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2008 olympics

Olympic Torch Relay Update: We're Runnin' In Circles Here!


OK, we have a new leader for the lamest Olympic Torch Relay idea yet: In Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, torch runners did laps inside of a closed stadium in order to avoid protests. Yes, in this genius move, all the Indonesian torch runners took turns running in circles, as a crowd that was hand-picked by the government watched and cheered. "Here it comes again. Gladys! (waves pennant)." This beats the previous lamest torch relay, in San Francisco, where they lit the thing and the runner jogged directly into a warehouse. More »

6:00 PM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By rickchand
1,640 views, 22 comments

Latest by josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you: @strong like bull smart like tractor: They run war games with the Czech Navy. more »

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An Update From The Deadspin Beijing Bureau


The Olympics begin in August, and they're in China, so, you know, it should be a rather fascinating world event, if you're into fascinating world events. And we are proud to welcome back our Deadspin Beijing Bureau, our own trio of correspondents living in China and reporting on everything they see, Olympics related and otherwise.

Deadspin's Beijing Bureau is manned by three college buddies who "studied" abroad together in Shanghai — one of whom is from Iowa — and now shadily classify themselves as freelance writers. The country has foolishly allowed them to return, and while they work and travel around China during the next year they'll be checking in periodically with dispatches about the Middle Kingdom's utter ridiculousness, hopefully preparing you all for the epic spectacle that will be the Beijing Olympics. When the Games come around they will be there — without tickets and with minimal language skills — ready to document world history for Deadspin. Due to healthy fear of deportation (and an outside chance of imprisonment), the Bureau must remain anonymous. Say "ni hao," after the jump...

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2:20 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Leitch
4,331 views, 49 comments

2008 olympics

Jackie Chan Threatens To Chop Protesters, Make 'Rush Hour 4'

Leave it to diminutive Kung Fu dervish Jackie Chan to put this Olympic Torch protest thing into perspective. Chan, who will be a torchbearer when the relay comes to Beijing next week, says that he will deal harshly with any miscreants who might try to grab the flame from his tiny, powerful mitts. More »

3:30 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By rickchand
3,441 views, 40 comments

baked goods under siege

Tainted Muffins Make Jesus Cry

Terrorist attack, or old Monty Python sketch? You be the judge: Several members of Australia's Olympic team were enjoying a batch of chocolate muffins at a Brisbane function last week, when some of the treats were found to have been sabotaged with paper clips. According to the Brisbane Times, a "major investigation" is underway. More »

4:00 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By rickchand
2,920 views, 63 comments

her heart (and gross human rights violations) will go on

Celine Dion Will Heal Olympic Rifts With Powerful Vocals

Celine Dion is about ready to choke a bitch if this Olympic boycott talk persists. Dion called on all people to "keep the dream possible for our young kids." She came to Beijing to express support for the Games after her concert in Shanghai on Friday. More »

3:30 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By rickchand
1,533 views, 50 comments

2008 olympics

Passing The Torch: Buenos Aires, You're Up

The beleaguered Olympic Torch is in Argentina today, where protesters in Buenos Aires say that they will be out in force, but will not try to snuff out the flame (wink, wink). Of course, crossing the Chinese government is one thing; but when you anger the McDonald's Corporation (pictured right), you're asking for an ass kicking. Don't expect Mayor McCheese to alter the torch route at the last minute to avoid trouble. More »

2:20 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
By rickchand
1,892 views, 28 comments

san francisco protest

Bang The Gong Slowly; Olympic Torch A No-Show In SF


San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom didn't exactly win friends and influence people on Wednesday when he decided to play an elaborate game of Hide the Salami with the Olympic Torch. The relay's only North American stop was scheduled to be a happy, glorious people's jog from AT&T Park, down the waterfront to Fisherman's Wharf. But spooked by upwards of 10,000 demonstrators — including the guy with the craft project seen above, here — SF officials instead treated the torch like a mobster in the witness protection program. It's in Chinatown, it's in SoMa, it's on a boat ... where the $%!& is it? More »

9:15 AM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By rickchand
5,052 views, 80 comments

Latest by msquared: I can assure, having been IN des moines on Wednesday, that you, sir, were not in Des Moines. Be glad. more »

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It's Olympic Torch Relay Eve!

I love a good protest as much as the next person, but it seems that the bar has been set impossibly high for my home team, San Francisco. The Olympic Torch Relay makes its only North American appearance here on Wednesday, and because this is San Francisco, the world is expecting a protest on a grand scale; something so big that I'm afraid anything we come up with will just disappoint. The guys who climbed the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday (pictured) didn't help (video and more photos following the jump). More »

7:35 PM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By rickchand
7,534 views, 538 comments

Latest by RachelRayIsTheDevil: Apparently no one gives a rats ass about Tibet. more »

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Olympic Torch Relay Proceeding Smoothly So Far

The Olympic Torch passed through London and Paris on Sunday and earlier today, and was only snuffed out a few times by protesters: Once with a fire extinguisher. There were near riots and close to a hundred arrests. You know, I'm starting to suspect that some people don't like the Olympic Torch. More »

11:40 AM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By rickchand
5,655 views, 79 comments

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I'm Going To The Olympic Torch Relay ... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently announced the route that the Olympic Torch will take through The City this coming Tuesday; a waterfront jaunt beginning at AT&T Park's McCovey Cove and ending at Justin Herman Plaza. Since I'm going to be in that neck of the woods anyway, I'm going to check it out. I see absolutely no way this could end badly. More »

5:15 PM on Fri Apr 4 2008
By rickchand
3,131 views, 35 comments

2008 olympics

China Has Addressed Our Pooping Needs

Breaking news in the Beijing Olympics controversy: They're fixing the toilets. I've prayed for this day (dabs at eye with hankie). It makes sense. The Chinese government realized that if it wants the Olympics to run efficiently, then it needs to address this pressing issue. Simply put, American athletes will put up with a little Tibetan monk gassing, but they refuse to squat! More »

5:01 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By rickchand
4,693 views, 33 comments

deadspin beijing bureau

Introducing The Deadspin Beijing Bureau


The Olympics begin in August, and they're in China, so, you know, it should be a rather fascinating world event, if you're into fascinating world events. And we are proud to announce that we have our own Deadspin Beijing Bureau, our own trio of correspondents living in China and reporting on everything they see, Olympics related and otherwise.

Deadspin's Beijing Bureau is manned by three college buddies who "studied" abroad together in Shanghai — one of whom is from Iowa — and now shadily classify themselves as freelance writers. The country has foolishly allowed them to return, and while they work and travel around China during the next year they'll be checking in periodically with dispatches about the Middle Kingdom's utter ridiculousness, hopefully preparing you all for the epic spectacle that will be the Beijing Olympics. When the Games come around they will be there — without tickets and with minimal language skills — ready to document world history for Deadspin. Due to healthy fear of deportation (and an outside chance of imprisonment), the Bureau must remain anonymous. Say "ni hao," after the jump...

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2:20 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Leitch
5,596 views, 88 comments

2008 olympics

The China Olympics Should Only Involve Lions


How exciting are the Olympics going to be? Well, to entertain folks at the Chinese Zoo, lions are riding on the backs of horses. Only Barbaro could withstand such attacks. More »

3:40 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By Leitch
4,857 views, 69 comments

2008 olympics

China Is Concerned About Your Hips, Ladies

There's pretty much nothing the Chinese government is doing to prepare for the Olympics next year that isn't entertaining. Here's their next trick: Making sure the hostesses for all the events are freaking hot. More »

1:05 PM on Thu Oct 18 2007
By Leitch
11,012 views, 59 comments

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He Might Be A Fire Hazard

One of our favorite rituals of the Olympic Games is the selection of the people to carry the Olympic Torch. The best is still O.J. Simpson at the 1984 Summer Games. Bet Peter Ueberroth would have loved to have that one back. It's possible China might have a particularly fun carrier itself. More »

5:00 PM on Tue Jul 31 2007
By Leitch
7,489 views, 50 comments

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Aei! The Olympic Mascots Are Back! Run For Your Lives!

Like childhood night terrors or the career of George Michael, we thought that we were done with The Five Friendlies for good; or at least until the 2008 Olympics. But no dice. China trotted out their satanic mascot goblins once again on Sunday while announcing the China Bowl, an NFL exhibition set for 2007 between the Patriots and Seahawks. But who exactly are The Friendlies? From the official Beijing Olympics site: More »

12:45 PM on Wed Sep 27 2006
By rickchand
343 views, 50 comments