London 2012 Summer Olympics

[cobl04]

You blatantly ignore Eric the Eel.

 

[Irvine511]

i do.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I missed it, wanted to see it. I assume he shaved off the facial hair, because couldn't that slow you down? That sounds crazy, but they all seem pretty hairless

 

[Irvine511]

Swimmers shave everything not covered by their suit for their major competitions.

It works. It so works. It's the most amazing feeling in the world jumping into the pool after 2 weeks tapering for your meet and feeling your freshly shaved body literally tingling. It's more psychological -- sure, doesn't hurt that the hair is gone, but it's the removal of dead skin cells that makes your body feel amazing in the water.

And to add that I like my men with chest hair, so this isn't an aesthetic thing for me.

 

[trojanchick99]

Swimmers shave everything not covered by their suit for their major competitions.

It works. It so works. It's the most amazing feeling in the world jumping into the pool after 2 weeks tapering for your meet and feeling your freshly shaved body literally tingling. It's more psychological -- sure, doesn't hurt that the hair is gone, but it's the removal of dead skin cells that makes your body feel amazing in the water.

And to add that I like my men with chest hair, so this isn't an aesthetic thing for me.

I agree. In high school we wouldn't shave for a few weeks leading up to a big meet so we could shave the night before. It felt amazing. I felt faster.

 

[U2DMfan]

I still remember our Olympics thread from 4 years ago. That was a lot of fun.
I remember someone calling Phelps a Butterface. I also remember having a lot of fun playing Super Xenophobic France and Canada hatin' Uber Patriot American #8. There were several of us.

Anyhow...on the female objectification side...no Nastia or Alicia in gymnastics.
But Misti May will be bringing her booty again for volleyball.

 

[cobl04]

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[Irvine511]

Canada hatin' Uber Patriot American #8.

I would like to audition for this part, please.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

USA gymnastics 2012. Bring that shit home.

I've got Wieber Fever.

 

[Thora]

So excited for the Olympics! Canada hasn't been airing any of our trials (as far as I know), but since I live in a border city I've been watching the US ones.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Jordyn
McKayla
Gabby
Aly
Kyla

USA women's gymnastics 2012. There were clearly two requirements for making the team. Be a good athlete, and have the letter Y in your first name. Comin at you hard with a letter Y!

 

[Irvine511]

i blame millennial parents who seem to think that adding a "y" to a name makes it fancy.

in reality, it just makes me think their child is going to be one day be featured on Nancy Grace.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I remember someone calling Phelps a Butterface

I think that might have been Irvine

Maybe I'm wrong, someone can check

He looked good in the picture I saw with the facial hair, balanced his face out. All of their bodies are amazing.

 

[Irvine511]

i thought that was you?

i can't choose between Phelps and Lochte, at least when it comes to swimming. Phelps is basically Water Jesus, but Lochte has willed himself into something amazing. i'd happily grate cheese on both their abs, but Lochte is better looking overall.

also, it is no easy thing to make Michael Phelps look smart. and yet, somehow, Lochte pulls that off whenever the two are interviewed together.

 

[LemonMelon]

also, it is no easy thing to make Michael Phelps look smart.

He looks high as a kite in every Subway commercial. That probably makes him just right for the part.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

i thought that was you?

God, I hope I didn't do that. If I did shame on me. I remember posting about something one of the other female swimmers had said about him. I'm going to check That thread should come back with more pics.

You said goofus-but you are correct, I brought up the term. Shouldn't have done that.

"from the neck up, he's a goofus.

from the neck down ... perfection."

And I said this..

"Is that your polite way of saying "butterface"?

It is weird to see people use that lovely term about a guy, I've only ever heard it about females"

At least I said he was very cute in a charming, dorky way.



It was Amanda Beard who said that rumors about them were "nasty", that she has really good taste and he's not her type.

 

[anitram]

He IS a butterface!

His body is amazing (I actually think it's nicer than Lochte's), but his face is just really unfortunate.

Still, RAWR.

 

[one4u2]

My Durans are playing I sooo wish I was going

 

[trojanchick99]

i thought that was you?

i can't choose between Phelps and Lochte, at least when it comes to swimming. Phelps is basically Water Jesus, but Lochte has willed himself into something amazing. i'd happily grate cheese on both their abs, but Lochte is better looking overall.

also, it is no easy thing to make Michael Phelps look smart. and yet, somehow, Lochte pulls that off whenever the two are interviewed together.

But at least Lochte is pretty.

 

[ryancoke71]

He IS a butterface!

His body is amazing (I actually think it's nicer than Lochte's), but his face is just really unfortunate.

Still, RAWR.

Truth!

ETA: The use of the word "unfortunate" to describe his face made me laugh way more than it should have!

 

[Irvine511]

But at least Lochte is pretty.

he's hoping everyone's going to feel that way soon.

but in all seriousness, it's *amazing* how much better he's gotten since 2008. he eats this super-strict diet and does these crazy strongman workouts where he flips tires and pulls chains and stuff. big respect.

New Ryan Lochte Training Session - YouTube

Ryan Lochte Training - YouTube

 

[bono_212]

I still remember our Olympics thread from 4 years ago. That was a lot of fun.

That was so much fun last time, and I'm really sad that NSW likely won't be here with us for it this time .

 

[Irvine511]

i'll let him know his presence is desired.

 

[ntalwar]

This event will be interesting to watch-


Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius set to run in Olympics - CBS News

 

[U2DMfan]

That was so much fun last time, and I'm really sad that NSW likely won't be here with us for it this time .

Has he retired from Interference?

He's one of my favorite all time posters. Seriously.



Another of the athletes I'll be watching...

Allyson Felix.

 

[bono_212]

i'll let him know his presence is desired.

I've given up telling him.

 

[cobl04]

Athletes spill details on dirty secrets in the Olympic Village - ESPN The Magazine - ESPN



Also, this is one of our swimmers. It's pretty much my favourite picture ever.

 

[cobl04]

Still a better logo than Lisa Simpson's BJ.

 

[speedracer]

Still a better logo than Lisa Simpson's BJ.

Look at the lengths of the yellow and black condoms. Horribly offensive and funny.

 

[cobl04]

Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha that's a great pick-up