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Here are a few cynical observations from The Guardian ...
(to show that I do have a sense of humour !)
Bobsleigh
They do tip over, and sliding sideways down the track, smacking your head on the ice, is an "acquired" idea of fun.
Skeleton
Dignitas is surely an easier option.
Alpine Skiing
We don't know any of the competitors, and we haven't a prayer of winning.
Ski Jumping
Jeax Sans Frontieres on snow, with Team GB as comedy extras.
Figure Skating
There is something absurd about an Olympic event in which half the marks are awarded for "artistic impression".
Curling
The winter equivalent of lawn bowls.
Ice Hockey
Quite the most pointless sport ever to be televised. It's impossible to see the puck, unless it is shown in slow motion.
Nordic (Cross Country) Sking
You probably have to be born near the Arctic Circle to really get the point.
Speed Skating
The sole competitors are huge Dutch men - and women - who have honed their skills on frozen dykes.
Snowboarding and Moguls
A bunch of grungy dudes performing tricks to a heavy metal soundtrack. You won't have a clue what's going on, and the commentary ("that's a rad 720, totally awesome") won't help much.
J x
ps. Is a "frozen dyke" a woman from Brighton, unexpectedly caught in the snow?
(to show that I do have a sense of humour !)
Bobsleigh
They do tip over, and sliding sideways down the track, smacking your head on the ice, is an "acquired" idea of fun.
Skeleton
Dignitas is surely an easier option.
Alpine Skiing
We don't know any of the competitors, and we haven't a prayer of winning.
Ski Jumping
Jeax Sans Frontieres on snow, with Team GB as comedy extras.
Figure Skating
There is something absurd about an Olympic event in which half the marks are awarded for "artistic impression".
Curling
The winter equivalent of lawn bowls.
Ice Hockey
Quite the most pointless sport ever to be televised. It's impossible to see the puck, unless it is shown in slow motion.
Nordic (Cross Country) Sking
You probably have to be born near the Arctic Circle to really get the point.
Speed Skating
The sole competitors are huge Dutch men - and women - who have honed their skills on frozen dykes.
Snowboarding and Moguls
A bunch of grungy dudes performing tricks to a heavy metal soundtrack. You won't have a clue what's going on, and the commentary ("that's a rad 720, totally awesome") won't help much.
J x
ps. Is a "frozen dyke" a woman from Brighton, unexpectedly caught in the snow?
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Tried to do a bet Yesterday at William Hill and Bet Fred on Lindsey Vonn winning 5 Medals in the Alpine events but would not accept my bet.
They will accept 5 individual Bets on her winning a Medal at various Odds, but to make any decent money her Odds of winning would have to be more favourable than what they offer. She is Odds-On or Evens in some events so not really worth it JJ.
They will accept 5 individual Bets on her winning a Medal at various Odds, but to make any decent money her Odds of winning would have to be more favourable than what they offer. She is Odds-On or Evens in some events so not really worth it JJ.
JJ two main payers to watch for Sidney Crosby 22 years old already the Captain of his NHL team Pittsburgh Penguins, 1 Stanley Cup (Like the holy grail only more important), two scoring titles, 1 league MVP, Canadian. Alex Ovechkin, Russian 25, Washington capitals, prolific goal scorer. These two are THE BEST in the world whichever clicks best will win, my £5 is on canada
"Sod the skill slapshot, that i couldn't give a stuff about. The highlight for me was when a guys tooth got knocked out, that was awesome."
B00, many years ago, i checked a guy and broke both his collarbones at the same time, it was just a nice, clean, skillfully applied hit, think i broke my knuckle on his team mate who took exception to the hit..... i'm a very clean player but the game should be hard and physical , boring otherwise!!
B00, many years ago, i checked a guy and broke both his collarbones at the same time, it was just a nice, clean, skillfully applied hit, think i broke my knuckle on his team mate who took exception to the hit..... i'm a very clean player but the game should be hard and physical , boring otherwise!!
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