Special Olympics

strokemyclover · 01-07-2011 11:46PM #1

I'm sorry for bringing up the topic but I haven't noticed it being discussed elsewhere in the forum. I'm just wondering why?

We usually take pride in the smallest of things to do with Ireland regardless of whether it's Irish or not but it seems we're not so quick to do it with this. What's going on?

Even for AH, I'd expect a certain level of decorum around this topic. I know there are some strong opinions out there, some should be saved for 4chan. Personally, I don't take pride in it but do welcome such events and I have supported it in more than an indirect way in the past.

I have heard some say that the whole notion is a disgrace as the concept of olympics are about the strongest, fastest, biggest among the human race - these opinions have changed due to circumstances and now the special olympics are welcomed by those who have ridiculed it in the past. What do you think?

Chris P. Bacon · 01-07-2011 11:48PM

So what do you want to discuss?

strokemyclover · 01-07-2011 11:50PM

Chris P. Bacon wrote: »

So what do you want to discuss?

I'm just looking for people's opinions on the subject. I do think it's something that can be discussed maturely within the boundaries I have outlined

Oranage2 · 01-07-2011 11:51PM

I dont watch it, i have no interest in it and i just about watch it slightly less than the real olympics which is not at all!

HerrScheisse · 01-07-2011 11:51PM

I be "climbing out yo' window" on this topic yo!

efb · 01-07-2011 11:52PM

There probably on less drugs than the other Olympics, but at least theirs are prescribed by a doctor.

Chris P. Bacon · 01-07-2011 11:54PM

strokemyclover wrote: »

I'm just looking for people's opinions on the subject. I do think it's something that can be discussed maturely within the boundaries I have outlined

When is it on?

uch · 01-07-2011 11:54PM

Worked with a guy who participated in the special Olympics and to see the pride in his face just to participate makes it all worth while,, he was all after representing Ireland

Frank Black · 01-07-2011 11:55PM

Putting "What do you think?" after a post doesn't make the preceding ramblings into a question.

pragmatic1 · 01-07-2011 11:57PM

Fair play to all the athletes. We need all the good news we can get atm.

strokemyclover · 01-07-2011 11:58PM

black francis wrote: »

Putting "What do you think?" after a post doesn't make the preceding ramblings into a question.

How am I rambling? As I said (in my ramblings) I have helped out the special olympic movement for more than 5 years in the past and am not out the ridicule anything to do with it. Sounds like you're just reading what you want

Frank Black · 01-07-2011 11:59PM

strokemyclover wrote: »

How am I rambling?

You just are - OK?

krudler · 02-07-2011 12:00AM

When the fcuk did we get icecream?!

strokemyclover · 02-07-2011 12:02AM

Mods, close it down! I apologise for posting this topic at this hour at this time of week. Nothing good can come of this.

Superbus · 02-07-2011 12:03AM

My sister didn't get through the trials for the botcha the last time, so fcuk 'em.

'Everyone's a winner' - yeah, if you manage to get there.

Chris P. Bacon · 02-07-2011 12:04AM

strokemyclover wrote: »

Mods, close it down! I apologise for posting this topic at this hour at this time of week. Nothing good can come of this.

It probably would of been better to post it on a weekday in fairness.

saa · 02-07-2011 12:04AM

Its rambling because you're dreadful at writing, no one here can read what you're actually trying to say which is specific and portrays some kind of angle.

Okay take a deep breath, think this time and clarify what you're trying to say good boy.

stevejr · 02-07-2011 12:05AM

uch wrote: »

Worked with a guy who participated in the special Olympics and to see the pride in his face just to participate makes it all worth while,, he was, after all, representing Ireland

FYP- good post deserved it.

Coriolanus · 02-07-2011 12:05AM

Personally I think it's a disgusting waste of money. But no more or less than most of the money pissed away on behalf of the country by various quangos.

stevejr · 02-07-2011 12:06AM

saa wrote: »

Its rambling because you're dreadful at writing, no one here can read what you're actually trying to say which is specific and portrays some kind of angle.

Okay take a deep breath, think this time and clarify what you're trying to say good boy.

Not nice to post such a dickish thing!

HerrScheisse · 02-07-2011 12:07AM

strokemyclover wrote: »

Mods, close it down! I apologise for posting this topic at this hour at this time of week. Nothing good can come of this.

It is too late. Pandora's box has been opened.

Chuck Stone · 02-07-2011 12:08AM

I think it's great. Back in the day they wanted to kill these folk because they were a threat to the health of the species.

Fucking retards*.

*Eugenicists.

krudler · 02-07-2011 12:08AM

saa wrote: »

Its rambling because you're dreadful at writing, no one here can read what you're actually trying to say which is specific and portrays some kind of angle.

Okay take a deep breath, think this time and clarify what you're trying to say good boy.

who's this blow in?

cesc77 · 02-07-2011 12:09AM

Its a bit ridiculous calling it "Olympics".

I thought the word special was seen as disparaging now?Bloody patronising to call a disabled child special,I think.

I dont aspire to the pc crap,as is obvious,but when there is not a clear definition between special and non-special,to be included you have to fall within a certain spectrum,which is very difficult to determine.The fact ringers can win in these things can make it seem a bit ridiculous.

Good luck to all the participants and the dedication that they have,but it is a bit bollox when you have people of slightly different disabilities competing directly against one another

stevejr · 02-07-2011 12:11AM

Chuck Stone wrote: »

I think it's great. Back in the day they wanted to kill these folk because they were a threat to the health of the species.

Fucking retards*.

*Eugenicists.

Sailing close to the wind with that one boy!

celj · 02-07-2011 12:13AM

Nevore wrote: »

Personally I think it's a disgusting waste of money. But no more or less than most of the money pissed away on behalf of the country by various quangos.

Waste of money by who exactly?
The special Olympics is purely sponsored.
Anyway I'd prefer the athletes got money that governments have managed to piss away for the last few years.

mkdon05 · 02-07-2011 12:15AM

Was I shleeping?

celj · 02-07-2011 12:15AM

Chuck Stone wrote: »

I think it's great. Back in the day they wanted to kill these folk because they were a threat to the health of the species.

Fucking retards*.

*Eugenicists.

Really no need to add that at the end just to be smart.

Mods this really should be moved or closed as a lot of people are going to get very insulted.

flutterflye · 02-07-2011 12:16AM

I didn't realise it was on.
Is it on atm?

Well personally, I don't follow the olympics, the world cup, or any sport ever.
So special olympics is no different.

If I knew someone competing, that'd be different.

Tbh, I don't really understand this thread, and what is supposed to be discussed.

uch · 02-07-2011 12:16AM

cesc77 wrote: »

Its a bit ridiculous calling it "Olympics".

I thought the word special was seen as disparaging now?Bloody patronising to call a disabled child special,I think.

I dont aspire to the pc crap,as is obvious,but when there is not a clear definition between special and non-special,to be included you have to fall within a certain spectrum,which is very difficult to determine.The fact ringers can win in these things can make it seem a bit ridiculous.

Good luck to all the participants and the dedication that they have,but it is a bit bollox when you have people of slightly different disabilities competing directly against one another

I think we have a SPECIAL one !

Yahew · 02-07-2011 12:16AM

celj wrote: »

Really no need to add that at the end just to be smart.

Mods this really should be moved or closed as a lot of people are going to get very insulted.

The only people who would get upset at that post would be Eugenicists.

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