Why are Americans so stupid?

[ColinEssex]

It was a horrible, dark period in our country's history.

That's all there has ever been - when will the "dark periods" end?

Col

 

[georgedwilkinson]

Actually, their lack of rezponce (how was that?) is kind of to their credit. It means they realize the joke is on them. It would only dignify it by responding.

I spoke too soon.

 

[KenHigg]

Given the nature of my post I felt it needed to go in this stupid thread ( I mean 'Stupid' thread ):

This is hard to read - I'm reading about this little girl and all of a sudden they say something like 'He did so and so...' and I stop & think - 'I thought they were talking a girl!?!'

I mean, why not name her 'Her Kexin'?

 

[KenHigg]

I guess it would have helped if I were to have included the link to the article:

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/be...slug=dw-gymnastsage081408&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

At least I selected the correct stupid thread to put it in

 

[Alc]

I guess it would have helped if I were to have included the link to the article:

I did wonder.....

 

[georgedwilkinson]

What's the matter with gymnasts under 16? Weren't Nadia, Mary Lou, etc., etc. all under 16?

I like this:

“We already explained this very clearly,” Zhang said. “There’s no need to discuss this thing again.”

That guy has obviously never dealt with the western media. No need for him to discuss it (or is it her?) but plenty of need for the western media to discuss it (gotta fill up my 30 minute show/column).

 

[KenHigg]

No need for him to discuss it (or is it her?)

No, it should be 'no need to dicuss he', not her - "p

 

[georgedwilkinson]

It's obviously Friday.

 

[MSAccessRookie]

What's the matter with gymnasts under 16? Weren't Nadia, Mary Lou, etc., etc. all under 16?

I like this:


That guy has obviously never dealt with the western media. No need for him to discuss it (or is it her?) but plenty of need for the western media to discuss it (gotta fill up my 30 minute show/column).

I believe that at least some of them were, but at some point since their glory days, the IOC raised (or perhaps set) the minimum age of a participant to 16 years old.

 

[georgedwilkinson]

Yeah, if you read on in the article, it says they were worried about their fragile little bones breaking. Obviously, on your 16th birthday your bones become robust and able to handle the challenges of beating your body to death for the entertainment of the world.

I haven't been watching the olympics but I'm willing to bet the Chinese girls are impressive, regardless of their age.

 

[Alane]

Given the nature of my post I felt it needed to go in this stupid thread ( I mean 'Stupid' thread ):

This is hard to read - I'm reading about this little girl and all of a sudden they say something like 'He did so and so...' and I stop & think - 'I thought they were talking a girl!?!'

I mean, why not name her 'Her Kexin'?

And that why the English think Americans are stupid. The English don't do a sense of humor. lol.

 

[Rich]

And that why the English think Americans are stupid. The English don't do a sense of humor. lol.

That's because there's no such thing as humor...................

 

[georgedwilkinson]

Ha ha...good one!

See, it's funny because of the irony related to Alane's Americanized spelling of "humour" and Rich's being "English" and all...oh never mind, figure it out for yourself.

 

[statsman]

What's the matter with gymnasts under 16? Weren't Nadia, Mary Lou, etc., etc. all under 16?

I like this:


That guy has obviously never dealt with the western media. No need for him to discuss it (or is it her?) but plenty of need for the western media to discuss it (gotta fill up my 30 minute show/column).

Gee...you mean the IOC made a decision based on political considerations and not on thier rules. What a suprize.

 

[Fifty2One]

I was so proud of Canada, taking a political stand and performing a major protest against the olympic games for the past week... Makes me sad that Canada's protest by refusing to win any medals was not successful now that some solidarity breaker went and won in wrestling...

Gee...you mean the IOC made a decision based on political considerations and not on thier rules. What a suprize.

 

[Jake Wilkinson]

I see that Americans aren't the only ignorant one's in this world

 

[Rich]

I see that Americans aren't the only ignorant one's in this world

maybe not, they just form the bulk of it

 

[Jake Wilkinson]

Probably because their news is so censored. But then again almost all news is.

 

[WayneRyan]

Jake,

When Colin gets back, he'll help you with that spelling thing.

Wayne

 

[Jake Wilkinson]

Jake,

When Colin gets back, he'll help you with that spelling thing.

Wayne

Not to sound mean or anything, but is that sarcasm?

(Oh, and by the way, I noticed there is also another person with the last name of Wilkinson here and I am of no relation, I think. Hopefully another Danish branch of my family)