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Title: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: Black Diamond Vol on August 06, 2012, 07:23:24 EDT ...and bad on me, that I had to find this on something called the "Ocho Cinco News Network". :dunno:
http://ocnnreport.com/2012/08/06/usain-bolt-usain-bolt-stops-an-interview-midway-to-acknowledge-the-playing-of-the-u-s-anthem/ Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: VinnieVOL on August 06, 2012, 09:53:34 EDT Wow, I immediately have much more respect for the guy. I had pretty much formed an opinion of him, with his silly antics and all.
Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: RockinGrannyVol on August 06, 2012, 10:46:27 EDT Classy move on his part
Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: RIPLEYVOL on August 07, 2012, 02:08:01 EDT :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: Orange Rampage on August 07, 2012, 10:30:27 EDT Wow, I immediately have much more respect for the guy. I had pretty much formed an opinion of him, with his silly antics and all. Was about to reply with the same statement, Vinnie. Thanks for posting this BDV. wouldn't have known what a class act that guy is without it. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: VinnieVOL on August 07, 2012, 03:20:06 EDT Was about to reply with the same statement, Vinnie. Thanks for posting this BDV. wouldn't have known what a class act that guy is without it. You have a PM. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: Volznut on August 07, 2012, 03:34:53 EDT Wow, I immediately have much more respect for the guy. I had pretty much formed an opinion of him, with his silly antics and all. which is why it's not a good idea to form opinions on people based on some silly antics. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: VinnieVOL on August 07, 2012, 03:55:44 EDT which is why it's not a good idea to form opinions on people based on some silly antics. Really? That never occurred to me. :rolleyes: Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: Volznut on August 07, 2012, 04:24:34 EDT Really? That never occurred to me. :rolleyes: "I had pretty much formed an opinion of him" Just sayin'... Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: BigOrange Maniac on August 07, 2012, 06:49:20 EDT which is why it's not a good idea to form opinions on people based on some silly antics. People who act like fools are going to be considered fools. That's pretty much a fact of life. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: Volznut on August 07, 2012, 07:35:08 EDT People who act like fools are going to be considered fools. That's pretty much a fact of life. define "acting like fools". I watch Bolt, and I see a guy having a lot of fun, not acting like a fool. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: murfvol on August 07, 2012, 08:19:02 EDT If I was smoking everyone in the 100m I'd be pretty jovial too. Our own Willie Gault was known to celebrate on the football field and I certainly enjoyed Ron Slay's antics on the court.
IMHO there's a difference between having a good time and taunting. It might be goofy at times, but it's not poor sportsmanship. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: BigOrange Maniac on August 07, 2012, 10:50:21 EDT define "acting like fools". I watch Bolt, and I see a guy having a lot of fun, not acting like a fool. When I watch Bolt, I see a tremendous athlete who is still immature at 26. There's a fine line between having fun and disrespecting your competitors in the world's biggest games. Kudos to him for acknowledging our anthem, but I still don't like him. Don't forget that the IOC ripped Bolt in '08 for his pompous behavior. Title: Re: Good on Usain Bolt... Post by: VinnieVOL on August 07, 2012, 11:35:06 EDT When I watch Bolt, I see a tremendous athlete who is still immature at 26. There's a fine line between having fun and disrespecting your competitors in the world's biggest games. Kudos to him for acknowledging our anthem, but I still don't like him. Don't forget that the IOC ripped Bolt in '08 for his pompous behavior. Nothing irks me more than an athlete gesturing during a race. |