tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post2537392472187655315..comments2024-03-27T00:19:55.641-07:00Comments on Aunt Joyce's Ice Cream Stand: Photo of the DayOlympicEffecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11708554152461551887noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-32259261097030764592012-08-05T03:20:31.918-07:002012-08-05T03:20:31.918-07:00http://www.deseretnews.com/images/article/midres/9...http://www.deseretnews.com/images/article/midres/941830/941830.jpg<br />uhhh sweetie? that ain't centeredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-65768363900274888972012-08-03T11:13:53.602-07:002012-08-03T11:13:53.602-07:00This is a 1 Second shot of an entire meet. We do n...This is a 1 Second shot of an entire meet. We do not know what happened right before or after the shot. Perhaps Gabby was in the middle of speaking and it looks like she is smiling. The people who want to "hate" on Gabby will and the ones that want to support her will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-36541190233848609312012-08-03T07:10:55.104-07:002012-08-03T07:10:55.104-07:00Actually, wealthy Russians pretty much live by and...Actually, wealthy Russians pretty much live by and above American standards. American perceptions of the rest of the world are pretty skewed. While Russia is officially a middle-income country, urban centers have economic levels similar to those in "developed" western economies. Less urban areas and particularly regions far from Moscow and St. Petersburg certainly struggle, just like there are areas of the US that struggle, but I don't think Viktoria Komova comes from a particularly low-income family given who her parents are. While there is no way to know without knowing her personally, I would be surprised if she hadn't had a pretty nice life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-86044096000974071952012-08-02T21:27:03.122-07:002012-08-02T21:27:03.122-07:00These are teenagers. Gabby was trying to comfort K...These are teenagers. Gabby was trying to comfort Komova, but it's awkward, esp at that age. And Komova is--what--17? Even an adult would be crushed to work so hard for years and then come up short. Let her cry. It's a human emotion. I like it when Olympians act like humans instead of PR-trained robots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-4136830974845059162012-08-02T18:36:57.307-07:002012-08-02T18:36:57.307-07:00Agree! Gabby took 2 small steps, but stayed in th...Agree! Gabby took 2 small steps, but stayed in the center of the mat. Vika took at least 3 HUGE steps right off of the mats! And she still got a 15.466... I would love to hear a judge justify that scoringAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-2296003757429163062012-08-02T18:25:51.710-07:002012-08-02T18:25:51.710-07:00Honestly I think this is a beautiful picture. I r...Honestly I think this is a beautiful picture. I respect both of them so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-74334171279353180042012-08-02T18:19:43.433-07:002012-08-02T18:19:43.433-07:00They do not live by American standards....just say...They do not live by American standards....just saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-56639958421014170362012-08-02T17:22:52.330-07:002012-08-02T17:22:52.330-07:00Thank you, Anon 4:27, for stating what is obvious ...Thank you, Anon 4:27, for stating what is obvious to everyone except a disturbed few - Both of the Russians have been vastly overscored throughout this competition - It is only through the incredible talent and mental strength of the Americans that the Russians were not automatically offered berths at the top of the podiumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-57112181057522037612012-08-02T17:16:49.149-07:002012-08-02T17:16:49.149-07:00Pathetic antics indeed - I find it amazing how suc...Pathetic antics indeed - I find it amazing how such behavior would be viewed as incredibly rude or as acting like an 'arrogant American' if the US were to behave like that - But somehow it is forgiven when it comes from the Russians - Oh well, what goes around comes around...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-17521697987576936802012-08-02T17:11:18.527-07:002012-08-02T17:11:18.527-07:00Anon 2:30: I think that Anon 2:10 is referring to ...Anon 2:30: I think that Anon 2:10 is referring to the class that Raisman showed; something that you and the Russians are sorely lackingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-81247454262394753522012-08-02T17:02:58.247-07:002012-08-02T17:02:58.247-07:00Blaspherion ... You got your girls confused. Vika ...Blaspherion ... You got your girls confused. Vika was the one who took the steps to the side. Know your facts before you spout nonsense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-39338479218253350592012-08-02T16:50:20.879-07:002012-08-02T16:50:20.879-07:00Honestly, I'm American, and if I had just lost...Honestly, I'm American, and if I had just lost something I'd trained my entire life for, I'd be in tears. And if the winner came over to me as I'm crying my eyes out with a huge smile on their face to do...what, exactly? Tap me on the back and say "Great job!"? Like that's going to help at that moment in time. Gabby should have let her be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-37962504611397569462012-08-02T16:27:30.020-07:002012-08-02T16:27:30.020-07:00LMAO if anybody was overscored in these competitio...LMAO if anybody was overscored in these competitions, it was the Russian team of Komova and Mustafina. Gabby won fair and squareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-24648663015301845862012-08-02T15:36:09.410-07:002012-08-02T15:36:09.410-07:00Does Komova even speak English? If not, I can com...Does Komova even speak English? If not, I can completely understand her taking this the wrong way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-73485049435934350432012-08-02T15:23:36.688-07:002012-08-02T15:23:36.688-07:00Absolutely Anon 2:05Absolutely Anon 2:05Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-44468635794833395762012-08-02T15:15:17.407-07:002012-08-02T15:15:17.407-07:00Gabby took 2 steps to the side on vault and got wa...Gabby took 2 steps to the side on vault and got way over scored. Russian girl underscored on Floor Routine. <br />The fix was in from the get go. They had to have their Diversity Queen win.Blaspherionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909178824921500940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-8306213971208471482012-08-02T15:04:59.578-07:002012-08-02T15:04:59.578-07:00The implied meaning was 'brutal for Komova'...The implied meaning was 'brutal for Komova' not brutal behaviour from Komova. I have a fair amount of sympathy for her here. I think leaving Komova alone for perhaps a bit longer to let her gather herself might have been better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-52490876496371397502012-08-02T14:59:34.066-07:002012-08-02T14:59:34.066-07:00No, I think Vika likely FELT that it was being rub...No, I think Vika likely FELT that it was being rubbed in her face. Very different from what you suggested I meant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-61346178614741183262012-08-02T14:58:13.842-07:002012-08-02T14:58:13.842-07:00IM SO SICK OF TROLLS and people who are like "...IM SO SICK OF TROLLS and people who are like "omg stop hating gabbyyyyy" gabby is a pain in the butt, quite arrogant and often overstored. However she probably deserved to win here. now everyone stop bitchingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-47176985093396134772012-08-02T14:31:25.725-07:002012-08-02T14:31:25.725-07:00Well said Anon 2.21Well said Anon 2.21Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-83859516296716859292012-08-02T14:30:59.791-07:002012-08-02T14:30:59.791-07:00I’m glad you’re sufficiently dead inside to apprec...I’m glad you’re sufficiently dead inside to appreciate Aly’s stoicism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-36362266308863426252012-08-02T14:28:47.601-07:002012-08-02T14:28:47.601-07:00Oh oh Haters and their haterade! Could they have b...Oh oh Haters and their haterade! Could they have been more wrong? Nope. The more hate the better Gabby got. LMAOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-40408506417568790922012-08-02T14:21:19.118-07:002012-08-02T14:21:19.118-07:00Here's an article on what Komova and Mustafina...Here's an article on what Komova and Mustafina actually said after the loss http://www.examiner.com/article/viktoria-komova-i-am-proud-about-what-i-ve-done-today. She cried a little. They haven't been run through the bullshit PR lessons like the US girls have. I have no idea why people place so much emphasis on smiling like a fucking idiot while you're dying inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-23387271130302749372012-08-02T14:11:43.595-07:002012-08-02T14:11:43.595-07:00Agreed on every point. Her behavior takes away fr...Agreed on every point. Her behavior takes away from her beautiful gymnastics.Kate.Michhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700910293172772408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-54653376915109977572012-08-02T14:10:53.740-07:002012-08-02T14:10:53.740-07:00Strange - I didn't see Aly Raisman bawling her...Strange - I didn't see Aly Raisman bawling her eyes out pouting in the corner, and she's the one who really missed out today.Kate.Michhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700910293172772408noreply@blogger.com