I will admit that I find Russian men’s figure skater Evgeni Plushenko extremely amusing. Is he a bad loser for claiming he was robbed of the gold medal? Sure. But the guy sure knows how to play the villain. Also, he really looks like my dad’s dog, Monty. Today, Plushenko changed th[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Olympic Mania!’
February 21st, 2010 - 9:05 pm § in Real Girls Drink Beer, Uncategorized
Real Girls Drink Beer: LaBatt Blue
After a wonderful weekend full of Wildcat victory, I sat down Sunday night for some rest and relaxation. The Olympics have pretty much let me down tonight–ice dancing?! WTF is a “twizzle”? I wasn’t aware the Snoop Dogg even knew how to ice skate, let alone ice dance. [...]
February 18th, 2010 - 11:52 am § in Uncategorized
The Curious Case of Women’s Ski Jumping
The Olympics have always seemed to be a platform for gender equality in sports. In a society dominated by male sports, those two weeks every two years is so refreshing–just athletes competing to be the best in their field. Some of the most popular Olympic sports are women’s sports[...]
February 15th, 2010 - 2:28 pm § in Uncategorized
We’re Not Worthy: Brian McKeever
Another Monday, another snowy slushy mess on the roads. Since our cafeteria is closed, my coworkers and I ventured out to the local Ruby Friday Rafferty’s for lunch. Luckily, I scored the seat in the booth facing the TV, which was showing–what else–the Olympics. Between repla[...]
February 12th, 2010 - 1:30 pm § in Uncategorized
Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme, Get on up, It’s OLYMPIC TIME!
The 21st Winter Olympics are almost upon us. Stay with Real Girls Watch Sports over the next two weeks, as Trashy and I cover everything from curling to figure skating to ski cross. Up first? Tonight’s Opening Ceremonies. Look for some pretty awesome coverage, and maybe even perhaps so[...]
February 11th, 2010 - 9:33 am § in Uncategorized
Whip it–Snow Style
For today’s crazy new Olympic sport, I bring you: Ski Cross. Ski Cross, the newest Olympic sport on the block, is a race that features four competitors racing down a 3,700-foot course, with steep turns, moguls, rollers and various terrain drops that encourage skiers to get airborne. Though int[...]
February 10th, 2010 - 8:27 am § in Uncategorized
The S.I. Curse Continues
Oh, Lindsey Vonn. Even pretty girls aren’t immune to the Sports Illustrated curse. Just last week I wrote a post about your controversial SI Olympic Preview cover. Your toothy smile and, ehm, athletic assets have really made you America’s Olympic darling. And now you’re in th[...]
February 9th, 2010 - 9:35 am § in Uncategorized
A tale of two mountains
Odds are that while you’re reading this, either cozy in your cubicle or curled up on your couch, there is snow on the ground outside. This has been a weird winter. Baltimore is still attempting to dig out from 60″ (with possibly 24″ more on the way), Central Kentucky’s ch[...]
February 4th, 2010 - 5:59 pm § in Uncategorized
When did Sports Illustrated become Maxim?
My mouth literally fell open when I saw this. And since I’m a heterosexual girl, I assure you it’s not for those reasons. Sure, after years of watching the Winter Olympics and a few pathetic attempts at ski school as a kid, I know that if you bend over when you’re skiing, you g[...]