Rowan Amore Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Who's watching? What will you watch? Anything you'd like to comment on? I normally only watch the diving and the gymnastics, men's and women's. And when did Badminton become an Olympic sport? Next thing you know, they'll include bowling with beer and nachos. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Typically I'd be watching the gymnastics, both artistic & rhythmic, and the artistic swimming - sometimes volleyball also. However, I am heading out early tomorrow morning for a week's vacation, so I'll just have to use youtube at night to watch the specific things that I want to see until I get back home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Seems there have been a few controversies already! If I remember when they're on, I might watch the swimming, diving, handball and soccer. Is Sumo wrestling on? I saw that a few years ago thinking it'd be fun, found it a bit 🥱 to be honest... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amina Sopwith Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I like the diving, the rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming and archery. 35 minutes ago, Rowan Amore said: And when did Badminton become an Olympic sport? I don't know when exactly, but certainly it isn't new this time. Several women badminton players got disqualified in 2012 for losing on purpose to try to manipulate the final rounds. (Does that count as match fixing, if it isn't gambling related?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amina Sopwith Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, Rat Luv said: Is Sumo wrestling on? I saw that a few years ago thinking it'd be fun, found it a bit 🥱 to be honest... Try fencing. If you were expecting something like Zorro or The Princess Bride, you're in for such a disappointment! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arduenn Schwartzman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) The olympics, was that the thing with the cardboard beds? I'm rooting for Ranomi Kromowidjojo, because she's got an awesome name and I love swimming. Luctor et Emergo ✌️ Edited July 23, 2021 by Arduenn Schwartzman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Nova Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I start by looking for the sport I want to watch and just get drawn in by the others, to the point that I spend the weeks it's on constantly 'meerkatting' over the top of my monitor at the tv. I stay on for the paralympics too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I'll be sleeping and then getting up for work.. My prime time is when most people are still sleeping or just waking up.. If I were to watch it, it would mostly be Gymnastics and if they even show it, the Equestrian events. I'll probably have to catch all that on youtube though.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Amore Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Rat Luv said: Seems there have been a few controversies already! If I remember when they're on, I might watch the swimming, diving, handball and soccer. Is Sumo wrestling on? I saw that a few years ago thinking it'd be fun, found it a bit 🥱 to be honest... Now Sumo wrestling I would definitely watch. Much more entertaining than regular wrestling. Edited July 23, 2021 by Rowan Amore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Alcott Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Arduenn Schwartzman said: Luctor et Emergo ✌️ bin jie un zeeuw? Edited July 23, 2021 by Alwin Alcott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Alcott Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 i'll like the Winter Games more, soccer, cycling and fighting sports aren't really my thing. I do like watching diving... but woulnd't even jump from 2 m myself... ( ánd... it's a pleasure to those nice lean guys .. in special supporting GB with Tom Daley 😊 ( don't know the netherlands dives.....) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 26 minutes ago, Rowan Amore said: Now Sumo wrestling I would definitely watch. Much more entertaining that regular wrestling. Just checked...not an Olympic sport yet, but the Committee is pushing for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Giffen Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I like to watch the soccer highlights in the morning on youtube. I think I want to see the new sports coming into the Olympics which are Baseball, Karate, Skateboarding, Sport Climbing and Surfing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arduenn Schwartzman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Alwin Alcott said: 1 hour ago, Arduenn Schwartzman said: Luctor et Emergo ✌️ bin jie un zeeuw? I'm from the Rhine Mouth. Quite close to Old Zealand (30 km), I guess. Edited July 23, 2021 by Arduenn Schwartzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Alcott Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Arduenn Schwartzman said: I'm from the Rhine Mouth. Quite close to Old Zealand (30 km), I guess. old zealand???... the one and only! ... enne... 30 km.. ehm.. Goeree is geen zeeland he Edited July 23, 2021 by Alwin Alcott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amina Sopwith Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) This is pretty cool. ETA: Oops, they forgot Gor. Here is the Counter Earth's magnificent personification. Edited July 23, 2021 by Amina Sopwith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Mommy Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Living in the host city for the 2010 Olympics has dampened most of my enthusiasm for them as they are happening but I usually do watch the highlights afterwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) Still feels weird watching the opening ceremony with all the empty stands... China's sent over 400 athletes...Guinea's sent one swimmer 😃 Edited July 23, 2021 by Rat Luv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kali Wylder Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I've never understood why anyone wanted to watch somebody else play games. Playing I get, watching? not so much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amina Sopwith Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, kali Wylder said: I've never understood why anyone wanted to watch somebody else play games. Playing I get, watching? not so much. I'm rubbish at anything athletic, so I don't enjoy playing sports. But I enjoy watching world class athletes doing things I can only dream of doing, and the excitement if I want a particular person or team to win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, kali Wylder said: I've never understood why anyone wanted to watch somebody else play games. Playing I get, watching? not so much. I've never enjoyed watching any team sports, or even most individual ones. I have always loved the more artistic sports like gymnastics, synchronized swimming, and ice skating though. Edited July 23, 2021 by LittleMe Jewell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiyumei Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 My full attention will be focused towards sports climbing disciplines. It's in the Olympics for the first time and there are some absolutely incredible athletes there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Corvinus Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Rowan Amore said: Who's watching? What will you watch? Anything you'd like to comment on? I normally only watch the diving and the gymnastics, men's and women's. And when did Badminton become an Olympic sport? Next thing you know, they'll include bowling with beer and nachos. Badminton? That’s worse than golf. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgontheDevil Ormega Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 What are the Olympics? Are they still having them? Oh that's right. During the Cold War we watched to see the East German men disguised as women and laughed at them a lot. Once that ended, who cared? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMe Jewell Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Rowan Amore said: Next thing you know, they'll include bowling with beer and nachos. I'm in if we can swap out the beer for wine. I was an awesome bowler back in my teenage days. Not so great anymore, but the wine and nachos might make my humiliation worth it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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