Lucy's maid
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I guess everyone has a different opinions. But I love the Olympics! Especially swimming.
In general, I really like the Olympics... I don't usually tune in to specific events, but I enjoy watching whatever's on at the time that I turn on the TV. I'm always amazed at (and extremely jealous of) the athletic abilities that are showcased. Mostly, I just think it's cool that so many nations can come together to compete and celebrate in human achievements! It's really exciting event, when you think about it...
I just saw Missy Franklin get the gold, and the world record for the 200m backstroke. Great job Missy!!!!
What about our lil gymnast, Gabby ... forgot her last name ... she did a great job, and hers is an inspirational story, daughter of a single mom, and the mom and her sisters sacrificed so Gabby could get the coaches and training and excel in gymnastics. I like stories like that, and great performances like hers.
Good thing you guys are watching it. All I see when I tune in is commercials so I quickly tune out. I guess that's what I get for watching regular TV. I only watch tele with adverts during Doctor Who series.
No, if you look above your post you see Sunshine Rose and I had already said nice things about Gabby. We are very impressed.Am I the only one who thinks Gabby Douglas is just SO awesome!? I was rooting for her the whole time She really deserved that gold!
Totally agree! She is a bright spot in a pretty bright Olympics for the USA.I agree, Patrick, about Gabby D. I really enjoyed her vivaciousness and amazing performances too. Isn't it great when sacrifice is rewarded?
Sportswear for both men and women is often dictated as much by fashion as practicality. Look at the baggy shorts it's now common to see tennis players wearing. There's actually a very sexist assumption that what men wear is always dictated by practicality while women are slaves to fashion and want to 'flaunt themselves.' But sometimes the reverse is true
It could be worse though. In the ancient games athletes competed naked!