The 2008 Summer Olympics

Kodos · 07-30-2008, 09:56 AM

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will start on August 8, 2008. Describe your reaction.

CleBrownsfan · 07-30-2008, 09:59 AM

um, go USA!

cartman · 07-30-2008, 10:02 AM

First Olympics for me in high-def FTW!!!

Hurst2112 · 07-30-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will start on August 8, 2008. Describe your reaction.

I tried boycotting. But I have too much cool stuff made in China. And, I like McDonalds fries a bit too much.

MJ4H · 07-30-2008, 10:09 AM

never been too interested in the olympics. my wife likes em so i'll probably have to see some

PackerFanatic · 07-30-2008, 10:09 AM

212 hours of programming PER DAY by all the NBC stations.

According to SI, when all is said and done, NBC will have broadcast more programming for this Summer Games than all the other Summer Games COMBINED.

I think even if you try, you won't be able to get out of hearing SOMETHING about the results, heh.

Frankly, I don't care that much.

BrianD · 07-30-2008, 10:24 AM

I tend to get sucked into the Olympics. There are some events I like more than others, but I'll probably alternate between watching and being glued to the set most evenings.

MrBug708 · 07-30-2008, 10:26 AM

I'll watch some of the events. It'll be nice if you have a lot of options on what you can watch. I'll probably catch basketball, soccer, softball, baseball any finals event with Phelps, a few of the track events, a couple of gymnastics events

Passacaglia · 07-30-2008, 10:27 AM

"What the hell? The Olympics aren't starting for another eight years!

"

Passacaglia and the rest of Chicago

ISiddiqui · 07-30-2008, 10:31 AM

I'll watch some every day, though I'm going to hate the "rah, rah, USA" coverage. I want to see the best athletes, not just the best Americans (yes, I realize that once in a blue moon, they'll highlight another country's athlete, but its rare).

BrianD · 07-30-2008, 10:37 AM

I'm wondering how much of the Olympics I'll actually watch in HD. I'm assuming that the primary NBC channel will show only the major events which have a good chance of being spoiled before the prime time replay. The more interesting fringe events will probably be relegated to the MSNBC type channels.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-30-2008, 10:47 AM

I don't have very much interest in the Summer Olympics events. The short track events (100m, 200m, 400m) are entertaining to me, and I like the volleyball, but I don't care much for Olympic baseball, basketball, or soccer.

Since the coverage seems to be expanding a whole bunch this time around, maybe they'll show more badminton or handball or shooting. I'd like to see sports that I don't ever get to see on television. That's part of my enjoyment of the Olympics. I want to see something that I don't get to see every day or every week.

I think that's why I like the Winter Olympics more than the Summer Olympics: curling, luge, bobsled, ski jumping, speed skating, etc. In the US, these sports aren't on television all the time, but they get tons of airtime during the Winter Games.

So, anyway, I'll watch some track and volleyball this year. I'll probably watch a little swimming, and my wife might watch gymnastics. Right now, I think that's about it.

Dr. Sak · 07-30-2008, 10:52 AM

Team handball is so fun to play, and a lot of fun to watch!

Racer · 07-30-2008, 10:57 AM

There's not really an option that fits me very well. I plan on watching most of the mid-distance and long-distance events (800m, 1500m, steeple chase, 5,000m, 10,000m, and part of the marathon) but not much else.

JeeberD · 07-30-2008, 11:00 AM

Man, has it already been four years since my women's sand volleyball thread got locked?!?

Kodos · 07-30-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer

There's not really an option that fits me very well. I plan on watching most of the mid-distance and long-distance events (800m, 1500m, steeple chase, 5,000m, 10,000m, and part of the marathon) but not much else.

These are the events that have the most chance of me watching, since I was a long distance runner back in high school. If I remember right, I was undefeated in the steeplechase (maybe I was just undefeated within our team). But then, we only ran it once or twice. One of our guys (who was a really good runner) fell and got completely submerged in the water pit. People loved to hang out near the water and watch disaster befall the poor runners.

molson · 07-30-2008, 11:07 AM

I always tell myself I'll try to watch more of the Olympics in a given year, but it never happens. Now that I finally have TIVO, I'm sure I'll catch much more of it than I ever have.

MikeVic · 07-30-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Man, has it already been four years since my women's sand volleyball thread got locked?!?

Whoa whoa, pixplskthx.

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Whoa whoa, pixplskthx.

It was an epic thread.

MikeVic · 07-30-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

It was an epic thread.

Link please.

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Link please.

No idea what it was called.

MikeVic · 07-30-2008, 11:17 AM

Dammit!

Greyroofoo · 07-30-2008, 11:21 AM

No interest at all in the olympics for me.

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

No interest at all in the olympics for me.

YOU CLICKED ON THE THREAD!

Greyroofoo · 07-30-2008, 11:24 AM

Well the thread is actually a poll asking about interest in the olympics.

I just have some interest about how interested other people are in the olympics

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

Well the thread is actually a poll asking about interest in the olympics.

I just have some interest about how interested other people are in the olympics

good point

Autumn · 07-30-2008, 11:29 AM

I find it interesting that you have some interest about how interested other people are in the Olympics. I wonder how interested other people are in how interested you are in how interested they are in the Olympics? Perhaps a poll ...

JeeberD · 07-30-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Link please.

Ack, looks like SD deleted it, not locked it. I can still see it, however...

Izulde · 07-30-2008, 11:42 AM

Although I don't follow women's gymnastics hardcore like I used to in the Mag 7 and the Vanessa Atler days, I might still try and catch it.

Swimming I'll probably watch and I intend to watch every last second of fencing I can find, even if it's shitty, shitty foil.

Neon_Chaos · 07-30-2008, 11:47 AM

Mabuhay Ang Pilipinas!

Pumpy Tudors · 07-30-2008, 11:53 AM

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Mabuhay Ang Pilipinas!

what did you call me

Big Fo · 07-30-2008, 11:55 AM

I've always liked the Olympics. This year will be better since they'll be covering just about everything and I'll be able to pick and choose what events I want to see. Basketball is probably my most anticipated event but I'll watch a bunch of others.

USA! USA! USA! [/obligatory nationalism]

MikeVic · 07-30-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Ack, looks like SD deleted it, not locked it. I can still see it, however...

Undelete!!

Neon_Chaos · 07-30-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

what did you call me

The Dark Knight.

Cringer · 07-30-2008, 12:09 PM

I am looking forward to the Olympics. My daughter is very interested as well, as this is her first 'real' Olympics to her at age 8. That has helped raise my level of interest a good amount.

Critch · 07-30-2008, 12:14 PM

I just hope the coverage concentrates more on the actual sports and less on the "human interest" storyline crap.

MikeVic · 07-30-2008, 12:15 PM

Does Allison Stokke complete in these?

nilodor · 07-30-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I'll watch some every day, though I'm going to hate the "rah, rah, USA" coverage. I want to see the best athletes, not just the best Americans (yes, I realize that once in a blue moon, they'll highlight another country's athlete, but its rare).

That's one thing I love about the coverage we receive here is you can see events where there are no Canadians participating, they also are pretty good at giving bio's on the best athletes in the world. Of course there is a slant towards favouring Canadian athletes but it's nothing like watching the US stations. Their coverage would lead you to believe you're watching the US championships.

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nilodor

That's one thing I love about the coverage we receive here is you can see events where there are no Canadians participating, they also are pretty good at giving bio's on the best athletes in the world. Of course there is a slant towards favouring Canadian athletes but it's nothing like watching the US stations. Their coverage would lead you to believe you're watching the US championships.

We'll it's being covered by US STATIONS, right? What do you want, 15 minute bios on the east germany women's weightlifting team?

Most people don't care about the fast running goat herder from eastbumlick.

Lathum · 07-30-2008, 12:33 PM

I'll be watching as much as my wife allows me to.

Lathum · 07-30-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Most people don't care about the fast running goat herder from eastbumlick.

I have a second cousin once removed from east bumlick

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I have a second cousin once removed from east bumlick

watch your cornhole, man

Lathum · 07-30-2008, 12:42 PM

Actualy I made a mistake, I just called my mom and she told me it is West bumlick. sorry for the confusion.

JediKooter · 07-30-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Critch

I just hope the coverage concentrates more on the actual sports and less on the "human interest" storyline crap.

Yes, more sports. I really don't care who A. lost their (insert loved one) and how they had to cope B. Over came (insert disability or bias) and have made it to the Olympics or C. This is their (insert number of previous Olympics + this one) and they really hope to go home with the gold before retiring.

molson · 07-30-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Yes, more sports. I really don't care who A. lost their (insert loved one) and how they had to cope B. Over came (insert disability or bias) and have made it to the Olympics or C. This is their (insert number of previous Olympics + this one) and they really hope to go home with the gold before retiring.

With all the networks NBC has access too, hopefully they've targeted specific networks for different kinds of audiences. (though I do also remember stories of the fluff conciously toned down in '04).

Networks always brag about having the Olympics even though people care far less about them than most other sports - but this is really some production NBC has to put together. The logistics are mind-boggling. And I guess they even put together the different coverage packages for all of the other countries, targetting each individual country's audience.

ISiddiqui · 07-30-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

We'll it's being covered by US STATIONS, right? What do you want, 15 minute bios on the east germany women's weightlifting team?

Most people don't care about the fast running goat herder from eastbumlick.

If the East German Women's Weightlifting Team was any good, yeah... and especially since East Germany doesn't exist anymore, that'd be a Hell of a plot line

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I want to see the best athletes. I don't care if they are American or not.

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

If the East German Women's Weightlifting Team was any good, yeah... and especially since East Germany doesn't exist anymore, that'd be a Hell of a plot line

.

I want to see the best athletes. I don't care if they are American or not.

i don't know. the chinese guy that's always good on the rings just isn't that exciting.

actually nor is the american guy good on the pommel horse.

JediKooter · 07-30-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

With all the networks NBC has access too, hopefully they've targeted specific networks for different kinds of audiences. (though I do also remember stories of the fluff conciously toned down in '04).

Networks always brag about having the Olympics even though people care far less about them than most other sports - but this is really some production NBC has to put together. The logistics are mind-boggling. And I guess they even put together the different coverage packages for all of the other countries, targetting each individual country's audience.

Yes they love bragging about them for sure. Actually, where I work, we (not me specifically, but in my department) have some people who have been doing technical support for CCTV for a few months now in preperation for the Olympics and some of the stats that I've seen (for equipment and how many hours of video, etc) are just crazy. I'm actually glad I have nothing to do with it, haha.

ISiddiqui · 07-30-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

i don't know. the chinese guy that's always good on the rings just isn't that exciting.

actually nor is the american guy good on the pommel horse.

And why is Mike Phelps? (I actually though Ian Thorpe was more interesting in the last Olympics)

rkmsuf · 07-30-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

And why is Mike Phelps? (I actually though Ian Thorpe was more interesting in the last Olympics)

because he's american obviously

View Poll Results: Regarding the upcoming Olympics...
I will be glued to the TV watching them. Go (insert country)!	10	14.49%
I will watch some every day.	29	42.03%
I might watch a little here and there, if nothing better is on.	25	36.23%
I don't plan to watch them at all. Meh.	5	7.25%
I'd rather watch trout fishing on The Ocho.	5	7.25%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

07-30-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
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07-30-2008, 10:02 AM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	First Olympics for me in high-def FTW!!! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-30-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	212 hours of programming PER DAY by all the NBC stations. According to SI, when all is said and done, NBC will have broadcast more programming for this Summer Games than all the other Summer Games COMBINED. I think even if you try, you won't be able to get out of hearing SOMETHING about the results, heh. Frankly, I don't care that much. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

07-30-2008, 10:31 AM	#10
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I'll watch some every day, though I'm going to hate the "rah, rah, USA" coverage. I want to see the best athletes, not just the best Americans (yes, I realize that once in a blue moon, they'll highlight another country's athlete, but its rare). __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-30-2008, 10:09 AM	#5
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	never been too interested in the olympics. my wife likes em so i'll probably have to see some

07-30-2008, 10:24 AM	#7
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I tend to get sucked into the Olympics. There are some events I like more than others, but I'll probably alternate between watching and being glued to the set most evenings.

07-30-2008, 10:26 AM	#8
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I'll watch some of the events. It'll be nice if you have a lot of options on what you can watch. I'll probably catch basketball, soccer, softball, baseball any finals event with Phelps, a few of the track events, a couple of gymnastics events

07-30-2008, 10:27 AM	#9
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	"What the hell? The Olympics aren't starting for another eight years! " Passacaglia and the rest of Chicago

07-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#11
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I'm wondering how much of the Olympics I'll actually watch in HD. I'm assuming that the primary NBC channel will show only the major events which have a good chance of being spoiled before the prime time replay. The more interesting fringe events will probably be relegated to the MSNBC type channels.

07-30-2008, 10:47 AM	#12
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I don't have very much interest in the Summer Olympics events. The short track events (100m, 200m, 400m) are entertaining to me, and I like the volleyball, but I don't care much for Olympic baseball, basketball, or soccer. Since the coverage seems to be expanding a whole bunch this time around, maybe they'll show more badminton or handball or shooting. I'd like to see sports that I don't ever get to see on television. That's part of my enjoyment of the Olympics. I want to see something that I don't get to see every day or every week. I think that's why I like the Winter Olympics more than the Summer Olympics: curling, luge, bobsled, ski jumping, speed skating, etc. In the US, these sports aren't on television all the time, but they get tons of airtime during the Winter Games. So, anyway, I'll watch some track and volleyball this year. I'll probably watch a little swimming, and my wife might watch gymnastics. Right now, I think that's about it. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-30-2008, 10:52 AM	#13
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Team handball is so fun to play, and a lot of fun to watch!

07-30-2008, 10:57 AM	#14
Racer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	There's not really an option that fits me very well. I plan on watching most of the mid-distance and long-distance events (800m, 1500m, steeple chase, 5,000m, 10,000m, and part of the marathon) but not much else.

07-30-2008, 11:00 AM	#15
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Man, has it already been four years since my women's sand volleyball thread got locked?!? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-30-2008, 11:07 AM	#17
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I always tell myself I'll try to watch more of the Olympics in a given year, but it never happens. Now that I finally have TIVO, I'm sure I'll catch much more of it than I ever have.

07-30-2008, 11:17 AM	#22
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Dammit!

07-30-2008, 11:21 AM	#23
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	No interest at all in the olympics for me.

07-30-2008, 11:24 AM	#25
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Well the thread is actually a poll asking about interest in the olympics. I just have some interest about how interested other people are in the olympics Last edited by Greyroofoo : 07-30-2008 at 11:24 AM.

07-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#27
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	I find it interesting that you have some interest about how interested other people are in the Olympics. I wonder how interested other people are in how interested you are in how interested they are in the Olympics? Perhaps a poll ...

07-30-2008, 11:42 AM	#29
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Although I don't follow women's gymnastics hardcore like I used to in the Mag 7 and the Vanessa Atler days, I might still try and catch it. Swimming I'll probably watch and I intend to watch every last second of fencing I can find, even if it's shitty, shitty foil. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

07-30-2008, 11:47 AM	#30
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Mabuhay Ang Pilipinas! __________________ Come and see.

07-30-2008, 11:55 AM	#32
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I've always liked the Olympics. This year will be better since they'll be covering just about everything and I'll be able to pick and choose what events I want to see. Basketball is probably my most anticipated event but I'll watch a bunch of others. USA! USA! USA! [/obligatory nationalism]

07-30-2008, 12:09 PM	#35
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I am looking forward to the Olympics. My daughter is very interested as well, as this is her first 'real' Olympics to her at age 8. That has helped raise my level of interest a good amount. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

07-30-2008, 12:14 PM	#36
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	I just hope the coverage concentrates more on the actual sports and less on the "human interest" storyline crap.

07-30-2008, 12:15 PM	#37
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Does Allison Stokke complete in these?

07-30-2008, 12:33 PM	#40
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I'll be watching as much as my wife allows me to.

07-30-2008, 12:42 PM	#43
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Actualy I made a mistake, I just called my mom and she told me it is West bumlick. sorry for the confusion. Last edited by Lathum : 07-30-2008 at 12:42 PM.

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