Delta Truth Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I was surprised that there was no thread of the olympic games that just started in Turin So I 'll ask you who is watching and if so what sport! If not lets here why ? I'll be catching soom of the sports when I can like the snowboarding events , ski jumping, hockey of course, speed skating(short track relay is pretty interesting, skiing like moguls, aerials, perhaps bobsled and glad to see Canada got a gold medal in moguls a pleasant surprise go Canada
Baley Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Ski Jumping is the single greatest sport know to neoteric man!
moreKOTORplz Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 zzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZzzzzzzzZZZZZ
Dark Moth Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Ski Jumping is the single greatest sport know to modern man! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Meh.
Volourn Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Not really. I'm mad that they have canceled TRUE hcokey for the FAKE hockey of the Olympics. NHL > Olympics I'll probably be cheering on the best player in the world.. Jaromir Jagr. DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250.
Surreptishus Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I don't like the winter olympics, it has too many "judged" events. The only one that matters is the curling, where janitors from around the globe face off in a bid to see who can sweep the best.
moreKOTORplz Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 if it has to be judged its not a sport
Dark_Raven Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 What's the name of that sport where they go down an icy path in a sled? I like that and skiing. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Darque Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 What's the name of that sport where they go down an icy path in a sled? I like that and skiing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bobsleding?
Dark_Raven Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I thought bobsledding was done out in the open with dog teams. Something they do in Alaska. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
Arclam Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) I like curling. I don't know why. Heck, I'll watch most of it. Except cross country skiing. Women's Hockey this morning was interesting to watch. I agree that NHL is better than Olympic Hockey. Can't watch the local stuff here though. Coyotes Hockey is now all about the "Operation Slapshot" fallout. The local media did not give a rat's arse bout the Coyotes till the betting scandal. It's been the top story for 5 straight days. <_< Edited February 12, 2006 by Arclam
metadigital Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 What's the name of that sport where they go down an icy path in a sled? I like that and skiing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Luge OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Deraldin Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 What's the name of that sport where they go down an icy path in a sled? I like that and skiing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Luge <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Skeleton.
LadyCrimson Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I like the ice-dancing/skating. Winter Olympics have always appealed to me more than the Summer ones. But I haven't watched the W.O. much since my teens...I remember the US hockey team win, that was dramatic to watch, and I don't even like hockey. :D Ever since they allowed pro's to compete I haven't found it to be nearly as compelling, tho. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
metadigital Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 They have Torville & Dean presenting a show with some local British "celebrities" doing a "dancing on ice" knock-out over a couple of months, presently. They did their first routine (publicly) together since they retired. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Darque Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I thought bobsledding was done out in the open with dog teams. Something they do in Alaska. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dogsledding?
Commissar Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I watch all I can get, frankly. I've just always liked watching winter sports, dunno why. Grew on me considerably back when we were always in Europe in January, and whatever hotel we were at would always have Eurosport, and Eurosport would always be showing a variety of winter stuff. I even watch the figure skating. I know I can't really claim to have testicles anymore for admitting that, but it's the truth.
Cantousent Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Since Commissar has emasculated himself by admitting he likes skating, I'll go one more and say that I think of the Olympics, Summer and Winter, are our best hope of realizing peace between our neighbors. I don't always watch much, but it appeals to the peacenik in me. Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
Bulgarian Jedi Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Some of the sprots are interesting to watch. I like ski slaloms, ski jumping, more or less shorttreck, and ice skating. It is fun to see some competition and also the way your national sportists present themselves. Нека Силата винаги бъде с теб! I reject your reality, and substitute it with my own. Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted. John Lenon This thread is a big "hey, f*** you!" to the humanity's intelligence. 571911[/snapback]
LadyCrimson Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Caught the tail end of the night's broadcast...nice to see Scott Hamilton is still around, even w/his bouts of cancer. The new skating ranking system is new to me...and the women wearing pantsuits. Is that the latest trend or a new requirement? I actually like the pantsuits, you can judge their movements/posture etc. better. I believe bobsledding is the one where they're huddled in actual little "cars" as they race down a track...luge is the one where they're on their backs staring down past their feet. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
kirottu Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I was surprised that there was no thread of the olympic games that just started in Turin <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Torino, not turin. I like watching winter Olympics, because finns actually have chances of winning in some sports. Btw, finnish women beat german women in icehockey yesterday. :D This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Jedihuh? Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Canadian womens team just raped the italians last i saw it was 7-0.
moreKOTORplz Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 i know one of the guys on the USA snowboarding team from high school, so that will be the only thing i'll watch if i can rememberto watch it.
kirottu Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 Canadian womens team just raped the italians last i saw it was 7-0. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, gold medals are probably going to Canada or USA. Finns probably try to make some kind of suprise, but I expect a bronze medal from them. Women This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Jedihuh? Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 No olympic hockey? Obviously since I am canadian I want the Canadians to win.
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