Olympics

Genevieve · August 11, 2016, 09:18:49 PM

This thread is does not have much olympics in it.

Is anyone else getting sick of this Michael Phelps BS?

The Lady Shael · August 11, 2016, 09:20:15 PM

Never!! MURICA

Gen. Volkov · August 11, 2016, 09:44:10 PM

I'm sick of pretty much every aspect of NBC's Olympic coverage. It is absolutely godawful.

That said, I still want Phelps to win all the medals. Because 'MURICA.

Genevieve · August 11, 2016, 09:51:12 PM

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUS... oh nevermind, we lose everytime :(

Gen. Volkov · August 11, 2016, 09:55:36 PM

I think Aussieland came in second in the women's relay? That's better than not medaling at least.

Briar · August 11, 2016, 09:56:24 PM

I mean, when he was shooting laser beams from his eyes at Chad le Clos....Red, white and blue right there folks

The Lady Shael · August 11, 2016, 09:57:33 PM

Watching him beat Le Clos was so satisfying. And the #phelpsface memes have been kinda amusing.

Genevieve · August 11, 2016, 09:58:22 PM

I mean we're not terrible, but before every Olympics they're like "Australia are gonna win soooo many golds, we are favourites to win in allll these swimming events", and then we win like 2, and the rest of the "favourites" bomb out.

Briar · August 11, 2016, 10:00:17 PM

I was shocked China was beat by Russia in women's gymnastics

Gen. Volkov · August 11, 2016, 10:02:33 PM

QuoteWatching him beat Le Clos was so satisfying. And the #phelpsface memes have been kinda amusing.

It really was, after Le Clos ran his mouth so much. Yeah, the Phelps death stare was the best. I tried to use it a bit ago, but my tablet-fu is not strong.

The Lady Shael · August 11, 2016, 10:03:40 PM

Also China didn't win gold in one of the synchronized diving events, first time since '04, leading to this awkward hug by the Great Britain team: http://www.nbcolympics.com/sites/default/files/styles/951x536_rectangle/public/field_image/10August2016/great-britain-laugher-mears-celebreate.jpg?itok=_Fq1pRdh

Gen. Volkov · August 11, 2016, 10:04:04 PM

Quote from: GenevieveI mean we're not terrible, but before every Olympics they're like "Australia are gonna win soooo many golds, we are favourites to win in allll these swimming events", and then we win like 2, and the rest of the "favourites" bomb out.

That's literally a perfect description of any NBC Olympics broadcast where the US is not actually favored to win. Its awful.

Quote from: ShaelAlso China didn't win gold in one of the synchronized diving events, first time since '04, leading to this awkward hug by the Great Britain team:

Wow, yeah, that is awkward as hell. But hey, go Britain!

Briar · August 11, 2016, 10:12:37 PM

I think it's because NBC makes their montages ahead of time.

Neobaron · August 11, 2016, 10:17:01 PM

Don't worry Lucy, even if Australia is bad@sports you still get the benefit of Michelle Jenneke being everyones favorite runner.

Gen. Volkov · August 11, 2016, 10:19:03 PM

Is that the one who did the bouncy dance warmup routine?

Briar, you are probably correct.