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The Rio Olympics: And then Ryan Lochte happened.

by Therese Odell, posted in olympic games, summer olympics

Oh, we will get to gold-medalist in douche-baggery Ryan Lochte’s shenanigans in a moment, trust. But first! After ELEVEN (11!) long days and nights of Olympic coverage, NBC finally unlocked the closet door they had shoved her behind and allowed Mary Carillo to do what she does best: a tangentially-related cultural tape piece! MARY CARILLO IS FREE! PRAISE TO THE HIGH RIO OLYMPIC MASCOT VINICIUS, OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED AT LONG LAST!

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The Rio Olympics Uneven bars, Uneven Programming Decisions

by Bobby Hankinson, posted in Uncategorized

Much like Usain Bolt’s 100m sprint, tonight’s primetime Olympic coverage got off to a rough start, but came to a satisfying end.

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The Rio Olympics: A Dog In Heats

by Bobby Hankinson, posted in Uncategorized

It the best of the times, it was the most boring of times. Last night’s Olympic coverage was a mixed bag, at best. There were a few thrilling moments in the pool, but then, good God, did we spend a lot of time watching track and field HEATS. Not even semifinals! Semi-semi finals. Do you even care about that? Will you even remember? Even the athletes looked bored!

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The Rio Olympics: Oh, you wanted to see men’s team gymnastics? TOO BAD. SO SAD.

by Therese Odell, posted in Uncategorized

Hey, let’s check or TV listings to see which events we’ll be covering in primetime tonight (last night), shall we?

men's gymnatics

A bunch of swimming, some men’s synchronized diving, women’s beach volleyball and men’s team gymnastics finals? Cool! I am very excited about men’s gymnastics team finals! I sure hope we get to see all of that event! Can’t wait to see me some men’s gymnastics!  Continue reading “The Rio Olympics: Oh, you wanted to see men’s team gymnastics? TOO BAD. SO SAD.” →

Olympics: It’s a fact! Michael Phelps eats a lot!

by Therese Odell, posted in Uncategorized

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Olympics: Scandalamity!

by Bobby Hankinson, posted in Uncategorized

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