Outside of Michael Phelps and Rhode Island's own Elizabeth Beisel, I don't really care too much about swimming.
I'm not scared to say it either, because I've never run into a swimmer (yesterday included) that I couldn't take in a fist fight. If all else fails, I'll push them into the pool with their clothes on.
Yesterday, I happened to report at a swim meet. High school.
Boys. High school.
It was like Disney World for gay people.
I did find humorous things to keep myself entertained, however.
I realized there isn't anything more wild in high school sports than some fat kid in a speedo swimming. He was also the only one yelling at some extremely slow kid. It was the type of irony you could spread on your bagel.
I also realized the breaststroke doesn't live up to the hype.
Things I did on the road to New Bedford:
1. Envisioned a full-all-out Matrix Reloaded car chase scene happening on the highway, with me turning into Agent Smith and driving my car like every other person on 195.
2. Wondered what a modern day version of Oregon Trail would be like.
Randomness:
1. Sledding seems like a good idea until you remember you're almost 26 and pushing kids off the hill.
2. Pizza really is the most versatile food in our culture. You can put anything on it, eat it cold/hot, anytime of the day and nobody will judge you.
3. The shout-outs on 94.5 and 106.3 are the only reason I listen to hip-hop stations.
4. People are scared of snow.
5. Computer chips are amazing to look at. It really makes me think about how much we've evolved. First, fire. Then, some amazing chips.
6. Whoever flips the omelets at Bellingham Pallace is one talented son-of-a.
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i was a swimmer in high school, and i think there is a very good chance of me beating you in a fist fight, (probably because you would let me win.)
but you're right. swimming is an interesting sport because it is "normal" for the fat kid in a speedo to be yelling at the slow kid in the pool as enthusiastically and crazily as possible.
i eventually ditched swimming and became a diving snob. i guess that says alot about me.
love it.
there might be a very good chance of you taking me in a fist fight, but we'll never know until we get into one.
Dude, I was a swimmer for 10 years and I could so take you down.
PS. My great aunt was in the Olympics back in 1948 for swimming. I believe she was on the front page of the ProJo this past summer.
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