june gloom on 18/2/2010 at 11:44
Is it just me or has Olympics coverage in the US been decidedly... nonexistent?
Fragony on 18/2/2010 at 12:22
Why the complaining an event like the Olympics is a godsend, it pays back in spades with viewing rights and the input in local economy. Canada and Vancouver in particular should be happy to host it, the whole world is bringing them money.
Starrfall on 18/2/2010 at 15:57
Quote Posted by dethtoll
Is it just me or has Olympics coverage in the US been decidedly... nonexistent?
NBC's coverage is a pile of shit
CCCToad on 19/2/2010 at 00:10
Quote Posted by Fragony
Why the complaining an event like the Olympics is a godsend, it pays back in spades with viewing rights and the input in local economy. Canada and Vancouver in particular should be happy to host it, the whole world is bringing them money.
Really a popular myth, I'm afraid. They said the same thing about bringing the Olympics to here in Atlanta and the city's net balance on the event was red when all was said and done.
dreamcatcher on 19/2/2010 at 04:42
Wait, there are The Olympics happening? Hmmm, no wonder my coworkers have been yakking about some competition or the other daily. I assumed they kept going on about the local bowling league.
PeeperStorm on 19/2/2010 at 05:02
I still think that they should have an Olympic Snowball Fight competition.
dreamcatcher on 19/2/2010 at 05:16
Quote Posted by PeeperStorm
I still think that they should have an Olympic Snowball Fight competition.
ended really nicely recently in the US, some crazed cop took offense at being hit with a snowball and pulled a gin.
Turtle on 19/2/2010 at 05:27
But really, nothing warms you up after an intense snowball fight like a couple fingers of Beefeater.
PeeperStorm on 19/2/2010 at 06:23
Niven's First Law: Don't throw shit at an armed man.
Fragony on 19/2/2010 at 09:31
Quote Posted by CCCToad
Really a popular myth, I'm afraid. They said the same thing about bringing the Olympics to here in Atlanta and the city's net balance on the event was red when all was said and done.
Doubt the local economy had much to complain about. Tickets can't cover the costs the city makes, but all these people have to eat and sleep and party somewhere, it's a major financial injection. Also don't forget the viewing rights, all that money flows right back and some more.
