the reluctantly enthused
far from being patriotic in any normal sense of the word, further from being a fan of anything cold (i often question my ancestors decision to go to canada over, say, anywhere tropical), i am completely sucked in to the winter games. This despite my incessant criticism of our provincial govt’s spending habits and policies surrounding these games.
but in the end, i appreciate the effort, the discipline, and the passion of the athletes. Seriously, Shaun White? that dude is walking CGI. (i’d show this, but the IOC doesn’t like sharing)
The death race of the women’s downhill?! wow. i think everyone who didn’t die got a medal.
it’s cool when the canuckles win, but honestly, everyone is worthy of awe and praise. except that aussie bastard.
still, i’d be even more enthusiastic if there were basketball (ice basketball) or MMA (NHL style hockey?). or the biathlon targets were university kids…
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