So, I know a lot of people aren't into the Olympics and are seriously grumpy at the moment because there's nothing else on TV. But, I know even more people who are obsessed with the Olympics and given the chance would do nothing but sit in front of the television and watch all day.
I fall into the second category. I haven't actually done that, mostly because I haven't had a day off to be able to. However, I totally would if I could. What this means though, is that I stay up way too late at night watching first the feed from Toronto and then the feed from Vancouver, which goes off the air at 2am. And then after that? Well, TSN picks it up and shows it all night.
Just slightly obsessed. What can I say?
I just really enjoy seeing all these sports that I don't normally watch. Because really, how much coverage does beach volleyball get on a regular basis, or what about gymnastics? I think the American networks cover a lot more of that than I see, because I don't spend my Saturday afternoons parked in front of the TV watching whichever sport happens to be on that day. My fault perhaps, but there it is.
So when the Olympics come around and there's nothing else to watch but all these really cool sports which I don't normally see. I watch! And I get excited. And I cheer for Canadians, and against whichever people from other countries I take an instant dislike to (there's got to be someone to lose afterall!). And I enjoy it.
And I've seen some incredibly fantastic things. For instance that 4 x 100 m mens relay where South Africa swam like there was a shark chasing them to win the gold was brilliant. And that American dude yesterday who won the gold in the all around mens gymnastics final? Aside from his vault which he landed on his ass, he was absolutely brilliant. And likely I'm forgetting some other things. But those are the two things that stick out in my mind at this moment.
So, quit complaining people. If you're not a fan of the Olympics, then don't watch. Go bury your head in the sand for two weeks and come out when they're over. But shut up and let me enjoy it! :)
Posted by Michelle at August 19, 2004 09:50 AM