hair, as important as a gold medal

RACER X · 08-03-2012, 08:40 AM

http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/defe...191700322.html

..In Defense of Gabby Douglas' Hair

Gabby Douglas is proudly representing her country in the Olympics. She's poised under pressure, performing gravity-defying athletic feats in front of an international audience. She's 16 and the second female African American U.S. gymnast to ever make the team. But instead of lauding her achievements, some people are slamming her for... not getting her hair done.

Trip · 08-03-2012, 08:49 AM

It's called the racist effect.

All NBC did was pimp Jordyn Weiber even though this girl won the US trials, it's a shame she didn't make the cut.

NBC fucking sucks... They blocked my mobile app cause I don't have a big enough TV programming plan. Had to VPN on a brit network and use the BBC app.

Racists gonna racist.

Turbo Ghost · 08-03-2012, 10:20 AM

I have to say that just pisses me off! I haven't gotten to watch much of the gymnastics but, when I did I never once thought about any of their hair! I'm just damn proud of those girls and what they are able to do and have accomplished in the name of our country! People make me sick!

Kaneman · 08-03-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

It's called the racist effect.

All NBC did was pimp Jordyn Weiber even though this girl won the US trials, it's a shame she didn't make the cut.

NBC fucking sucks... They blocked my mobile app cause I don't have a big enough TV programming plan. Had to VPN on a brit network and use the BBC app.

Racists gonna racist.

Same here. We had actually cancelled our Dish, but before I sent the receiver back I found out if you had a cable subscription you could watch every event. Didn't know you'd have to have a super expensive programming plan. Fuck those assholes. This Olympic coverage has been shit.

As far as haters, not surprising at all. Haters gon hate.

Smittie61984 · 08-03-2012, 10:53 AM

I'm glad it's about her hair and not some controversy which involves a black person swinging around like a monkey.

She's fucking badass. I don't see how the gymnasts can do what they do. It just defies gravity.

KSGregman · 08-03-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

She's fucking badass. I don't see how the gymnasts can do what they do. It just defies gravity.

Agreed.

That much physical strength....and courage....packed into such small frames....it is incredibly impressive.....especially the uneven bars and floor exercises.

I couldn't care less about their hair....or nationality....I just watch them and appreciate them for what they do....display a superhuman amount of strength...courage....agility.

defector · 08-03-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

Agreed.

That much physical strength....and courage....packed into such small frames....it is incredibly impressive.....especially the uneven bars and floor exercises.

I couldn't care less about their hair....or nationality....I just watch them and appreciate them for what they do....display a superhuman amount of strength...courage....agility.

Exactly.
My wife and I were watching the vault, and I told her "I've done some pretty stupid shit in my time, but running full speed doing flips toward a small trampoline in an attempt to launch myself over an immovable object isn't one of them. And won't be anytime soon."
She called me a pussy.
So I showed her why Judo is still an Olympic sport.
Hip Throw, Bitch.

Adeptus_Minor · 08-03-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

She's fucking badass. I don't see how the gymnasts can do what they do. It just defies gravity.

It's not so much defying gravity as it is a very graceful demonstration of applied physics.

And yeah, that young lady's skill and focus are something else. I've barely watched any of the Olympics, but I caught some of the gymnastics last night and was thoroughly impressed.

askmrjesus · 08-03-2012, 12:19 PM

I didn't even notice her hair.

If Homeslice hasn't said anything about it, it can't be all that bad.

JC

EpyonXero · 08-03-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Same here. We had actually cancelled our Dish, but before I sent the receiver back I found out if you had a cable subscription you could watch every event. Didn't know you'd have to have a super expensive programming plan. Fuck those assholes. This Olympic coverage has been shit.

As far as haters, not surprising at all. Haters gon hate.

The fact that you have to prove youre paying for MSNBC and NBC Sports to watch the olympics is BS, and the prime time coverage has been garbage. But I have been watching a lot of live coverage online through Live Extra and theyve done a good job making all of the events available. Ive been playing it on a second screen while Im at work. Right now Im watching the women's heptathilon and its full of hotties.

08-03-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	hair, as important as a gold medal http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/defe...191700322.html ..In Defense of Gabby Douglas' Hair Gabby Douglas is proudly representing her country in the Olympics. She's poised under pressure, performing gravity-defying athletic feats in front of an international audience. She's 16 and the second female African American U.S. gymnast to ever make the team. But instead of lauding her achievements, some people are slamming her for... not getting her hair done. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

08-03-2012, 08:49 AM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	It's called the racist effect. All NBC did was pimp Jordyn Weiber even though this girl won the US trials, it's a shame she didn't make the cut. NBC fucking sucks... They blocked my mobile app cause I don't have a big enough TV programming plan. Had to VPN on a brit network and use the BBC app. Racists gonna racist. Last edited by Trip; 08-03-2012 at 08:52 AM..

08-03-2012, 10:53 AM	#5
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I'm glad it's about her hair and not some controversy which involves a black person swinging around like a monkey. She's fucking badass. I don't see how the gymnasts can do what they do. It just defies gravity. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

08-03-2012, 12:19 PM	#9
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	I didn't even notice her hair. If Homeslice hasn't said anything about it, it can't be all that bad. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

08-03-2012, 10:20 AM	#3
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I have to say that just pisses me off! I haven't gotten to watch much of the gymnastics but, when I did I never once thought about any of their hair! I'm just damn proud of those girls and what they are able to do and have accomplished in the name of our country! People make me sick!