Lot of things happened this week. You had the Super Bowl, you had the Olympics, you had the NBA All Star Game and even a few things that didn't invlove sports. Here are my picks for some of the best moments for those last seven days:
Fact of the Week: Sunday's telecast of Super Bowl XLIV between the Saints and the Colts was watched by 106.5 million people, according to Nielsen. That higher than the ratings for the M*A*S*H finale in 1983, making it the most watched program in American history. You know, some people try to put an asterisk on it, saying that the country had 70 million less people in 1983. I cry foul on that. After all, people in this country have more options than they had back then. Besides, we all know that the number is WAY more than 106.5 million on account of the blizzard in the East Coast and all the Super Bowl parties that were held.
Stories of the Week:
The Actual Story of the Week: Olympic Luger Nodar Kumaritashvilli Dies During Train Run
First of all, why would anyone think of making a course that can make a person go as fast as 175km an hour? Also, why was there no nets or protection in that area? Did the people in charge of the course know that people have already called this one of hte most dangerous courses in competitive luge history?
/ sighs
/ shakes head in disgust knowing that this could have easily been prevented
The Tiger Woods Saga of '09 Memorial Story of the Week: Man Nearly Loses Tesitcle at a Super Bowl Party
Now, that, is not a way to treat your party host! Seriously though, that does sound pretty brutal. But at least we know that it wasn't just Peyton Manning that had a worse time in Florida this past Sunday.
Pun of the Week: Snowmaggedon, Snowpacolypse, Snowtorious B.I.G., or any other pun that was used to name the constant snow in the East Coast the past week and a half.
Video of the Week: The Major Technical Malfunction During the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Another great sign that this will be one of the worst Winter Olympics ever (other than the fact that there's no snow in the area and the death of the luger who's family my heart goes out to). So here's what was supposed to happen: four of the greatest living Canadian athletes of all time (Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Le May Doan and paralympic Rick Hanson) were supposed to stand in four different corners with four different Olympic torches while a cauldron with four different torch lighting areas, where each of them use to light the torch. But that didn't happen what did happen was chaos and some great unintentional comedy:
[Note: I couldn't find any site to embed it to you, so here's the video via Gawker TV (http://tv.gawker.com/5470990/opening-ceremonies-go-off-without-a-hitch-except-for-that-major-technical-malfunction)]
And to think that this happened five minute after I turned off the TV. GAAAHHH! Anyways, wasn't it funny though? Especially the look on Wayne Gretzky's face while the other three were awkwardly smiling:
You know, for a minute there, I actually thought that he was gonna choke someone.
People of the Week: The New Orleans Saints
for bringing the city of New Orleans something to cheer about this past week after winning Super Bowl XLIV. You know, while it has been proven that a sports championship doesn't bring economic fortune to a beat down city like that (just ask Pittsburgh), it most certainly has brought great happiness, and even some confidence in the citizens of a better future. And that most certainly deserves a little recognition.
And that's the way it is! Other top stories and moments from the past week, including the tragic shooting at the University of Alabama, the NBA Slam Dunk contest, and much more. Otherwise, enjoy your Presidents Day/Valentines Day weekend!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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