The Olympics

Well, now that the 2008 Olympic Games have finally come to an end, we can all get back to seeing our normal programming on NBC again.
After all these years, NBC Sports still hasn't learned the nuances of shooting a sporting event. Maybe they should take lessons from the other Network that has it down to a science. As an example: Keep the ball in the center of the screen...
In 776 BC, the first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece and the events were running (200 & 400m), jumping, discus throw, wrestling, boxing, pankration (boxing & wrestling combined) and equestrian (horse & chariot races).
Over the years, events have been added as well as dropped and in 2008 we have such ridiculous events such as "Ribbon Dancing"...now that's a real sport (LOL). How about the T&A show called Women's Beach Volleyball. That event is strictly so dirty old men (and women) can ogle practically nude, tall, breastless females jumping around in the skimpiest attire permitted on daytime TV. How about the challenge of age for those cute little underdeveloped Chinese gymnasts (not that the other girls are much more developed).
Of course, having an almost unlimited number of pool events would naturally lend itself to a single individual dominating and winning a record number of gold medals instead of one for each separate venue.
Don't despair as we have the Winter Olympics to look forward to with the excitement of "Curling". To make matters worse, the Olympic Committee is considering adding Bridge (a card game) to its list of events.
Actually, who really cares who the fastest or straightest person is ? Other than a specific event or person that you may be interested in, who watches all of this waste of energy, money and propaganda ? If you're bed ridden, with no remote control and the TV is stuck on NBC, you have a legitimate excuse...the rest of you either have no life or are brain dead.
Don't get me wrong, this was great for ratings and the economy in general. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies were spectacular and true entertainment. I'm waiting for the addition of either "marbles", "stick ball" or "tiddely winks" to the games before I'll need a front row seat.