The Olympics.

As the Olympic games start to wind down, i'm sure that everyone out there has been privileged enough to catch a game or two. As the US starts to wrap up the medal race there is only one question that i could think to ask... What the Hell is This?

Am i the only person who thinks the olympics is the biggest load of cow feces to ever completely take over television? The olympics is like the illegitimate lovechild of Dr. Phil and Little House on the Prairie. I was informed recently that there is actually a speed-walking competition! Really? Speed-walking? So there is a competition to see who the worlds best walk-as-fast-as-you-can-without-running-er is? What's even worse than that is there are actually people who have spent their life training for this extremely grueling event. I wonder how you decide to be an olympic speed-walker? How do you tell your friends that this is the life you've chosen?

"Hey Jim, let's go, we're gonna get WASTED!!"
"Nah, sorry guys i can't, i have to get up early and go do laps around the mall before the food court opens"

But, this post is more than just a rant about the extreme stupidity of the olympics. It's really about our society's decision to accept and reward mediocrity. We wouldn't want to make anyone feel bad right? It's okay Jim we know that you couldn't run the 40 to save your life so we'll give you a prize for being able to walk really quickly for a really long time. I love the USA

(and just in case you thought i was making it up[a five second clip is all i could stand]:)