The Equalizer Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 15 hours ago, Shandon Par said: He's no Finnish, he's only 28. Best thing I've ever heard on a radio phone in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, The Equalizer said: Best thing I've ever heard on a radio phone in! How come he's no playin for Scotland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 What a fucking moron; http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/more-sports/incredible-moment-spanish-swimmer-sacrifices-world-championship-glory-to-honour-victims-of-terror-attacks/ar-AAqw75h?li=AAnZ9Ug&ocid=mailsignout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: What a fucking moron; http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/more-sports/incredible-moment-spanish-swimmer-sacrifices-world-championship-glory-to-honour-victims-of-terror-attacks/ar-AAqw75h?li=AAnZ9Ug&ocid=mailsignout So grief culture criticism extends to everyone regardless of circumstance? I thought the guy was making a point whereas the organisers of the event were acting like arseholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 53 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: So grief culture criticism extends to everyone regardless of circumstance? I thought the guy was making a point whereas the organisers of the event were acting like arseholes. "They told me that it was not possible [to have minute's silence] because neither a minute could be wasted," Alvarez told local media. He added: "So I started a minute later. But I do not mind, I have a feeling worth more than if I win all the gold medals in the world." Refusing to have a minute's silence before a specific race isn't really what I'd call arsehole behaviour. What point was he making? That all sympathy must be public and documented? That grief is no longer allowed to be private? That we all must care about things that happen all over the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: "They told me that it was not possible [to have minute's silence] because neither a minute could be wasted," Alvarez told local media. He added: "So I started a minute later. But I do not mind, I have a feeling worth more than if I win all the gold medals in the world." Refusing to have a minute's silence before a specific race isn't really what I'd call arsehole behaviour. What point was he making? That all sympathy must be public and documented? That grief is no longer allowed to be private? That we all must care about things that happen all over the world? I don't know anything about the organisation of competitive swimming events but having seen such things on TV I refuse to believe that 1 minute could not be spared, yet that was the excuse given. I think public, televised events in the wake of attacks like the Barcelona one are more than just symbolic, I think they send out a message. I probably share your general view on the grief culture but in this instance I applaud this guy's actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 hours ago, DA Baracus said: What a fucking moron; http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/more-sports/incredible-moment-spanish-swimmer-sacrifices-world-championship-glory-to-honour-victims-of-terror-attacks/ar-AAqw75h?li=AAnZ9Ug&ocid=mailsignout I think it was an admirable thing to do. I assume the last race was cancelled due to time constraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, DA Baracus said: "They told me that it was not possible [to have minute's silence] because neither a minute could be wasted," Alvarez told local media. He added: "So I started a minute later. But I do not mind, I have a feeling worth more than if I win all the gold medals in the world." Refusing to have a minute's silence before a specific race isn't really what I'd call arsehole behaviour. What point was he making? That all sympathy must be public and documented? That grief is no longer allowed to be private? That we all must care about things that happen all over the world? Between this and Diana you've gotten yourself in a right old two n' eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 f**k are people really siding with this swimmer guy?If ever an act screamed 'look at me everybody, look how much I care' - this is it. What a dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd have been more impressed if he'd done his one minute's silence under the water, or given his fee to the victims and their families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 If he wanted a moments contemplation he can do it in his own time. If he wants to take part in a public recognition of what happened im sure he wont lack opportunity to do so. Its not like the events are going to without recognition over the coming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, pandarilla said: f**k are people really siding with this swimmer guy? If ever an act screamed 'look at me everybody, look how much I care' - this is it. What a dick. 100% this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 The swimmer looks like how I imagine Granny Danger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud1876 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thumbs up to the swimming association for giving the middle finger to the attention seekers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Maybe the guy was just in the water for too long and had gone all wrinkly. f**k knows what Danger's excuse is other than being older than a tortoise. I didn't know Masters swimming was a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Masters Surviving IMO. Probably only need to half fill the pool before each race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Next time my boss asks me a question I don't have a clue how to answer, or I just can't be arsed, I'll hold up a sign saying I'm doing a minute's silence for whatever tragedy is in the news that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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