Jean Valjean Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Every four years, I get very excited when the world celebrates what could very well be the greatest cultural event on the planet. I go online and put John William's "Olympic Fanfare" on repeat. To me, the Olympics are a celebration of culture and people striving to be the best they can be, and altogether it gives me an amazing sense of inspiration and a renewed appreciation of my own personal capacities at tackling life.Considering how big and beloved it is, I feel that it's about time someone started a topic for the Olympics this summer here on BZPower. I look forward to discussion and the opportunity to squeal whenever something really cool happens.Merida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Only thing I'll really pay attention to is the basketball part of it. Team USA is gonna steam roll everyone. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm going on the third. Should be some good times. Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protodite Karzahni Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I've never cared much for sport, so my main interest will be on the opening ceremony. Just to see how much of a fool Britain makes of itself. I will enjoy watching it. Quote I wrote stories once. They were okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 From what I've been hearing by listening to others, the opening ceremony apparently didn't have a universal appeal. I have to admit, though, it was certainly humorous, something I would have never expected, but it makes complete sense when coming from the British.Merida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protohuman Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 The opening ceremony was pretty epic...Although, the appearance of Doctor Who and The Sex Pistols could have happened :(Still, Paul MacCartney to headline it... that was right. That was right. Quote Gee golly, I sure do love Bionicles! My favourite one is Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man774 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Michael phelps, for the win.honestly, in the opening ceremonies, the smoke stacks kind of creeped me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Michael Phelps is a personal favorite of mine, of course, having been in a swim team for nearly a decade of my life. Unfortunately, he didn't even medal in the IM. It was really sad to see him fall further and further behind. I could kind of tell Lochte would win, though, considering that Phelps took some time off and looked really nervous before the race. Congratulations to Lochte, of course, though I wish Phelps had got second.Merida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constructelf Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I thought that the opening ceremonies were kind of dull in comparison to what I remember of Beijing 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I liked 08's gymnastic team better. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta DUSt Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 When the Olympians come to play on the towns, that's Logistics,Buy some shoes, or some hats, clearing customs like that, that's Logistics.Tapped and scanned, tracked and traced, everything to it's place, that's Logistics,If you want to compete, UPS is your fleet, that's logiiiiiistics…Dang-nammit-nammit, that song has been stuck in my head for weeks. Every four years, I get very excited when the world celebrates what could very well be the greatest cultural event on the planet. I go online and put John William's "Olympic Fanfare" on repeat. To me, the Olympics are a celebration of culture and people striving to be the best they can be, and altogether it gives me an amazing sense of inspiration and a renewed appreciation of my own personal capacities at tackling life.Considering how big and beloved it is, I feel that it's about time someone started a topic for the Olympics this summer here on BZPower. I look forward to discussion and the opportunity to squeal whenever something really cool happens.MeridaEvery 2 years. One is for the winter, and one is for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 When the Olympians come to play on the towns, that's Logistics,Buy some shoes, or some hats, clearing customs like that, that's Logistics.Tapped and scanned, tracked and traced, everything to it's place, that's Logistics,If you want to compete, UPS is your fleet, that's logiiiiiistics…Dang-nammit-nammit, that song has been stuck in my head for weeks.WHAT HAVE YOU DONE. THAT SONG IS NOW IN MY HEAD AND I DESPISE IT SO MUCH--Anyway, never really followed the Olympics, but I could do with some info now. Has it started yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Every 2 years. One is for the winter, and one is for the summer. The Summer Olympics are bigger and they've been around longer, not to mention they resemble the original Olympic games more. Even though I get excited over the Winter Olympics, too, it always seemed to me to be like Olympics, Jr.And yes, TNG, it has started. We're sort of three days in. Four, if you count the opening ceremony. Unfortunately, Michael Phelps has been struggling to gain the same glory he did last time and hasn't one a gold yet (that's what happens when he takes time off), but the American women's gymnastics team has been a juggernaut, not to mention the men's gymnastics are contenders for the gold as well.Merida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lord Of Wednesday Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 The opening ceremony (which I believe was called "Isles of Wonder") was awesome. Shame Phelps lost his first race, hopefully he does well in his others, it would be great to see him win a few more. Quote Divinator of Dreams.This Is Proud Stigma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotz Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 And yes, TNG, it has started. We're sort of three days in. Four, if you count the opening ceremony. MeridaWasn't there football (or soccer, whatever you call it) the day before the opening ceremony? Quote D U N E W O L F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) There was indeed football/soccer on the day before. Is anyone else surprised by the US men's gymnastics team's poor performance? Edited July 31, 2012 by Toa of Smooth Jazz Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I haven't watched the men's. What'd they get? Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 They were fifth. They were expected to get at least a medal of some sort. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Way to go, Michael. You rule. Even when you're second, races will always be remembered for your presence. No matter where and no matter when, the pool will be your little kingdom, and all who treat its waters are your subjects. The name Phelps will forever be synonymous with Olympic swimming.Merida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Thought this might be interesting:<Link>It's basically Kobe giving his autograph to Mohamed Hadidane, a player from Tunisia. Edited August 1, 2012 by Makaru Image over 500kb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Looolz! That's hilarious. Edited August 1, 2012 by Rarity Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I've never really cared for sport and only mediocrely cared for the Olympics, but Lithuania's performance this year exceeded my expectations through the roof.Way to go, Meilutyte.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athmos Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 *ahem* USA USA USA US-Yeah, I'll stop now. Frankly, the Men's Gymnastic was embarrassing to watch for the USA. It was a near disaster. I feel really bad for those guys. They looked really upset. Quote WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 USA 156 - Nigeria 73. Lol.I feel bad for the Nigerian players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 So I went to the athletics even tonight. It was pretty cool. Jess was awesome. Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takatu Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I know I'm a little late, but congrats on our US women's gymnastic team and Gabby Douglas for absolutely dominating the competition this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Silverpen Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Of course crew happens on every time I have work -.-. Got to see a few womens races, particularly the 8s repochage- Netherlands was awesome! But USA brought it home! Also diving and the 800m womens freestyle- I was amazed that the one girl was only 15! And Michael phelps- kudos to him, amazing performance. What events are left? Quote Disassembly-- Review Collective Works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 The swimmers have been capturing most of my attention, as usual, having been on a swim team for much of my life and having known former Olympic swimmer Diana Munz personally.But anyway, now I'm looking forward to usain Bolt. He's such a beast. I hope he wins again. That would be unprecedented. I guess it means rooting against my own team, but Bolt is so easy to root for. I mean, he's the fastest man in history and his name is Bolt!Merida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Did anyone else see Alex Morgan's last minute goal between USA and Canada? So epic.Good luck, USA, and beat Japan in the finals! Edited August 7, 2012 by King James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Valjean Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) I wrote a blog entry about Aly Raisman. basicallyI just said her floor routine was awesome. Then I came up with a theory that it was the star-spangled leotard, because it's so inspirational-looking. Thus ensued visual evidence (see thumbnail). I'm beginning to have a lot of fun editing together pictures of Olympians. Edited August 8, 2012 by Michael Phelps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constructelf Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 how many days left? I haven't been able to catch all of the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtPanda Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 how many days left? I haven't been able to catch all of the action.I think 3.Myself I don't usually try to catch it (I'm busy watching reruns of sitcoms) but when I do it's usually just swimming or whatever recap. Quote SoundCloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Congrats to Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd and the other members of Team USA women's soccer team for winning the gold medal. :usa:And congrats to Japan for such an epic game and for winning the silver medal. Edited August 9, 2012 by King James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPenguin Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Cheering for team Canada. While I do respect all the athletes and their achievements, it annoys me that every medal we get is always labeled as "historic." Pride is good and all, but still. Quote Majhost sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man774 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Michael Phelps is a personal favorite of mine, of course, having been in a swim team for nearly a decade of my life. Unfortunately, he didn't even medal in the IM. It was really sad to see him fall further and further behind. I could kind of tell Lochte would win, though, considering that Phelps took some time off and looked really nervous before the race. Congratulations to Lochte, of course, though I wish Phelps had got second.MeridaI agree; however, I have a new reason to be angerd at phelps. He retires at 27, and Ill probably retire at 96! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta DUSt Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So, I watched the woman's Boxing last night.It was very intense during those last few seconds, but I'm satisfied with the end result. Congratulations, Katie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Michael Phelps is a personal favorite of mine, of course, having been in a swim team for nearly a decade of my life. Unfortunately, he didn't even medal in the IM. It was really sad to see him fall further and further behind. I could kind of tell Lochte would win, though, considering that Phelps took some time off and looked really nervous before the race. Congratulations to Lochte, of course, though I wish Phelps had got second.MeridaI agree; however, I have a new reason to be angerd at phelps. He retires at 27, and Ill probably retire at 96!Wait, why do swimmers retire so early?EDIT: And congrats to the USA women's basketball team for winning gold! Edited August 11, 2012 by King James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 So is tomorrow the mens basketball gold match?I haven't really watched the Olympics since like Monday. O_O Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vataki Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) I usually love the Olympics, but America got the worst coverage we possibly could have on TV for it this year.I mean, I still love the Olympics, but this year, I can't stand watching it. All we got was Volleyball the entire time. Edited August 12, 2012 by Vataki “Vahi” Teridax Quote naw man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 All we got was volleyball, swimming, and gymnastics, it seems like. And later into the night, they show the sports no one cares about. :PNBC failed the coverage this year. Anyone know who's gonna get it for the Winter Olympics? Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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