The Rio Olympics: Gymnasts Hit the Floor

Wow! I can’t believe we’re here!

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Not just here, in Rio, a city founded by giant steampunk spider monsters (according to the opening ceremonies interpretive dance medley), but also HERE on Foolish Watcher, a spiffy new television destination. Also founded by giant steampunk spider monsters. True facts!
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Olympics: History right before our tired, tired eyes

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Olympics: Wishing they’d start the gymnastics just a smidge earlier.

Women’s cycling. This lasts all of about 2 minutes and Kristin Armstrong from U!S!A! wins the gold. And no she’s not related to Lance. DUH. But! She and Lance are both triathletes! So there’s that!

And then we learn that the Women’s Beach Volleyball team REALLY REALLY want to win. NO, REALLY. They’ll shank you if you get in their way.

Question: would Women’s Beach Volleyball get so much primetime play if they weren’t wearing this? Related: Is it sexist?

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Olympics: Girls, gold and glory

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