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The 2012 Olympic competition is over. London did a fantastic job with Olympics XXX, with classy venues, a great opening ceremony, and a fantastic closing ceremony. In between Mr. Bean and the Spice Girls, lots of great sports events took place. What were some of your favorite moments? Were you dazzled by the speed of Usain Bold? Did you gasp when Nicolas Batum ball-punched Juan Carlos Navarro? Perhaps Michael Phelps capping of his stellar Olympic career pulled on your heartstrings. I want to hear all about your favorite Olympic moments.
As for me, it was all about McKayla Maroney. In general, I love watching Olympic gymnastics and figure skating; it’s awesome when they fall down and cry. You would expect a 16-year old girl like Maroney to cry after botching a landing that cost her a gold medal. Instead, she got pissed, started an internet phenomenon, and thoroughly embraced it. This girl is awesome and it was fun watching her blow up (and teach Jenna Bush how to “Dougie”).
Now it’s your turn! What were your favorite moments from the 2012 London Olympics?
Of the glamorous events it was certainly Bolt. That guy is amazing. Otherwise I watched a lot of weightlifting and am in awe of those guys.
Why is that pic so dull? Is that shitty instagram?
Yes, it’s an Instagram special. I wouldn’t blame the service though. It just looks like bad lighting and a bad photographer.
That pool photo just sealed it for me – McKayla Maroney!
Mexico winning a gold medal in soccer! Oh and women’s beach volleyball.
Anything that was related to womens volleyball had my attention. Handball too.
The Swedish women’s handball team and the Dutch women’s field hockey team…wow.
Anyone who is interested in fantasy football this year let me know, I am trying to fill up the league as soon as possible.