Yes, I’m watching a lot of the Olympics. They’ve been fun and inspiring, and I’m having a good time here. I did reach overload rather quickly, though, or maybe I’m just not as big of a fan of all sports as I thought. Luckily, NBC has a handy ticker of sorts they display every once in a while. I turned on the coverage early one evening last week and saw more beach volleyball coverage. Again. Men, women, I don’t care. Even if the men wore Speedos, I’d probably get bored. But then the ticker appeared: Michael Phelps in 44 minutes! Oh thank god, I can turn off the TV for the next 44 minutes! And of course, when I turned it back on, as expected, Phelps was there and setting a world record to boot. I love the Sports Illustrated cover this week. Homage to Spitz!
I actually wrote down some funny bits (and some poignant, too) heard on NBC last week.
The obvious: “It’s important in synchronized diving to train together.”
This insight from a commentator. You think?!
The sad: “It’s my job. I don’t have any other thoughts.”
A Chinese gymnast when asked if she would rather be heading to anywhere but the training complex day in, day out. In all fairness to the gymnast, I think what she said was probably lost in translation or some of the context was cut short.
The funny: “I think my mom could anchor this relay!”
Rowdy Gaines, swimming commentator, during the last leg of the gold medal winning 4 x 200 Free relay. The U.S. team had a substantial lead.
The funny but maybe I shouldn’t be laughing: “He had an open door…and he didn’t walk through it.”
Tim Daggert, men’s gymnastics commentator, when a gymnast fell on an event.
More Olympic memories are on the way for me. Tomorrow Cub and I head to the Bay Area to attend a wedding and see my new niece! Maybe I can watch the Closing Ceremonies with Sarah in my arms.
I actually wrote down some funny bits (and some poignant, too) heard on NBC last week.
The obvious: “It’s important in synchronized diving to train together.”
This insight from a commentator. You think?!
The sad: “It’s my job. I don’t have any other thoughts.”
A Chinese gymnast when asked if she would rather be heading to anywhere but the training complex day in, day out. In all fairness to the gymnast, I think what she said was probably lost in translation or some of the context was cut short.
The funny: “I think my mom could anchor this relay!”
Rowdy Gaines, swimming commentator, during the last leg of the gold medal winning 4 x 200 Free relay. The U.S. team had a substantial lead.
The funny but maybe I shouldn’t be laughing: “He had an open door…and he didn’t walk through it.”
Tim Daggert, men’s gymnastics commentator, when a gymnast fell on an event.
More Olympic memories are on the way for me. Tomorrow Cub and I head to the Bay Area to attend a wedding and see my new niece! Maybe I can watch the Closing Ceremonies with Sarah in my arms.
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I enjoyed this blog. ps - when are you coming to San Diego?
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