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ultraholland		2012-08-05 10:46:11 PM

there's a turtle laying on its back on the track

PaulieattheTap		2012-08-05 10:47:00 PM

Sweet. Oscar "Cheetah Legs"! Go Oscar!

tudorgurl		2012-08-05 10:47:27 PM

RUN, PISTORIUS, RUN!

Earguy		2012-08-05 10:47:34 PM

fruitloop: I'm going to "THIS" everyone's comments about NBC and the silver medal. Then I'll say Hornswoggle moved from floor to vault.

1.bp.blogspot.com

"And I'll trip ya pommel horse dismount, too!"

Paduke		2012-08-05 10:48:16 PM

I'M A MONSTER!

Tax Boy		2012-08-05 10:48:30 PM

wspguy: bextraordinary: wspguy: Mmmrky: I love the shot of her teammates with one briefly grimacing and turning back to her iPad. Aly I think. I can't tell them apart. That team seems to have a lot of barely concealed hatred for each other.

They always hate each other. Every. Single. Year.

Can you imagine having to mug and be smiley as a team but knowing that you are each others' biggest competition? And they're all high school girls, ffs. High school's snarky enough without putting Olympic gold into the mix.

Right - that's what I meant. They are each others' competition pretty much every day of their lives. And then that is all supposed to go away for two weeks every four years? I don't think so...

Hell, even in the team competition, they're competing against each other to get the top 2 team spots.

They should do the individual events first before the team event. Probably everyone would be a lot happier and supportive.

Gosling		2012-08-05 10:48:58 PM

Well, hey. Double amputee makes an able-bodied Olympic semifinal. That's a hell of a thing.

Mmmrky		2012-08-05 10:49:13 PM

wspguy: bextraordinary: wspguy: Mmmrky: I love the shot of her teammates with one briefly grimacing and turning back to her iPad. Aly I think. I can't tell them apart. That team seems to have a lot of barely concealed hatred for each other.

They always hate each other. Every. Single. Year.

Can you imagine having to mug and be smiley as a team but knowing that you are each others' biggest competition? And they're all high school girls, ffs. High school's snarky enough without putting Olympic gold into the mix.

Right - that's what I meant. They are each others' competition pretty much every day of their lives. And then that is all supposed to go away for two weeks every four years? I don't think so...

Oh I get all that. I love NBC's efforts to portray them as a united and supportive team. It just isn't there.

And if I were a 16 yr old female olympic gymnast (I'm not) I would hate my teammates too.

TheManofPA		2012-08-05 10:49:18 PM

Has someone asked Oscar about the turtle crossing the desert yet?

A nice attempt and I do like the switching of names at the end. Now he will OWN the para games.

Joe_diGriz		2012-08-05 10:49:44 PM

I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

tudorgurl		2012-08-05 10:49:53 PM

What an amazing man. Well done, Mr. Pistorius. Well done.

TheManofPA		2012-08-05 10:49:55 PM

ultraholland: there's a turtle laying on its back on the track

Son of a biatch, second thing after my last refresh.

MBK		2012-08-05 10:50:15 PM

The only way to test these blade feet is to cut off Bolt's legs, give him the blade runner legs, and see if he beats his score.

hostJP		2012-08-05 10:50:16 PM

TheManofPA: I do like the switching of names at the end

Very classy.

msupf		2012-08-05 10:50:35 PM

That sucks. I was really hoping he could make it to the final. I wonder if he could have done it in 2008 if he weren't blocked then.

Good show by James, and the crowd.

tudorgurl		2012-08-05 10:50:38 PM

Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

I think it just looks stupid. Like "The Hunger Games", but dumbed down for morons.

Kenny B		2012-08-05 10:50:56 PM

Was the HOF game even broadcasted?

TheManofPA		2012-08-05 10:50:58 PM

Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

I want to know why no one has a gun. Yeah, you can say 15 years, but I would think that someone saved up a stockpile just in case.

fruitloop		2012-08-05 10:51:28 PM

hostJP: TheManofPA: I do like the switching of names at the end

Very classy.

Pay attention, Maroney. That's how it's done.

there their theyre		2012-08-05 10:51:37 PM

ultraholland: there's a turtle laying on its back on the track

I don't get it

TheManofPA		2012-08-05 10:51:58 PM

Kenny B: Was the HOF game even broadcasted?

NFL Network. I was mad in the other thread because I can actually see the fireworks from my house (5 min away) but I can't even get the game on a local station because of the TWC-NFL Network fight.

ThisIsNotSubtle		2012-08-05 10:52:07 PM

Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

Apparently a magic amulet is involved.

I wish I was kidding.

there their theyre		2012-08-05 10:52:56 PM

Is that ragu commercial about a fat kid walking in on his parents having sex?

12349876		2012-08-05 10:52:58 PM

Walk in on your parents? Enjoy some RAGU!

TeamEd		2012-08-05 10:53:07 PM

Oh my god, that Ragu ad

Tax Boy		2012-08-05 10:53:10 PM

ThisIsNotSubtle: Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

Apparently a magic amulet is involved.

I wish I was kidding.

So.... a wizard did it?

Joe_diGriz		2012-08-05 10:53:23 PM

That may be the greatest commercial ever. I don't care that it has nothing to do with pasta sauce.

PaulieattheTap		2012-08-05 10:53:54 PM

TheManofPA: I want to know why no one has a gun.

And why do they not have their towel????

ThisIsNotSubtle		2012-08-05 10:53:59 PM

there their theyre: Is that ragu commercial about a fat kid walking in on his parents having sex?

They're attempting (successfully!) to distract us from the suck that is Revolution.

Joe_diGriz		2012-08-05 10:53:59 PM

ThisIsNotSubtle: Apparently a magic amulet is involved.

...
...
...

Wait, wat?

wspguy		2012-08-05 10:54:13 PM

WTF?

was that just a commercial about a kid walking in on his parents having sex and then making Ragu and pasta to recover?

I don't even...

msupf		2012-08-05 10:54:33 PM

Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

It's a crap premise. They also pretend that chemical energy is unusable except for fire for lighting, heat, and cooking by the looks of things.

Steam engines? Guns? Oil/gas? FARK that, it disappears mysteriously after 15 years as well.

tudorgurl		2012-08-05 10:54:36 PM

I didn't know Ludacris was running in the Olympics!

ultraholland		2012-08-05 10:55:07 PM

12349876: Walk in on your parents? Enjoy some RAGU!

this is great considering "ragu" means "sauce"

YouSirAreAMaroon		2012-08-05 10:55:08 PM

Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

You give the show too much credit. Not only is it a global blackout, electricity has stopped being a thing altogether. No generators, cars, etc.

Earguy		2012-08-05 10:55:20 PM

Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work...

I'm willing to give it a chance. I'm thinking that the whole show is based on a Popular Science article that wondered what would happen if people suddenly disappeared from the earth, how all the man-made stuff would decay and disappear, what the cities would look like in a few years or more.

It's obvious that it's another attempt to be "the next LOST". So, it probably won't work, but I'll give the first ep or two a chance.

fruitloop		2012-08-05 10:55:25 PM

PaulieattheTap: TheManofPA: I want to know why no one has a gun.

And why do they not have their towel????

Some people are still waiting for their Guinness towel.

TheManofPA		2012-08-05 10:55:26 PM

PaulieattheTap: TheManofPA: I want to know why no one has a gun.

And why do they not have their towel????

That's easy.

They panicked.

Gosling		2012-08-05 10:55:33 PM

TheManofPA: Kenny B: Was the HOF game even broadcasted?

NFL Network. I was mad in the other thread because I can actually see the fireworks from my house (5 min away) but I can't even get the game on a local station because of the TWC-NFL Network fight.

There was a football game today?

Huh.

Well, back to the 400 meters.

ThisIsNotSubtle		2012-08-05 10:56:02 PM

Tax Boy: ThisIsNotSubtle: Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

Apparently a magic amulet is involved.

I wish I was kidding.

So.... a wizard did it?

www.recaption.com

Gosling		2012-08-05 10:56:10 PM

Joe_diGriz: ThisIsNotSubtle: Apparently a magic amulet is involved.

...
...
...

Wait, wat?

I've already told you.

tudorgurl		2012-08-05 10:56:12 PM

TheManofPA: PaulieattheTap: TheManofPA: I want to know why no one has a gun.

And why do they not have their towel????

That's easy.

They panicked.

YOU WIN! *thumbs up*

nucal		2012-08-05 10:56:20 PM

wspguy: WTF?

was that just a commercial about a kid walking in on his parents having sex and then making Ragu and pasta to recover?

I don't even...

I would think that Chick Fil A would be required for that ...

TheManofPA		2012-08-05 10:56:27 PM

Earguy: Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work...

I'm willing to give it a chance. I'm thinking that the whole show is based on a Popular Science article that wondered what would happen if people suddenly disappeared from the earth, how all the man-made stuff would decay and disappear, what the cities would look like in a few years or more.

It's obvious that it's another attempt to be "the next LOST". So, it probably won't work, but I'll give the first ep or two a chance.

I wonder more if that Last Resort show might not be the good one in the end.

Kenny B		2012-08-05 10:56:37 PM

TheManofPA: Kenny B: Was the HOF game even broadcasted?

NFL Network. I was mad in the other thread because I can actually see the fireworks from my house (5 min away) but I can't even get the game on a local station because of the TWC-NFL Network fight.

Just found it. 9 min left in the 4th. I'd tell you who's winning but no spoilers.

Mmmrky		2012-08-05 10:56:41 PM

That Ragu commercial is still killing me. I'm trying to imagine that pitch meeting.

Quintessential_Cynic		2012-08-05 10:56:58 PM

fruitloop: Pay attention, Maroney. That's how it's done.

Different age, different maturity--plus, there's a very pronounced difference in the empathy and support of the objective event athletes and the subjective event athletes.

msupf		2012-08-05 10:57:02 PM

TheManofPA: Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

I want to know why no one has a gun. Yeah, you can say 15 years, but I would think that someone saved up a stockpile just in case.

Psh, you kidding, people make their own ammo all the time, wouldn't be hard to maintain and keep guns for 15 years. It's like little crap like smithing of any sort is completely forgotten in the show.

meyerkev		2012-08-05 10:57:03 PM

msupf: Joe_diGriz: I'm still trying to figure out how the heck a "global blackout" would work... ESPECIALLY one that lasts for 15+ years. Every single power grid would have to be connected to every other one, so a major fault would have a chance of causing a chain reaction (but this was already shown to be possible to stop by having differently configured cutoffs, as seen in the NorthEast blackout of 2003). In addition, whatever happened would have to take out every single power plant, everywhere - coal, gas nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. And that doesn't even cover the other logical problems with this premise.

This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

It's a crap premise. They also pretend that chemical energy is unusable except for fire for lighting, heat, and cooking by the looks of things.

Steam engines? Guns? Oil/gas? FARK that, it disappears mysteriously after 15 years as well.

upload.wikimedia.org

Yes concept is stupid, but if they can make a decent story, I won't care.

Earguy		2012-08-05 10:57:21 PM

ThisIsNotSubtle: This isn't poor science for a TV show concept, it's not even pure fantasy - it's like the plot of a "story" by some 4-year-old.

Apparently a magic amulet is involved.

I wish I was kidding.

Oh, crap, really? They really are trying to be the next LOST.

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