Paris Olympics

[no2gates]

So at least half of the skill is removed - lasers aren't affected by wind. Such bullshit.

And the emitted photons don't have much recoil.

 

[General Zod]

And the emitted photons don't have much recoil.

So I guess instead of targets, they'll just have an old TV and a Nintendo running Duck Hunt.

 

[no2gates]

So I guess instead of targets, they'll just have an old TV and a Nintendo running Duck Hunt.

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Shit, I forgot about that game !

 

[Rafe]

International shooting is trending the other way. Pretty much everyone expects the pistol sports, then the rifle sports, then the shotgun sports, to eventually transition to laser guns. The technology already exists for pistol and rifle. As for shotgun, it's going to take some major breakthrough to neuter those competitors but the Olympic powers-that-be are pushing in that direction and I feel sure they'll eventually get there...some time long after I'm dead, thank goodness.

The pentathletes have already made the switch. They either shoot their old guns converted to lasers or they shoot purpose-built laser target pistols like this:

I didn't know this. And I'm...severely disappointed. Not surprised, though.

But ya know, I'm a lot better on my laser trainer than I am in real life. Maybe I should start practicing for 2028. And maybe they'll start including a geriatric division in the paralympics.

In fact, since even a simple aiming laser can damage the eye if you stare right at it, maybe I'll even jump ahead to the next technological evolution. I'll start practicing pointing and saying, "bang."

 

[Rafe]

So at least half of the skill is removed - lasers aren't affected by wind. Such bullshit.

And the emitted photons don't have much recoil.

Lasers also aren't affected by ballistics. But they are affected by dirty/obstructed lenses. I can envision a biathlon where there's a low fog hanging over the snow and nobody can shoot sh** because of it.

Or a new generation of "shooters" trained that malfunction remediation has nothing to do with cartridges, magazines, ejectors, or feed ramps. In a real-life malfunction emergency they instantly reach for a microfiber cloth to clean the laser emitter.

 

[Mohawk600]

Looks like lots of people are upset about the opening ceremonies

US and world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony sparked outrage from U.S. and World lawmakers who denounced the event after drag queens made a mockery of the Last Supper.

www.foxnews.com

Ex-MLB star slams Paris Olympics ceremony after Last Supper mocked: 'Insulting opening'

Retired MLB All-Star Roy Oswalt slammed the Paris Olympics opening ceremonies on Friday night after a parody of The Last Supper was performed.

www.foxnews.com

Even Jillian Michaels.........a famous lesbian personal trainer was upset about it

 

[Bigguy]

I certainly understand, and agree with, those folks put off by the travesty of the opening. However, "She who must be obeyed" has declared that we WILL be watching the Olympics.

So far I've only seen swimming and gymnastics, but the thing that strikes me is the attitude of all of the American athletes so far. They've expressed gratitude to God and implore his protections and blessings. Many of them have expressed their pride and gratitude at representing the United States of America. The women's gymnastic team have taken several photo sessions wrapped in the American flag. I've yet to hear an American athlete bad mouthing America.

There seems to be a rivalry between the USA and Australia with Australians expressing their aggravation at hearing the American National Anthem. Several American athletes, including Michael Phelps, say that has spurred them on to try harder.

I will gladly and proudly support these people as they compete in a country that expresses such contempt for our values.

The top swimmer in this session is French. He went to Ohio State and competed for them to be able to study under an American coach he has such respect for.
Yes, the opening was a travesty, but there are good people expressing decent values on this venue.

 

[kbaxter60]

Looks like lots of people are upset about the opening ceremonies

Clearly, the official sharing this "apology" is a moron.

MSN

 

[S13]

The Olympic Committee needs to die in a fire. All they care about is pushing the commie/progressive agenda.

The Olympics should be politically neutral as possible and just be about the athletes.

 

[baboon]

 

[Bigguy]

Question. I was watching the women's volleyball contest between China and the US. I noticed that each team had a player dressed out in different colors. For example China was in red except for one player in yellow. The US was in blue except for one player in white. Can anybody explain why?

 

[Lead Belly]

Question. I was watching the women's volleyball contest between China and the US. I noticed that each team had a player dressed out in different colors. For example China was in red except for one player in yellow. The US was in blue except for one player in white. Can anybody explain why?

Budget cuts.

Lol, probably the Captain?

 

[Rafe]

Question. I was watching the women's volleyball contest between China and the US. I noticed that each team had a player dressed out in different colors. For example China was in red except for one player in yellow. The US was in blue except for one player in white. Can anybody explain why?

Don't ask me why, but in the latter '90s the sport added a position that's called a "libero." Yeah, no; not the designated radical leftist. It's a specific kind of defensive specialist that has to start play on the back row; once they rotate to the front they have to be replaced. The different color uniform is so that she (or he) will be easy for the referee to spot. Found this for some info:

What Is A Libero In Volleyball? [Role and Position]

Elevate your volleyball knowledge as we explore the vital role of a libero. From defensive excellence to strategic brilliance, discover the essence of libero play.

volleyballvault.com

But like I said, don't ask me why. Or why the position is called "libero." There's a center-back position in soccer called libero, so I gather that's where it came from. I guess in Italian the word loosely means "free," but it seems like the position has a lot of restrictions...so I don't get it.

 

[S13]

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Good one. And quite accurate

 

[striker55]

I watched some handball yesterday, not how we played in the 60's. A pink ball and a wall is how we played.

 

[benenglish]

I watched some handball yesterday, not how we played in the 60's. A pink ball and a wall is how we played.

I've said this before but it bears repeating. The last time I went to the Olympics, I held tickets for 3 events - shooting, women's beach volleyball, and handball (which used to be known as team handball). Shooting because I love shooting. Volleyball because I love the view. And handball because it's one of the best sports out there, combining the best of soccer, field hockey, basketball, and more. I don't understand why it isn't vastly more popular than it is.

 

[striker55]

I've said this before but it bears repeating. The last time I went to the Olympics, I held tickets for 3 events - shooting, women's beach volleyball, and handball (which used to be known as team handball). Shooting because I love shooting. Volleyball because I love the view. And handball because it's one of the best sports out there, combining the best of soccer, field hockey, basketball, and more. I don't understand why it isn't vastly more popular than it is.

Was handball I remember played in the Northeast? It was pretty popular from where I came. A court against a wall, you hit the "pinky" ball (pink ball made by Spaulding) against the wall. We played all day back then at the park.

 

[Renegade]

Was handball I remember played in the Northeast? It was pretty popular from where I came. A court against a wall, you hit the "pinky" ball (pink ball made by Spaulding) against the wall. We played all day back then at the park.

I think Olympic Handball is like Lacross without sticks and indoors. Saw a demo once about 40 years ago

 

[no2gates]

Was handball I remember played in the Northeast? It was pretty popular from where I came. A court against a wall, you hit the "pinky" ball (pink ball made by Spaulding) against the wall. We played all day back then at the park.

As a kid in the 60's and 70's, I can remember buying a pink Spaulding ball at least once a month because I would lose it down a sewer drain or it would just break.
Loved playing handball as a kid.

 

[seeker_two]

I don't understand why it isn't vastly more popular than it is.

Probably all the equipment cost up front.....