Post-Game Talk: 2018 Winter Olympics - PyeongChang, South Korea February 9-25

[Bruinaura]

Thx.
With no real hockey I only want to watch for the crashes. Luge, bobsled, downhill, etc..

Yeah, im sick like that.

Watch mass start speed skating. They literally called it NASCAR on ice tonight.

 

[Fenway]

Here's why the stadium *looked empty for 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Opening Ceremony

 

[Bruinaura]

I think it's ridiculous they still let Russia compete. So they're willing to let the Olympic flag stand for doping instead?

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Other than Hockey how can anyone relate to this? Do any of us have memories of going to Little League Bobsled or Pop Warner Figure Skating. How about Babe Ruth Luge?

Hockey aside the Winter Olympics is the most elitist and pompous of all sporting events

 

[Bruinaura]

Canada looks sharp

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Other than Hockey how can anyone relate to this? Do any of us have memories of going to Little League Bobsled or Pop Warner Figure Skating. How about Babe Ruth Luge?

Hockey aside the Winter Olympics is the most elitist and pompous of all sporting events

Really? Most people at least here have skated, and probably many young people have taken at least beginner figure skating. And anyone who ever skated tried to race their best friend. So I would say most of the skating events are relatable.

Skiing much the same way. Good grief I haven't skied since I was 7, but I do remember being on the bunny slope and trying to get into my tuck like Frans Klammer.

And anyone who lives in an area where is snows can relate to hopping on a sled and trying to go fast.

 

[Kate08]

I love Tonga

 

[Bruinaura]

I love Tonga

Loses 30 pounds and takes up a new sport just so he can parade around without a shirt again in winter weather.

That's dedication, I guess

 

[Kate08]

Loses 30 pounds and takes up a new sport just so he can parade around without a shirt again in winter weather.

That's dedication, I guess

Hey you have to extend those 15 minutes sometime right

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Really? Most people at least here have skated, and probably many young people have taken at least beginner figure skating. And anyone who ever skated tried to race their best friend. So I would say most of the skating events are relatable.

Skiing much the same way. Good grief I haven't skied since I was 7, but I do remember being on the bunny slope and trying to get into my tuck like Frans Klammer.

And anyone who lives in an area where is snows can relate to hopping on a sled and trying to go fast.

Most people have not skated or taken figure skating. And if they did where do they get to compete at a high level during youth like Hockey or Basketball or Baseball?

Skiing, I grew up in Northern Vermont in the 80’s and unless your parents could afford a season lift ticket could you even start to think of getting good. Meanwhile there were no varsity ski teams.

Sled going fast? Yes you are right. Any knob can strap their ass to a board and let gravity take over.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

it's only specialized ski schools.... that's why Carrabasset Valley Academy, exists here, or unless you have a mountain in your region....

 

[Kate08]

I find this Korea harmony fascinating

 

[Bruinaura]

Look out, the Goa'uld are invading the Olympics!

(Sorry, nerdy Stargate reference)

 

[Bruinaura]

The drones were cool

 

[Fenway]

Αρχαίο Πνεύμα αθάνατο, αγνέ πατέρα
του ωραίου, του μεγάλου και του αληθινού,
Κατέβα, φανερώσου κι άστραψε εδώ πέρα
στη δόξα της δικής σου γης και τ' ουρανού.
Στο δρόμο και στο πάλεμα και στο λιθάρι
Στων ευγενών αγώνων λάμψε την ορμή
Και με το αμάραντο στεφάνωσε κλωνάρι
και σιδερένιο πλάσε και άξιο το κορμί. (δις)
Κάμποι, βουνά και θάλασσες φέγγουνε μαζί σου
σαν ένας λευκοπόρφυρος μέγας ναός.
Και τρέχει στο ναό εδώ προσκυνητής σου (δις)
Αρχαίο Πνεύμα αθάνατο, κάθε λαός. (δις)

Olympian flame immortal
Whose beacon lights our way
Emblaze our hearts with the fires of hope
On this momentous day
As now we come across the world
To share these Games of old
Let all the flags of every land
In brotherhood unfold
Sing out each nation, voices strong
Rise up in harmony
All hail our brave Olympians
With strains of victory
Olympic light burn on and on
O'er seas and mountains and plains
Unite, inspire, bring honor
To these ascending games

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Awesome my brother still has his, with the five inch floppy drive and all.

Oh the five inch floppy drive and a.........YOU MEAN THE 1541?!?!?!?!?!

 

[Bruinaura]

Oh the five inch floppy drive and a.........YOU MEAN THE 1541?!?!?!?!?!

I'd have to check with my brother, but I do believe that's the beast

 

[Bruinaura]

One of our local reporters tried curling.

It did not go so well.

 

[sarge88]

I've never watched a sled hockey game, but I want to watch it this year.

A friend’s nephew lost his leg tragically in an accident several years ago and he’s on the US team now.

Those athletes are so inspiring.

 

[Bruinaura]

A friend’s nephew lost his leg tragically in an accident several years ago and he’s on the US team now.

Those athletes are so inspiring.

Inspiring is a good word for them. Sorry to hear about your friend's nephew, but it sounds like he is doing well, to make the team.

I know two men who each lost a leg (one from a mine in Vietnam, the other I'm not sure but I think was for medical reasons). The son of the Vietnam vet went on to become a prosthetics doctor because of his dad.

Neither of these guys played sports after their amputations, to my knowledge, although one has thrown out the first pitch at a Braves game or two. They are also two of the funniest guys I have ever met.

 

[McGarnagle]

 

[22Brad Park]

Them opening ceremonies were pretty awesome.Hopefully games go off without any significant issues

 

[Fenway]

Them opening ceremonies were pretty awesome.Hopefully, games go off without any significant issues

AMEN to that.

 

[sooshii]

I'm going to date myself, but one of my favorite computer games growing up was Winter Olympics on my brother's Commodore 64.


Yay for 80s computer graphics

Yeah for the Commodore 64! (My first real job)

If anybody cares, Netflix is releasing a documentary The Commodore Story on Feb 23. I’m not in it (can you believe?!) but a couple of my old bosses are.

 

[Bruinaura]

Yeah for the Commodore 64! (My first real job)

If anybody cares, Netflix is releasing a documentary The Commodore Story on Feb 23. I’m not in it (can you believe?!) but a couple of my old bosses are.

I'll have to tell my brother, although I wouldn't be surprised if he already knows lol