Watching the snowboard gold medalist on the podium getting his medal . . . .

[Stinky The Clown]

When he was boarding, he was cool and relaxed and chewing gum. Cool. A proper amount of swagger.

On the podium, he was sober and respectful and clearly proud. Emotional, even. I can only imagine what a huge emotional wave must wash over a winner, on the podium, listening to their national anthem and watching their national flag get raised.

[njlib]

1. When I see a winner get emotional

that does it for me, too! I cry like I'm watching my own kid up there on the podium.

[JEB]

2. Anything to sell Coke and crappy insurance.

[awoke_in_2003]

6. Thanks for pissing on the parade.

[Stinky The Clown]

7. You're very welcome to start your own thread

Have a swell day.

[JEB]

8. Sorry about the snarky comment.

You didn't deserve it and the snowboarder certainly did not deserve it, but I have been a bit overwhelmed by the corporatism of the Olympics. Henry Kissenger is on the IOC. Huge sums of public money spent during a time of austerity so Corporations can receive special treatment and advertise their BS. Once again sorry to "rain" on any parades.
http://kielarowski.net/2014/02/08/a-critical-history-of-the-olympics/

[polly7]

3. I was very happy for him, he deserved it and absolutely should be proud! nt.

[spanone]

4. i imagine the weight of your acheivement and the moment is overwhelming

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. What I thought was cool was how the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalists tackled each

other in a giant hug when the scores were finalized. That's what does me in. When different countries come together in delight.