Who gets my Wheaties cover and who doesn’t (the weekend at the Olympics)
It’s not that I love Michael Phelps, although I do love to watch him swim and I love his over-the-top reactions to everything. But I really struggled to root for Ryan Lochte this weekend. I don’t know if it was his enormous shoe collection or his pride in discovering giant tire flipping as his secret weapon; maybe it was his insistence on wearing a diamond grill on the podium or his obvious delight in Phelps’ downfall…he just seemed so unimpressive.
Did anyone else watch the women’s synch diving? The French Canadians were never in synch, not once. It was almost as if they didn’t know the point of the exercise and yet they won the bronze. I feel like I can’t even believe in this sport anymore. Might I suggest bed-jumping to replace it? My sister and I spent hours working out routines on our side-by-side twins and could have probably been contenders.
Oh Jordyn Wieber. Watching you valiantly fight through your sobs in order to give a gracious interview wherein you praised your teammates, wished them well and expressed your gratitude at being able to help the team was the stuff I live for. Good job.
I give you the weekend’s Wheaties cover. (Disclaimer: I don’t actually have that power, but I really want it.)
Honorable mention: Kerri Walsh, who took the time to high-five every single worker on the floor after her first round win in beach volleyball.
- Jen
July 30th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
I actually can’t bring myself to cheer for Phelps this go around. He’s coming across as bored/disinterested in the Olympics, even snobby. Lochte’s grill in comparsion shows some fun and celebration…I’m okay with it!
July 30th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
His most recent 60 Minutes interview finally pushed me onto Team Phelps. I agree; Lochte seems overly triumphant in besting Phelps, someone who will retain a superior medal record regardless. I am rooting for Michael to redeem himself and end his career on a high note.
July 30th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Synchronized bed jumping – I love it. Go team Serta!!
July 30th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Just watched synchronized men’s diving. When did they decide diving alone was no longer good enough?
July 31st, 2012 at 5:51 am
Thanks for the update. We have no TV service, so you are reminding me to get on the iPad app.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:14 am
Photos of our Olympic adventures (including one snapped specifically for you!) are right here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elysia1/7684009364/in/set-72157630837607100
August 1st, 2012 at 10:33 pm
I was pretty on the fence about who to pick for the wheaties box until tonight… Then Nathan Adrian raced and was so genuinely happy and surprised to win. He’s my pick!
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:17 am
I’m with Julie! I’m done hearing about Ryan Lochte – I want to watch Nathan Adrian in a 7 hour block on NBC. we can have him open jars or smile devilishly -I don’t care, but let’s see more of him.
August 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 am
I have to say I’ve been on Team Phelps from the beginning of this Olympics and was delighted at his victory in the 200 IM. His smile at the end of that event was a combination of relief and pure joy at having achieved all he possibly could have wanted. Nothing against Lochte, but I think he tried to do too much–something only Phelps could pull off.
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:12 am
Reasons why Lochte is a giant doucher. http://jezebel.com/5931055/10-reasons-ryan-lochte-is-americas-sexiest-douchebag
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
Jen, I agree with everything you’ve said. Love Jordyn Wieber. She’s not hiding under a towel. So gutsy.