caseyjones 3,009 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Why would athletes competing for themselves instead of for flimsily constructed nations be so absurd? Personally I liked the Olympics but found the constant references to the medal table a bit unpleasant.It would be much more like the Olympic Spirit or whatever trite phrase you want to use if we got away from the obsession with flags and anthems and stuff really. Unnecessary.This post has made me realise that the London Olympic Games was even better than I first thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Why would athletes competing for themselves instead of for flimsily constructed nations be so absurd? Personally I liked the Olympics but found the constant references to the medal table a bit unpleasant.It would be much more like the Olympic Spirit or whatever trite phrase you want to use if we got away from the obsession with flags and anthems and stuff really. Unnecessary.Unpleasant? Did you have Ant & Dec gunge you everytime it came up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Belarusian female shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk stripped of gold medal after testing positive for banned substance.Wonder if the banned substance was testosterone she looks like Jack Black Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeReadyStu 70 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That is clearly Paul Merton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,509 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That is clearly Paul Merton.Yip, definitely Merton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Cut off her baws! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Medal hopes for today? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic191 4,454 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Medal hopes for today? Dwain Chaimbers goes in the final of the Curling at half 3! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Medal hopes for today? Im going to miss this thread. Ive lived in it for the last 2 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dwain Chaimbers goes in the final of the Curling at half 3! I can't believe he won 29 gold, 17 silver and 19 bronze. What an athlete! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Chambers joke is dead, let it rest in the hopes no one remembers it come Rio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongolikecandy 418 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Chambers joke is dead, let it rest in the hopes no one remembers it come Rio.Wanna bet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic191 4,454 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Chambers joke is dead, let it rest in the hopes no one remembers it come Rio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Chambers joke is dead, let it rest in the hopes no one remembers it come Rio.It had a good run to be fair. Not as good a run as Dwain in the 100m but good all the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,949 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Chambers joke is dead, let it rest in the hopes no one remembers it come Rio.That's what people said about Dwain's career. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy94 54 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Why would athletes competing for themselves instead of for flimsily constructed nations be so absurd? Personally I liked the Olympics but found the constant references to the medal table a bit unpleasant.It would be much more like the Olympic Spirit or whatever trite phrase you want to use if we got away from the obsession with flags and anthems and stuff really. Unnecessary.Who would watch athletes competing for only themselves? The Olympics, sport even, is made special and memorable by the fans feeling part of it. 'Imagine there's no countries....' well Mo Farah, Jess Ennis and Greg Rutherford all winning gold within a few hours of each other becomes meaningless.It's been described as the best night in British sporting history but without 'flimsily constructed nations' it's just three random individuals that nobody gives a shit about.The majority of Brits that competed at the the Olympics came from the same culture that we're part of, with the same opportunities as every one of us. We can relate to these people. They grew up in our communities, use the same sports centres we do, are funded through lottery money we contribute to in a society with a sporting structure that a lot of us have been involved in in some way.And the one nation idea - yes, all very nice in theory, but wouldn't life become emotionless and dull? If the people of Earth do all come together, with Imagine as the national anthem, then we'll just be looking to beat the nearest bunch of aliens when they come along. Man's competitive instinct means we need different nations. TheBluenose1972 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Chambers joke is dead, let it rest in the hopes no one remembers it come Rio.Nothing a good pharmacist couldn't sort out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAmerica18 846 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Seems like only yesterday we were hosting the Olympics Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymorrison1 1,033 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 she looks like Jack Black I think she looks like Jan Molby.Can't post a pic, as I don't know how to do it, but I compared this pic to a couple on t'internet, and they very alike! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Olympics without nations Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongolikecandy 418 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Olympics without nations Aye and let's do away with winners and losers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic191 4,454 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Aye and let's do away with winners and losersEveryone should get a medal for taking part! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongolikecandy 418 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Everyone should get a medal for taking part!Some are happy to get a new tracksuit and a pair of gutties that fit Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Everyone should get a medal for taking part!A Keyring would do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,949 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Everybody is laughing at the idea of an Olympics without nations but it was pretty much an all-Greek affair once upon a time Yes I know greek-speaking foreigners could compete too, but still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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