Will Vancouver 2010 Olympics be a success?

[coastdude]

Will the Vancouver 2010 Olympics be a success? A success financially and also the # of medals Canada wins?

 

[leafstk]

Well, I'm sure the Games will be a success... I think Van has some terrific venues to offer and you couldn't ask for a better location for tourists really. In terms of number of medals for Canada, it will be probably be about the same Hopefully a few surprises being on home turf but we just don't support our athletes enough to expect much better than that.

Definitely looking forward to the Games though! The torch runs through my town here on Dec.21!

 

[Carsomyr]

Success will depend solely on whether Sweden wins the hockey gold or not

 

[leafstk]

Success will depend solely on whether Sweden wins the hockey gold or not

I'll admit, the Swede's have game... but no match for our Canadian Warlords on the Ice!

 

[Carsomyr]

I'll admit, the Swede's have game... but no match for our Canadian Warlords on the Ice!

Our new generation needs another 4 years for us to be REALLY competitive, but so long as "The Force" is with us...

I STILL BELIEVE!

 

[The Fallen Angel]

hope so i love the olympics and the winter games are better than the summer imo

although i am more excited for the world cup

 

[leafstk]

This means WAR!!!

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[Snail Shell]

Success = two hockey golds for Canada.

Seriously.

Remember the 1994 Stanley Cup finals? Vancouver loses to NYR and there were riots in the city. Riots in FREAKIN' VANCOUVER. For as much as I love that city, it has the worst hockey fans in the world.

Either Canadian hockey team gets less than gold, Vancouver will burn itself to the ground. For the love of all that is holy, pray for two Canadian hockey golds.

Snail Shell

 

[RobAce]

The Winter Olympics??? Are they still relevant?

In the annals of sports it ranks just above the WNBA Finals, barely.

I'll be watching re-runs of Seinfeld instead of that rubbish.

Pfft. Winter Olympics. Winter X-Games usually seems more exciting, but I won't even watch that.

Rob

 

[Carsomyr]

This means WAR!!!

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FFFFUCK! I remember that goal at 2:22! I've never been so pissed off after a hockey game, that was a TERRIBLE way to lose in a final!

Remember the 1994 Stanley Cup finals? Vancouver loses to NYR and there were riots in the city. Riots in FREAKIN' VANCOUVER. For as much as I love that city, it has the worst hockey fans in the world.

Either Canadian hockey team gets less than gold, Vancouver will burn itself to the ground. For the love of all that is holy, pray for two Canadian hockey golds.

Snail Shell

You know, I was actually thinking about that... XD Ah well, you're pretty much sure to get at least one in the Women's tournament. On the men's side it's pretty much a toss-up between Canada and Russia. Could go either way.

 

[Marquis De Sade]

The Winter Olympics??? Are they still relevant?

In the annals of sports it ranks just above the WNBA Finals, barely.

I'll be watching re-runs of Seinfeld instead of that rubbish.

Pfft. Winter Olympics. Winter X-Games usually seems more exciting, but I won't even watch that.

Rob

LOL! But...true. Poor Winter Olympic people.

 

[Snail Shell]

The Winter Olympics??? Are they still relevant?

In the annals of sports it ranks just above the WNBA Finals, barely.

I'll be watching re-runs of Seinfeld instead of that rubbish.

Pfft. Winter Olympics. Winter X-Games usually seems more exciting, but I won't even watch that.

Rob

Have some optimism Rob. Maybe you could start the very first Mexican bobsled team.

Get Your Tequila!
Get Your Lime!
Drink on up!
It's Taco Time!
Cool Runnings!



Snail Shell

 

[leafstk]

Have some optimism Rob. Maybe you could start the very first Mexican bobsled team.

Get Your Tequila!
Get Your Lime!
Drink on up!
It's Taco Time!
Cool Runnings!



Snail Shell

Well said! Do it Rob, DO IT!!!!

 

[RobAce]

Have some optimism Rob. Maybe you could start the very first Mexican bobsled team.

Get Your Tequila!
Get Your Lime!
Drink on up!
It's Taco Time!
Cool Runnings!



Snail Shell

Couldn't do it. The Sombreros would get in our way.

Rob

 

[Aimee]

I dunno but ...

 

[RobAce]

I just found the official video of the Canadian's practicing the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics:
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Rob

 

[leafstk]

Terence and Phillip?!?!

But seriously, I can't wait for the Winter Games... I mean, what's not to love about THIS guy?

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[Carsomyr]

^ LOL! Took me until half-way into the clip before I realized the reporter was speaking Swedish!

 

[leafstk]

^haha! What was he saying anyway?

 

[Big_Dogg85]

It's gonna be interesting regardless of how it ends up playing out... In order to like the Winter Olympics even a little, the following conditions must be met: 1) You have to be a resident of a state, province or nation where snow is decently prevalent. (Being Canadian qualifies me there... on that note we got snow today ) 2) You must have loved or even own Cool Runnings, though this is not overtly important. 3) and this is a biggie: YOU MUST ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT SNOW IS!!!

If you successfully meet the following qualifications, congratulations for you do like the Winter Olympics no matter how much you claim or state otherwise!

 

[Carsomyr]

^haha! What was he saying anyway?

Rough translation:

"Eddy 'The Eagle' Edwards from Great Britain, an anti-hero, who beat all the Olympic records in THAT particular area. He was, by Olympic standards, unusually bad. Not even if you had generously doubled his total score would he have been saved from finishing last."

*the guy does his jump*

"The Eagle has landed, and despite poor skill he managed to stay on his legs, to the joy - but also surprise - of the crowd. Several other olympians had a much harder time not falling down, unlike this extremely popular Englishman."


Thems silly limeys...

 

[poopies]

I love the Winter Olympics, but they desperately need more events. I think snow ball fighting should be one.

I'm also stoked that it's in North America this time, so I don't have to get up at 4 am to watch a hockey game.

 

[Carsomyr]

I love the Winter Olympics, but they desperately need more events.

I agree. I think it's stupid that they haven't introduced bandy yet. Sure, the game only has 3 really competitive nations, but that's still better than for example women's hockey which only has 2.

 

[leafstk]

Stupid question, but... what is Bandy? Thanks for the translation, Cars! And agreed Poopies, hockey at 4am is just wrong... especially when you have to drag your sorry ass into work the next morning, lol

 

[Carsomyr]

Stupid question, but... what is Bandy?

Bandy is pretty much a "hybrid" between hockey and soccer. The rink and goal is much bigger than in hockey, and there are more players on the ice. Furthermore, the puck is replaced by a small ball.

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Only Russia and Sweden have any good players though, but Finland is getting there as well. So yeah, three competitive nations... XD

And agreed Poopies, hockey at 4am is just wrong... especially when you have to drag your sorry ass into work the next morning, lol

Hehe, then you know how I'll feel during the WJC!