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A different take on the Olympics (Original Post) snooper2 Jun 2012 OP
Yup. I agree with the Grey Guy. earthside Jun 2012 #1
Thanks for this malaise Jun 2012 #2
It's funny that McDonald's is their biggest sponsor. nt Incitatus Jun 2012 #3
Unrec. I'll take sporting competitions over war any day of the week. FSogol Jun 2012 #4
It's even more sad when somebody doesn't see humor right in front of them snooper2 Jun 2012 #5
Maybe you could highlight the humor? FSogol Jun 2012 #6
Brilliant! *in an English accent K&R n/t Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #7

earthside

(6,960 posts)
1. Yup. I agree with the Grey Guy.
Tue Jun 12, 2012, 02:38 PM
Jun 2012

The Olympics is pretty much just a celebrity, jingoistic, corporate advertising program.

I haven't watched in years ... not much anyway since the 1984 Reagan reelection "USA! USA!" Olympics.



FSogol

(45,488 posts)
4. Unrec. I'll take sporting competitions over war any day of the week.
Tue Jun 12, 2012, 02:51 PM
Jun 2012
It must be really sad not to understand the joy that comes from sporting events.
 

snooper2

(30,151 posts)
5. It's even more sad when somebody doesn't see humor right in front of them
Tue Jun 12, 2012, 02:58 PM
Jun 2012

LOL


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