I’ve actually really enjoyed watching the Olympics this time around and I’m not sure if it is because NBC has done such a good job broadcasting or if it is because China has done such a good job of organizing. China is the ultimate case of OCD. If a country could have a psychological, anxiety disorder China would have it. It doesn’t hurt that Michael Phelps is a gold-winning machine and rather easy on the eyes (oh and swims out of Michigan — GO BLUE!!)

I’m rather tired of all the complaining about everything being in English. I know this may seem American-focused but ironically that attitude is ethno-centric because we are NOT the only country that speaks English. Ever heard of England? Ireland? South Africa? Australia? Canada? New Zealand? Really the list is long and as a result English is the International language for all International venues. So no, I don’t think the Chinese are angry — besides they have a lot more to be angry about – like who left the door open and did they wash their hands enough times.

And speaking of China they are fooling nobody that their gymnasts are 16. Lets all as a world agree that China is a big fat liar — they are not 16. OBVIOUSLY NOT 16. Now, does this mean they didn’t do a phenomenal job? Heck no – their gymnasts were amazing, but they weren’t 16 and those are the rules (much like the rule that broke the gymnastics tie that gave them the gold). They broke the rules – period. No need to debate. Oh and don’t even mention those phoney baloney passports that some guy made that “proves” that they are 16. Right, and I’m Princess Diana.

Some of the sports this year have been surprising. Synchronized diving? I didn’t even know this existed. BMX bike riding? When did this become an Olympic event and how? Sailing? How long has sailing been an Olympic sport? I don’t know. It seems that the credientials to be accepted into the Olympics seems a bit random at best.

Bob Costas – some people like him – I don’t. Does this guy know anything about sports? He seems like he is barely even interested in sports plus it seems that he and Katie Couric were accidentally separated at birth. They are like the Luke and Leia of broadcasting. Well, I’m sure he’ll still be in fine form for the winter Olympics. When do those happen? In two years? Well, I better brush up on my Olympic rule book now so I’m prepared.