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glatt 02-18-2010 07:31 AM

The half pipe is entertaining, but the whim of the judges carries too much weight. I think it's no better than figure skating. I don't know the names of all these events but the snowboard race with 4 people on the track at a time is a hoot to watch.

I was watching the qualifying short track speed skating relay last night, and it looked like a mosh pit with all these people crowding on the ice tagging each other.

Clodfobble 02-18-2010 07:34 AM

Polar bear wrestling.



Oh, that's not an event yet? Pity.

lumberjim 02-18-2010 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt (Post 635556)
The half pipe is entertaining, but the whim of the judges carries too much weight. I think it's no better than figure skating. I don't know the names of all these events but the snowboard race with 4 people on the track at a time is a hoot to watch.

I was watching the qualifying short track speed skating relay last night, and it looked like a mosh pit with all these people crowding on the ice tagging each other.

snow cross, i think....or board cross when it's snowboarders. and Yeah, way cool. I have yet to see one live.....when is it on next?

lookout123 02-18-2010 10:21 AM

winter olympics? no thanks. While I respect their dedication and athleticism I have no interest in any of those sports.

lumberjim 02-18-2010 11:25 AM

polling open

glatt 02-18-2010 11:40 AM

FYI, it's a multiple choice poll.

Cloud 02-18-2010 12:04 PM

too late.

lumberjim 02-18-2010 12:18 PM

ok...I FUCKED IT UP.

biathalon is there twice..... just use the cross country skiing part for that box.

squirell nutkin 02-18-2010 03:28 PM

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I think the biathlon is the coolest because it is rooted in the spirit of the Olympic games. Plus there's guns. And it's extremely measurable; either you hit the target in the very very center or you don't.

This would also be an excellent event:
Rescuing the infant king.

Shawnee123 02-18-2010 03:40 PM

Skiing: I followed the Claudine Longet Invitational closely.

Quote:

Jessica Antlerdance: That's right, Tom. But Helmut injured his ankle last month, and that's bound to affect his performance here today.

Tom Tryman: He caught an edge there, but he seems to be okay, he's in good shape.. actually, I think he's a little..

[ a shot rings out, as Helmut falls into the snow ]

Tom Tryman: Uh-oh! He seems to have been accidentally shot by Claudine Longet! Yes.. and I'm afraid Helmut Kindle is out of this race!

Jessica Antlerdance: Yes, it's a shame, but that's all part of the exciting world of professional skiing, Tom.

lumberjim 02-18-2010 03:50 PM

I HATE the commentators more this year than I usually do. I don't know if I'm just more hostile in my old age...or if they are being extra annoying

squirell nutkin 02-18-2010 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123 (Post 635731)
Skiing: I followed the Claudine Longet Invitational closely.

It looks like she might have changed her sport to Luge...:eek:

zippyt 02-18-2010 04:15 PM

the snow cross , the short track skaters Both should be able to have Spiked Elbow pads !!!
Blood on the snow !!!!

All the down hill skiing looks like fun , though I would die a Horrible death trying to do them .

Biathlon is Verry cool , but where is the Summer equivalent ?
Marathon with Firearms I say !!

Oh and the Luge and Skeleton look like a Blast !!
Except the Double Luge , that Just looks Ghay !!!

lumberjim 02-18-2010 04:51 PM

YEAH...the ambiguously gay duo prolly do that sport

Trilby 02-19-2010 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim (Post 635733)
I HATE the commentators more this year than I usually do. I don't know if I'm just more hostile in my old age...or if they are being extra annoying

they are more annoying. watch with the sound off.


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