Author Topic: Olympic News (Read 9068 times)

seaweb11 · « **on:** February 12, 2010, 12:53:48 PM »

Figured I would start an Olympic thread since it's in my neck of the woods.

Looks like bigger,faster,longer, has us humans going beyond survivability now.
Georgian Luger died today during trial run

video shows a lot of unprotected posts

If you crash you will die. Nice sport?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/12/nodar-kumaritashvili-cras_n_460474.html

gerhed · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:36:19 PM »

I find myself attracted to Mrs. Vonn, even if she doesn't ski.

flybox1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:38:00 PM »

Only 21, and trying to be the best. its a risky sport, but was something missed by the safety comittee?

Its a sad day for his family/country.

Magpie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:38:06 PM »

That will put a damper on the opening ceremonies!
Cliff

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2010, 04:05:35 PM »

I saw that wreck on the news, it looked horrible.

my78k · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2010, 06:21:07 PM »

Truly a horriffic crash! It is a dangerous sport (sound familiar?) but I agree there may have benn something that could have been done with those support pillars. Although I am far from a Luge expert....not sure if that is outside of the norm for tracks.

Watching the opening ceremonies now and am super pissed!! They butchered my Anthem!!! To turn it into a bad version of a Celine Dion song was a slap in the face!!!

I can deal with the stereotypes and heavy aboriginal content that is to follow up but to screw with O'Canada is inexcusable!

Dennis

Edit - Oh and for any one who watched it....we don't actually wear dead animals, chant and live in igloos! lol...it may be part of our heritage but it is only ONE small part.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2010, 07:45:36 PM »

Total agree with you on the anthem, Was she Russian? never heard of her.....nice voice, bad arrangement.

Why the hell was everything said in French 1st at the begining? I thought Montreal already had their Olympics.
I get we are bilingual, but are we truly more french than English speaking?

Sarah was good.

my78k · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2010, 07:59:02 PM »

Sarah was good!!

I think we are at the point where more people speak Mandarin then French for god's sake!!

That Nikki chick is actually quite talented. She is doing the CTV theme song "I believe". But in my opinion they blew it big time!! You can "F" with alot of things but you don;'t change your own Country's anthem!!

So far the rest is about what I had expected although I am curious still to see who lights the flame.

Also, I thought they would do more about the Luger from Georgia especially at the beginning. Maybe dedicate the opening to his honour. I was pleased to see the "standing O" when Georgia walked in...nice to see you folks on the coast have some class too

seaweb11 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:23:08 PM »

Gretzky. Nice

myhondas · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:39:36 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on February 12, 2010, 07:45:36 PM

Total agree with you on the anthem, Was she Russian? never heard of her.....nice voice, bad arrangement.

Why the hell was everything said in French 1st at the begining? I thought Montreal already had their Olympics.
I get we are bilingual, but are we truly more french than English speaking?

Sarah was good.

They said that they do both french and english since they are the official languages of the olympics. Also noted that they are the official languages of Canada.

Really you guys don't dance around in animal skins..........wait I thought all you guys did was sit around and drink brewskis and say.......eh?

my78k · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:06:11 PM »

Yeah but that would have made for a VERY boring opening ceremony!! Can you picture 2 guys on a set designed to look like a garage sitting on a bench seat from an old van watching TV and drinking beer....for 2.5 hours?

May be more accurate but hard to sell TV spots with a ceremony like that!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:52:35 PM »

Everything that's been said so far fits Seaweb to a T, especially the igloo, bench seat and brewskis!

You Canadians put on a good party!

bucky katt · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:09:57 PM »

it isnt often that i get so royally pissed off, PISSED OFF, that i feel compelled to send an email to a television network at 2AM but that is exactly what i just did. NBC, in very poor taste and even worse judgment just showed the Olympian from Georgia crash and hit the pole that took his life. i have got to wonder who was thinking what when they thought it was ok to show that graphic event for the world to see. i'm not just talking about viewers that it might upset (like me) but what about showing some respect for this mans family? i know that i wouldnt want my death broadcast to millions. Eyarrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Rant over.

mick7504 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2010, 12:25:51 AM »

Quote from: bucky katt on February 12, 2010, 11:09:57 PM

it isnt often that i get so royally pissed off, PISSED OFF, that i feel compelled to send an email to a television network at 2AM but that is exactly what i just did. NBC, in very poor taste and even worse judgment just showed the Olympian from Georgia crash and hit the pole that took his life. i have got to wonder who was thinking what when they thought it was ok to show that graphic event for the world to see. i'm not just talking about viewers that it might upset (like me) but what about showing some respect for this mans family? i know that i wouldnt want my death broadcast to millions. Eyarrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Rant over.

Right with ya on that one brother.
Their actions are lower than a snakes guts.
They outa hang their bloody heads in shame.
Thoughts are with this guys family and friends.
Mick

my78k · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:51:14 AM »

I hear ya!! That is amlost exactly what I posted on the Dive Bar thread

Dennis

74cb750 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:54:50 AM »

You are correct, just showing his picture would have been sufficient.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2010, 11:45:28 AM »

Just watched the ski jumping. The gold medal winner smoked the rest of them!
...and he was the last jumper

Good TV

TwoTired · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2010, 03:28:02 PM »

spoiler
guess I have to ignore this thread

seaweb11 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2010, 03:41:04 PM »

oops, my bad. I'll stop now

Rocking-M · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2010, 04:57:18 PM »

anyone have a good internet tv link so I can watch some of the games???

BTW, I heard y'all are trucking in snow. I will give all mine away, just pay shipping.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:13:05 PM »

Yup Helicopters as well

http://www.digtriad.com/news/thebuzz/story.aspx?storyid=137156&catid=259

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:16:19 PM »

What's the deal with it raining up at Whistler?

Usually at this time of year you wake up to a foot or two of fresh snow everyday.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:56:26 PM »

same reason the manatees are dying in Florida from to much cold

edit: Global warming, things are all backwards

my78k · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:58:36 PM »

uhm...not sure about these but for starters I would suggest ctv.ca or tsn.ca

Not sure exactly what they are showing. Another option is google vancouver2010 and see what pops up....I know Bell Canada is the provider of all things digital for the games. Try searching the bell.ca site too...

Dennis

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2010, 10:59:59 PM »

I keep turning it on and all I get are these guys.

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Author Topic: Olympic News (Read 9068 times)