Obligatory Olympics Post

I have nothing insightful to say about the Olympics. I, like billions of other people around the world, have been sucked in. I don't sleep. I don't socialize. I stay glued to the television. To stave off withdrawals during commercial breaks, I bake (because I can't figure out how to use Greg and Liz's TiVo). I know I'm getting dumber, and I'm pretty sure the obsession is un-Christian of me. In fact, I didn't even think to be upset by how skimpy the athletic uniforms are. So instead of depth, I'm offering commentary in the form of a few "thanks for participating" awards.

Most Eligible Chinese Gymnast: the toothy girl
She's finally losing her baby teeth and getting those permanent ones in. Must mean she is post-puberty. Ah to be 16 again...

Cheesiest Male Gymnast: Jonathan Horton
He reminds me of this guy I used to date... I am so ashamed.

Best Gymnastics Moment: watching Nastia Liukin hug her dad
I'm a self-proclaimed sap when any father-daughter country song comes on the radio, so watching Liukin and her coach-slash-gold-medalist-slash-dad celebrate her gold was precious. Besides, what a rad name is Nastia? I'm totally calling my kid that.

Hottest Olympic Swimmer: Ryan Lochte
Doesn't matter if his gold-count is down, it's Lochte over Phelps in my book. Swim cap or tousled hair, I'd take him any which way...preferably several which ways... I'm thinking that swimmers might be the way to go for me. They have no body hair. I like this. Also a good upgrade--the swim pant-suit-thing replacing the Speedo.
Runner up: the big French guy...because he's a beast...

Best Swimming Moment: watching the judge behind Michael Phelps repeatedly check him out while he's setting up to race.
"Making sure he's not cheating," an excellent excuse...
Runner Up: ok ok...that 4x100 mens relay comeback was pretty cool too.

Best Athlete Group to Date: the fencing guys
Most of them are from Harvard or other such super-nerdy schools. Nerdy and athletic...what a combo...

Most Tedious Event to Watch: the Marathon.
Granted, I would be lucky to finish in TWICE as long, but still...well over two hours and counting...

(stay tuned, more to come)