What do guys think about trash talk in Olympics? ?

Question

Swimmer Bernard said France will 'smash' US team

and Jenn Stuczynski said, "and, you know, kick some Russian butt."

Both backfired , what you guys think about trash talk results?

Does trash talk motivate or de-motivate opposition

Answer 1

i would assume its a motivator for both basher and bashee. Its just very embarrassing when they don't back that talk up.

Answer 2

It depends on the person.

With Phelps, he said it really motivated him to win.  

Answer 3

Motivate. Ian Thorpe said Michael Phelps had no chance of winning 7 gold medals let alone 8. Look at him now.  

Answer 4

These are the worlds finest athletes. They should be used to the trials of trash talk. I think if someone wants to trash talk they better make sure they can back it up at crunch time.

Answer 5

The Americans have exceptional trash talking skills however they can't walk the walk. I once smashed this one tough looking Mexican ese dude's face in during this shotokan competition at my dojo after hearing him say "I mma kick yo azz, holmes".  

Answer 6

Jenn Stuczynski butt kicker ha ha ha....Trailer trash that is ALWAYS second...