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Why does U. Bolt get a free pass?
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:28 pm
I am somewhat surprised that Bolt's showboating prior to finishing did not get more negative ettention and backlash--other than the cursory "would he have ran a sub .60 time?".
I can only imagine the outcries of "classless, "poor sport", "showboat", etc if such behavior occurred in aother events. I am almost certain we would hear backlashes from fans and media alike if a swimmer with a large lead raised the #1 sign out of the water before touching the wall, if the Frenchman fencer who had a commanding lead in the finals over an American yesterday danced around prior to his last few points, if a diver who was so far ahead, shouted "yipee" during his dive, if a gymnast who was so far ahead held up the #1 sign while on the final floor exercise, or if any other athlete (barring basketball) pulled such a stunt.
Nothing against Bolt--other than the pre-finish showboating. What he did was astounding. For some reason, this just seems more acceptable in track than any other sport in the Olympics. Finally, although Bolt is not an AMerican, this seems far more prevalent in AMerican sports in gerenal--but that is a different topic altoghther. Just my brief after lunch rant.
I can only imagine the outcries of "classless, "poor sport", "showboat", etc if such behavior occurred in aother events. I am almost certain we would hear backlashes from fans and media alike if a swimmer with a large lead raised the #1 sign out of the water before touching the wall, if the Frenchman fencer who had a commanding lead in the finals over an American yesterday danced around prior to his last few points, if a diver who was so far ahead, shouted "yipee" during his dive, if a gymnast who was so far ahead held up the #1 sign while on the final floor exercise, or if any other athlete (barring basketball) pulled such a stunt.
Nothing against Bolt--other than the pre-finish showboating. What he did was astounding. For some reason, this just seems more acceptable in track than any other sport in the Olympics. Finally, although Bolt is not an AMerican, this seems far more prevalent in AMerican sports in gerenal--but that is a different topic altoghther. Just my brief after lunch rant.
This post was edited on 8/18/08 at 12:31 pm
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Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:29 pm to LSUTANGERINE
he said he only cared about winning the Gold and he doesnt care about the WR - why is that such a problem?
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:31 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I don't think people care because he's doing it at his own detriment. Obviously, high stepping and clubbing your chests with your fists only slow you down. Another reason is that... the Olympics are a spectacle to begin with. He's obviously trying to be an entertainer.
Hell, if people didn't actually like showboating, Chad Johnson wouldn't be the cult-figure he is now.
Hell, if people didn't actually like showboating, Chad Johnson wouldn't be the cult-figure he is now.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:32 pm to supatigah
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he said he only cared about winning the Gold and he doesnt care about the WR - why is that such a problem?
I am not commenting on what his showboating did to his time. I am commenting on his showboating prior to the finish in gerenal and why he got a free pass on it.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:32 pm to supatigah
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he said he only cared about winning the Gold and he doesnt care about the WR - why is that such a problem?
his post was about the showboating, not the time. why is that hard to understand?
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:33 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I think its partly because people are just in aww at what he did they don't care what he does it was just that incredible.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:34 pm to vorenus23
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his post was about the showboating, not the time. why is that hard to understand?
it isnt hard for me at all, when he looked over and didnt see anyone else in his vision he knew he won the race so he didnt care about his time after that
why is that hard to understand for you?
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:36 pm to SprintFun
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think its partly because people are just in aww at what he did they don't care what he does it was just that incredible.
I am not totally convinced of that. I see a heck of a lot of 'acceptable' showboating in track-- more so than any other sport, barring American basketball and football. I can't imagine it would fly nearly as much in other sports.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:36 pm to supatigah
Showboating is acceptable in today's sports. I don't see anything wrong with what he did. Hey, if you got a problem with it, run faster.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:38 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I am sure the massive Jamaican media was outraged and raked him over the coals in Kingston
or maybe Jamaicans don't really give a shite and the American media doesnt care because he isnt from America so they don't have an "ugly American" angle to the story that they love
or maybe Jamaicans don't really give a shite and the American media doesnt care because he isnt from America so they don't have an "ugly American" angle to the story that they love
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:38 pm to Stamps
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Showboating is acceptable in today's sports. I don't see anything wrong with what he did. Hey, if you got a problem with it, run faster.
You think it would be acceptable at the Olympics in the other examples I gave? I think they would be called out quickly starting with the announcers and commentators. I think many here would agree.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:38 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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I can't imagine it would fly nearly as much in other sports.
I was surprised to see the Chinese chick let out a yell and pump her arms a little bit before attempting her 2nd vault. Of course she then landed on her knees, but I would say I construed that as "showboating." So I think it's becoming a little more acceptable. Not to mention, these Olympians probably feel that they're only relevant once every 4 years... why not make it memorable?
This post was edited on 8/18/08 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:39 pm to supatigah
I mean personally I think it was dumb to showboat that early
but getting this up in arms over seems dumber
but getting this up in arms over seems dumber
This post was edited on 8/18/08 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:39 pm to supatigah
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or maybe Jamaicans don't really give a shite and the American media doesnt care because he isnt from America so they don't have an "ugly
I don't think an American woul have been called out either, at least not in a track sprint event.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:40 pm to LSUTANGERINE
He wasn't really showboating so much as he was coasting. There's a HUGE difference.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:40 pm to Stagg8
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I was surprised to see the Chinese chick let out a yell and pump her arms a little bit before attempting her 2nd vault. Of course she then landed on her knees, but I would say I construed that as "showboating."
I could be wrong, but I think she was psyching herself up.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:41 pm to LSUTANGERINE
OMG a 22 year old guy from a minor country just killed the field in the premier sprinting event and he pounds his chest a bit! Screw that, Bolt is awesome. For every Tyson Gay you need a Usain Bolt to make a sport worth watching.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:41 pm to Doc Fenton
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He wasn't really showboating so much as he was coasting.
It was not the slowing down so much. It was the chest beating, arms wide open that was the boating.
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:42 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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Why does U. Bolt get a free pass?
Because his uniform isn't red, white and blue.
And seriously, sportmanship has been dying a slow death ever since the days of Muhammed Ali.
This post was edited on 8/18/08 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 8/18/08 at 12:42 pm to wilder
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Screw that, Bolt is awesome.
ANd he showboated classessly.
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