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Let us try and spell it out with what has happened in Beijing 2008, until now
O: Olympic Village, I think this is the best place to hang out if you are participating at this Olympics. There is no other place where the world’s best athletes from all sports, all hang out in one place. Even Rafa Nadal was so excited to get his picture taken with Michael Phelps.
Kobe and LeBron were hanging out at Mickey-D’s for a double whopper; I don’t think it can happen at any other place in the world other than the quite incomparable village. (Too bad Federer found it impossible to stay there, or even have a quiet lunch at the village without getting mobbed by fellow athletes)
L: London. Yes—London I am sure is feeling the heat, courtesy of the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008. The English tabloids quite sheepishly reported that some of the fireworks might not have been real fireworks in the opening ceremony.
So? Yeah So? China did not come out to publish a scientific article in Science or Nature, they did not promise authenticity, and they provided one of the best opening ceremonies in the history of Olympics until now, with quite unparalleled excitement and entertainment.
You are missing the point English tabloids, no one cares whether the fireworks were real or not. Was it entertaining? Hell yeah, that’s all we care about. You are right, only God can save the Queen next time around.
Y: Yao Ming. Yes—I thought Yao Ming was the most deserving when we look at the bigger picture. He has remained nothing but classy, elegant, inspiring, and iconic every time China has sought his services. His single handed performance against USA was awe-inspiring, and his inclination to play the next game when he was hardly 60% fit was all heart. Time and again he has been blatantly exploited by his country for the sake of winning a game, and he has willingly accepted it. He is the proud flag bearer for China with the biggest heart one can hope to see.
M: Michael Phelps. Yes—he is a fellow Wolverine. Setting aside the Wolverine bias, his records speak for themselves. The Winningest Olympian ever, he swims perfectly when competing individually for the U.S., and as a part of the team. He is chasing eight golds and only the very inebriated will bet against him. Michael, good on you mate. Brilliant, obscenely brilliant, he will be a part of Beijing 2008 forever.
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3 months ago
Your final C could have been contrtoversy and still cover the ages and human rights aspect as well as drug testing, etc. But regardless, a very clever article, great read, and good logic. /That is to say: EXCELLENT! ***** and then some!
from 3 months ago
thanks D --- am glad you liked it ... and yes, controversy it is - duly changed
from 3 months ago
My God! You didn't have to change it because of me. Now I don't know whether to feel bossy or flattered. You are a very sweet man under that pseudonym. Still a great article, and with a lot of truth.
3 months ago
Gracias !
felt it was appropriate - hence changed it ....
am assuming you think one legged pirates who steal gold at get away, at the end of the story are very sweet ?
3 months ago
very wonderful article. i always rate Ur article ***** but this one is Ur best article so far in my view. u r an amazing writer. and u had covered all the important things in Ur article. once again amazing article.
from 3 months ago
thanks A
yeah, the tennis domain is very laid back (exact contrast to f-1 domain)
so they dont rate it much there - but i love my tennis peeps either way
since they dont rate much, my climb up the ladder has been slow ... but well worth
so- when i say i appreciate you rating or POTD'ing ... i do mean that
hey - rodge won GOLD
cheers
3 months ago
and Rafael nadal too won the gold medal.
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