What's the fuss all about with the Canucks? Nothing wrong with flying the Boxing Kangaroo, Australia's sporting flag.
Posted on 02/04/2010 7:02:16 PM PST by myknowledge
IT'S a symbol of Australia's fighting spirit. Now the Boxing Kangaroo is at the centre of an international incident, with the International Olympic Committee ordering it taken down from the Winter Games athletes' village in Vancouver.
It can be revealed that IOC officials ordered the green and gold flag be removed just 24 hours after it was draped over a balcony - because it was deemed to be "too commercial".
But the Aussies are defying the IOC order and are determined to keep the flag flying. "Someone from the IOC is objecting because it's our team mascot," an Australian source in the village said.
"They've said that it's too commercial because it's a registered trademark. It's a harmless thing that's a bit of fun (and the Aussies) have refused to take it down."
(Excerpt) Read more at dailytelegraph.com.au ...
What's the fuss all about with the Canucks? Nothing wrong with flying the Boxing Kangaroo, Australia's sporting flag.
Be thankful Chicago didn’t “win” their Olympic bid.
Yes, but this is the Winter Olympics.
Dont mind them. They just need stories to fill their press rooms. It’s a good-looking flag. I’m a Vancouver, BC native and just came from there last Christmas. The Village is overlooking a creek with outstanding visibility at that point so everyone can see the flag.
What is a better description of the Olympics than "too commercial"?
Kangaroos like to Box & KICK. They are also nimble. And, don’t hibernate like grizzly bears. So, bring it on! j/k - *lol*
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