Anonymous
Post 07/19/2021 06:54     Subject: Re:Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
Anonymous wrote:It is entertainment, just like any other sports we follow on national level. Not all that much different from movies or even theater or other arts.


Still it carries this special aura. Athletes still talk about missing out due to the 1980 boycott or being denied a gold by doping athletes in the 1970s and 1980s.

I don't enjoy the jingoism that goes with it. Where I'm originally from they actually give out knighthoods and damehoods to those who get gold medals in minor sports.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2021 06:50     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
Now a US gymnast tests positive. How many people will be allowed to compete in a week's time?
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 22:53     Subject: Re:Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
It is entertainment, just like any other sports we follow on national level. Not all that much different from movies or even theater or other arts.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 21:54     Subject: Re:Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
Yes, it's outlived it's usefulness.

Please explain what you mean by this.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 20:57     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
DD and I really enjoyed watching the US trials for diving, swimming, and gymnastics. Now that we know who’s who, we’re interested to watch them at the Olympics.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 20:46     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
Yes, it's outlived it's usefulness.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 20:38     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
I love the olympics. Speak to our high selves. Truly inspiring to see people do such feats for their country.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 20:03     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
I usually LOVE the Olympics, but for I'm just not feeling it this year. I'll watch, but in a typical year I'd be waiting months for it. I used to throw olympic themed parties, do Olympic crafts with my kids, etc etc etc...just not feeling like that this year.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 20:01     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
I have an acquaintance competing and the photos from the village are downright depressing. They are dining with plexiglass dividers between people.

What a weird time to be an Olympian.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 19:57     Subject: Re:Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
Sorry, I just can’t get into the Olympics this year. It just seemed so…blah.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 19:49     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
We can’t wait to watch, but it’s corrupt as hell.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 19:45     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
I like the Olympics. And I’m not even into sports.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 19:44     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
I love the Olympics. Maybe they shouldn’t be held this year. But usually they’re the only sports I ever watch on TV. For some reason I love to watch the swimming competitions and find it relaxing.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 19:25     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
They make too many people rich to ever go away, but I think they're a snooze.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2021 19:20     Subject: Are the Olympics a relic from the last century?
I keep thinking about the nytimes article about whether the Olympics are worth the risk. With 24/7 access to media and international competition across many sports, do the Olympics even matter anymore? What do you think? Can they come back from this?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/sports/olympics/tokyo-olympics.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage