Author Topic: Olympics 2008 - Official thread - Beijing, China (Read 29797 times)

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #120 on:** August 11, 2008, 05:24:15 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on August 11, 2008, 05:23:20 PM

My friends went to school with Phelps. They said he was a dick. His teeth are fucked up. But man can he swim.

He looks like he'd be an ass to be honest.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #121 on:** August 11, 2008, 05:52:10 PM »

Quote from: Bacon on August 11, 2008, 04:12:52 PM

Um, you guys are distinguished mentally-challenged. You can display the American flag backwards. There is nothing wrong with it. If it was upside down, you might have something to laugh at.

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Bush is stupid hur hur hur.

Because of US military regulations, the flag is reversed when it's patched on the right shoulder of a uniform. It's done this way so the flag appears to be advancing when soldiers walk forward. Since Bush's flag isn't on his right shoulder, I don't see how that photo supports your position.

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Display flag with canton on the right (canton is the blue field with the 50 start). Display canton facing right when displayed on a casket, when displayed as a decal on the right side of a vehicle (bus, truck, plane, etc.) When worn as a patch on the right arm (but use on left arm is preferable).

As for actual flags. . . .

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When displaying flag with canton on the left (canton is the blue field with the 50 stars), the canton of the flag should always be to the observer's left.

http://www.flagandbannersupply.com/flag-etiquette.htm

(would have posted earlier, but I went jogging and ate dinner)

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #122 on:** August 11, 2008, 05:54:07 PM »

owned

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #123 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:07:53 PM »

the funny thing is that george bush could be wearing a beer can hat in both of those pictures and he'd fit right in.

Bacon · « **Reply #124 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:31:16 PM »

It's a two sided flag. The people behind him are seeing it with the canton on the left. It doesn't matter. As long as it isn't hung on a wall it can be held that way.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #125 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:32:39 PM »

Quote from: Bacon on August 11, 2008, 06:31:16 PM

It's a two sided flag. The people behind him are seeing it with the canton on the left. It doesn't matter. As long as it isn't hung on a wall it can be held that way.

Yes, Bush was showing the flag to the people behind him.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #126 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:35:19 PM »

Quote from: Bacon on August 11, 2008, 06:31:16 PM

It's a two sided flag. The people behind him are seeing it with the canton on the left. It doesn't matter. As long as it isn't hung on a wall it can be held that way.

Sure, he was displaying it to the forty people directly behind him, and not to the thousands of people in front of him, including the swimmers who won the race, or to the cameras displaying the flag to millions of viewers. OK

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #127 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:37:00 PM »

Evilbore Rule #2340: Don't argue with Malek unless it concerns how plain Jenny Lewis looks. You will lose

Bacon · « **Reply #128 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:42:46 PM »

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/4/usc_sec_04_00000007----000-.html

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #129 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:55:36 PM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on August 11, 2008, 06:07:53 PM

the funny thing is that george bush could be wearing a beer can hat in both of those pictures and he'd fit right in.

I still don't like him as a president, but damn he's been entertaining to watch over in Beijing as a fratboy sports fan. Anyone else see him on NBC with Costas last night?

Powerslave · « **Reply #130 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:56:54 PM »

fuck the olympics this thread sucks

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #131 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:57:01 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 11, 2008, 06:55:36 PM

Quote from: Fragamemnon on August 11, 2008, 06:07:53 PM
the funny thing is that george bush could be wearing a beer can hat in both of those pictures and he'd fit right in.

I still don't like him as a president, but damn he's been entertaining to watch over in Beijing as a fratboy sports fan. Anyone else see him on NBC with Costas last night?

I swear to god he said he rode bikes in Beijing in 1875.

Himu · « **Reply #132 on:** August 11, 2008, 08:11:59 PM »

MEN'S DIVING

GOGOGO

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on August 11, 2008, 05:24:15 PM

Quote from: GilloD on August 11, 2008, 05:23:20 PM
My friends went to school with Phelps. They said he was a dick. His teeth are fucked up. But man can he swim.
He looks like he'd be an ass to be honest.

Agreed. Looks like a cocky asshole.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #133 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:30:38 PM »

Cocky asshole or not, Phelps is making it look easy.

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #134 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:52:28 PM »

Man amongst boys

Himu · « **Reply #135 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:59:23 PM »

yeah, uh, i saw him pull off his second WR this olympic games and holy crap. he was almost 2 body lengths ahead half the match.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #136 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:02:20 PM »

Quote from: siamesedreamer on August 11, 2008, 10:52:28 PM

Man amongst boys

Fish among men.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #137 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:03:06 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 11, 2008, 10:59:23 PM

yeah, uh, i saw him pull off his second WR this olympic games and holy crap. he was almost 2 body lengths ahead half the match.

What no one tells you is that he gains his swimming prowess from the blood of baby dolphins. True story.

Himu · « **Reply #138 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:04:27 PM »

Well, one thing that pushes the US over every other country in swimming are them new speedo suits right? I hear those suits are so good and that's why the swimming teams are making so many world records this year. That's a major technological bump.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #139 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:06:07 PM »

I think according to either Time or Washington Post it was due to some dolphin dive/kick or something.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #140 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:06:23 PM »

I've got a dilemma... do I watch the men's gymnastics live in SD on CBC right now, or do I sit through all the swimming finals I've already seen and wait to watch the gymnastics in HD in a couple hours?

Quote from: Fresh Prince on August 11, 2008, 11:06:07 PM

I think according to either Time or Washington Post it was due to some dolphin dive/kick or something.

Watch Phelps on his push off, he swims down much farther than anyone else.

My college roommate and now close friend swam for like 15 years, I've learned so much about the sport from him.

Himu · « **Reply #141 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:07:15 PM »

watch em in hd

so you can see tight male butt in hd

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #142 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:08:06 PM »

I thought 90% of all the swimmers wear the new speedo suits.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #143 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:10:07 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on August 11, 2008, 11:08:06 PM

I thought 90% of all the swimmers wear the new speedo suits.

I think it's higher than 90% now. The way Phelps moves in the water is what puts him above everyone else.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #144 on:** August 12, 2008, 12:12:10 AM »

Hey CBC, could you show more than just China and Japan in the men's gymnastics team final?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #145 on:** August 12, 2008, 12:13:06 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 12, 2008, 12:12:10 AM

Hey CBC, could you show more than just China and Japan in the men's gymnastics team final?

West coast NBC feed not live? (I don't know since I'm watching the East coast feed, along with CBC)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #146 on:** August 12, 2008, 12:14:19 AM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on August 12, 2008, 12:13:06 AM

Quote from: distantmantra on August 12, 2008, 12:12:10 AM
Hey CBC, could you show more than just China and Japan in the men's gymnastics team final?

West coast NBC feed not live? (I don't know since I'm watching the East coast feed, along with CBC)

Nope, they're showing volleyball and synchronized diving right now.

Thank God that we get CBUT (Vancouver CBC) in Seattle!

xnikki118x · « **Reply #147 on:** August 12, 2008, 01:24:04 AM »

The swimming suits are why records keep breaking, the technology just keeps getting better and it's getting people to swim faster.

Phelps utilizes the dolphin kick off his starts and turns more than some competitors, and that gives him an edge. Natalie Coughlin does the same thing. You can stay underwater dolphin kicking for freestyle and backstroke for up to 15m off your start and turns, which is a good portion of any race.

I was a competitive swimmer for a long time. I LOVE watching Olympic swimming.

But HOLY SHIT, did you see men's gymnastics!?! I can't believe we got a bronze! That Jonathan Horton was a total babe, too.

I always watch the guys on the rings, and I swear it looks like the hardest event ever. I won a physical fitness award in high school, and part of the qualification was being able to do a 7-second bar-hang or a single pull-up. I had a hell of a hard time with one pull-up. I can't imagine having the sort of upper body strength needed to do the rings. Maybe that's why they're only an event in men's gymnastics?

Himu · « **Reply #148 on:** August 12, 2008, 01:25:10 AM »

nikki which of the olympians do you think is the hottest

xnikki118x · « **Reply #149 on:** August 12, 2008, 01:43:50 AM »

Aaron Peirsol or Jonathan Horton.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #150 on:** August 12, 2008, 01:48:18 AM »

Hotter than Michael Adonis Phelps??

Bacon · « **Reply #151 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:14:35 AM »

Phelps is pretty ugly.

Crushed · « **Reply #152 on:** August 12, 2008, 02:08:30 PM »

Wow, who knew that Olympians were so horny.

Then I read this article from 2004.

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At the Albertville winter Olympics, condom machines in the athletes’ village had to be refilled every two hours. And in Sydney the organisers’ original order of 70,000 condoms went so fast that they had to order 20,000 more. Even with the replenishment, the supply was exhausted three days before the end of the competition schedule. (For the record, athletes who were in Sydney report that the Cuban delegation was the first to use up its allocation.) Salt Lake City in 2002 went even bigger: 250,000 condoms were handed out, despite the objections of the city’s Mormon leadership.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #153 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:32:11 PM »

Phelps just won again. He looked pissed afterward though; apparently he didn't get the time he wanted, although he broke the record

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #154 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:35:42 PM »

How can fucking North Korea have 7 medals and Canada none.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #155 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:39:43 PM »

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2545387/Beijing-Olympics-Faking-scandal-over-girl-who-sang-in-opening-ceremony.html

China keep painting that grass green.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #156 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:42:05 PM »

Quote from: Fresh Prince on August 12, 2008, 10:39:43 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2545387/Beijing-Olympics-Faking-scandal-over-girl-who-sang-in-opening-ceremony.html

China keep painting that grass green.

Is she on the gymnast team?

Oh wait, she's nine. That means she's too old.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #157 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:42:30 PM »

lollinastics on now

tight gymnast body

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #158 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:47:08 PM »

The chick that sang/flew or whatever at the Sydney Olympics now works at a gay bar (or strip bar) as a singer. She also did some photos for some mens magazine but she's ugly.

Australia where talent and looks aren't important.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #159 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:47:37 PM »

Quote from: Crushed on August 12, 2008, 02:08:30 PM

Wow, who knew that Olympians were so horny.

Then I read this article from 2004.

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At the Albertville winter Olympics, condom machines in the athletes’ village had to be refilled every two hours. And in Sydney the organisers’ original order of 70,000 condoms went so fast that they had to order 20,000 more. Even with the replenishment, the supply was exhausted three days before the end of the competition schedule. (For the record, athletes who were in Sydney report that the Cuban delegation was the first to use up its allocation.) Salt Lake City in 2002 went even bigger: 250,000 condoms were handed out, despite the objections of the city’s Mormon leadership.

yeah, this is prettye well known

when you get a bunch of people in their late teens and 20s in peak human physical condition together put them under a lot of stress and they can't communicate verbally IT'S MAKE FUCK TIME

Hollywood · « **Reply #160 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:48:19 PM »

That one US chick is pretty hot.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #161 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:51:29 PM »

I'd like to get nasty with Nastia.

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When she turns 18.

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Crushed · « **Reply #162 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on August 12, 2008, 10:47:37 PM

yeah, this is prettye well known

when you get a bunch of people in their late teens and 20s in peak human physical condition together put them under a lot of stress and they can't communicate verbally IT'S MAKE FUCK TIME

"You must be a real threat in the fucktuk contest."

Hollywood · « **Reply #163 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:55:06 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 12, 2008, 10:51:29 PM

I'd like to get nasty with Nastia.

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If there's grass on the field, play ball.

This Alicia chick is the one I'm talking bout. She's 20, actually has some tits too.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #164 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:55:48 PM »

GilloD · « **Reply #165 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:57:56 PM »

Gymnastics are 2 parts talent, 2 parts pedophilia and 6 parts GLITTER

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #166 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on August 12, 2008, 10:55:48 PM

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Word...she be hot and she's 20. I can actually look at her and not feel disgusting inside.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #167 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:01:03 PM »

Quote from: siamesedreamer on August 12, 2008, 10:59:18 PM

Word...she be hot and she's 20. I can actually look at her and not feel disgusting inside.

I know what you mean

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Can I pretend she's 16?

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #168 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:05:45 PM »

Nastia is almost 19, for some reason I was thinking she was 16.

Hollywood · « **Reply #169 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:23:47 PM »

We'll take bronze in that. Hoff gets 4th again though, jeez.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #170 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:27:04 PM »

Quote from: xnikki118x on August 12, 2008, 01:24:04 AM

But HOLY SHIT, did you see men's gymnastics!?! I can't believe we got a bronze! That Jonathan Horton was a total babe, too.

I always watch the guys on the rings, and I swear it looks like the hardest event ever. I won a physical fitness award in high school, and part of the qualification was being able to do a 7-second bar-hang or a single pull-up. I had a hell of a hard time with one pull-up. I can't imagine having the sort of upper body strength needed to do the rings. Maybe that's why they're only an event in men's gymnastics?

I bought a pair of gymnastic rings recently for Crossfit training. I could do pull-ups and dips etc on a bar(s) already but holy freaking crap, they're so much harder on rings. The stabilization element just cranks it up about 10 notches. Just holding yourself in the arms-locked, top-of-the-dip position is brutal - the first time I tried it, my arms shook uncontrollably. Rings are an amazing strength training tool, especially considering they cost me $50 and you can use them damn near anywhere. Unfortunately, you quickly realize that having a low bodyweight is 2nd only to upper body strength when it comes to the rings...

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #171 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:27:32 PM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on August 12, 2008, 10:55:48 PM

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Who's this?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #172 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:31:26 PM »

OMG, Michael Phelps. They're about to start lapping people.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #173 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:34:53 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 12, 2008, 11:31:26 PM

OMG, Michael Phelps. They're about to start lapping people.

I'm about to start lapping people too.

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Hollywood · « **Reply #174 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:36:43 PM »

DOMINANCE

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #175 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:38:12 PM »

THAT WAS OBSCENE

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #176 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:48:18 PM »

Judges cheating for the Chinese gymnasts.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #177 on:** August 12, 2008, 11:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on August 12, 2008, 11:34:53 PM

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 12, 2008, 11:31:26 PM
OMG, Michael Phelps. They're about to start lapping people.

I'm about to start lapping people too.

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You spelled fapping wrong.

And Phelps and the US men's team is nasty.

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 12, 2008, 11:48:18 PM

Judges cheating for the Chinese gymnasts.

You'd think they did enough cheating themselves.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #178 on:** August 13, 2008, 12:16:14 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 12, 2008, 11:48:18 PM

Judges cheating for the Chinese gymnasts.

Dude, our girls royally fucked up. It's their own damn fault.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #179 on:** August 13, 2008, 12:18:45 AM »

Quote from: BrandNew on August 13, 2008, 12:16:14 AM

Quote from: Joe Molotov on August 12, 2008, 11:48:18 PM
Judges cheating for the Chinese gymnasts.

Dude, our girls royally fucked up. It's their own damn fault.

I posted that before the one girl fell off the beam. Obviously at that point they were screwed.

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