Comments on: Why I’m Not Watching the Olympics http://needlemeethaystack.com/2010/02/19/why-im-not-watching-the-olympics/ The Lessons of the Working World Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:12:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mehnaz http://needlemeethaystack.com/2010/02/19/why-im-not-watching-the-olympics/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Mehnaz Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:34:32 +0000 http://needlemeethaystack.com/?p=2017#comment-129 I understand your plight. I was never actually able to get into Olympic watching. And yes, I agree that it totally cuts into drama tv time or what have you. This year's a bit different for me. The Olympics are in my city and I can't help but carried away with the whole endeavour. It's difficult not to high five fellow Canadians as we huddle around a big screen to catch the latest. It's a different vibe. Don't get me wrong; I'm a patriotic Canadian (I'm almost American in my patriotism lately, which seems to have gone from quiet hurrah to out right bursts of enthusiasm in public). But knowing me, it's going to be the same old, when the next bout comes around. And I'll be like you, waiting for the damn thing to end so I can get back to regular programming :) I understand your plight. I was never actually able to get into Olympic watching. And yes, I agree that it totally cuts into drama tv time or what have you.

This year’s a bit different for me. The Olympics are in my city and I can’t help but carried away with the whole endeavour. It’s difficult not to high five fellow Canadians as we huddle around a big screen to catch the latest. It’s a different vibe. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a patriotic Canadian (I’m almost American in my patriotism lately, which seems to have gone from quiet hurrah to out right bursts of enthusiasm in public).

But knowing me, it’s going to be the same old, when the next bout comes around. And I’ll be like you, waiting for the damn thing to end so I can get back to regular programming :)

]]> By: Elisa http://needlemeethaystack.com/2010/02/19/why-im-not-watching-the-olympics/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Elisa Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:41:20 +0000 http://needlemeethaystack.com/?p=2017#comment-127 I made a pledge at the beginning of February to not watch more than 2 hours of TV a day. With a roommate who watches actual re-runs of crap reality shows (believe me, you only need to watch an episode of the Kardashians ONCE to Keep Up with them...and I'm personally fine not knowing at all!) this proves VERY challenging. I'd be fine sitting in my living room with a book or computer or *gasp* unplugged away from it all. That is MY big issue with the Olympics...it sucks you in and you have to watch 4 hours worth to make sure you don't "miss anything." Which sucks because I'd be more than happy to "miss" Dick Buttons commentating or interviewing anyone. You know what would be great for the Olympics? A comprehensive mash-up of all the medal winners performances. Maybe highlights of those ones that go on for like 8 hours (hockey, curling, etc.) but in reality just seeing how people won what they won. I'd totally be down with watching that! I made a pledge at the beginning of February to not watch more than 2 hours of TV a day. With a roommate who watches actual re-runs of crap reality shows (believe me, you only need to watch an episode of the Kardashians ONCE to Keep Up with them…and I’m personally fine not knowing at all!) this proves VERY challenging. I’d be fine sitting in my living room with a book or computer or *gasp* unplugged away from it all.

That is MY big issue with the Olympics…it sucks you in and you have to watch 4 hours worth to make sure you don’t “miss anything.” Which sucks because I’d be more than happy to “miss” Dick Buttons commentating or interviewing anyone. You know what would be great for the Olympics? A comprehensive mash-up of all the medal winners performances. Maybe highlights of those ones that go on for like 8 hours (hockey, curling, etc.) but in reality just seeing how people won what they won.

I’d totally be down with watching that!

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