Digg: Cheer Up Chicago, You Did Have the Olympics Once, Kind Of

Posted by on under 1904 olympics, 100 years, olympics, cheer up |

OK, now that that's done with... Let's go back 100 years or so when Chicago did get the Olympics. The 1904 Olympics, to be specific.



Tagi: 1904 olympics, 100 years, olympics, cheer up

Reddit: Why is everyone being dicks to Chicagoans all the sudden? They worked hard to bring the Olympics to their city, and are upset they won't have the opprtunity. Cut them some slack.

Posted by on under opprtunity, chicagoans, wtf, dicks, olympics |

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Kottke: Barack Obama, Jedi Knight

Posted by Jason Kottke on under 2016 summer olympics, olympic fencing, fencing team, sith lord, summer olympics, barack obama, asst, olympics, rally, white house, sword, victory, star wars, nbsp, photos |

The President recently hosted a rally at The White House in support of Chicago's bid to hold the 2016 Summer Olympics. Some members of the Olympic fencing team were there. Obama was given a plastic sword. Photos were taken. Photoshop (with an assist from me) did the rest.

Here's our President attacking an unseen Sith Lord or perhaps someone condemned by a death panel:

Obama Lightsaber 01

And having finished them off to the delight of the assembled, a victory pose.

Obama Lightsaber 02

Update: See also the Japanese Obama action figures. (thx, myles)

Tags: Barack Obama   remix   Star Wars
Tagi: 2016 summer olympics, olympic fencing, fencing team, sith lord, summer olympics, barack obama, asst, olympics, rally, white house, sword, victory, star wars, nbsp, photos

Lifehacker: Where Can I Watch the Olympics Online? [Ask Lifehacker]

Posted by on under curling rocks, winter olympics, lifehacker, world photo, olympics, games |

Dear Lifehacker, I'm a huge fan of the winter Olympics and I don't want to miss a minute of coverage. Where can I watch the games online? Signed, Curling Rocks My World Photo by garrettbh. Dear...
Tagi: curling rocks, winter olympics, lifehacker, world photo, olympics, games

Digg: U.S. Olympians Could also be Models (Pics)

Posted by on under winter olympics, street clothes, olympians, olympics, uniforms, models |

These Winter Olympics look good in their uniforms or their street clothes.



Tagi: winter olympics, street clothes, olympians, olympics, uniforms, models