the division of joy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm just giving my opinion as someone who watches football on the regular, I didn't feel it a great penalty call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Hakujin Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 ^That is some crazy shit. I'm pretty sure the 2012 gymnastic Olympian is doing that 1956 vault at age seven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 The BBC have also got some Matrix style camera going on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 at this pre-nanomachine point in our evolution...that might be as meta-human as it gets. so goddamn impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 The courage they have to sprint at that, spring leap and contort impresses the all living hell out of me. The slightest under/over jump or rotation could lead to them landing on their neck. It is beautifully dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinestetici Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Way to go to the USA women's soccer team. It was a hard fought game, and we came out on top. Esp awesome since Japan beat us at the world cup for gold. Was on the edge of my seat for the whole match, and I realized the whole block was watching the games as well when we made our second goal, and I heard 3 other people yelling victory chants from my open window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I never thought that I'd say this... but that Rythmic Gymnastics was pretty damn cool, and I could have watched more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Female boxer Katie Taylor wins Ireland's first Olympic Gold medal in 10 years. Katie Taylor has beaten Russia's Sofya Ochigava 10-8 and won Olympic gold for Ireland. The 26-year-old from Bray, Co Wicklow, came from behind to win the female boxing lightweight final at the ExCeL Arena in London. The fight was tied at 2-2 after the first round, and Taylor trailed 4-3 after the second. However, she went on to win the third round 4-1 to lead 7-5, and held on for the win. It is the first Olympic Games in which women competed inside the boxing ring and her fight attracted intense national and international attention. Taylor kissed her Olympic gold when it was presented to her in front of a capacity crowd. Speaking of her victory, she said she had dreamt of this moment so many times before. Minister of State Michael Ring, who was at the venue, said that the ''roof almost lifted'' and that the ''atmosphere was simply electric.'' President Michael D Higgins has described the victory as magnificent and said it had lifted the spirit of the nation. Many work-places around the country closed early for the bout, which began shortly before 5pm. Big screens were in place in her home town where thousands of fans watched her box her way to victory and a gold medal. Taoiseach Enda Kenny said Taylor was ''a force of nature whose pioneering spirit and boxing brilliance have seen her realise her personal dream of winning Olympic gold.'' Last night, Paddy Barnes secured Ireland's fifth medal of the Olympics when he beat India's Devendro Singh Laishram 23-18. He will face Zou Shiming from China in the semi-final tomorrow. Zou beat Barnes at the same stage in Beijing in 2008. Barnes, from the Holy Family club in Belfast, is the first Irishman to win medals at two consecutive Olympics since Dr Pat O’Callaghan in 1928 and 1932. John Joe Nevin and Michael Conlan will also fight for a place in the final of their respective weight divisions tomorrow. Cian O'Connor collected Ireland’s first medal of the games yesterday when he won bronze in the individual showjumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManML Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 USA is creating a rape culture outta the olympics man. If im not mistaken USA has most golds and total medals after today. I am just eating this shit up. Womens soccer: thats a big one after Japan last played these ladies man. tastes so gooood >< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I feel for Japan in the soccer. They clear cut penalty denied, and considering the weak one USA got last time around, it grates a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) The BBC have also got some Matrix style camera going on with that. at this pre-nanomachine point in our evolution...that might be as meta-human as it gets. so goddamn impressive. Seconded. This is the Japanese guy that won the all around men's gold, right? He's as close to a real Neo as we'll likely see...until the nanobots become a reality.. Edited August 13, 2012 by The NZA gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Picard, Arya, & Shaun in a kinda meh ticket scalper parody. <div style="text-align:left;font-size:x-small;margin-top:0;width:640px;"><a href=" The Olympic Ticket Scalper with Sir Patrick Stewart, Ryan Lochte, Simon Pegg & Maisie Williams from Patrick Stewart title="from Patrick Stewart, Ryan Lochte, Simon Pegg, Maisie Williams, NickCorirossi, Charles Ingram, Betsy Koch, Funny Or Die, and Brian Lane">The Olympic Ticket Scalper with Sir Patrick Stewart, Ryan Lochte, Simon Pegg & Maisie Williams</a> from <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/patrick_stewart">Patrick Stewart</a> </div> This one is a real pisser: <div style="text-align:left;font-size:x-small;margin-top:0;width:640px;"><a href=" Peeing in Pools with Ryan Lochte from Ryan Lochte title="from Ryan Lochte, NickCorirossi, Charles Ingram, Brian Lane, Betsy Koch, and Funny Or Die">Peeing in Pools with Ryan Lochte</a> from <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/ryan_lochte">Ryan Lochte</a> </div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 So, I'm guessing everyone knows who Stephan Feck is... <object width="600" height="346"><param name="movie" value="http://elcomercio.pe/player/1453166"></param><param'>http://elcomercio.pe/player/1453166"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="quality" value="high" /><embed src="http://elcomercio.pe/player/1453166" width="600" height="346" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" quality="high" ></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 New WR! Holy shit!! Congrats to Team USA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManML Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 New WR! Holy shit!! Congrats to Team USA!! TONS of WRs broken these games man, ridiculous. This MEMEEE!!!.... is awesome. and is being blown up as we speak. I think this fine lil hunny dip is justified in her pout as she was nearly perfect. Shes accepting the silver in the original pic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Iceman, i just read that and lovin it: http://mckaylaisnotimpressed.tumblr.com/ and haj, about that japanese guy, they superimposed mckayla's vault over his and she gets more height. they were saying she was actually better. wow. she's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 ^^Could be. But the camera angles I saw on hers were not half as cool. ;) And since we're talking gymnastics and vaults--you'd think w/ the ability level of the athletes in the sport being separated by fractions of a point, there would be a height component to the scoring and a clear means of measuring the height by now. Some Blog's Top 2012 Olympic Beach Volleyball Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Golden boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 That sounds like an excuse to post a Res clip? Yup, sho is. USA lead in gold medals and overall medals for the 2012 Olympics! Total Medals: USA - 104 China - 87 Russia - 82 UK - 65 GER - 44 JPN - 38 Australia - 35 ... Ireland - 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Ahem. Edited August 12, 2012 by alive she cried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Ahem. In my mind ASC is the banana touting those per capita stats, but I'm sure he views it the opposite way w/ the US and their 104 medals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Good work to the USA, I thought they'd do really well, but China would top them. Glad to see they kicked a lot of ass. Delighted also with one of our best ever medal hauls. Kinda sad now they are over as I don't know what I'm going to do to fill my days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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