SouthernFriedInfidel wrote:deepshade wrote: The interesting thing to watch is how they will handle the stark differences between the rich and poor there. I have heard that the neighborhoods are side by side separated by a wall. Maybe this will help tear down those walls with the unifying theme of the Olympics?
No way will this happen. All that will be presented to the world is the Olympic venues and the most picturesque areas of the city. Residential arrangements will not be on the main attraction list. Some reporters ight go snooping around to look for stories to fill in the hours between popular events (heaven forbid that Americans should be forced to learn about fencing or archery...
Probably right. I do like the more obscure sports and enjoyed the first time I watched Synchronized swimming. I mean how many time have you seen that come up in playful banter in a swiming pool/lake with friends? Like the first time I saw Curling in the Winter Olympics... I'm going like "who came up with this one?" but then it is a fun thing to watch every four years....with lots of beer....
But this also reminds me of a joke.... ( since I am a Hienz 57 with a bloodline that touches all continents, I'm going Polish here. )
So they are signing in at the Olympics and the contestants are reporting their name, sport, and country...
The first athlete.....
Shultz, Polevault, Germany
Next
Wilson, high jump, USA
Next
Smith, mile run, U.K.
Next.....the official looks up and sees an athlete, carrying staples, hammer, and barbedwire...
Chojnicki, Fencing, Poland.....
.......
Groan....
