The Cold War, Nationalism, Professional Athletes & Rio

[Stonepony]

Id rather watch women's beach volleyball than any modern baseball event. Modern baseball interest me very little and the boring factor couldn't get higher..
I'll take the Olympics although I agree it doesn't have the intrigue it did in the 70s when I was glued to the tv

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

Id rather watch women's beach volleyball than any modern baseball event.

Well yeah. Some of those camera angles. I mean....yeah.

Tom C

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Well yeah. Some of those camera angles. I mean....yeah.

Tom C

When they tried chick volley ball on the frozen tundra at Lambeau, appropriate attire was required. It didn't catch on. It's a very fine line between sport and voyeurism when no one is watching the ball.

[ValKehl]

I haven't yet watched any of the Rio Olympics coverage, which is not my norm, based on the past. I just don't feel any urge to watch this year. I'd much rather be at Nationals Park! I've never been to Wrigley, but I'm hoping to go next year, in conjunction with attending the National.
Val

[Leon]

Half the fun of watching is the scanty suits the ladies wear.

Originally Posted by frankbmd

When they tried chick volley ball on the frozen tundra at Lambeau, appropriate attire was required. It didn't catch on. It's a very fine line between sport and voyeurism when no one is watching the ball.

[autograf]

Have enjoyed the Olympics immensely this year. My 6 and 10 year olds have really enjoyed the gymnastics and the swimming. I would not be watching any other gymnastics nor swimming meets otherwise but have enjoyed these events at the Olympics like I do every four years. I'm not nearly as interested in the Winter Olympics as the Summer as well. Just my opinion............

[Orioles1954]

I think the Olympics are awesome. I especially enjoy the "minor" sports that I don't get to see very often.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

It's a very fine line between sport and voyeurism when no one is watching the ball.

There's a ball?