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Daradon · 06-21-2012, 10:34 AM

I know, maybe a negative title for what could be a bigger thread, but I want to gauge opinions.

How many people in Canada really care about the Summer Olympics? And is it just because as a nation we aren't very good at them?

My thoughts:

I don't really pay too much attention to them. Yes I keep the radio and TV on, but I don't plan days, go drinking with the buddies, tape (PVR) specific events. To me, it's not very exciting. And it's not just because we don't excel at them. It's more for the fact that compared to the winter olympics, summer are just boring.

Flying downhill at 100 mp/h or doing 16 laps in a pool? Ski jumping and aerial stunts, or high jump.

For me it's about the track. I do like to watch the 100m, the 200m and the 4x 100m relay. Even without Canadian competition I find those to be exciting and interesting. And this year I will be watching to see if Usain Bolt further pushes the limit of humanity.

But after that, I could really give a FF. I think my best 'nation moment' happened two summer olys ago when Simon Whitfield came out of nowhere to win the triathlon. That was memorable. But I will admit, I only caught the end. I got home mid day, turned on the TV and saw the last 20 minutes.

Anyway, what is CP's thought?

06-21-2012, 10:34 AM	#1
Daradon Has lived the dream! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home... Exp:	The Summer Olympics. Do You Care? I know, maybe a negative title for what could be a bigger thread, but I want to gauge opinions. How many people in Canada really care about the Summer Olympics? And is it just because as a nation we aren't very good at them? My thoughts: I don't really pay too much attention to them. Yes I keep the radio and TV on, but I don't plan days, go drinking with the buddies, tape (PVR) specific events. To me, it's not very exciting. And it's not just because we don't excel at them. It's more for the fact that compared to the winter olympics, summer are just boring. Flying downhill at 100 mp/h or doing 16 laps in a pool? Ski jumping and aerial stunts, or high jump. For me it's about the track. I do like to watch the 100m, the 200m and the 4x 100m relay. Even without Canadian competition I find those to be exciting and interesting. And this year I will be watching to see if Usain Bolt further pushes the limit of humanity. But after that, I could really give a FF. I think my best 'nation moment' happened two summer olys ago when Simon Whitfield came out of nowhere to win the triathlon. That was memorable. But I will admit, I only caught the end. I got home mid day, turned on the TV and saw the last 20 minutes. Anyway, what is CP's thought?