What will be most talked-about topics in the 2008 Olympics?

Question

It's still too early for anything, but there are already a lot of interesting events that took place in this Olympics. What do you think is going to be the most talked about topic?

So far, these are the most talked about events that has been around in the last couple of days:

About how China held the greatest opening ceremony ever, but there was the faked-out fireworks, and little girl getting caught lip-syncing due to the fact that the real singer was 'too chubby' to be in the ceremony.

The French talking trash about the Americans, and the greatest swimming relay EVER! (The men's 4x100m)!

Michael Phelps being having the title of the "Greatest Olympics Champion" of all times.

The controversy of China having "underage" gymnasts!

What else is there? :)

Answer 1

1. Grand view--Opening ceremony will definitely be one of them.

2. Love or hate--China get more credits from the rational people while China haters disgust more.

3. Black power--Physical basketball reclaims its title over team play.

4. Sour grapes--US gymnasium coach bad rapping about the China team.

5. Money--Michael Phelps will be the most unbelievable champion that will win huge dollar commercial deals from steroid companies.

6. Sports beyond politics--Iraq was admitted to the games at the last minute.

7. Who's No. 1 in Olympics--China takes over the ace position.

Answer 2

I would have to say having the best Opening Ceremony ever would be #1. That show was just amazing. Michael Phelps' 8 medals (hopefully) is #2.

And according to the report, China only used fake fireworks on TV because it was too dangerous to tape it live with so many of them going off. It was just pretaped to get the best effect but its exactly the same amount of fireworks if you watched you live. The people at the stadium watching it live saw exactly what we saw on TV. The girl lip singing.... well I think being able to sing at the Olympic is a once in a life time experience so I dont know why anyone would be upset for her opportunity. This is not the end of her, but the beginning. The underage girls?? What can we do? There's no proof so lets just be graceful losers for once.

Answer 3

Barring any unforeseen major developments before the end, I'd say the high Chinese medal count and Michael Phelps's achievements will be the big stories.

The underage Chinese gymnasts are disturbing, but I don't see that story lasting much past the end of the Olympics. That's unfortunate, though. We watched the finals last night, and some of those girls cannot be a day over 12.

Answer 4

1. the fake fireworks during the opening ceremonies

2. the not so cute chinesse girl not on tv during the o.c.

3. team philps and michael philps getting away with doping

4.nobody watched sailing or badmitten

5. the chinesse women's gymnastic team. with all that make up on you can look older.

Answer 5

I also heard something about the boxing score? Something how someone wasnt getting the points they deserved while the other individual was getting easy points.. not really sure.. But ya, that relay fa sho was the best race!!!! It was just amazing!!!!!! I was on the edge of my seat for that one.. it could not have been any closer!!

Answer 6

The very poor coverage on Australian Television!