Tag Archives: Olympics

The Ten Worst Numbers of All Time

Wherein Sean Beaudoin proves that integer fan boys can suck it. Continue reading

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40 Years of Running with Exotic Animals

Men used to think if women ran the marathon, their uteruses would fall out. Now the discussion of uteruses has moved onto politics and women instead get to rock the sports. No wonder Jennifer Kabat loves the Olympics. Continue reading

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XXX Notes on the XXX Olympics Opening Ceremony

In which Greg Olear shares his impressions on the awe-inspiring Opening Ceremony. Continue reading

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Captain America, The Earl of Grantham & The Office of Deliverance: The New BBC Comedy “Twenty Twelve”

In which Dennie Wendt raves about “Captain America” and “Twenty Twelve,” the new BBC comedy starring “Downton Abbey”‘s Hugh Bonneville about a (make-believe?) team trying to deliver the Olympic Games to London. Continue reading

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