Will you watch the Olympics?

[Standing Wolf]

I seem to have a knack for tuning in just in time to see some especially great moment in sports, including the Olympics, that I normally would have no intention of intentionally watching. I remember in 2002, I was channel-surfing and tuned in to the Winter Olympic coverage just in time to watch Sarah Hughes win the gold in Women's Figure Skating. I would never normally watch that event, but it was one of the most transcendently beautiful things I've ever seen - check it out on YouTube.

[Adelaide]

NO

Why such an emphatic "no"?

[Oboe]

Just curious.

I usually watch the opening ceremony, swimming and gymnastics for Summer Olympics. For Winter I will watch most of the sports and usually keep the TV on whenever I am home.

No, I'm afraid all those people will start eating the players.

[waltky]

Zika concerns at the Olympics...

Jeering Brazilian Crowd Chants 'Zika, Zika' at U.S. Women's Soccer Team
August 4, 2016 — Hope Solo wasn't bothered by the chanting. The veteran USA goalie was teased by fans chanting "Zika, Zika" at her as the U.S. women's soccer team defeated New Zealand in its Olympic debut on Wednesday.

The crowd of nearly 10,000 fans at the 60,000-capacity Mineirao Stadium jeered the goalkeeper with references to the virus that has scared many athletes ahead of the Rio Games. "I'm glad the fans had fun," Solo said. "And if they had fun at my expense, more power to them." Solo upset some Brazilians before coming to the Olympics by tweeting a photo of herself wearing a hat with mosquito netting. She also posted a photo of dozens of packs of mosquito repellent that she was packing for her trip to Brazil.

She made amends a few days before the games, blaming the American media for spreading fear about Zika and other problems ahead of the Rio Games. She said the media was being "really tough on people of Brazil." The veteran goalkeeper said she didn't realize during the game that the fans were chanting "Zika," and thought they were only yelling a common slur that local clubs sometimes use against goalkeepers at goal kicks.

Some of the fans were indeed yelling the slur early in the game, but later the majority of the crowd started with the "Zika" chant, which was also repeated after the final whistle. "That's something hopefully they will put behind them and realize that Hope has apologized to the Brazilian people," U.S. coach Jill Ellis said of the fans. "Sometimes mistakes are made. We are used to getting booed in other countries, so that part of it is not foreign. I hope the Brazilian people appreciate what we are trying to do with the ball and move past that."

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/...hants-olympics

See also:

Peddlers Offer Free Porn to Combat Sexually Transmitted Zika at Olympics
August 4, 2016 | Calling it a “health initiative,” one of the biggest peddlers of pornography is offering free pornography to anyone in Brazil as a way to avoid contracting the Zika virus through sexual contact during the Olympic summer games in Rio de Janeiro.

“Fans and athletes from across the globe will come together for a celebration of sportsmanship, respect and love in the sexiest city on Earth – Rio,” the YouTube video narration said, noting that the city is plagued by the mosquito-born Zika virus. “Because the virus can also be transmitted through sex, health authorities are recommending that people there for the Olympics remain abstinent – a tough ask in a city where hormones flow through the air,” the video said.

The video noted that because of Zika, some people have opted to stay away – a “bad sign” for the success of the games. “So Porn hub’s going to do something about it,” the video said. “We know that when it comes to sports, the best way to avoid injury is by watching from your seat. “That’s why we’ll be giving away Porn hub premium memberships to everyone in Rio during the games to help you avoid temptation as hard as that may be,” the video said.

The video said that when visitors log onto the hardcore pornography site and confirm their location as Rio, they will get “free premium access for the duration of the games.” Calling the games the “Ooolympics,” the video said other content would also be provided for visitors. “On the site you’ll also find helpful information about Zika,” the video said. “Citizens of the world, have a safe and healthy summer games.”

http://www.cnsnews.com/blog/penny-st...ted-zika-virus

[Chloe]

I might watch some of it but I prefer the winter olympics

[Common]

This olympics is a mess they are having all kinds of problems, besides structure and zika, I read earlier they were teargassing and dragging people away from the area.

Every country wont be represented, I may watch some of it, see how it goes.

[Peter1469]

It is a muggers paradise.

[The Xl]

I'll probably watch the basketball and that's it.

[Ethereal]

Yes, I will watch them. Sports events are the main reason why I still watch TV. Won't watch all the events, of course, but I usually try to watch most of them. My favorite events are basketball and track & field.

[sachem]

It is a muggers paradise.

One can medal in that?