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In what kind of sport is deliberate fouling not only condoned but actively encouraged? Shit like this is why nobody cares about basketball over here.

Tactical fouls are a part of any team sport, really. Except curling.

 

[HoodWinked]

Noone is watching the basketball?

whats the point.

 

[Gorillaz]

I gotta admit Korey's little ¯\_(&#12484_/¯ thing is funny hahaha.

 

[Branduil]

haha the rest of the world doesnt care about your wrong counting. china top - only gold counts.

But China isn't ahead in gold.

 

[BravesCountry]

19 medals, 2 gold

Oh Japan

Kohei Uchimura's gold is very prestigious though, easily one of the most coveted. I know that doesn't necessarily matter but it's something to note.

 

[3Sixty]

Noone is watching the basketball?

Never watch horror shows before bed.

 

[Miles X]

But China isn't ahead in gold.

In gold order it is, they're ahead in silver.

 

[LyleLanley]

In what kind of sport is deliberate fouling not only condoned but actively encouraged? Shit like this is why nobody cares about basketball over here.

Where's "over here"?

 

[MIMIC]

United States about to play Nigeria (basketball).

LOL...so what's gonna be the margin of victory? 40? 50?

 

[masud]

Nigeria's not that bad guys.

In what kind of sport is deliberate fouling not only condoned but actively encouraged? Shit like this is why nobody cares about basketball over here.

Not a big sports guy huh?

 

[Branduil]

In gold order it is, they're ahead in silver.

So gold isn't the only thing that counts.

Which means USA wins, as they're first in gold and first in total medals.

 

[giga]

In what kind of sport is deliberate fouling not only condoned but actively encouraged? Shit like this is why nobody cares about basketball over here.

A sport that gives you a chance to score points that you couldn't do earlier in the game like you should have. Kind of like Suarez taking a hand ball to give themselves another chance.

 

[G17]

The Dream team set to go.. hopefully we see more of Anthony Davis.

 

[Gorillaz]

Noone is watching the basketball?

Yes so I can see USA do every dunk in the book on them.

Spoiler

Naw for real tho, Idk Ill watch a bit of it.

 

[f0rk]

So gold isn't the only thing that counts.

Which means USA wins, as they're first in gold and first in total medals.

No if you're tied in golds you count back to silver.

 

[Gareth Bale]

I guarantee you that GB's performance will get almost no coverage in the UK.

Probably. It was on BBC One though, so at least a few people must have seen it live!

 

[davidsaurus]

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Keep trying, rest of the world.

This guy right here, the reason I get a little giddy when the US lose at something.

 

[LizardKing]

haha the rest of the world doesnt care about your wrong counting. china top - only gold counts.

Well if only gold counts it's a tie then isn't it.

 

[Branduil]

No if you're tied in golds you count back to silver.

So are golds the only thing that matter or aren't they?

 

[MasterShotgun]

This is just summer practice for the US basketball team. But I'm still gonna watch it.

 

[the_log_ride]

Seriously we don't invest in dumb stuff like weightlifting or table tennis.

Questionable movie reviews notwithstanding, your Olympic posts are hilarous, Korey b/c of all the hate they garner.

 

[LTWheels]

Here's the medal table

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/medals/countries

 

[BravesCountry]

So gold isn't the only thing that counts.

Which means USA wins, as they're first in gold and first in total medals.

People will argue any which way in terms of medals to prove one point or another, it's hardly worth arguing about.

 

[zero_suit]

This guy right here, the reason I get a little giddy when the US lose at something.

He's just trollin'. He does this kind of stuff in U.S. vs Europe threads, too.

 

[Miles X]

So gold isn't the only thing that counts.

Which means USA wins, as they're first in gold and first in total medals.

By the official way it's counted, no, they're not.
Why do people even debate this so their country is ahead? Just go by what the Official Olympic Comittee has it at.

http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/index.html

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

haha the rest of the world doesnt care about your wrong counting. china top - only gold counts.

But people were arguing the other day that silver and bronze doesn't count with the current system basing most on gold. :/ I'm confused.

 

[SuperBonk]

United States about to play Nigeria (basketball).

LOL...so what's gonna be the margin of victory? 40? 50?

I think the line is 43 points.

But we'll see, USA weren't able to cover it against Tunisia (line was 54 and they won by 47 lol).

 

[giga]

We've moved on from sports hating to medal comparing.

 

[krishian]

Pretty huge difference here, Russia 5th->9th, Japan 3rd->12th

 

[G17]

Wait, you're allowed to drink beer in the crowd?

 

[davidsaurus]

Don't think it's been posted. A marvelous photo

 

[Branduil]

But people were arguing the other day that silver and bronze doesn't count with the current system basing most on gold. :/ I'm confused.

USA ahead in medals but behind in golds- only golds count.

USA tied for most golds and has the most medals- only silvers count.

 

[SuperBonk]

By the official way it's counted, no, they're not.
Why do people even debate this so their country is ahead? Just go by what the Official Olympic Comittee has it at.

http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/index.html

There is no official way it's counted.

Because it's fucking dumb.

 

[HoodWinked]

So are golds the only thing that matter or aren't they?

its comes down to which puts your country higher on the ranking. its why i point out quality

korea #3 fighting! (this is google's default medal count ordering which is ordered by quality)

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Wait, you're allowed to drink beer in the crowd?

Why wouldn't you? Do other sporting events not allow it or something?

 

[fizzelopeguss]

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Keep trying, rest of the world.

I know you're shit stirring and all, but i love the fact the tracker is trending the USA as higher than china, is that off an american site?

EDIT: Yep, NBC. fucking get in there son. love it.

 

[Withnail]

Something something soccer.

Anybody caught fouling for tactical reasons in soccer is punished more severely to the point where there is no advantage to doing it. Some players do have a reputation for diving or feigning injury but they are usually vilified for it, even by their own team's supporters, and it is NEVER put forward as a valid strategy.

 

[Jimothy]

I love how everyone always falls for Korey's murica dick waving. It's hilarious.

 

[Miles X]

There is no official way it's counted.

Because it's fucking dumb.

Yes there is an official way, I just posted it. If you don't like it tough.

 

[saelz8]

Man, this is gonna be ugly (USA vs Nigeria)

 

[perfectchaos007]

None of those methods are correct!!!

3 points for gold, 2 points for silver, and 1 point for bronze. Add that shit up!

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

By the official way it's counted, no, they're not.
Why do people even debate this so their country is ahead? Just go by what the Official Olympic Comittee has it at.

http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/index.html

 

[G17]

Why wouldn't you? Do other sporting events not allow it or something?

Local beer companies were complaining about beer bans recently. I guess only Heineken is allowed then.

 

[MIMIC]

Taking bets on whether the U.S. team can go up 20-0. =p

 

[Brinbe]

US still working on the shutout

 

[LTWheels]

Come on GB! Win this set. Turn it around.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Wait, you're allowed to drink beer in the crowd?

...yes? I am pretty sure its illegal in the UK to have a meeting of more then 3 people without having beer readily accessible. Makes Alcoholic support groups hard.

 

[Clydefrog]

how are our (USA) track stars expected to fare this olympics?

that medal count could potentially go up, up, up

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Man, this is gonna be ugly (USA vs Nigeria)

Which sport are you watching?

Local beer companies were complaining about beer bans recently. I guess only Heineken is allowed then.

Ah, really? Is it some sponsor bullshit?

 

[Shadow780]

If you can't shoot, you're even more screwed against US.