Author Topic: THE OLYMPIC THREAD (Read 2488 times)

R0B0SH4RK · « **on:** February 12, 2010, 01:11:27 AM »

THE OLYMPICS ARE IN MY HOMETOWN AND THEY START TOMORROW.

I AM AMPED OUT OF MY MIND.

Please, discuss. Extreme patriotism is welcome.

R0B0SH4RK · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:18:55 AM »

DP, I know, but I forgot this. Ounce will be happy. He's also apparently raising money to help save the Snow Leopard from extinction.

Reier · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2010, 08:55:07 AM »

Something tells me R0B0 is bragging a bit.... >:P

lloopp D lloopp · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2010, 09:35:40 AM »

I have 2 Canadian cousins...but they live in Alberta.
So...um...go Canada?
BTW it would be cool if you made a team with robots named after the Olympic events.:P

Natef · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2010, 02:33:18 PM »

Quote from: lloopp D lloopp on February 12, 2010, 09:35:40 AM

BTW it would be cool if you made a team with robots named after the Olympic events.:P

QFT

Flying_Chao · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2010, 02:37:50 PM »

The restrooms in the area I live in have Canadian flags.

frezal · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2010, 03:32:02 PM »

Already a death : (

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-olympics-luge13-2010feb13,0,73618.story

Thyrus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2010, 05:53:51 PM »

yeah. I just heard that in the news. very sad.

R0B0SH4RK · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2010, 11:42:42 PM »

Quote from: frezal on February 12, 2010, 03:32:02 PM

Already a death : (

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-olympics-luge13-2010feb13,0,73618.story

I have seen the video. It is not possible to put into words quite how it looks. All I can say is that Canada has offered its sincerest condolences to his family and friends, the country of Georiga, and the World. Personally, I have absolutely no idea why there was a fixed structure there that could be hit. There should have been either a wall, plexiglass barrier, or any form of netting to prevent something like this. It was a stupid, stupid oversight on behalf of whoever designed the track, and it should never have happened.

I hope that this does not ruin the Olympics, even though it is a massive stain. Let us proceed with the upcoming weeks, and cheer our nations on, urging them to succeed at all of their events.

Thyrus · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2010, 03:17:40 AM »

I just watch the intro show. everyone stud up for the georgians.

Somebody · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2010, 09:52:04 AM »

Ya the intro was really nice. I loved the special affects, especially the whales. GO USA!!!!!! Go Bode Miller!! New Hampshire FTW!!!!!!

Reier · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2010, 10:45:08 AM »

The SFX were cool, but the speakers/singers were off-the-chart lame.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2010, 01:13:24 PM »

Quote from: Somebody on February 13, 2010, 09:52:04 AM

Ya the intro was really nice. I loved the special affects, especially the whales. GO USA!!!!!! Go Bode Miller!! New Hampshire FTW!!!!!!

Why New Hampshire? Is that where Bode is from?

Somebody · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:34:43 PM »

Yup.

Along with Carlton Fisk, Chris Carpenter, and Adam Sandler to just name a few famous NHers.

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2010, 02:26:30 AM »

It's sad that the georgian guy died at the first day...

R0B0SH4RK · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2010, 02:32:47 AM »

After day 1 of the medal rounds, the USA is tops with 4 medals (1G, 1S, 2B), and South Korea is the only other country with multiple medals (1G, 1S). The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Slovakia are 4, 5, and 6 all with a gold medal, and Canada, Germany, and Poland all have a silver. I'm loving the 4 channels of round-the-clock coverage we're getting here :D

Thyrus · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2010, 03:27:43 AM »

right now it`s

#1 France
#2 Germany
#3 USA
#4 Canada
#5 South Korea

Naryar · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2010, 04:49:44 AM »

Quote from: Thyrus on February 15, 2010, 03:27:43 AM

right now it`s

#1 France
#2 Germany
#3 USA
#4 Canada
#5 South Korea

HELL YEAH

Thyrus · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2010, 05:57:35 AM »

pah... I knew nar would reply to that! :D

G.K. · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2010, 06:04:00 AM »

In Soviet GTM, Naryar pwn's you!