Watching most Olympic events (except walking), I think makes most people dream of potential athletic glory … If we could only get to the gym. None more so than gymnastics. There’s something about the incredible athleticism, flexibility, strength and … well, bounce of the contestants that makes you want to put down that bowl of pasta and half a loaf of bread and do some back flips.
Except for those utterly ridiculous arm flourishes they do on the floor and beam. I mean really, what? What? Does anyone think that it’s at all impressive or artistic…or even hard? Seriously guys and gals, after the super-human feats of flippity and bendiness and not breaking your neck; waving your arms around like a game show presentation model on steroids looks about as hard as falling down and hitting your head. Which is what would happen if the rest of us tried any of your routines… Except for the flourish arm waving bit. I mean even this guy could do that.
Do yourselves and your sport a favour and drop the “it’s a new car!” bit.
