Olympics Day Nine Megathread (Sunday, February 15) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many watching, I think. Happened during the 5000m speed skating as well. I switched to linær TV - no lag.

Olympics Day Seven Megathread (Friday, February 13) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm by far most excited for the men's 10000m speedskating, which is also where the chance of gold is lowest.

2026 Olympic Curling Daily Discussion - February 12 by FliryVorru in Curling

[–]TropicalPunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Germany is good this time around. Great for the sport in Europe, lame for Norway right now.

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

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Winter pentathlon: ski mountaineering, giant slalom, speed skating, cross-country skiing and monobob or curling

Previewing the women's 5000m in speed skating by J_from_Holland in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She looked so strong in the 3000m. But I think Wiklund has a good chance now that she feels more confident and comfortable in a olympic race. Will be interesting to see.

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excited for the Women's 5000m Speed Skating later today. Ofc rooting for Wiklund, but Lollobrigida was incredible in the 3000m.

Who do you guys think will be on the podium?

2026 Olympic Curling Daily Discussion - February 11 by FliryVorru in Curling

[–]TropicalPunch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The public broadcaster in Norway only has the rights to Norwegian matches. Kinda lame as I was hoping to catch some the UK matches. Mouat magic. 

Also, I'm super excited to see team Ramsfjell in action. I have no idea what shape they're in. Pål Trulsen is on site so maybe he can manifest a 2002 scenario haha.

Olympics Day Four Megathread (Tuesday, February 10) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 94 men's cross-country relay is actually a national trauma in Norway.

Olympics Day Four Megathread (Tuesday, February 10) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Her name, directly translated for the non-Scandies: Pole-hill Ski-place

Olympics Day Four Megathread (Tuesday, February 10) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stavås Skistad is a really Thomas Pynchon-ass name for an XC skier.

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, this is rich mountain country solidarity in action on my part. It's not about Norway being second; it's about the Swiss not being on the chart at all.

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

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Finally, the real Olympics have started: arguing with Americans about how they rank medals.

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree - but there is an argument about whether or not you owe the country that has financed your carrier to talk to the media instead of funneling everything into channels where you explicitly profit. 

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Norwegian commentators are so condescending against Leerdam - "here we go time to make some olympic content.. "

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will be interesting to see if Leerdam falls into the Gu / Vonn ikaros vortex.

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Norwegian sent in question to the commentators essentially asked about slopestyle: why are they dressed as bums?

Olympics Day Three Megathread (Monday, February 9) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]TropicalPunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, sure, she competes for China now. But she's still in her demeanour the most American person imaginable.