 2010, 05:19:27 PM
At any rate, the onset of digital TV in general & HD specifically has done wonders for watching hockey on TV.
Thats true. I dont think I could watch any sports on a non HD channel without wincing now that I am used to HD.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 05:16:56 PM
Well one thing Mennonites are good at is infighting and division amongst themselves. So while I know the mennonite towns in Manitoba certainly did play sports, having had some hard core mennonite clients from NW Alberta (where Max is from) it wouldn't surprise me that some schools would ban sports.
Not to hijack but there are 2 points here.
First, you are absolutely correct, there are many different varieties of Mennonite, but broadly speaking you can divide them into 3 immigration waves. The first coming before the American revolution known as the Pennsylvania Dutch, and the last coming after the Russian Revolution. These last are generally the most liberal and make up the majority of the Abbotsford Mennonites which I guess is what CC is referring to.
Secondly, the rural Manitoba Mennonites are largely from the middle wave, but the public schools will have sports regardless. Those who object to sports will not send their kids to the public schools.
Hey CCR, are any of these clubs close to you?
http://www.usacurl.org/basics/U.S.%20clubs/illinois.html
And I am amused that thare are more sheets of curling ice in Yukon than the state of Illinois. :lol:
There's going to be some kind of open house at the regional Philadelphia curling club... the regulars must loathe all these bandwagoneers showing up :lol:... but then maybe they're just happy for a little attention every now and then...
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Quote from: crazy canuck on March 01, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
I have no trouble following the puck. I am not sure why others do. I suppose its because I know where to look.
I can follow the puck when it's in the middle of the field. The problem is that when the goal is scored, the view of the puck is usually obstructed by the goalie and several other players near the goal. Yes, one of the other cameras will show later in slow motion how the puck went between the goalie's legs, but by then the moment has passed.
Watch for the twine to bulge.
Damn, the curling club around here needs to do an open house too so I can go & finally try this sport out.
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Quote from: Grey Fox on March 01, 2010, 03:05:29 PM
Who ever wins the Brier this year is going to feel bad for not doing it last year. :lol:
There was a separate olympic qualification process that took place in late 2009.
Yeah. My parents were in town for two whole weeks for the Roar of the Rings. Said it was the best vacation they'd had in years.
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on March 01, 2010, 07:04:32 PM
There's going to be some kind of open house at the regional Philadelphia curling club... the regulars must loathe all these bandwagoneers showing up :lol:... but then maybe they're just happy for a little attention every now and then...
Nah - it's always nice to see new curlers.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 03:48:50 PM
Fox was trying to sell a game to Americans that many were unfamiliar with. People who are new to the game have a hard time following the puck. So make the puck easier to see.
It was a pointless attempt, what with the NHL engaging in self-sabotage.
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 01, 2010, 07:41:19 PM
Damn, the curling club around here needs to do an open house too so I can go & finally try this sport out.
I can guarantee you they'll have an open house in the fall (the start of the curling season).
I understand why some US clubs would do something now, but really, the curling season is just about over.
Yeah i can't get started till Oct at local club.
I found myself in an unthinkable position last Friday. I was playing poker in Atlantic City, and there was curling shown on some of the TVs in the poker room. When someone made a typical disparaging comment about curling, I defended it, and even explained a thing or two, trying to do my best to channel my inner Beeb. :x
Quote from: DGuller on March 01, 2010, 08:17:23 PM
I found myself in an unthinkable position last Friday. I was playing poker in Atlantic City, and there was curling shown on some of the TVs in the poker room. When someone made a typical disparaging comment about curling, I defended it, and even explained a thing or two, trying to do my best to channel my inner Beeb. :x
Don't hate your inner Beeb. :(
Quote from: katmai on March 01, 2010, 08:11:04 PM
Yeah i can't get started till Oct at local club.
:w00t:
If you actually start curling, find out if Anchorage throws a good bonspiel. I'll try and get my team to go to it.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 08:22:09 PM
Quote from: DGuller on March 01, 2010, 08:17:23 PM
I found myself in an unthinkable position last Friday. I was playing poker in Atlantic City, and there was curling shown on some of the TVs in the poker room. When someone made a typical disparaging comment about curling, I defended it, and even explained a thing or two, trying to do my best to channel my inner Beeb. :x
Don't hate your inner Beeb. :(
I've ordered my inner Beeb executed for iPod lust.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 08:22:51 PM
Quote from: katmai on March 01, 2010, 08:11:04 PM
Yeah i can't get started till Oct at local club.
:w00t:
If you actually start curling, find out if Anchorage throws a good bonspiel. I'll try and get my team to go to it.
I need some kind of winter rec to counter the softball and soccer of summer so why not curling :P
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 06:58:12 PM
Hey CCR, are any of these clubs close to you?
http://www.usacurl.org/basics/U.S.%20clubs/illinois.html
And I am amused that thare are more sheets of curling ice in Yukon than the state of Illinois. :lol:
The Waltham Curling Club (second from bottom of list) is about ten miles north of here...
Quote from: C.C.R. on March 01, 2010, 10:02:00 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 06:58:12 PM
Hey CCR, are any of these clubs close to you?
http://www.usacurl.org/basics/U.S.%20clubs/illinois.html
And I am amused that thare are more sheets of curling ice in Yukon than the state of Illinois. :lol:
The Waltham Curling Club (second from bottom of list) is about ten miles north of here...
:shifty:
Quote from: katmai on March 01, 2010, 08:30:42 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 08:22:51 PM
Quote from: katmai on March 01, 2010, 08:11:04 PM
Yeah i can't get started till Oct at local club.
:w00t:
If you actually start curling, find out if Anchorage throws a good bonspiel. I'll try and get my team to go to it.
I need some kind of winter rec to counter the softball and soccer of summer so why not curling :P
That's pretty much my take on it. I need something to keep active in winter (but hate gyms, and suck at hockey).
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 06:58:12 PM
And I am amused that thare are more sheets of curling ice in Yukon than the state of Illinois. :lol:
There's probably more RCMP offices as well. And Tim Hortons.
The spread of curling within the languish sphere must be fought and crushed.Crushed i say!
Quote from: HVC on March 01, 2010, 11:31:00 PM
The spread of curling within the languish sphere must be fought and crushed.Crushed i say!
You're doomed. Next time you go to a Languish meet, it will be held at a curling club.
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 10:16:24 PM
That's pretty much my take on it. I need something to keep active in winter (but hate gyms, and suck at hockey).
I like hockey but it too expensive.
Quote from: katmai on March 01, 2010, 11:38:19 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 01, 2010, 10:16:24 PM
That's pretty much my take on it. I need something to keep active in winter (but hate gyms, and suck at hockey).
I like hockey but it too expensive.
That too.
Whaddaya know? It seems I missed going to the Austrian Curling Championships in Vienna last weekend.
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Quote from: HVC on February 28, 2010, 12:07:30 PM
Did someone win a bronze with broken ribs and a punctured lung? or was that anotehr olympics? a commentator mentioned something like that last night, but missed part of the story so i don't know what event, or if it was even this olympics.
Yes.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/310031,majdic-won-olympic-medal-with-four-broken-ribs-and-damaged-lung.html
QuoteMajdic won Olympic medal with four broken ribs and damaged lung
Whistler, Canada - Petra Majdic won her cross-country sprint bronze medal with four fractured ribs and a tear of the membrane of the lung from a training crash, Slovenian team doctor Tatjaz Urul said on Thursday. Turel told Slovenian television TVS said that the injuries will not allow Majdic to compete again at the Vancouver Games but can't fly home immediately either because of the lung injury.
"Examinations in a Vancouver clinic confirmed the rib fractures. We made the recommendation that she shouldn't fly home immediately because of the lung injury. A long flight could do her harm," Turel told TVS.
Majdic's heroics were the talk of the town even before the exact nature of the injuries were later known. She arrived in a wheelchair at the medal ceremony late Wednesday to collect her bronze behind Norway's Marit Bjoergen and Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland.
"I think that they (the Slovenians) will think that I am just more than a hero, especially when they find out what injuries I was competing with. I think for sure more than a hero," Majdic said.
Majdic, 30, fell on an icy patch and slid into a small gorge during the warm-up. First ultrasound examinations revealed no fractures and she used just pain killers to get from qualifying through the quarter-and semi-finals onto the podium.
"This is not a bronze medal, this is a gold medal with little diamonds on it. I already won a medal for going to the start. The wish was so big because I have been fighting for this for 22 years," she said.
"There was a big hole. I fell three metres. I fell on rocks. I broke one ski and both poles. I was screaming."
Majdic, who had to be helped out of the finish area by team officials after each race, named personal and national pride as the driving force behind her refusal to give up.
"I thought it was over. I couldn't breathe, couldn't move, couldn't walk. But my desire was so strong. The second part of me said I will go to the start," she said.
"You know what it is like when you came from a small country. And you never know whether you will get such a chance again."
Majdic got the first Olympic cross-country medal for Slovenia, the nation's fifth overall (all bronze) and the first individual medal since 1994.
Majdic's psychologist Matej Tusak encouraged her to compete as a day of pain was nothing compared to decades of preparation.
"It is just a lot of pain and I said to her 'You have 25 years of training, you can do this, you have to do this for yourself, you will just have to hear your heartbeat and feel your arms and legs, then you can do it,'" said Tusak.
Majdic was the Olympic top favourite as leader of the sprint World Cup, and with 16 of her 20 World Cup race wins coming in this discipline.
She said Wednesday that she would likely miss Friday's pursuit but would try to compete in next week's 30km. However, the final diagnosis now ended her Olympic adventure.
It's one of those Olympic stories that make me watch the Games. :)
Damn, just finishing the race under those conditions is a great accomplishment, actually medaling is an amazing athletic feat.
Robert Gibbs makes good on his bet: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/player/feat/NHL_Highlights/18594604#feat/NHL_Highlights/18594604