Olympic blahs and woes

For the first time in my life, I can proudly, or maybe not, say that I haven't watched a single minute of these Olympic games. Sure, I've seen many highlights/replays on sports recap shows, so I kind of know what's been going on. Not sure why that is this year, but I'd guess it has something to do with 1) too much hype, 2) the never-ending hero making (everybody and everything is the greatest, at least among Americans, scream the ever-breathless announcers), 3) I wouldn't know the difference between a toe loop and a Fruit Loop, and don't much care, or 4) any combination of the above.

Idle thought.

That Heineken beer commercial featuring former race car driver supreme Jackie Stewart turning down a brew is really cool.

The one featuring a sumo wrestler on figure skates is really, how do I say, nauseating.

Much like I would never drive, or even sit in, a foreign car, neither would I consume a foreign beer. But at least I remember the brand in the Heineken spot.

Damned if I know what company brought us the mountain of blubber on skates. I'll look closer next time it runs to make sure I don't purchase any of their products.

I love Canada. Every time I've visited has been great. Super friendly people, not much crime, and beautiful country. And where in America will you find a subway with no graffiti?

So I can sympathize with their Olympic woes. First, their girls hockey team gets knocked off by the Americans. That's not supposed to happen. And BTW, what's up with deciding a gold medal game with a shoot-out? Good grief. Let them play until somebody scores another goal, no matter how many overtimes it takes. You wouldn't see Game 7 for the Stanley Cup decided this way. So why in the Olympics? It's like the fans and players got cheated.

Then, one of their hockey girls removed her silver medal from around her neck right after it was placed there. Oh my, the twitter twits went berserk. To all of which yours truly says, hey, it's her medal and she can do what she wants with it. Wear it, take it off, stomp on it, throw it into the crowd, whatever. And it's nobody else's business. I got your back girl.

Then the men's team got beat by Germany. Ouch. That would kind of be like the Germans getting defeated by the Canadians in soccer. That isn't supposed to happen either.

To the surprise of many, tiny little Norway is kicking everybody else's butts in the medal count. Good for them.

No chance N. Korea or the USA will do something stupid with missiles or bombers while athletes from all over the world are gathered in S. Korea. A good thing. When it's all over in a couple days, we'll see.

So far no doping scandals, at least that I'm aware of. Another good thing. But it was long after the previous winter Olympics before the bad stuff came out. Again, we'll see.

Thing is, there was a time, and not long ago, when I'd have been glued to the TV throughout the Olympics. Must see stuff.

Now, it just doesn't seem so important any more.

I dunno. Maybe in 2022.