[geeks] Stupid people rant

[Eric Dittman]

> > I don't watch the Olympics, or skating, and don't care, but
> > my wife watches.  I was on the couch working wireless and
> > could hear the crowd's (and my wife's) reaction.  My wife
> > said the Canadian pair's performance was exceptional and
> > flawless, but the Eastern bloc voting put the Russian
> > pair's score above, even though the Russian pair messed
> > up a landing.
> 
> after watching both routines, i sided with the russian pair--they won
> hands down on grace and emotive qualities combined with technicals.

I read the sports section this evening.  There's some commentary
both ways.  I don't watch skating, so I'm not a judge.

> the canadian couple just didnt emote. yes they had power and speed and
> accuracy..but what good is all that if you cannot feel their performance?
> it was very...lackluster. they didnt seem to have much humility
> either...especially that woman's actions and comments before they took the
> ice.

Was this as bad as Nancy Kerrigan's sour grapes after Oksana
Baiul won the gold?

> all three medal winners did a good job, however, and imo shouldnt squabble
> over a medal just for ego value.

Isn't the Olympics one big ego trip?
-- 
Eric Dittman
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