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OMG Michael Phelps

Lila Belle — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 02:51:10 GMT

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 02:52:45 GMT

@Lila Belle wrote:

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Re: OMG Michael Phelps

Lila Belle — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:00:11 GMT

And... Katie!!!

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

gmkb — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:02:51 GMT

I have the utmost respect for his swimming ability and the hard work it involves.

I found it troubling that he was shaking his fist at his opponent after he came in first.

Poor sportsmanship. It was also troubling that he was laughing at something going on in

the arena during the playing of the National Anthem.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

occasionalrain — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:12:41 GMT

You are wrong. He was not shaking his fist at his opponent. In fact, he congratulated him. This after said opponate had been antagonizing him every chance he got.

He laughed, so what, it was a happy occasion. Do you suppose that FSK didn't, if not laugh, surely smiled when he saw the flag still there?

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

gmkb — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:20:29 GMT

@occasionalrain We will just have to agree to disagree.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

millieshops — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:23:58 GMT

Phelps has earned the right to enjoy accepting his medal. He has done our nation proud as have many of his fellow swimmers and other athletes.

Also, I am so happy for him that he finally has gotten himself to a point where he's pleased with the life he is living.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

dulwich — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:10:51 GMT

Well done Michael - delighted he won another gold medal - he deserves to enjoy his winning moments.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

sunshine45 — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:18:25 GMT

@gmkb wrote:
I have the utmost respect for his swimming ability and the hard work it involves.
I found it troubling that he was shaking his fist at his opponent after he came in first.
Poor sportsmanship. It was also troubling that he was laughing at something going on in
the arena during the playing of the National Anthem.

its a "baltimore thing." when the national anthem is played at sporting events here, there are many that sing out the "O" quite loudly (in honor of the orioles.) michael had a lot of baltimore friends and family at the meet and they said "Ooooooo" during the national anthem, which caused him to smile/laugh.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

Moonchilde — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:20:02 GMT

I have not always been a huge fan, but he's been showing that he's a different Michael Phelps than the one I didn't like.

Le Clos' behavior has been completely asinine, no ifs, ands or buts. Michael held it together like a gentleman earlier today.

After he won? Yeah, just like Lily King and the bragging Russian doper chick, you dish it out, you should be prepared to have it in your teeth when you lose. Good for Michael - he let Le Clos have it back, just long enough, and then he let it go. I have no problem at all with his reactions.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

dulwich — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:29:16 GMT

@Moonchilde - I'm with you - love your response and I totally agree. I too have no problem with how he handled the situation.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

Lila Belle — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:32:26 GMT

21 medals!

Not shabby!

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

gmkb — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:38:28 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
@gmkb wrote:
I have the utmost respect for his swimming ability and the hard work it involves.
I found it troubling that he was shaking his fist at his opponent after he came in first.
Poor sportsmanship. It was also troubling that he was laughing at something going on in
the arena during the playing of the National Anthem.

its a "baltimore thing." when the national anthem is played at sporting events here, there are many that sing out the "O" quite loudly (in honor of the orioles.) michael had a lot of baltimore friends and family at the meet and they said "Ooooooo" during the national anthem, which caused him to smile/laugh.

@sunshine45 Thank you for that explanation. I did not know that about Baltimore.

I appreciate your taking the time to explain.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

stevieb — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:41:36 GMT

Michael seems a bit full of himself. He probably has the right to be. My jury is still out on the bit of 'rubbing it in' he engaged in with the much younger swimmer, but I had no problem with his behavior during the awards ceremony. He was clealry very emotional. Something or someone broke that tension and he laughed. So what... I personally think some folks take things to a whole other level that just isn't warranted.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

hopi — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:17:17 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
Michael seems a bit full of himself. He probably has the right to be. My jury is still out on the bit of 'rubbing it in' he engaged in with the much younger swimmer, but I had no problem with his behavior during the awards ceremony. He was clealry very emotional. Something or someone broke that tension and he laughed. So what... I personally think some folks take things to a whole other level that just isn't warranted.

It appears more that the media is making his personal business is out there.

As usual he always went to his Mom first.

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

AKgirl2 — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:26:09 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
@gmkb wrote:
I have the utmost respect for his swimming ability and the hard work it involves.
I found it troubling that he was shaking his fist at his opponent after he came in first.
Poor sportsmanship. It was also troubling that he was laughing at something going on in
the arena during the playing of the National Anthem.

its a "baltimore thing." when the national anthem is played at sporting events here, there are many that sing out the "O" quite loudly (in honor of the orioles.) michael had a lot of baltimore friends and family at the meet and they said "Ooooooo" during the national anthem, which caused him to smile/laugh.

Exactly what you said @sunshine45! Go Michael and team USA!

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:27:19 GMT

Congratulations, Michael Phelps!

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

AKgirl2 — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:43:19 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
I have not always been a huge fan, but he's been showing that he's a different Michael Phelps than the one I didn't like.

Le Clos' behavior has been completely asinine, no ifs, ands or buts. Michael held it together like a gentleman earlier today.

After he won? Yeah, just like Lily King and the bragging Russian doper chick, you dish it out, you should be prepared to have it in your teeth when you lose. Good for Michael - he let Le Clos have it back, just long enough, and then he let it go. I have no problem at all with his reactions.

I'm with you on that! Go Michael, Katy and teams USA!

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

faeriemoon — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:56:29 GMT

I would have preferred that his reaction be humble and gracious. That number 1 with the finger thing turns me off. Then motioning for applause; well, that's just not me...

Re: OMG Michael Phelps

SaRina — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:04:42 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
I would have preferred that his reaction be humble and gracious. That number 1 with the finger thing turns me off. Then motioning for applause; well, that's just not me...

This was exactly@ my thought @faeriemoon. I was watching with my mom and we both said that at the same time. To not dish back shows you are the bigger person and also shows by not acknowledging the other person's behavior, you didn't allow him get to you. Don't stoop to the same level.

(...similarly on these boards, lol).