The Sports Widow Summarizes The Beijing Olympics, Le Fin d'Olympics
August 24, 2008 10:46 PM | 0 Comments
So, the torch for The Beijing Olympics is now extinguished, punctuating two exhilirating weeks in which we have witnessed athletes from around the globe performing astounding feats, breaking records and occasionally really flopping in front of millions of spectators. How can I, The Sports Widow, contribute to the commentary? How can I intelligently assess the phenomenon known as The 2008 Beijing Olympics?
The Politically Correct Answer.
The Beijing Olympics united us. We witnessed youthful, determined athletes competing against each other on a level playing field, and it somehow made us all feel connected. It also inspired each of us to greatness.
The Sports Widow Response.
The Beijing Olympics reminded us that many of us are sorry, pathetic, normal people with 2-pack abs, who are lucky we have the strength and tenacity to commute to work on a daily basis. It reminded us that we are flabby, middle-aged, accident-proned, and that life is one long, continuous, arduous Olympics in which there are no bronze, silver or gold medals. I'm just happy when I don't run into the corner of my bed causing a large bruise on my thigh. (Sadly, this recently happened to me for the millionth time in my life.)
The Conspiracy Theory.
The Beijing Olympics were contrived by the National Football League (NFL) to make Football Widows forget about their impending doom. Who can deny it? The Olympics just wrapped up, no coincidence, 1.5 weeks prior to the start of the football season. Those demons had a diabolical plot to lull us into submission by hypnotizing us with gymnastics and synchronized swimming so that we wouldn't start whining too early.
How would you recap The Beijing Olympics? Which theory do you subscribe to?
Life is a contact sport. It's full of Olympic events, so go for the gold.
The Sports Widow
(aka Nan Hall)
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