Fluffy Tuesday

Did you watch the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics?  You know -- the flashy production that's going to land at least one Russian lighting engineer in the Gulag because a ring failed to light up?  Yeah -- this is a great comparison:

And, this just in:

Sad, sad fact.

Olympic Musings

The Winter Olympics kick off today in Sochi amid fears of terrorism, dirty water, and losing the medal war. That's gotten me to thinking, and I've come to a somewhat unusual and unexpected conclusion.

Based on my observation of the goings-on on the deck the last couple of days, birds and squirrels are not exactly accomplished ice skaters. But squirrels can be pretty good terrorists.

(Stolen) Olympic Moment

Couldn't resist.

Besides -- it's a football Saturday and the Razorbacks are coming up after the LSU game, so I deserve a little time off courtesy of "borrowing!"

Whoo Pig Sooooiiiieeee!!!!!!!!!!

Courtesy of Death By 1,000 Paper Cuts and Daily Mail.

Moogie's Thoughts on the 2016 Olympic Games

You only have seven years to work up the courage to get a Brazilian Wax!

Denizens of Ipanema Beach will probably be a little easier on the eyes than a bunch of Bears fans lolling around the Lakeshore, anyway.

Buck up, Chicago -- on the whole, you will save a boatload of money by losing out on the Olympics bid.

A comment following a British analysis of Obama's speech in support of Chicago's bid suggests that the YP really had no chance of winning over the Committee -- that giving emerging nations and regions a chance holds more sway with the IOC than the amenities and experience western powers have to offer. The commenter ventures an opinion that Africa or the Arab nations are most likely to win the 2020 Games. Hmmm. Women's Water Sports and Beach Volleyball in an Arab nation -- what could possibly be wrong with this picture?

There is some good news on the homefront that spins out of Denmark -- I've only heard one interview so far that suggests Chicago's loss is George W. Bush's fault! Plus, Oprah's star must be dimming -- and that's waaaaay overdue!

And, an upside for the White House did emerge from the IOC meeting -- Michelle and the Young President got to have yet another lovely date night, this time in Copenhagen! Ahh -- the simple moments of young love!