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The XXII Sochi Winter Olympic Games / Ski And Skate Against Hate
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SecretMoblin
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I like curling unironically 
I like curling unironically
Me too. I had a chance to play and it is a blast.
HerbertFish
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I think everyone does now. What starts out as an ironic liking turns into pure fascination anx fixation after watching.I like curling unironically
The world's best chess player Magnus Carlsen told the press the event he's looking forward to the most is curling. Obviously someone like that will appreciate the strategic aspects to the sport.
In addition there's the 'action' element to it in the sweeping and the constant deliberation over whether you should push it ahead or have it curl.
A few olympics ago people chuckled about liking curling but it's time to accept it's just a neat sport with several layers to it. And the competition is hard.
What I like about the winter olympics is you have this tactical, intellectual side to it, you have the cool/hip factor of the snowboard events, the mainstream team sport in hockey and the adrenaline racing of skating -- plus I feel the ski events are more interesting and varied than the 'running' category.
In addition there's the 'action' element to it in the sweeping and the constant deliberation over whether you should push it ahead or have it curl.
A few olympics ago people chuckled about liking curling but it's time to accept it's just a neat sport with several layers to it. And the competition is hard.
What I like about the winter olympics is you have this tactical, intellectual side to it, you have the cool/hip factor of the snowboard events, the mainstream team sport in hockey and the adrenaline racing of skating -- plus I feel the ski events are more interesting and varied than the 'running' category.
This is true. I used to make fun of it, but now it's a great watch
Please, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts going on right now in Montreal probably has better matches than what we'll see at the Olympics. The Tim Horton's Brier in March will definitely be better than the Olympics.
Canadian Curlers Rock!
I'm sure you won't be as cocky when you walk out of the olympics with no curling gold..!
I'm not saying Canada will win gold, I'm saying the combined teams competing in the Olympics are inferior to the combined teams that will participate in the two tournaments I listed.
Succinct Verbosity
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Just a heads up for British ps4 users. The BBC sport app for the ps4 will have six streams going and a bunch of highlights.
SecretMoblin
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yeah (Olympic) curling competition this year is fantastic
US team doesn't have a realistic chance, but it'll be fun watching the Scandinavians stomp the Canucks!
US team doesn't have a realistic chance, but it'll be fun watching the Scandinavians stomp the Canucks!
Team Homan!
criesofthepast
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Looking forward to men's hockey and short track the most. Short track is usually the most entertaining of times on GAF with all the wipeouts and pushing by the Koreans. Lot of meltdowns.
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we need more FPS games
Nice.the current Google logo
I won't personally be boycotting the Olympics (I'm a sports addict), but I support all those who wish to, and also those who will be protesting in any form or capacity in Sochi, Russia or worldwide.
Channel 4 in the UK who will be hosting the Winter Paralympics are also using a rainbow logo tomorrow, although I think they should use it for the whole duration of the Olympics & Paralympics.
Guardian - Channel 4 Rainbow logo.
Both Men and Women starts on Monday.
the current Google logo
Just saw this too, good on'em.
criesofthepast
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Oh to be an Olympian. I wonder how much banging will be going on in the Olympic village.
*gasp*
How dare you insult Olympics curling! I scoff at thee! Scoff! America will take you guys down maybe hopefully not really but we'll pretend we have a chance anyway rawr!
I'm just trying to encourage you to watch Curling more than every 4 years.
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
so when's the opening ceremony?
She is kicking butt at the Scott. Makes me think she should have been the olympic rep.
Both Canadian teams are solid though. Double curling gold a strong possibility.
I thought there might be a hangover for all of Team Canada after Vancouver, but they've got a solid group again. They've sent more athletes to Sochi than they sent to Vancouver. It could be another nice medal haul.
CBC getting serious with the TV coverage. Between CBC, TSN, and SN there is only a couple hours in the evening when there won't be olympic coverage on the tube. I'll be getting up early to watch some live, but olympic primetime will probably wrap up each day nicely.
Time to completely overdose on olympics.
Time to completely overdose on olympics.
Yeah...I thought it was tonight.
FIFTY billion
TheAbsolution
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Yes. Yes they did.
ipitydatfu
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whens curling?
also dat speedskater
also dat speedskater
Starts friday 730 on friday. Had to start early because of how many events added.
Phire Phox
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Has any actual events started yet or just prelims so far?
Yeah, Jennifer Jones should be good.
I also await the glory that is Norway's curling pants.
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