“Maybe there was a little bit of a misunderstanding. […] What he does before or after the race I have no problem with. I just thought that his gesticulation during the race was maybe a little disrespectful.”
Jacques Rogge, on Usain Bolt’s celebration after winning the 100 metres in 2008
So, to recap, no problem with a guy celebrating immediately after winning gold, but if a women’s team has a few beers after all the spectators leave, HOLY SHIT HUGE SCANDAL.
Je m'appelle Brian-Michel
• French-Canadian/American
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Whiskey wins in a blowout.
always.
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Nous souffrons tout les jours
A quoi ca sert
Ces crimes d’illusions
Nous trompent tous
The only time I was ever tan.
I miss Rugby.
I looked like I was 14 when I was 18. This is my curse.
