Friday, August 3, 2012

Olympics - good and bad

The Olympics have started.

That’s good.

No that’s bad it means I have been awake all night to watch it on television.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, I love watching Australian’s compete against that world’s best

That’s good.

No that’s bad, Australia is not winning many events.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, because Great Britain is also struggling to win many events.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, for Great Britain, because usually the host nation wins more than its average number of gold medals.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, that means other countries are winning events.

That’s good.

No that’s bad because many of the athletes’ victories are questionable controversial.

That’s bad.

No that’s good because if there test positive Australia may inadvertently win more medals.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, because they will not get a proper medal ceremony or the fame of winning.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, it means we will not have to lick the back of Stephanie Rice’s head on a stamp.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, as documented on her Facebook and Twitter accounts we can not be certain where her head has been.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, because it means some of our athletes might actually show some personality.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, it means media outlets with create outrage and controversy – where none should exist, because the athlete did not conform to the politically correct and bland expectations.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, it means we will not have to put up with athletes “acting” in commercials promoting vitamins, cereal products, air conditioners or hosting demeaning television competition/reality shows.

That’s good.

No that’s bad it means they will end up becoming “expert” commentators at future sporting events.

That’s bad.

No that’s good because it might be for the BBC in England like Ian Thorpe.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, he is apparently quite aggressive in his body language and wears unusual combinations of clothes.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, at least he is broadcasting accurate information unlike many of the commentators on channel nine in Australia.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, they mispronounce names, incorrectly describe the rules and possible outcomes and get confused by the events as they unfold.

That’s bad.

No that’s good because it is hilarious listening to them attempt to create drama when there isn’t any and backpedal from their bald predictions.

That’s good.

No that’s bad, it means viewers often miss that actual drama unfolding at other events, like tanking in badminton, disqualifications in cycling and dubious judging in boxing.

That’s bad.

No that’s good because these lowlights have no involved Australian athletes.

That’s good.

No that’s bad because the Olympics are meant to be about the pursuit of athletic excellence to promote generosity and peace.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, but unfortunately sponsorship of the IOC, teams and broadcasters as well as overinflated national pride prevents this from being realised.

That’s bad.

No that’s good, it means we now get exaggerated hyperbole from broadcasters and officials and irrational and embarrassing dummy spits from competitors.

That’s good.

Yes it is!

1 comment:

  1. I agree with your comments wholeheartedly!! Got quite a giggle from them. Get an even bigger giggle watching the weightlifting!!!

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