My thoughts on…the 2006 Winter Olympics
February 21st 2006 -
The 2006 Winter Olympics continue in earnest. It’s now day 12 of the event. Though I’m no sports fan, whenever the Olympics rolls around, I’m a part of the throng, whooping and hollering with the rest of them. Except for the Winter Olympics. For me, the Winter Olympics isn’t really Olympics, because the Olympics is a global event, and as far as I see, only Europe, the U.S and parts of Asia are participating in the Winter Olympics. There aren’t even any black people in the Winter Olympics (or not enough to be visible!) Which leads me to one universal fact: black people don’t like the cold. What other reason could there be? Black people dominate just about every sport – except those involving low temperatures. Basketball – Michael Jordan. Golf – Tiger Woods. Baseball – Barry Bonds. Figure Skating – Michelle Kwan? Exactly.
Plus some of the sports are “extreme” ones that no black person in his or her right mind would ever do, like luging for instance. Realize only white people do these things? Reaching speeds of up to 100 mph down a steep hill with only 2 inches ground clearance? They probably participate in those sports because they’re bored of their typical suburban lives. Black people? Heh. Dodging stray bullets while picking up groceries is excitement enough! Yeah, I know, I’ve turned the Winter Olympics into a race issue and probably alienated some white people. But I make no apologies for my observation. So until the Winter Olympics ends, go team US! They’re the only team I can cheer for anyway.
Margaret Feinberg Says:
February 21st, 2006 at 9:28 pm
I still root for Anne Abernathy and Bode Miller
Abeni Says:
February 21st, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Little racist-just kidding.Actually only cuaght Shani Davis event simply because I hear dit was historic
Kaschief Says:
February 22nd, 2006 at 12:14 am
Hey. Don’t we Jamaicans do bobsleding? Is that the Winter Olympics by the way? Or is it the summer one. But then again, its sleding on ice, so that means its the Winter Olympics. But then again, I wouldnt know….I dont watch the Olympics either. You go U.S!!., and China!! and Russisa!! (and God knows what other cold-weather countries enter)!!! Which makes me wonder…is Jamaica one of the only HOT-weather countries that enter the Winter Olympics. And if so, how come the participation in the Winter Olympics by hot-weather countries is not as great as in the Summer Olympics. Oh man…I’m starting to yabble..sorry for writing a book in your comments section.
Steffi Says:
February 22nd, 2006 at 9:53 pm
Regardless of race, who in their right mind does something that requires them to actually have to be out in cold weather???