“The Winter Olympics are under way in Canada. They showed the biathlon, a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting rifles, which is known to Sarah Palin as commuting.” — Jimmy Kimmel on the biathlon at the Winter Olympics … Continue reading…Jimmy Kimmel On The Biathlon At The Winter Olympics
“The saddest part about Chicago not getting the Olympics? Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich already sold 10 front row seats for a hundred grand apiece for the opening ceremonies.” — Jay Leno on Chicago not hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics … Continue reading…Jay Leno On Chicago Not Hosting The 2016 Summer Olympics
An oldie, but goodie cartoon from Nate Beeler on China’s political and media oppression while hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics. … Continue reading…Nate Beeler Cartoon – 08.05.2008
“The audience will understand that it’s in the national interest.” — Chen Qigang, chief music director of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, on why the Chinese government had one girl sing while a cuter girl lip-synched for the international audience … Continue reading…Chen Qigang On The Beijing Olympics Lip-Synching
“The government of China guaranteed that the Beijing Olympics will be safe. They know the Olympics will be safe because they’ve already written the next three weeks of news stories.” — Conan O’Brien on China’s assurances of a safe 2008 Summer Olympics … Continue reading…Conan O’Brien On China’s Assurances Of A Safe 2008 Summer Olympics