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Nice Eye Candy, But Not A Sport
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Posted on 08/24/2004 4:45:53 PM PDT by SlickWillard

Misty May and Kerri Walsh win olympic gold in women's beach volleyball, August 24, 2004

USA's Misty May, left, and Kerri Walsh smile at fans in the stands following a victory over Canada  in the 2004 Olympic Games at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre in Athens, Greece on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004. The USA beat Canada 21-19 and 21-14. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

The USA's Kerri Walsh thanks the crowd after she and teammate Misty May defeated China during a quarterfinal match in the 2004 Olympic Games at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre in Athens, Greece on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004. At right is China's Wang Fei. the USA won 21-14 and 21-18.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

The USA's Kerri Walsh, rear, hugs teammate Misty May following a two-set win over Canada during a match in the 2004 Olympic Games at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre in Athens, Greece on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004. The USA beat Canada 21-19 and 21-14. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Misty May (L) and Kerri Walsh of the U.S. celebrate winning their women's beach volleyball semi-final against compatriots Holly McPeak and Eliane Youngs at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 23, 2004.  REUTERS/Desmond Boylan

The USA's Kerri Walsh, left, hugs Elaine Youngs as her teammate Misty May, obscured, hugs Holly McPeak after a semi-final match in the 2004 Olympic Games at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre in Athens, Greece on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004.  Walsh and May won in two sets 21-18 and 21-15. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Misty May (C) and Kerri Walsh (back) of the U.S. spike a ball at compatriot Eliane Youngs (foreground) during their women's beach volleyball semi-final at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 23, 2004.  May and Walsh won and qualified for the gold medal final. (Desmond Boylan/Reuters)

USA's Kerri Walsh, left, and teammate Misty May celebrate after beating Brazil in the gold medal beach volleyball finals during the 2004 Summer Olympics at Faliro Beach Volleyball Stadium in Athens, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Adam Butler)

USA's Kerri Walsh, left, and teammate Misty May celebrate after winning the gold in the beach volleyball finals against Brazil at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Faliro Beach Volleyball Stadium in Athens, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Adam Butler)

Misty May (R) and Kerri Walsh of the U.S. celebrate after winning the women's gold medal match against Brazil in the women's beach volleyball competition at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004.REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell

U.S. women's beach volleyball players Kerri Walsh (bottom L) hugs her partner Misty May as they celebrate their victory over Brazil's Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede in their final match at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004. U.S. won the gold medal, Brazil took silver and U.S. bronze.  REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

Misty May (R) and Kerri Walsh of the U.S. celebrate after winning the women's gold medal match against Brazil in the women's beach volleyball competition at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004.REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell

USA's Kerri Walsh, bottom, and teammate Misty May celebrate after beating Brazil in the gold medal beach volleyball finals during the 2004 Summer Olympic Games at Faliro Beach Volleyball Stadium in Athens, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Adam Butler)

Misty May (top) and Kerri Walsh of the U.S. celebrate after winning the women's gold medal match against Brazil in the women's beach volleyball competition at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004.REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell

U.S. beach volley ball pair Kerri Walsh and Misty May embrace after winning their gold medal final against Brazilian pair Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan

Kerri Walsh of the United States celebrates with her fans after winning the women's beach volleyball gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004. Walsh and May of the United States won the gold medal, Behar and Bede of Brazil took the silver, McPeak and Youngs of the United States took the bronze. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

Kerri Walsh (L) and Misty May of the United States celebrate with their fans after winning the women's beach volleyball gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 24, 2004. Walsh and May of the United States won the gold medal, Behar and Bede of Brazil took the silver, McPeak and Youngs of the United States took the bronze. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

USA's Kerri Walsh celebrates after she and teammate Misty May beat Brazil in the gold medal beach volleyball finals during the 2004 Summer Olympics at Faliro Beach Volleyball Stadium in Athens, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Adam Butler)


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This might be fun to watch, but it most definitely is NOT a sport.
1 posted on 08/24/2004 4:45:54 PM PDT by SlickWillard
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To: SlickWillard

I have to disagree, 2 on 2 volleyball is not easy.


2 posted on 08/24/2004 4:48:19 PM PDT by MarkeyD (<a href="http:\\www.michaelmoore.com>Maggot</a>)
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To: KayEyeDoubleDee
All your sand are belong to us.

Bump for great justice.

3 posted on 08/24/2004 4:48:27 PM PDT by SlickWillard
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To: SlickWillard

I disagree. It is a hugely demanding sport, and these gals executed their game, beautifully.


4 posted on 08/24/2004 4:49:05 PM PDT by 68 grunt (3/1 India, 3rd, 68-69, 0311)
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To: SlickWillard
If there was a huge tub of Jello involved, I think I'd order this on pay-per-view.......


5 posted on 08/24/2004 4:49:26 PM PDT by Viking2002
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To: SlickWillard
Just seeing their athletic ability, I can't see how you can say it's not a sport :)

The Czechs fielded a tremendously talented team as well!

Ok, time to duck.

6 posted on 08/24/2004 4:49:29 PM PDT by correctthought (Hippies, want to change the world, but all they ever do is smoke pot and smell bad)
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To: SlickWillard
It is a sport, but it was presented in a manner designed to appeal to our national tawdriness...

...and it worked.
7 posted on 08/24/2004 4:49:42 PM PDT by mr.pink
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To: SlickWillard
but it most definitely is NOT a sport.

They'd kick your hind parts. That's your problem, isn't it?

Grow up.

8 posted on 08/24/2004 4:50:00 PM PDT by Glenn (The two keys to character: 1) Learn how to keep a secret. 2) ...)
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To: SlickWillard

Let me guess...you tried to play once, sucked majorly at it, and thus from that moment on, in your mind, it was not a sport.


9 posted on 08/24/2004 4:50:04 PM PDT by TheBigB (Sure wish -I- had one'a them anti-shrew barrels...)
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To: MarkeyD

How is volleyball not a sport? What about other sports played with balls and nets such as basketball, tennis and badminton? Are they not sports either?


10 posted on 08/24/2004 4:50:27 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (Junior Brown rocks the house...)
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To: correctthought
The Czechs fielded a tremendously talented team as well!

Pictures?

Come to think of it, maybe Registered could Photoshop in a picture of Ann Coulter somehow.

11 posted on 08/24/2004 4:50:45 PM PDT by SlickWillard
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To: SlickWillard
If syncronized Swimming is an sport,This can be too.

This was much more fun to watch. ;-)

12 posted on 08/24/2004 4:51:13 PM PDT by HP8753 (Bypass Online News Sites Registration>>>> www.bugmenot.com)
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To: SlickWillard

Wow! That's some celebration!

13 posted on 08/24/2004 4:51:33 PM PDT by coloradan (Hence, etc.)
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To: SlickWillard

I can't wait until 2008 when drinking beer becomes an Olympic sport!


14 posted on 08/24/2004 4:51:51 PM PDT by Lunkhead_01
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To: coloradan
Wow! That's some celebration!

Yep.

15 posted on 08/24/2004 4:52:06 PM PDT by SlickWillard
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To: MarkeyD
Have to agree with you there - 2 on 2 vollyball is not easy. Although the 2 on 2 embraces, not to mention the suits, are easy - on the eyes.

I'm so bad.... ;-)

16 posted on 08/24/2004 4:52:20 PM PDT by AFreeBird (your mileage may vary)
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To: SlickWillard

It's a sport.

Those are some fine sports photos - those gals know how to celebrate after the whistle!

Loved that end-zone dance.


17 posted on 08/24/2004 4:52:22 PM PDT by headsonpikes (Spirit of '76 bttt!)
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To: SlickWillard
Depends on your definition of sport. And it looks like a girly hand on that there butt I tell you what.
18 posted on 08/24/2004 4:52:39 PM PDT by steveo (Member: Fathers Against Rude Television)
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To: SlickWillard
EWWWW!!!! Those pic-thurs are gross!

Signed,

Gov. McGreevey - Somewhere in NJ. Looking for a fudgecicle.

19 posted on 08/24/2004 4:52:52 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (Strategery - "W" plays poker with one hand and chess with the other.)
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To: SamAdams76

You talkin' to me?


20 posted on 08/24/2004 4:52:53 PM PDT by MarkeyD (<a href="http:\\www.michaelmoore.com>Maggot</a>)
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