Enough Already

Okay. You know I love the Olympics, but in terms of media coverage, I think we need to set some boundaries on:

• Michael Phelps' mom
  
• Beach volleyball (I think the fascination here is, "Hey, I could do that!" Also, nearly naked women in bikinis.)
• Images of President Bush pretending he can play beach volleyball.

A little more weightlifting and archery, please. What are some of your favorite Olympic sports that we hardly ever see?

Olympic Sponsors, Part I

I was intrigued by VISA's rather confident statement in its commercials, that it is the only credit card accepted at the Olympics. So as a marketing-phile, naturally, I questioned: is that really true? And how much does it take to own the Olympics?

As usual in marketing, the answer to the first question is both yes and no.

I love the Opening Ceremonies

I think because it reminds me, ever so faintly: this will be heaven. Every nation and ethnic group, in all their glorious and unique pageantry. But in divine and utterly complete peace, joy--and love for one another. The lights, fireworks, and costumes God will put together will surely dwarf even our most high-tech Olympic ceremonies.


Especially the costumes. Who the heck thought Ralph Lauren should design the US costumes? They were very boring and tres snooty. On the other hand, perhaps they accurately reflect how the US feels about itself right now; uptight.

I was impressed that after Kobe Bryant joins in a photo op with athletes from Bulgaria(?), he shook the guys' hands, and you heard him ask, "How do you say thank you [in your language]?"