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Beijing 2008 Olympics Closing Ceremonies LIVE THREAD
Posted on 08/24/2008 3:47:25 PM PDT by retrokitten
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To: OCC
A wise choice. It’s a bizarre sport.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:34:11 PM PDT
by
retrokitten
("That could be any mayor!" - Mayor Quimby)
To: retrokitten
Could be.... My wife liked that one so much she’s letting me sleep on the couch tonight. Maybe tomorrow night as well.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:36:47 PM PDT
by
tbpiper
(Obama/Biden: Instead of Ebony and Ivory, we have Arrogance and Insolence.)
To: All
Can anyone tell me why one guy has to wear a different colored shirt? Is he the captain or something?
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:36:47 PM PDT
by
retrokitten
("That could be any mayor!" - Mayor Quimby)
To: tbpiper
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:37:12 PM PDT
by
retrokitten
("That could be any mayor!" - Mayor Quimby)
To: retrokitten
A volleyball gold medal match (involving the U.S.) that was actually played around 20 hours ago, so few people don’t know the outcome by now. NBC had the chance to show it live last night at 9:00pm (PST) on either MSNBC or CNBC, but decided instead to show it the next day. NBC’s coverage in general has been horrible.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:38:25 PM PDT
by
Mr. Mojo
To: retrokitten
I was just wondering that....and have been the whole olympics. The women's team also had one player in a different uniform.
Hi retro! Thanks for the ping.
To: retrokitten
this is probably completely inappropriate but I just saw the funniest picture, I have to share it:
that's just funny.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:38:39 PM PDT
by
lainie
(Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.)
To: expatguy
The one thing that made me curious about these games was the way the flag on the right side of the swimmers caps were done. The Union should have been forward instead of trailing. I hope that changes in London. Some flag etiquette should have been observed. Otherwise, it was a great showing by the US contingent. Kind of a bummer the Michael Phelps wan't at the closing ceremonies. Guess he's feeding his new addiction to gold in London.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:39:30 PM PDT
by
NCC-1701
(DRILL NOW. DRILL OFTEN. DRILL 24/7/365. PAY LESS. SUCK THE GROUND DRY.)
To: tsmith130
And the announcers over explain everything....except that!!
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:41:05 PM PDT
by
retrokitten
("That could be any mayor!" - Mayor Quimby)
To: lainie
ROTFLMAO!! That is hysterical!
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:41:50 PM PDT
by
retrokitten
("That could be any mayor!" - Mayor Quimby)
To: expatguy
The athletes decide who carries the flag. They are sending a message to Russia. I approve.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:42:30 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
To: retrokitten
I googled it.
"The person who wears a different colored jersey is labeled "Libero" (aka back-row specialist or DS) which is a special term for the one player on the team who specializes in back row passing and defense. The person is usually a shorter and better passer or defense player on the team. They can only play back row position. "
To: retrokitten
THANK YOU!! I completely forgot about my Freeper anniversary. What a nice surprise :)
To: lainie
Yikes! Did they have hidden cameras in the showers!
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:44:39 PM PDT
by
OCC
To: tsmith130
LOL! I was just going to post the same thing to you!
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:45:11 PM PDT
by
retrokitten
("That could be any mayor!" - Mayor Quimby)
To: Mr. Mojo
“NBCs coverage in general has been horrible.”
Disagree. It has been excellent.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:45:18 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
To: retrokitten
To: lainie
LOL That is a funny shot!
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:47:08 PM PDT
by
slugbug
(Life is short and so am I...)
To: retrokitten
Thanks for the ping.
Libero (different color shirt). It’s a position in volleyball. My oldest was Libero before she became Setter.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:47:18 PM PDT
by
Twink
To: retrokitten
That player is called the “libero.” ....a fairly recent development in volleyball both internationally and in the NCAA.
They specialize in defensive skills, and aren’t allowed to block or attack the ball when it is entirely above net height. The can also replace any back-row player without notifying the officials. ...when the ball isn’t in play.
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posted on
08/24/2008 4:47:32 PM PDT
by
Mr. Mojo
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