#1Feb 20th, 2010
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2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
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#3
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 20th, 2010
The Games have been fabulous! I just wish we could have won a few more weighty medals but I'm not complaining.
#4
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 20th, 2010
Gopher, last I looked you guys were kicking ass.
#5
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 20th, 2010
Thanks but I think you're being too generous. Apolo Ohno and local girl Lindsey Vonn only got Bronze, while Shani Davis only got Silver in their matches today. I was hoping they would win Gold. Of course, their opponents won fair & square.
My favorite events are bob sled (which you call bob sleigh), Nordic, and biathlon. And we stunk up royally in those sports! Hopefully, we'll make up for it in other sports.
My favorite events are bob sled (which you call bob sleigh), Nordic, and biathlon. And we stunk up royally in those sports! Hopefully, we'll make up for it in other sports.
#6
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 20th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by gopher
we call them bob sledsThanks but I think you're being too generous. Apolo Ohno and local girl Lindsey Vonn only got Bronze, while Shani Davis only got Silver in their matches today. I was hoping they would win Gold. Of course, their opponents won fair & square.
My favorite events are bob sled (which you call bob sleigh), Nordic, and biathlon. And we stunk up royally in those sports! Hopefully, we'll make up for it in other sports.
#7
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 20th, 2010
Aha! I stand corrected - thought only us Yanks did so.
#8
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Feb 20th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by gopher
unless they say it that way in eastern canada, but I would thinkAha! I stand corrected - thought only us Yanks did so.
one would have to go to england to hear that rendition.
#9
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Feb 21st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Kreskin Voice of Reason & Knowledge
*X2*They're just jealous and butt ugly.
#10
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Feb 21st, 2010
At least Vancouver Will have something in common with Montreal
#11
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 21st, 2010
What a game twixt USA & Canada! Canucks ran the crease and made many more SOGs but it didn't intimidate goalie Ryan Miller. Yanks win 5-3.
Thought the game would be discussed on this thread but perhaps it was discussed on another one.
Canadians are still in it though as they have an easy draw vs Germany in their next match.
Also glad to see Bode Miller win Gold in down hill combo.
Thought the game would be discussed on this thread but perhaps it was discussed on another one.
Canadians are still in it though as they have an easy draw vs Germany in their next match.
Also glad to see Bode Miller win Gold in down hill combo.
#12
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 21st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by gopher
u.s. had two excellent millers today.What a game twixt USA & Canada! Canucks ran the crease and made many more SOGs but it didn't intimidate goalie Ryan Miller. Yanks win 5-3.
Thought the game would be discussed on this thread but perhaps it was discussed on another one.
Canadians are still in it though as they have an easy draw vs Germany in their next match.
Also glad to see Bode Miller win Gold in down hill combo.
#13
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 22nd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by gopher
Interesting point on the bob sleigh/bob sled. I hadn't thought about it until I read your post here, and then a few hours ago, I was watching the event on TV and lo and behold...there it was "bob sleigh" right on the screen. Now I don't know if it's a "Canadianism" or a term the Olympic folks use internationally. I always called it a bob sled myself.Thanks but I think you're being too generous. Apolo Ohno and local girl Lindsey Vonn only got Bronze, while Shani Davis only got Silver in their matches today. I was hoping they would win Gold. Of course, their opponents won fair & square.
My favorite events are bob sled (which you call bob sleigh), Nordic, and biathlon. And we stunk up royally in those sports! Hopefully, we'll make up for it in other sports.
By the way, the U.S. is doing great with the medals and from what I've seen, they've really earned them all. Even the figure skater guy, although that one seems to be controversial for some. But figure skating has always been a bit weird on their scoring system anyway. I just ignore all that stuff and enjoy the show.
Anyway, congrats to all the athletes who have won medals thus far...they seem to be having a ball and they're putting on quite a show...the games are exciting and great.
#14
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 22nd, 2010
"there it was "bob sleigh" right on the screen"
Back in the 1960s this was one of the most popular winter Olympics events. I remember when ABC Sports used to broadcast it during those years and it was always called 'bob sleigh' except in the few times it was conducted in the USA. I honestly thought only us Yanks used the term bob sled. Guess we all learned something new!
Back in the 1960s this was one of the most popular winter Olympics events. I remember when ABC Sports used to broadcast it during those years and it was always called 'bob sleigh' except in the few times it was conducted in the USA. I honestly thought only us Yanks used the term bob sled. Guess we all learned something new!
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Feb 22nd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by gopher
I noticed that too. "Bob Sled" was always the term we used in British Columbia."there it was "bob sleigh" right on the screen"
Back in the 1960s this was one of the most popular winter Olympics events. I remember when ABC Sports used to broadcast it during those years and it was always called 'bob sleigh' except in the few times it was conducted in the USA. I honestly thought only us Yanks used the term bob sled. Guess we all learned something new!
#16
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Feb 23rd, 2010
The Toronto Star calls it Bobsled, one word, Macleans magazine calls it Bobsleigh, one word...
#17
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Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy
We've always called it the "Bob Sled" and many many moons ago they also had Bob skates. Double bladed skates that you strapped onto your shoes like the old time roller skates.Interesting point on the bob sleigh/bob sled. I hadn't thought about it until I read your post here, and then a few hours ago, I was watching the event on TV and lo and behold...there it was "bob sleigh" right on the screen. Now I don't know if it's a "Canadianism" or a term the Olympic folks use internationally. I always called it a bob sled myself.
By the way, the U.S. is doing great with the medals and from what I've seen, they've really earned them all. Even the figure skater guy, although that one seems to be controversial for some. But figure skating has always been a bit weird on their scoring system anyway. I just ignore all that stuff and enjoy the show.
Anyway, congrats to all the athletes who have won medals thus far...they seem to be having a ball and they're putting on quite a show...the games are exciting and great.
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Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle
I can remember those double bladed skates being called 'cheese cutters', lolWe've always called it the "Bob Sled" and many many moons ago they also had Bob skates. Double bladed skates that you strapped onto your shoes like the old time roller skates.
#19
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010
Through the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, Canada has won a total of 379 medals in the Summer and Winter Olympics.
Here is the breakdown:
Summer Games
Gold: 58
Silver: 94
Bronze: 108
Total Summer: 260
Winter Games
Gold: 38
Silver: 38
Bronze: 43
Total Winter: 119
This answer will be updated after the final results of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
Great Britain has won a total of 46 medals, both Summer and Winter. They are hardly in a position to criticize Canada.
Here is the breakdown:
Summer Games
Gold: 58
Silver: 94
Bronze: 108
Total Summer: 260
Winter Games
Gold: 38
Silver: 38
Bronze: 43
Total Winter: 119
This answer will be updated after the final results of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
Great Britain has won a total of 46 medals, both Summer and Winter. They are hardly in a position to criticize Canada.
#20
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Feb 23rd, 2010
I have noticed there hasn't been a sign of Ron McLean at
these Olympics, or Don Cherry, hope that continues, they
are a toronto act, should stay there.
I saw a guy walking around the olympics yesterday with a
big fluffy dog head on, we thought maybe it was McLean,
as he probably shouldn't show his face in Vancouver,
lol
these Olympics, or Don Cherry, hope that continues, they
are a toronto act, should stay there.
I saw a guy walking around the olympics yesterday with a
big fluffy dog head on, we thought maybe it was McLean,
as he probably shouldn't show his face in Vancouver,
lol
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Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
If he stopped to lick his bum, it was McLean. Cherry couldn't find his bum with both paws...I have noticed there hasn't been a sign of Ron McLean at
these Olympics, or Don Cherry, hope that continues, they
are a toronto act, should stay there.
I saw a guy walking around the olympics yesterday with a
big fluffy dog head on, we thought maybe it was McLean,
as he probably shouldn't show his face in Vancouver,
lol
#22
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010
This all started with the rancid British tabloid press, who look for any angle, always negative, to characterise things in the most hostile and aggregious light.. to sell papers. They started off declaring it the most dangerous Olympics after the death of the Georgian luger.. and went on from there, blowing up, out any proportion to reality, complaints they could cherry pick from athletes or spectators to make their case.
These are in fact extremely well organized and operated games. The facilities are great. Even the inclimately warm weather has not affected the competition, the atmosphere is friendly and sporting. Every games develops its own character, and will see its share of problems.. but this 'worst game's' is an invention of some bottom dwelliing 'journalists'... and is not worth giving any more attention to than the National Enquirer.
These are in fact extremely well organized and operated games. The facilities are great. Even the inclimately warm weather has not affected the competition, the atmosphere is friendly and sporting. Every games develops its own character, and will see its share of problems.. but this 'worst game's' is an invention of some bottom dwelliing 'journalists'... and is not worth giving any more attention to than the National Enquirer.
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#23
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010
Our own reporters went to London to seek out the reason why Britain has been so negative about our Vancouver Olympics. An editor at one of their major newspapers admitted they are trying to make us look bad so they can push their own summer Olympics in London in 2012.
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Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by mt_pockets1000
Our own reporters went to London to seek out the reason why Britain has been so negative about our Vancouver Olympics. An editor at one of their major newspapers admitted they are trying to make us look bad so they can push their own summer Olympics in London in 2012.
very tacky but typical of the media, too bad they have
so much power, and also suck people in with lies, and
so many think it is the truth, media need to have more
control over them, but by who, government, no thanks, but
by an independent group who make them be accountable and
truthfull, instead of gossipy and untruthful.
#25
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010
[quote=#juan;1225196]Through the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, Canada has won a total of 379 medals in the Summer and Winter Olympics.
Just the other day I was amazed to learn from a friend (Norwegian) to learn that Norway holds the record for number of medals won over the years in the Winter Olympics. (Vat's de matter vith dem Svedes?) There's three times as many of them.
Just the other day I was amazed to learn from a friend (Norwegian) to learn that Norway holds the record for number of medals won over the years in the Winter Olympics. (Vat's de matter vith dem Svedes?) There's three times as many of them.
#26
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Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
A tiny bit of Cherry goes a hell of a long way.I have noticed there hasn't been a sign of Ron McLean at
these Olympics, or Don Cherry, hope that continues, they
are a toronto act, should stay there.
I saw a guy walking around the olympics yesterday with a
big fluffy dog head on, we thought maybe it was McLean,
as he probably shouldn't show his face in Vancouver,
lol
#27
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by talloola
Thats because they both work for CBC, not CTV.I have noticed there hasn't been a sign of Ron McLean at
these Olympics, or Don Cherry, hope that continues, they
are a toronto act, should stay there.
I saw a guy walking around the olympics yesterday with a
big fluffy dog head on, we thought maybe it was McLean,
as he probably shouldn't show his face in Vancouver,
lol
#28
Re: 2010 Winter Olympics Worst Ever?
Feb 23rd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
CBC is in vancouver all through the olympics.Thats because they both work for CBC, not CTV.
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