Should Athletes Medal Even If They Fall?


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Should Athletes Who Fall Get a Medal?

While watching the figure skating events at this year's Winter games, a few friends mentioned that if a skater falls, they shouldn't medal. Many of them were pointing to Japan's Daisuke Takahashi, who skated his way into third place despite falling in his long program. Meanwhile, American Johnny Weir skated a flawless short and long program but ended up in sixth place. The idea of an athlete not Read more

Babysugar Diaries: I Ate It (and I Don't Mean Food)


Updated 08/14/08 9:12 PM · Posted by babysugar · 10 comments

Falling During Pregnancy

Pregnancy often brings clumsiness along with it. I try my best to avoid precarious situations, but sometimes my body does its own thing. While flats typically make my legs look short and stubby, they usually afford me a level of comfort and agility. The other day I sported a new pair of bright blue ballet flats to work and was feeling quite agile for a woman entering her last trimester. As I Read more

Dog Wants the Hell Outta Here


Updated 05/06/08 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Big Dog Takes Charge and Ruins Broadcast

This is Dookie's first appearance on a live broadcast and what does he do? He turns his 173-pound ass to the camera and sits. The hosts think the dog is intimidated and camera shy, but they've got it all wrong. He just wants the hell off this stage so he can ditch the cameras and do his own thing. In fact, he's gonna get up and do that right now . . . Read more

Every Family Has One


Updated 05/01/08 4:24 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Drunk at Family Reunion

The family drunk. He shows up to the reunion tanked and spends the rest of the afternoon running around with the kids, rolling in the grass, playing air guitar, falling all over himself, and causing an obnoxious scene in his drunken delirium. The fam begrudgingly extended an invitation to him, knowing the inevitable would happen . . . Read more

Those Mascots Had This a Long Time Coming . . .


Updated 04/14/08 3:55 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Mascots Bite the Dust

Time and time again, we've seen mascots throw down their poms in a hotheaded rage to engage in sideline throwdowns — that they've provoked. They've picked fights with each other, with spectators, and even unsuspecting peeps chillaxin' on the beach. What gives? Maybe a slice of humble pie will serve them well. Or a sliver of pineapple upside down cake? As they say, revenge is sweet! Read more

Three Falls Lead to Another


Updated 02/21/08 6:34 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Four Falls on a Single Price Is Right Episode

Is it possible for there to be four falls during a single episode of The Price Is Right? If one self-deprecating dude stages a few for applause then you never know — another contestant just might join in on the fun. Well, it's not really fun when the fall is truly accidental, but at least this lady takes the spotlight off of Mr. Sunshine, the attention whore. Read more

Eligible Bachelor Du Jour


Updated 02/19/08 5:42 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Eligible Bachelor Du Jour

It's no wonder this mild-mannered young gentleman would need the "Casanova Video Dating Service" to help him find a suitable soul mate. He's young, employed, has excellent taste in outerwear, and loves brunettes. Or redheads. Or blondes. Tall or short. And did I already mention that he's a generally content, easygoing guy? Read more

He Runs, He Jumps, He . . . Flies?


Updated 02/15/08 9:00 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dude Attempts a Slam Dunk . . . and Fails

I usually don't pay these halftime slam-dunk challenges any attention, but this is too funny to pass up. Watch this fan get a head start on a slam dunk. He may not be much of a ball player, but I bet he's one hellavuh bicyclist. Just a hunch. Read more