2014 Winter Olympics: Sochi, Russia

[MinnieM123]

As usual, I was already asleep last night, by the time NBC decided to show the women's figure skating finals. Just checked the results this morning on the news, and I'm glad I didn't see the coverage last night. Disappointing results for the U.S. women's figure skating team . . . it's too bad, as they're all talented athletes; but apparently, they were not at their best level under pressure.

Aside of that, I would still want to extend congratulations to the 3 women from other countries who earned their medals.

 

[jw24]

A disappointing game. I had no idea it was going to end the way it did. To all the Canadians, enjoy the win... Just...don't rub it in! The Canadians shut down the USA completely and were clearly the better team. Something I must rant is that too often some people don't know how to take wins and losses with class and they have not played the actual games for heaven's sake. (I admit I took the US-Russia game too personally about my dislike for Kovalchuk so I apologize.) I know talking about politics is strictly taboo here but whatever is happening in Washington or the regime has nothing to do with the outcomes in Olympics. And if you're going to blame someone, blame no one because the reality is guess who the biggest critics of athletes are? The athletes themselves! They all know deep down in their heart the result was not what they wanted and letting down an entire nation has to be a terrible feeling. Failure hurts no matter how you look at it. In some sports, you'll always be able to compete for a title every year. For the Olympics, it's a 4 year wait for a chance to finally get something that matters so to come up short, it has to hurt. But sometimes, it just doesn't work out.

Anyway, may the best team win in the gold and I hope for at least a bronze in men's hockey.

 

[officialtom]

Nothing but class from some really sore losers on Twitter. #GoCanadaGo #WeAreWinter

 

[Sans Souci]

I guess since we lost we're stuck with Beiber now? Damn.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I guess since we lost we're stuck with Beiber now? Damn.

 

[JenniferS]

Always proud to be Canadian, but today is special.

I watched the medal ceremony on t.v., stood for the anthem in my living room, and cried like a baby.
Made a mess of my make-up, but that's okay.

 

[JenniferS]

Nothing but class from some really sore losers on Twitter. #GoCanadaGo #WeAreWinter

#WeDon'tCare #WeGotGoldBaby

 

[JenniferS]

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Anyone miss the Olympics yet?

 

[acishere]

Anyone miss the Olympics yet?

There is so much on TV without it. How am I supposed to finish House of Cards now?

 

[PUSH]

There is so much on TV without it. How am I supposed to finish House of Cards now?

From my point of view, it brought Survivor back into TV world. I'll take Survivor over the Olympics any day.

 

[MinnieM123]

Anyone miss the Olympics yet?

Actually, I do. Although the disjointed TV coverage of events drove me crazy, just watching all the talented athletes was still very uplifting. It was hard not to get caught up in their energy and enthusiasm. Especially on weeknights after work, it was a pleasure to watch these happy and exciting events.