***Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: July 26-August 11*** USA dominates medal count; Finish tied w/ China for most golds - See ya in Milan 2026! (6 Viewers)

[JAA]

https://twitter.com/DefiantLs/status/1823861852524499147

Feel bad for all the abuse she's taking but holy hell

I hope she embraces it. Being a lolcow can be a very profitable venture.

Hawk Tuah really leaned into it.

I hear that raygun will throw out the first pitch at a Mets game in September when they are eliminated from the playoffs

Thats called free style and its in the x-games. No reason why it cant be in the olympics

 

[JAA]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

 

[Long Ball Larry]

https://twitter.com/DefiantLs/status/1823861852524499147

Feel bad for all the abuse she's taking but holy hell

I hope she embraces it. Being a lolcow can be a very profitable venture.

Hawk Tuah really leaned into it.

I hear that raygun will throw out the first pitch at a Mets game in September when they are eliminated from the playoffs

Thats called free style and it’s in the x-games. No reason why it cant be in the olympics

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

 

[bigbottom]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

You are correct. I've seen videos of what looked like ten-year-olds breaking better.

 

[identikit]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

He was lucky he didn't kill himself...

 

[dino259]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

He was lucky he didn't kill himself...

Not even the agony of defeat.

 

[JAA]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

How many sports at the Olympics do you "understand"? Ping pong and badminton? Other than the score, do you "understand" them?

 

[JAA]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

You are correct. I've seen videos of what looked like ten-year-olds breaking better.

So then how did Raygun get to the Olympics? Are you purporting something malicious or incompetence? How did she get there? Who was robbed of going and how?

I'm with Eddie the Eagle, I want to go to the Olympics. Just going would be amazing.

 

[JAA]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

He was lucky he didn't kill himself...

Says who? And what is your point?

What about skiers trying for gold? Are they not lucky they aren't killing themselves with how much they are pushing themselves?

 

[bigbottom]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

How many sports at the Olympics do you "understand"? Ping pong and badminton? Other than the score, do you "understand" them?

Yes, I understand both of those sports. A bunch of others as well. Not sure what you’re getting at. My point was that I was underwhelmed by the performances but chalk that up to my own ignorance rather than the skill of the competitors, which I can only assume is world class.

 

[identikit]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

He was lucky he didn't kill himself...

Says who? And what is your point?

What about skiers trying for gold? Are they not lucky they aren't killing themselves with how much they are pushing themselves?

Eddie was ill-equipped to ski jump.

Read his Wiki: Link

A rule was made after Eddie so that the situation (hopefully) wouldn't come up again.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

He was lucky he didn't kill himself...

They did make sure he could actually safely make the jumps. They didn't just shove him off the bench.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

You are correct. I've seen videos of what looked like ten-year-olds breaking better.

So then how did Raygun get to the Olympics? Are you purporting something malicious or incompetence? How did she get there? Who was robbed of going and how?

I'm with Eddie the Eagle, I want to go to the Olympics. Just going would be amazing.

I have no idea. The Australian Olympics people who authorize this sort of thing should have their heads examined. I guess that would be the incompetent part.

But someone who could actually break was not there because she was.

 

[bigbottom]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

My issue with the breaking competition was I just don’t think I understood it. What elements must be included and how they are scored. Because every match I saw, including a couple medal matches, I couldn’t help but think that I’d seen better (maybe even far better) performances in other contexts. Way more visually exciting and acrobatic performances. Which leads me to conclude that I must not understand the sport of breaking as opposed to breaking as performance art.

You are correct. I've seen videos of what looked like ten-year-olds breaking better.

So then how did Raygun get to the Olympics? Are you purporting something malicious or incompetence? How did she get there? Who was robbed of going and how?

I'm with Eddie the Eagle, I want to go to the Olympics. Just going would be amazing.

I have no idea. The Australian Olympics people who authorize this sort of thing should have their heads examined. I guess that would be the incompetent part.

But someone who could actually break was not there because she was.

This article is a pretty interesting read on the subject.

Raygun Olympics: How viral breaker made it to Paris and divided the world - BBC News

The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by the reaction to Raygun's efforts in Paris.

www.bbc.com

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I especially feel bad for the Aussie ladies who can really dance. It will take some time for them to live this one down, and they didn't even do anything wrong.

 

[Dennis Castro]

I don't get it, I loved the breaking competition. The energy, passion, and personalities were perfect IMO. So much positivity, artistry, and challenge - across the board.

RE for all those but hurt with Raygun, you can pound sand and read/watch Eddie the Eagle

Nope. Eddie didn't deprive anyone of a chance to go to the Games. The Brits don't exactly have any competitors in ski jumping. He chose the sport in part for that reason.

Also, he didn't take any shine from the other competitors. He brought more favorable attention to them.

(Does "butt" not pass the board censors?)

He was lucky he didn't kill himself...

Says who? And what is your point?

What about skiers trying for gold? Are they not lucky they aren't killing themselves with how much they are pushing themselves?

Easy there, hoss.

 

[Eephus]

Goalball in the Paralympics is an interesting blend of dodgeball and soccer for blind players.

 

[General Malaise]

Why isn't disc golf an Olympic sport?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

The Washington Post has an interesting article about wheelchair rugby for those who can see behind the paywall. It's like the Thunderdome but with wheels.

 

[the moops]

Why isn't disc golf an Olympic sport?

It should be

 

[Eephus]

Blind soccer in the Paralympics is using the prime Champ de Mars real estate last used for beach volleyball

 

[CletiusMaximus]

The Washington Post has an interesting article about wheelchair rugby for those who can see behind the paywall. It's like the Thunderdome but with wheels.

There is a great documentary about wheelchair rugby from about 20 years ago called “Murderball.” The title is a bit hyperbolic but it’s well-done.

 

[heckmanm]

Why isn't disc golf an Olympic sport?

It should be

Snowboarding/skateboarding tends to use up the IOC's weed budget.

 

[3C's]

Vindicated!

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/10/sport/raygun-ranked-number-one-breaker-spt-intl/index.html

 

[GregR]

Halloween is coming

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Halloween is coming

Many, many laugh emojis.

 

[Sand]

Love love love Ledecky!!!!!!

Gotta drag this comment back up.

She just set a new world record in the 800m, beating her own record from the 2016 Olympics. All while being completely alone - 20 seconds ahead of second place. That's astonishing, just mind blowing to better at 28 than 19. She may well be the best female athlete of all time.

 

[BassNBrew]

Love love love Ledecky!!!!!!

Gotta drag this comment back up.

She just set a new world record in the 800m, beating her own record from the 2016 Olympics. All while being completely alone - 20 seconds ahead of second place. That's astonishing, just mind blowing to better at 28 than 19. She may well be the best female athlete of all time.

Armstrong was better at 28 than 19.

 

[the moops]

Love love love Ledecky!!!!!!

Gotta drag this comment back up.

She just set a new world record in the 800m, beating her own record from the 2016 Olympics. All while being completely alone - 20 seconds ahead of second place. That's astonishing, just mind blowing to better at 28 than 19. She may well be the best female athlete of all time.

She first broke the world record in 2013, then broke her own record in 2014, 2015, and twice in 2016. And now again in 2025. It really is incredible.

She also has the 18 fastest 1500 meter swims of all time

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Love love love Ledecky!!!!!!

Gotta drag this comment back up.

She just set a new world record in the 800m, beating her own record from the 2016 Olympics. All while being completely alone - 20 seconds ahead of second place. That's astonishing, just mind blowing to better at 28 than 19. She may well be the best female athlete of all time.

She first broke the world record in 2013, then broke her own record in 2014, 2015, and twice in 2016. And now again in 2025. It really is incredible.

She also has the 18 fastest 1500 meter swims of all time

She also broke some kind of record (U.S. maybe?) in the 400 the other day. She ran down Summer McIntosh.

 

[zoobird]

Love love love Ledecky!!!!!!

Gotta drag this comment back up.

She just set a new world record in the 800m, beating her own record from the 2016 Olympics. All while being completely alone - 20 seconds ahead of second place. That's astonishing, just mind blowing to better at 28 than 19. She may well be the best female athlete of all time.

She first broke the world record in 2013, then broke her own record in 2014, 2015, and twice in 2016. And now again in 2025. It really is incredible.

She also has the 18 fastest 1500 meter swims of all time

Hasn’t lost a 1500 meter final since she was 13 years old

 

[Yo Mama]

Our favorite Spanish Olympic beach volleyball team was the #1 pair on newly crowned NCAA champion TCU this weekend.

 

[Tick]

I went back and watched the highlights of the women's cycling road race again. Just shocking that Kristen Faulkner won from nowhere, then basically returned to obscurity. The way she broke away at the end was so cool.

 

[Psychopav]

If you people don't start updating me on the state of international curling soon I am going to break things. LOTS OF THINGS.

 

[Sand]

If you people don't start updating me on the state of international curling soon I am going to break things. LOTS OF THINGS.

Just checked. Norwegian women's team is still hot. Just thought you'd like to know.

 

[Psychopav]

If you people don't start updating me on the state of international curling soon I am going to break things. LOTS OF THINGS.

Just checked. Norwegian women's team is still hot. Just thought you'd like to know.

First of all, those are somebody's daughters.

Second, confirmed.