Whew … What a steamy late afternoon on the golf course. Needless to say, perspiration drenched me! I played well, but putting continues to cost me strokes.
The Summer Olympics from London are about to start. Let’s hope the games go off without a hitch. In the Olympic spirit, I went to The Onion’s archives for your mid-week dose of satire. Enjoy …. Any favorites?
World Shocked at Possible Link between Olympics and Big Money
Nike Releases Olympic Track Suit Designed to Limit Penis Wind Resistance
Nation to Leave Olympic on in Background
Report: Olympics to Mathematically Happen This Year
IOC Clears Pros to Wrestle in Olympics
Many Viewers may be Using Oympics-Enhancing Drugs
Woman Turns Down $50 Million Offer from Professional Steeplechase League to Participate in Olympics
Green Clad Archer Steals Gold Metals from Rich, Gives them to Poor
Olympic Kayaker Hoping to Receive Endorsement from Good Paddle Manufacturer
Vaguely Irish Guy in Bar Thrilled by Rugby’s Inclusion in 2016 Olympics
Olympic Swimmer to Return to Tank at Sea World
TV Employee Pleased with Olympic Jacket
Nation to Seek Permission to Stop Watching Olympics
Quaint English Village Bulldozed to make room for Quaint English Olympic Village
Former Olympian Endorses Ultimate Workout Machine
How about: Canadian Prime Minister gives country permission to get ever so slighly rowdy – we had to be told it was okay to cheer – now that is just a little too polite
LouAnn,
Very good … and I imagine there is a story behind your entry. Thanks for sharing!
Yes —it really happened at the Winter Olympics in British Columbia
And now we know … thanks!
I have the odd feeling that the “Olympics on in background” will be a LOT more true than anyone realises!
And here’s one for the “How can I get rid of that memory” department. I saw a commercial, starring Nadea Suleman (Octomom, however you spell her name), advertising for a payday-loan-type place, with the website of (I kid thee not) Octoloan.com. She has now done the two lowest things in life – posed nude for money, and shilled for a shady loan place. I’ll let you rank which one is the worse choice (I vote for the latter).
It’s never good when you have problems with your putter.
Oh, I think he’s just a bit teed off.
http://tinyurl.com/2qr8dv
Wait a minute!! A connection between the Olympics and big money?????!!!!
WHAT????? I thought a bunch of athletes just got together to have fun!
Suzanne,
I know … who would have thunk it. Thanks for stopping by.
This one grabbed my attention due to its ridiculousness: Woman Turns Down $50 Million Offer from Professional Steeplechase League to Participate in Olympics
Dave,
Let’s face it … that lady simply demonstrated the Olympic spirit and why the games are so big. Thanks for commenting.
“Nation to Seek Permission to Stop Watching Olympics.” They put me to sleep. I may have to post about this if I can stay awake long enough.
Elyse,
Glad that I motivated you for an upcoming post! Thanks for commenting.
“Olympic Swimmer to Return to Tank at Sea World” strikes a chord with me because my best friend, Milton, can deliver a soliloquy insisting that Michael Phelps is the homeliest guy in the world. Milton insists that MP looks just like a fish. In 2008 he was also obsessed with gymnast Shawn Johnson because he thought her body could double as a table leg. Let the snark begin!
Lame,
Ah ha … so the question is who will Milton latch onto during these games. Ahhhh … the mystery of it all. Thanks for commenting.
always enjoyed the olympics. have you ever watched any of the bud greenspan olympic films? i wonder if he still produces them. they were great. “16 days of glory.”
Rich,
I didn’t know those films by name, but after watching one on YouTube, “Oh – I remember those!” Thanks for sharing.
glad to share.
Vaguely Irish Guy in Bar Thrilled by Rugby’s Inclusion in 2016 Olympics–I think I met him the other night at the pub!
I’m super excited about the Olympics. The torch arrives in my hood tomorrow and then I hope to watch it go by Tower Bridge on Friday. Woohoo!
TBM.
Wow … the fact of possibly meeting an Onion celebrity is exciting. Enjoy the torch and the excitement of the nearby games. Thanks for visiting.
I think I like “Quaint English Village Bulldozed to make room for Quaint English Olympic Village” because it’s like something they would really do!
And I still can’t understand how Synchronized Swimming is a sport
Fasab,
That headline does bring a chuckle. Meanwhile, here’s the synchronized swimming schedule so you can tune in. http://www.london2012.com/synchronized-swimming/ Enjoy … and thanks for commenting.
LOL Thanks, that’s freed up a bit of time for me. So if synchronized grinning is a sport why isn’t ballroom dancing in the olympics?
That a way … Ballroom dance for the Olympics!!!
“Green Clad Archer Steals Gold Metals from Rich, Gives them to Poor” – Just the buzz we needed to kick off the Olympics in Merry Ole’ England!
Tim,
And I hope the Brits get to have some gold! Thanks for commenting.
Better watch out, You may Have a stoke, playing out there in the heat
Hansi,
Whew … it was hot … but on those occasions, I do drink a lot of water. Thanks for the reminder!!!
The TV employee line speaks to me Frank!
Ginger,
… and thanks for visiting.
Good luck getting an official jacket!
Good luck with the putting Frank. Hope it falls into place for you!
I’ll go with TV Employee from the headlines too. When I was a little kid, I got an NBC Olympics baseball cap from a friend whose dad worked for the network.
I wore that hat til it completely fell apart.
Guapo,
Nothing like having a personal story to relate to satire. Well done … and thanks for sharing.
I really love that first one.
Surely no-one is in it to make money? That just wouldn’t be cricket. “IOC clears pros to wrestle in Olympics” should attract a lot of TV viewers.
Paradise,
The Olympic games are absolutely not about money at any level! Thanks for sharing your favorites.
Nike Releases Olympic Track Suit Designed to Limit Penis Wind Resistance….they work wonderfully in this effort when used along with anabolic steroids.
Alex,
LOL … I was wondering if anyone would tackle that headline. Well done!!! Thanks for commenting.
Nation to Leave Olympic on in Background–I fear this may be true! I’m not hearing much enthusiasm, and I wonder why? Debra
Debra,
Well, once the games get going I think enthusiasm will increase. On the down side, I wonder how much commercial time the candidates bought? Thanks for commenting.
I guess Nike didn’t need any women to test drive those tracksuits. I don’t know how you can play golf in all that heat. I’d be taking up swimming. Really looking forward to the Olympics – I’ll be taking note of every Aussie medal and yours too of course xx
Spiced,
LOL – Great comment regarding the Nike tracksuit! In terms of golf, good news is that I only played 9 holes. If 18, I would have needed to have my head examined. … and I’m sure those Aussie swimmers are ready! Good luck and thanks for stopping by.
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“Nation to Leave Olympic on in Background” lol! This hit home since it’s what we were doing here in the Bogs this morning while cooking and eating breakfast.
Robin,
On this day (the first full day of action), yep – true at our house too! Thanks for visiting.
Reading these entries again, and the “Vaguely Irish Guy” one really appealed to me this time. I think it’s because I know so many semi-Irish people who take great pride in their 1/8th Irish heritage, or whatever fraction it is.
Dave,
There’s simply so many truths in that one! Thanks for revisiting.