Another Tuesday evening at work and another day of not much to do...Unless of course you count scanning documents and answering the ever ringing phones, which I don't.
I constantly have a bijillion things on my mind and I think that is what keeps me awake at night but that is another post... I usually try to keep my Reality TV life separate from my normal blogging life but I am just bursting at the seams right now about the things that are on TV and totally need to let loose.
To begin the Olympics are amazing to watch and are refreshing to see but the American media is so brutal! We only watch US events most of the time and the few events that have Canadians in them are only shown because there is 4 times as many Americans competing in the same thing. Some of you may say that it is probably the same in Canada but you would be sorely mistaken. On TV at home we view a plethora of events involving Yankees, Canucks, Asians, French, Swedish, you name it. If it is a big event, we get to watch it...for example I love figure skating but all I saw this year was the hot head Russian who got crushed by the sweetheart American boy. The above named Russian took the spotlight too during ice dancing (a gold for Canada) because he has apparently awarded himself a Platinum medal because he can't accept the fact that he lost to a man who didn't do a quad cow sow or whatever. For that I give a high five to the US skater who performed well and has remained graceful throughout this whole craze. However I didn't see any couples or women's skating and I missed the gold medal dance!
You have to understand where I am coming from. I mean it is beside the fact that my poor Canadians have humbly admitted defeat in the "Own the Podium" medal race. We were considered prideful and outspoken with that phrase and have received horrible criticism for standing up for ourselves ONE TIME! What country wouldn't want to win the most medals when the Olmypics are on their turf? Fellow Canadians uncross your fingers cause we have more honor than that! Additionally this was the one chance we had to prove that we can be as good as or better than some power hungry countries like one to the south. We always sit quietly in the great white north and accept the American way because we just wanna be good neighbors. It is my high hope that one day the US will stop making fun of us and calling us useless and weak. I would love if fans would stop booing us just because they are afraid we might have what it takes.
I am also sick of Lindsey Vonn and Apolo Ohno (sorry mom but what is up with his hair?) Props to them for the medals but really I can't take much more. I am sick of some Canadian athletes too but not nearly as much since I only see them for 6.7 seconds on NBC.
On another note the last time I checked none of the Canadian athletes had been kicked out of the games for posing inappropriately with our medals and members of the opposite sex. Neither have we taken advantage of the pathetic Tiger Woods to draw attention away from the fact that we were over confident and biffed it on the hill. Oh well I guess in a perfect world we would all love each other and cheer for the same team instead of bashing our competition as being "too Canadian."
I do not want to offend anyone really. I am greatful that America is letting my hubby go to school here and that I don't have to worry about choosing the right doctor or pharmacy because no one will give me an ounce of insurance...I mean Gray and I do enjoy the warmer weather and the better supply of cereal but with that said please consider giving us a break with all the jokes and comments. It is not my fault I love to cheer for the underdog and just happen to be from a country that finds itself in that position more often than not. I guess I was just born in the right place. And we still have a shot at curling and hockey!
To conclude this rant, I do have good friends here who don't judge me for being loud and Canadian. And for the most part I know they understand that I have a good heart in there somewhere.
Maybe I just watch too much TV.
BUT the real reason I wrote this post was to call out that nasty Rosalyn off of The Bachelor. For those of you who don't religiously watch this show (I do want to become like you one day) Rosalyn was a girl who got kicked off of the show for having "physical relations" with one of the producers... We'll call him Ryan. He got fired too. I totally think Jake is a flake (the bachelor) but this awful girl had bad intentions from the start and was so bold as to lie about it on national TV and swear on her son's life. The host Chris really is a smart and nice guy (even though he does shows like The Bachelor and ET Live at the Oscars.) Rosalyn went as far as to accuse Chris of hitting on the producer's wife. Nice try airhead. You are the one in question because you got caught...with the producer! What drama!! I promise that after next's week finale show I will no longer watch such smuck* on TV. It is such a waste of time.
To end, I'm gonna give a shout out to Team Canada and believe that we can medal a few more times. And another shout out to NBC that perhaps they will have a change of heart and show a Canadian winning a gold medal instead of going to commercial break right before the big moment and then showing the amazing feat in replay.
* I guess I should also confess that I will probably continue to watch a little bit of smuck on TV but I will for sure not post about again!!
10 comments:
To defend my country, I will say that I did get to watch the pairs and the women skate tonight (so that would be why you haven't seen them :). And I have gotten to watch a fair share of athletes from other countries, in my opinion. I guess I can't compare what I know to anything because...that is all I know. But I think we do get to see the main competition, at the least--whether Swedish, Danish, British, Canadian, etc. I wonder what people in China or Russia get to see, since these sports are a much. much bigger deal to them...maybe just the events they win? Or the ones they medal? Something to think about. What I want to know is why is everything on so late? Can't they broadcast the later-in-the-day events the next day so they aren't on until midnight? Just wondering.
And on another note, I am glad you have such pride in your country. I think you should. I asked Travis while we were watching the hockey game if all Canadians are as proud of being Canadian as you (as he knows more Canadians) and he said he thought so. I think that is just neat. I want a wooden heart like your Canadian flag heart (only the American flag of course, although I do think the maple leaf is so pretty).
Okay, huge comment is done.
Seriously I totally agree! Although I don't watch the Olimpics a ton, I find that when I do, I always rootfor whomever is competeting against the USA! and Yes Rosalyn is a ho. I keep telling myself I'm not going to watch that smut anymore but... It probably wont happen! Ha Ha miss you lots!
Dear Jill
As for your comment the Olympics are on so late due to NBC (american channel) wanting the east coast to see everything first...and while you may get to watch athletes from other countries you are also watching Americans who just happen to be in the same event...something to think about....AND HECK YES we have to be proud of our country because everyday we get bombarded with the fact that America is #1 the best and the baddest. We barely have room to show our pride for fear of getting smashed by yours!
I am with you on this Diana!! I am going crazy down here!! We can go online and get the results before the competition is even shown down here, so where is the fun in that?
Well we need to get together sometime soon and play games or something!
wow go diana i have to say i find myself sitting in front of the tv for hours watching the olympics and lets just say i am proud to be a canadian i just about cried when the hamlin brother place 4th and 5th and when rochette from the skating broke down and cried after her skate. when you look at the top 10 standings canada is high in numbers just because we haven't won as may medals. let your canadian pride show.
I havn't even had a chance to watch the olympics....I don't have tv...BUT I agree they should be more willing to show other events but I don't think they have that much air time. But what do I know...I love that you are a canadian.
does anyone agree with me that sidney crosby looks IDENTICAL to andy samberg? anyone? anyone?
Hey, I guess we didn't really have that problem because we didn't have cable down there. I'm just sick of the Olympics in general. Griff, Mom and Steve watch NOTHING else. NOTHING. I mean, seriously, whos going to care who won the gold in two months. But I WILL care about what's happening on American Idol in two months. Can't wait to see you this summer!!! I seriously need to get away.
Canadian coverage of the Olympics is so much better after spending half the time in Portland and half back at home in Canada. We get to see the WORLD on our television and fewer Shawn White interviews! seriously, what's up with HIS hair? ha ha
It was no different when we lived in the States during the Summer Olympics. I really thought it was part of the sport to be watching American gymnasts tape up for 1/2 an hour. Who knew there were other girls competing during that time?
PS: Diana you watch way too much trash tv! Cancel your cable and rent some old classic movies! You are seriously going to rot your brain out! love you.
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