The IOC is the biggest joke. Let's condemn Bolt for his "antics"; how they are not a measure of respect for his competitors. It typical behavior from people who don't understand the true nature of competition. Yes, it's my whole Larry Bird school of sports, even on the largest stage. But I tire of the "why didn't he shake hands?" or "why did he parade around the track screaming he was number 1?" criticism when it's a simple answer. It was his moment. He worked to achieve it. He worked and ran to stand alone. Let him. (And by the way, that 200M run was amazing. Into a headwind?)
Is he a better person if he shakes hands and goes on about with his antics? Maybe. Is he a worse person because he did not? No. He just shattered an virtually unbreakable world record. Give him his moment.
No. The IOC must condemn. Olympics! Higher, Faster, Stronger! Shake Hands! Do Not Focus On Enjoying Winning! Hug! Move On! London 2012! Get Rid Of Softball! Badminton Doubles But No Olympic Golf! The Chinese Are Democratic Afterall! No Human Rights Injustice! Fake Fireworks Are Cool! Lipsynching Is The New Steroid! Sports Are Not Really Sports Unless We Have Judges Who Have Never Competed In The Sports Judging The Sports!
Oh, and all this is coming out of one side of the IOC's mouth. Here's what they're not addressing.
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Here is my take on a new Olympic sport that is both entertaining and non-violent:
Synchronized boxing
Russia's new sports song:
Georgia On My Mine
Pakistan's new sports song:
DO the Musharef!
(DISCO tune, 'Do the hustle')
Iran's new sports song:
Shake with the left
Because of France's recent forays into international politcs, I would ask that they officially remove all back-up lights from their tanks.
China's new sports song:
Smoke on the water
The IOC are jerks
Their messing up the works
Their kissing up to China butts
Then IOC are jerks
Let BOLT have his day, I say
The run was incredible
Faster than a Joe Lieberman comment
Quicker than an Obama 'Ah'
Speedier than a McCain senior moment
But alas, slower than a Hillary diatribe at the upcoming D&C convention
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