Olympic Musings

-I really like the Olympics, but it's a good thing they're about over. I'm not a very nice person when I don't get enough sleep.

-Men's halfpipe was the most fun to watch this time around

-Why do some countries have to be such poor sports? Seriously, death threats to the short track judges?

-The media should be more careful about over-hyping athletes before the Games get going. Last time, everyone was SO SURE Bode Miller would win handfuls of gold medals. They put him in a series of commercials to air during the Games, imparting bits of his "wisdom" to us all. Then he won nothing. This time, it was Lindsey Vonn. Other athletes get ignored, some of which far exceed their expectations. Nothing against these skiers. They are very talented and successful. They're not the only ones to watch, though.

-I had no idea Canada was such a cool place. The people are awesome and it's nice for them that they won so many golds (but I'm still happy the U.S. got the most medals)

-I got a little weary of Scott Hamilton's sound effects when figure skaters did difficult jumps.

-Why are the athletes' crashes replayed so many times? And did anyone else think there were a lot more of them this time?

-I liked the snowboard slalom event because it was possible to change the outcome of the race in the final run. In so many sports, it's very difficult to change the rankings that are established in the first runs or performances.

-Once you start using a DVR, it is next to impossible to go back.