Event 2018 Winter Olympics

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  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I actually did notice that. I was happy for his victory (although I thought it kind of crappy that the dude who was leading going into the final run didn't get to go last), but I was a bit disappointed in his treatment of the flag.
     
  2. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka had a horrible crash on the halfpipe. Hope he's ok.
     
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    Meh, I think he was so pumped he won that he didn't even think about it.
     
  5. bodyman5000 and 1

    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    I just happened to sit down when White got to take the last run. It was pretty cool. Guy was overwhelmed with emotion.. anyone who wants to give him shit about the flag can suck it.
     
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    Amazing last run. That japanese boarder will win gold next time, though.
     
  7. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I watched it too. If you can't be happy for him winning and need to complain about an excited guy winning a gold medal, then just fucking die already, because your heart already has.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Anyone see @MARIS61's grandson finish 4th in the snowboarding halfpipe?
     
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    How else are you supposed to carry your board and a giant unfolded flag? I hate that we live in a world where that was even a story.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Right with you buddy.


    Ps. I'm honestly surprised that Trump hasn't tweeted about it yet.
     
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    I think it's kind of funny how the US basically sucks at the Winter Olympics so they create a new sport "Snowboarding" so they can win some medals. On all the real skiing and snow events we pretty much blow. We can't even place in ski jump or Sled events. Then you have cross country skiing which we seem to fall down alot at. Do we even have a curling team? I think the US has a chance to get a women's medal in the downhill this year don't they?
    What is the chances in Hockey?
     
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    Gotta have a judged sport because we can't win any of the ones with timed results.
     
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    Ben Ferguson from Bend? I did see that and did not know that, makes it extra cool. He laid down a really food final run
     
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    Hello, Mikaela Shiffrin has a very decent chance to win 5 medals in skiing, shes the best in the world right now, Lindsay Vonn is still around and has medal chances as well
     
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    I never thought of it that way. But yes that seems to be the case.
     
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    Pretty sure i covered that. But yes. She looks to have a very good chance.
     
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    I don't think it was done on purpose...he was out of it
    However, the Flag is something we need to be cautious with and never disrespected!
     
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    I did....The kid is awesome and will be there again!
    Congrats @MARIS61 must be so proud!!!!
     
  19. tlongII

    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    I agree that the flag should never be intentionally disrespected. However, no need to be too cautious with it. It's just a flag.
     
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    I'm more concerned that we're celebrating a sexual predator in White than anything else.
     

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