2008 Summer Olympic Games

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:40 pm

Anyone watching?

2008 drummers in the opening ceremonies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 29 footprint fireworks!!!!!

Man, how cool is this?!?!?!?!

Nicely done Beijing.

Oh.............the boat thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Magnificent!!!

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:33 pm

2 Americans attacked, one dead.......... in Beijing.........

.............WTH!!!!!!!!

zepboy · Post by **zepboy** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:24 pm

I read about this. It was a random robbery, during which their Chinese guide was also injured. The attacker jump to his death at the time of the attack.

It is believed to have nothing to do with nationality, just a desperate thug looking for a quick buck.

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:45 am

I wonder what he used the money for on his way down to the pavement.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:05 am

Big Blue Owl wrote:I wonder what he used the money for on his way down to the pavement.

Too bad he didn't land on top of that speartipped fence the news was showing.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:12 am

I watched the 400m U.S. Men swim from behind to win the gold before I
went to bed Sunday night.

That was SO friggin' awesome. The French had 'em beat the whole race.

The U.S. anchor swimmer (Lazar?) was behind until the last 25 meters,
then he turned it on, caught up and won by a FINGERTIP.

The French anchor swimmer was such a baby. He just stood in the water
feeling sorry for himself, even though the French talked trash that they
would crush the Americans in that event.

On the plus side, the world record was smashed - even by the FRENCH
swimmer in a losing effort!

How silly is that?

Amazing, and a race for the Olympic history books.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:42 am

I'm liking all the records and medals this time. Our kids are doing well.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:44 am

Walkinghairball wrote:I'm liking all the records and medals this time. Our kids are doing well.

U.S. Women gymnasts are getting the shitty end of the stick by way of a
Argentine judge....asshole.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:56 am

CygnusX1 wrote:
Walkinghairball wrote:I'm liking all the records and medals this time. Our kids are doing well.
U.S. Women gymnasts are getting the shitty end of the stick by way of a
Argentine judge....asshole.

Unfortunately NO JUDGES have anything to do with the 2 girls that stepped out of bounds on the floor routine........dang.

Anyone catch the total medals count????

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:05 am

Walkinghairball wrote:Unfortunately NO JUDGES have anything to do with the 2 girls that stepped out of bounds on the floor routine........dang.

true, but the others are putting up outstandoing performances.

Medal count: (US takes lead)

From ESPN.com

Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
United States of America 7 6 8 21
China 13 3 4 20
South Korea 5 6 1 12
Australia 3 3 4 10
Italy 3 4 2 9
Russia 2 4 3 9
France 0 6 3 9
North Korea 1 2 4 7
Japan 3 1 2 6
Germany 2 1 1 4
Great Britain 2 0 2 4
Netherlands 1 1 2 4
Czech Republic 2 1 0 3
Azerbaijan 1 2 0 3
Brazil 0 0 3 3
Slovakia 1 1 0 2
Spain 1 0 1 2
Finland 1 0 1 2
Romania 1 0 1 2
Zimbabwe 0 2 0 2
Kazakhstan 0 1 1 2
Austria 0 1 1 2
Cuba 0 1 1 2
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) 0 0 2 2
Armenia 0 0 2 2
Indonesia 0 0 2 2
Togo 1 0 0 1
India 1 0 0 1
Thailand 1 0 0 1
Vietnam 0 1 0 1
Colombia 0 1 0 1
Hungary 0 1 0 1
Turkey 0 1 0 1
Sweden 0 1 0 1
Norway 0 1 0 1
Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1
Algeria 0 0 1 1
Georgia 0 0 1 1
Argentina 0 0 1 1
Belarus 0 0 1 1
Croatia 0 0 1 1
Tajikistan 0 0 1 1
Ukraine 0 0 1 1
Switzerland 0 0 1 1
Kyrgyzstan 0 0 1 1
Mexico 0 0 1 1
Poland 0 0 1 1

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:20 am

Not so bad.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:23 am

Walkinghairball wrote:Not so bad.

We (Americans) traditionally perform better in the Summer games
anyway. It's all good.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:07 pm

CygnusX1 wrote:
Walkinghairball wrote:I'm liking all the records and medals this time. Our kids are doing well.
U.S. Women gymnasts are getting the shitty end of the stick by way of a
Argentine judge....asshole.

And that boys and girls, is the reason I stick to the swimming and beach volleyball- there are hard and fast RULES with no judgements or politics clouding the proceedings....

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:54 am

Here are the medal standings as of today.

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/I ... 0000.shtml

And that one in Womens Gymnastics won by the North Korean on the Vault was bullshit. Even Bella was pissed off and crying over his

of the judges.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:39 am

MEXICO DROPS OUT OF 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS

President Felipe Calderon of Mexico has announced that Mexico will
not participate in the remaining Beijing Summer Olympics.

He stated, "Casi cada uno que puede funcionar, saltar, O la nadada
ha salido ya del pais."

Translation: "Pretty much everyone who can run, jump, or swim has
already left the country."