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spartan3186

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4x100 Relay
« on: August 10, 2008, 11:07:02 PM »
I dont know how many of you watched the Olympic relay swim, but that was one of the most incredible races Ive ever seen, talk about exciting. It'll be fun watching Phelps race for 8.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 12:01:12 AM »
Quote from: spartan3186 on August 10, 2008, 11:07:02 PM
I dont know how many of you watched the Olympic relay swim, but that was one of the most incredible races Ive ever seen, talk about exciting. It'll be fun watching Phelps race for 8.

I was at a bar after the Cards game and everybody went nuts when the anchor leg hit the wall, it was great!
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 12:49:48 AM »
that was ridiculously amazing!  the way he trailed until like the last 20 or so meters...incredible!

take that frenchies!
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2008, 01:35:38 AM »
Any time we beat the frogs it's a good thing.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2008, 01:49:36 AM »
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on August 11, 2008, 01:35:38 AM
Any time we beat the frogs it's a good thing.

just like we whooped their asses in WW2.  I'm going out and purchasing some freedom fries after a win like that.

But in all seriousness, it was exciting, as much as I despise the Olympics, I can't stop watching it... never new birdie's in badminton can go 150 mph and more.  Late night Olympic watching for the win.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2008, 02:00:56 AM »






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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2008, 07:03:06 AM »
Quote from: Mayor McCheese on August 11, 2008, 01:49:36 AM
I'm going out and purchasing some freedom fries after a win like that.


not to just rag on you, but why do people insist on calling them freedom fries? french fries are not a dish from France, but rather Belgium. the word french in french fries is a notion to the cut of the fry, not origin. sorry, just something that bothers.


great unnatural carnal knowledgeing win though.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2008, 07:41:24 AM »
Quote from: Chili on August 11, 2008, 07:03:06 AM
not to just rag on you, but why do people insist on calling them freedom fries? french fries are not a dish from France, but rather Belgium. the word french in french fries is a notion to the cut of the fry, not origin. sorry, just something that bothers.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_fries
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2008, 07:55:53 AM »
Quote from: MUMotivAsian on August 11, 2008, 12:49:48 AM
that was ridiculously amazing!  the way he trailed until like the last 20 or so meters...incredible!

More like "...trailed until the last 20 or so centimeters...incredible!"

There are many Olympic moments from over the years that are etched on my brain.  I think last night I added a new one.  That was so great.  I watched it several times and showed my son (a swimmer) as soon as he got up this morning.  His reaction was like mine -- an audible "Yes!" when the result flashed up.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2008, 08:48:54 AM »
That was really one of the greatest finishes of all time. Amazing stuff. Did you see Phelp's cheering Lezak on and then his scream of victory? Probably one of the greatest pictures of all time.

Suck it France.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2008, 09:21:16 AM »
And all of it was made sooo much better with the French talking smack saying they were going to destroy the Americans. Hah
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2008, 09:59:01 AM »


Here's another photo of Phelps that I don't think we'll see nearly as often as the already iconic celebration photo.  This one's nice to see too.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2008, 10:05:03 AM »
Classy man, that Phelps guy.  He even shook all those Frenchies' hands at the podium after the glorious playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2008, 10:44:56 AM »
Quote from: MUMotivAsian on August 11, 2008, 10:05:03 AM
Classy man, that Phelps guy.  He even shook all those Frenchies' hands at the podium after the glorious playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Well.. the guy did spend 3 minutes and 8(.32) seconds in a chlorinated pool.. how bad could those hands still be?  :D
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2008, 11:19:08 AM »
Absolutely unbelievable... I jumped up and screamed in my living room.  That's one of the greatest Olympic moments I have seen in my relatively short life.

Unbelievable displays of sportsmanship as well.  Talk about representing your country well... Pretty cool to watch.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2008, 01:08:39 PM »
Quote from: Mayor McCheese on August 11, 2008, 01:49:36 AM
just like we whooped their asses in WW2.  I'm going out and purchasing some freedom fries after a win like that.

But in all seriousness, it was exciting, as much as I despise the Olympics, I can't stop watching it... never new birdie's in badminton can go 150 mph and more.  Late night Olympic watching for the win.
Hey Mayor,
I may be wrong, but weren't we and the French allies in WW2?

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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #16 on: August 11, 2008, 01:29:51 PM »
Quote from: wildbill sb on August 11, 2008, 01:08:39 PM
I may be wrong, but weren't we and the French allies in WW2?

"Forget it, he's rolling."
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2008, 02:03:41 PM »
Quote from: StillAWarrior on August 11, 2008, 01:29:51 PM
"Forget it, he's rolling."

HELL, somebody got it.  Thank you

And the comment on freedom fries was a joke too.. I forgot the light blue I guess.

They replayed it late last night, so I watched it again.  Man, unreal race.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #18 on: August 11, 2008, 07:05:54 PM »
Quote from: reinko on August 11, 2008, 07:41:24 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_fries

i know that. i just see it as moronic. frenching refers to a cut or slice not the country. the people who passed this are just idiots. 
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #19 on: August 11, 2008, 08:02:30 PM »
Quote from: Chili on August 11, 2008, 07:05:54 PM
i know that. i just see it as moronic. frenching refers to a cut or slice not the country. the people who passed this are just idiots. 

Welcome to America.. land of idiots, led by an idiot.  (trying to be as un-political as possible)
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #20 on: August 12, 2008, 12:14:49 AM »
Quote from: Mayor McCheese on August 11, 2008, 08:02:30 PM
Welcome to America.. land of idiots, led by an idiot.  (trying to be as un-political as possible)

And the Senate and House also led by idiots.    (trying to be as un-political as possible)
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #21 on: August 12, 2008, 06:52:02 AM »
Hmmm, I sense a thread about to be locked.   Why the lingering animosity toward the French?   Sure, it was an exciting race and I am glad the US won, but why the Franco-taunting?
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #22 on: August 12, 2008, 09:22:02 AM »
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on August 12, 2008, 12:14:49 AM
And the Senate and House also led by idiots.    (trying to be as un-political as possible)
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on August 12, 2008, 12:14:49 AM
And the Senate and House also led by idiots.    (trying to be as un-political as possible)

Who the hell cares?!?!?!?
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #23 on: August 12, 2008, 11:07:26 AM »
In before lock!

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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #24 on: August 12, 2008, 03:43:39 PM »
Quote from: jaybilaswho? on August 12, 2008, 09:22:02 AM
Who the hell cares?!?!?!?

Damn, I got quoted twice.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #25 on: August 12, 2008, 03:54:27 PM »
Quote from: Mayor McCheese on August 11, 2008, 01:49:36 AM
just like we whooped their asses in WW2. 

I thought we fought the Germans, Italians and Japanese in WWII.  At least that's what Hachey taught me at MU.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #26 on: August 12, 2008, 11:54:20 PM »
Quote from: Sir Lawrence on August 12, 2008, 03:54:27 PM
I thought we fought the Germans, Italians and Japanese in WWII.  At least that's what Hachey taught me at MU.

apparently you missed the sarcasm... and joke.  Sorry for the confusion
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #27 on: August 13, 2008, 12:26:09 PM »
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on August 12, 2008, 03:43:39 PM
Damn, I got quoted twice.

sorry chico meant to bring in the quote from Chili about the french fries and how french doesnt refer to the country.
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Re: 4x100 Relay
« Reply #28 on: August 13, 2008, 02:27:02 PM »
Quote from: tower912 on August 12, 2008, 06:52:02 AM
Hmmm, I sense a thread about to be locked.   Why the lingering animosity toward the French?   Sure, it was an exciting race and I am glad the US won, but why the Franco-taunting?

cuz the french said that they were going to whoop the us or something to that effect.

plus they're french.   :D
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