Apparently they’re born from drops of steel from London’s 2012 Olympic stadium, and their names are inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire and Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire, two towns with Olympic history at their heart – ‘Much Wenlock Games’ predated the modern games, whilst Stoke Mandeville is the birthplace of the Paralympics, for whom ‘Mandeville’ is the new official mascot. Along with his friend ‘Wenlock’, the pair – designed by agency Iris – have already caused much discussion in the design community since they were unveiled on Wednesday evening Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Aliens, their everywhere these days!
Anybody really cares about olympics anymore? I was wondering, because I have seen about 8 or so in my lifetime, but now I couldn't give a rat's anus about it...
Clearly they do. Most countries send athletes to compete. Millions of dollars are poured into the organisation. The games are broadcast around the world, and billions of dollars of TV rights are involved. Then you're in the minority.
Looks like the Brits are completely out of ideas if they have to resort to dripping steel out of buckets to come up with Olympic mascot shapes. Why not name the mascots Blah Blah Blah and Yada Yada? And why only one eye? That's just monstrous! What I don't give a rat's ass about is the Wenlock Games. If they want to promote them, why inflict them on the Olympic publicity? I did try to care about the Olympics, but Britain's new attitude is making that increasingly difficult.
Hey, welcome back! There are also MORE people in the US than 20-30 years ago... Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! People can watch it because of the hype, not necessary because they care. I watch lots of TV as a background while cruising the web, but I don't really care for them...
That's not what I meant. Of course the governments care. But do average people care? Back 20-30 years ago, we were looking forward to the Games months in advance and winners were heros for decades. Do you think an average American 16 years old can name just one famous athlete from Beijing? I really doubt... I couldn't help to notice, neither you nor String stated you personally care. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! As for me, sure I am going to watch some of it, but I won't care, meaning the winner should be the best, fastest, whatever, I don't care what nationality it is and my blood pressure won't raise. It is like watching porn AFTER you masturbated....
Oh yes, the British themselves don't seem to be very excited, although well, they are British: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/22/olympics-thank-god-for-sponsors "the majority of Britons appear to be acknowledging the forthcoming games with little more than an offhand shrug. We're just not that arsed – not right now, anyway."
In the original olympic games .......... The athletes usually competed nude, not only as the weather was appropriate, but also as the festival was meant to celebrate, in part, the achievements of the human body. Olive oil was used by the competitors, not only as a substitute for soap for washing, bathing, and cleaning, but also as a natural cosmetic, to keep skin smooth, and provide an appealing look for the participants. Participation in the classical games was limited to male athletes. At first, the Olympic Games lasted only one day, but eventually grew to five days. The Olympic Games originally contained one event: the stadion (or "stade") race, a short sprint measuring between 180 and 240 metres (590 and 790 ft), or the length of the stadium. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...hvm_Cg&usg=AFQjCNG0DF2nfmp5eZsIKQ3UlknM77uXAQ
Which ones, I'm not familiar with England's human rights policies can you enlighten me as to what England is doing wrong?
