The Olympics

[Pastis]

Skeet was invented by Charles Davies, an avid grouse hunter, in 1915 as a sport called Clock Shooting. The original course was a circle with a radius of 25 yards with its circumference marked off like the face of a clock and a trap set at the 12 o’clock position. The practice of shooting from all directions had to cease, however, when a chicken farm started next door.

 

[Uncle Mort]

I should think we'll get a few cycling medals.

[Darwins Selection]

I should think we'll get a few cycling medals.

Not Re-cycling?

[TG]

I should think we'll get a few cycling medals.

Boxing and moaning medals as well methinks.

In fact I'm sure we will get loads of gongs this time. 

TG : Sports pundit. 

[Pastis]

D'you reckon Team GB can survive 2 weeks of Chinese food? 

That'll be the locals secret weapon against the gweilo

[Snoopy]

D'you reckon Team GB can survive 2 weeks of Chinese food? 

That'll be the locals secret weapon against the gweilo

I can't wait for the ladies sliding down a hill on a tea tray event.

[Uncle Mort]

I see the government doesn't believe in "it's the taking part that counts" either:

BBC Link

Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has told the BBC "it is vital" that Team GB reaches the target of 41 medals from the Beijing Olympics.
"That is a serious target," said Sutcliffe. "We want it to be achieved."


What is it about this government and 'targets'?

[Darwins Selection]

What is it about this government and 'targets'?

If they painted them on their backs I would certainly have a go.

In deference to the rules of 'The Commons', I should state that I am serious. 

[Uncle Mort]

Beijing's Chaoyong Park is treated to a practice session by the cheerleaders for the beach volleyball event

[Nick]

Must get my TV out 

[TG]

I understand the only new sport this time is BMX biking. BMfeckingX. I ask you.

How utterly pointless.

I wonder if we are any good at it. 

[Snoopy]

Why should we be any better at that? We're no bloody good at most things.

[TG]

Why should we be any better at that? We're no bloody good at most things.

I dont think we invented it so you never know.

[Snoopy]

 

[Grumpmeister]

If BMX biking can be an olympic sport then maybe we should try and get new 'sports' included that it would be a given the UK could win. The hundred meter drunken stagger to the kebab shop for example.