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I haven't typed a word about the Beijing Olympics here? How come?? It's true, I don't follow every sport and I favor mostly Brazil, but I love the Olympics games, winning or losing. Not even all the controversy surrounding this edition had my excitement diminished.
I chose not to boycott the event as I felt that would hurt more than do any real good. I felt as if I'd be boycotting them, the athletes. I have a good idea of how hard it can be to most to even get there and how that can change things for the better most of the time, and I'm not even actively involved with any sort of sport! For what is worth, my opinion about how China's government deals with whatever issues haven't changed because of, say, a mind-blowing lightning and pyrotechnic show. It was good to bring attention to the situation in Tibet, for example, but it's naive to think it'd hurt China enough to make them second-guess on their regime and positions, let alone "solve it". In this vein, it'd be more effective to boycott their industrialized goods altogether (that'd be interesting to watch), and even then that would hurt millions of innocent Chinese that have no say on the fuckery the Big Heads cause. Politically incorrect, completely apolitical or not, that's my stance.
Overall, I'd say this has been a good Olympics. We've had some amazing performances and fair-play (major exception for Angel Matos; what the fuck, dude? You made matters worse!).
Now, I'm sorry if I'll sound like a Brazil fangirl but that's how I roll. :P
Football made me ANGRY. Scratch that, IDIOTIC ATTITUDES from most of the "stars" on the Brazilian football team made me see red. Ronaldinho Gaúcho, that game against China where you didn't wanna play at all and was bored out of your tiny, pea-like mind? Last straw. Didn't even bother watching it till the end because it's history repeating itself. And don't even get me started with the other little shining stars. Fuck the right off. Re-learn football values, lay off that sickening pentacampeão-ginga invencível attitude and stop going head-on for balls of money instead of leather and THEN, maybe, you'll have my support and respect back. Fuckers. You don't offend an opponent like that, no matter how technically weak they still are. If they're in a fucking Olympics match, then they're worth the game. Anything can happen in football match, show some true respect and not that fake sugar-coated yellow smile. Granted it wans't the same team, I'll never forget that earth-shatteringly embarrassing podium in Atlanta, acting like petulant little shits. Dumbasses. As for Dunga, wrong choices and tactis aside, he still gets my support because I know he's not like that. It's a shame he's just a puppet and can't break free from those gangsters at CBF. Money is ruining our game. Congrats to Argentina (even though they're arrogant pricks for the most part) and Nigeria that played their game well. Now we have a bronze medal that most of the players don't even cherish it - that ain't gonna raise your cachê, I know. Too bad for Belgium, football isn't always fair.
The girls, on the other hand, have three times my respect. Right on, we got silver! What a victory! For a team that has almost ZERO support (of any kind, mind you) from those who should motivate and cheer for them, and still has to deal with prejudices, that silver is pure gold. I couldn't give a fuck for the mental game the USA played on us, we know our worth. We are talent, we are a throbbing heart and that's how we play. If one day we ever get to the technical and physical level the North-Americans were on that final, I'll be over the hills happily singing with Julie Andrews but most certainly dead by then. Sad, but true. Formiga, one of our oldest and most experienced players, announced she won't play for the national team any longer (unless extremely necessary). She's not young but not way too old to keep playing, so that's not why she's quitting. I know why she may be not so happy with silver, I know what it all means and I wholeheartedly sympathize with her disappointment. Here's hoping the bad phase with the guys will finally raise interest for women's football here and, that's a hard one but okay, bury those prejudices DED. A gold medal would make that a bit easier to begin with, a silver one almost put all the work to the ground. Unfortunately, most of the so-called supporters want and care nothing if not gold while they don't even deserve soda cans, let alone silver.
I'm also proud of my beloved Brazilian volleyball team. I can't deny that I feel terribly sad for them too. <3 They'll always deserve gold in my opinion, sadly they were not on their top tonight; the North-Americans played way better. More focused, in control of the game, used their talent and ability with intelligence through-out of it and got a very deserved gold as a result for their work. This silver tastes so bitter because we all know they could be just as deserving but let the game slip out of their hands. Whatever went wrong, it's a lesson to learn. And in Bernardinho I trust! :)
I'll miss Gustavo; it'd be nice if he went with a gold medal, it suits him. Oh well.
As for the girls, I'm absolutely happy! The North-Americans once again were a though match, omg! But the girls didn't lose their shit like last time, amen! It seems they've matured a good deal emotionally since then, which is something we should work on a lot in most sports here in Brazil. We let our hearts guide us way too much, it's quick to lose our heads. Although Paula was visibly perturbed on the semi-final (I was yelling at the TV screen "GO BACK TO THE GAME, BITCH" lol) and Mari was nervous to the point of not being at her best on the final, I'm happy that overall we did improved on that aspect. By the way, let me say I'm quite proud of Mari. She got so much shit for the team's performance in Athens (which I don't even think it was fair), I'm so glad she's above it all now and was vital for our victory this time around. :3
Gossip time! Jaqueline is married/dates Murilo, so she can give her gold medal to him for a few seconds so the kid won't feel be so blue. :P Also, lucky girl!!!
Judo was kind of frustrating, I'm not sure what went wrong since it's one of those sport you think is beautiful and likes to watch but never get really into it. Anyway, good thing is we managed to scored 3 bronze. :) A total surprise (for me at least, I was under the impression Phelps got every single one lol) was Cielo's gold medal on the 50m free swimming, nice!
And there's some more but my memory sucks, even more so because it's so damn late (7am? ok, early whatever) and my glasses broke, my eyes hurts already. I should probably get some sleep now.
Before I go, let me share one more thing: I was born in 1983 so I didn't get to see the Moscow Olympics. I know it's silly and strange, but it's as if I was there...
... and cried with Misha. It happens every time I watch it. I had tears in my eyes the first time I heard about this closing ceremony and, more often than not, I'll get emotional if mentioned. I have no idea why? All I know is that whoever came up with all this was a genius/had a moment of sheer brilliance. The song is so heartbreaking although I have no idea what the lyrics says! And Misha going away, probably with something that also belonged to me...
Dude, this shit is fucked up! Damn reds. xD
ETA: Talking about mascots, here's my desktop for the past three weeks or so:
They're lovely, I like the concept most of all. Good design indeed. Check it out.
I chose not to boycott the event as I felt that would hurt more than do any real good. I felt as if I'd be boycotting them, the athletes. I have a good idea of how hard it can be to most to even get there and how that can change things for the better most of the time, and I'm not even actively involved with any sort of sport! For what is worth, my opinion about how China's government deals with whatever issues haven't changed because of, say, a mind-blowing lightning and pyrotechnic show. It was good to bring attention to the situation in Tibet, for example, but it's naive to think it'd hurt China enough to make them second-guess on their regime and positions, let alone "solve it". In this vein, it'd be more effective to boycott their industrialized goods altogether (that'd be interesting to watch), and even then that would hurt millions of innocent Chinese that have no say on the fuckery the Big Heads cause. Politically incorrect, completely apolitical or not, that's my stance.
Overall, I'd say this has been a good Olympics. We've had some amazing performances and fair-play (major exception for Angel Matos; what the fuck, dude? You made matters worse!).
Now, I'm sorry if I'll sound like a Brazil fangirl but that's how I roll. :P
Football made me ANGRY. Scratch that, IDIOTIC ATTITUDES from most of the "stars" on the Brazilian football team made me see red. Ronaldinho Gaúcho, that game against China where you didn't wanna play at all and was bored out of your tiny, pea-like mind? Last straw. Didn't even bother watching it till the end because it's history repeating itself. And don't even get me started with the other little shining stars. Fuck the right off. Re-learn football values, lay off that sickening pentacampeão-ginga invencível attitude and stop going head-on for balls of money instead of leather and THEN, maybe, you'll have my support and respect back. Fuckers. You don't offend an opponent like that, no matter how technically weak they still are. If they're in a fucking Olympics match, then they're worth the game. Anything can happen in football match, show some true respect and not that fake sugar-coated yellow smile. Granted it wans't the same team, I'll never forget that earth-shatteringly embarrassing podium in Atlanta, acting like petulant little shits. Dumbasses. As for Dunga, wrong choices and tactis aside, he still gets my support because I know he's not like that. It's a shame he's just a puppet and can't break free from those gangsters at CBF. Money is ruining our game. Congrats to Argentina (even though they're arrogant pricks for the most part) and Nigeria that played their game well. Now we have a bronze medal that most of the players don't even cherish it - that ain't gonna raise your cachê, I know. Too bad for Belgium, football isn't always fair.
The girls, on the other hand, have three times my respect. Right on, we got silver! What a victory! For a team that has almost ZERO support (of any kind, mind you) from those who should motivate and cheer for them, and still has to deal with prejudices, that silver is pure gold. I couldn't give a fuck for the mental game the USA played on us, we know our worth. We are talent, we are a throbbing heart and that's how we play. If one day we ever get to the technical and physical level the North-Americans were on that final, I'll be over the hills happily singing with Julie Andrews but most certainly dead by then. Sad, but true. Formiga, one of our oldest and most experienced players, announced she won't play for the national team any longer (unless extremely necessary). She's not young but not way too old to keep playing, so that's not why she's quitting. I know why she may be not so happy with silver, I know what it all means and I wholeheartedly sympathize with her disappointment. Here's hoping the bad phase with the guys will finally raise interest for women's football here and, that's a hard one but okay, bury those prejudices DED. A gold medal would make that a bit easier to begin with, a silver one almost put all the work to the ground. Unfortunately, most of the so-called supporters want and care nothing if not gold while they don't even deserve soda cans, let alone silver.
I'm also proud of my beloved Brazilian volleyball team. I can't deny that I feel terribly sad for them too. <3 They'll always deserve gold in my opinion, sadly they were not on their top tonight; the North-Americans played way better. More focused, in control of the game, used their talent and ability with intelligence through-out of it and got a very deserved gold as a result for their work. This silver tastes so bitter because we all know they could be just as deserving but let the game slip out of their hands. Whatever went wrong, it's a lesson to learn. And in Bernardinho I trust! :)
I'll miss Gustavo; it'd be nice if he went with a gold medal, it suits him. Oh well.
As for the girls, I'm absolutely happy! The North-Americans once again were a though match, omg! But the girls didn't lose their shit like last time, amen! It seems they've matured a good deal emotionally since then, which is something we should work on a lot in most sports here in Brazil. We let our hearts guide us way too much, it's quick to lose our heads. Although Paula was visibly perturbed on the semi-final (I was yelling at the TV screen "GO BACK TO THE GAME, BITCH" lol) and Mari was nervous to the point of not being at her best on the final, I'm happy that overall we did improved on that aspect. By the way, let me say I'm quite proud of Mari. She got so much shit for the team's performance in Athens (which I don't even think it was fair), I'm so glad she's above it all now and was vital for our victory this time around. :3
Gossip time! Jaqueline is married/dates Murilo, so she can give her gold medal to him for a few seconds so the kid won't feel be so blue. :P Also, lucky girl!!!
Judo was kind of frustrating, I'm not sure what went wrong since it's one of those sport you think is beautiful and likes to watch but never get really into it. Anyway, good thing is we managed to scored 3 bronze. :) A total surprise (for me at least, I was under the impression Phelps got every single one lol) was Cielo's gold medal on the 50m free swimming, nice!
And there's some more but my memory sucks, even more so because it's so damn late (7am? ok, early whatever) and my glasses broke, my eyes hurts already. I should probably get some sleep now.
Before I go, let me share one more thing: I was born in 1983 so I didn't get to see the Moscow Olympics. I know it's silly and strange, but it's as if I was there...
Click to view... and cried with Misha. It happens every time I watch it. I had tears in my eyes the first time I heard about this closing ceremony and, more often than not, I'll get emotional if mentioned. I have no idea why? All I know is that whoever came up with all this was a genius/had a moment of sheer brilliance. The song is so heartbreaking although I have no idea what the lyrics says! And Misha going away, probably with something that also belonged to me...
Dude, this shit is fucked up! Damn reds. xD
ETA: Talking about mascots, here's my desktop for the past three weeks or so:
They're lovely, I like the concept most of all. Good design indeed. Check it out.