Olympics

As I was watching the Olympics the other night the commentators made an interesting point that is so very true. Almost every event in the Winter Olympics requires the competitor to be a daredevil. Each year each of the events becomes more ridiculous. It's all about speed, height, and who has the least fear. If you aren't willing to risk your life then you won't be the best. Now that's what I call dedication! Shoot, the luge participants were complaining that they couldn't go as fast now that the track has been adjusted. How could anyone not want to see the human limits tested?

Well, I have answer for this last question I posed. As I was perusing the Georgetown Voice (I don't know why I continue to read that liberal b.s.) I happened upon an article written by one Keenan Timko. The kid admits to having never participated in any of the Olympic sports, yet has no interest in paying any attention to the Olympics. He's too worried about his favorite NBC shows being interrupted. I'll give him credit though, his point is to bash Ralph Lauren and he has a good argument. It's his ignorance though that kills me. To say that no one is paying attention to the Olympics, or at least no one he knows. Who do you hang out with? Are you a freaking hermit living in the woods? To top it off, he claims the Winter Olympic sports are for the elite. Are you serious? Most people that live somewhat near ski resorts go skiing. These kids are from big time ski resort areas who grow up on the mountains. It is because of their talent that a lot of them go to special private schools. Take the skiers for example. A lot of the Olympic hopefuls attend ski schools so that they can ski on the best slopes and chase their dreams while also earning an education. It's just how the system works in America.

What it comes down to is lack of research. Sure, you can express your opinion, but do some research first and get your facts straight. You're just embarrassing yourself and look like a fool.
http://georgetownvoice.com/2010/02/11/suffer-for-fashion-a-rich-mans-olympic-wear/