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Now that the Olympis have concluded I would like to offer the following thoughts on some changes that would improve television ratings.

The Olympics are losing market share to the extreme games. I would like to consolidate some things. It would be more efficient and more entertaining.

First -- get rid of synchronized swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, and team diving.

Second, take the gymnastics high bar and stick it on the 10m platform. The gym-divers then do the bar routine as usual on the platform but the dismount is 10 meter below into the water. You want to make a sport out of doing two people at the same time - great.

Third, no mountain biking like they have now. You get everyone out somewhere with bikes, water, and maps. Put the medals 20 miles away and let the people race for them. No course. Just biking and people. First one there wins gold.... and so on.

Fourth, horse stuff. I think we need to bring back jousting. Forget fencing. That is boring. Stick the people up on a horse and turn them loose with sabers.

Fifth. I find the high jump boring. Stick these athletes on the 3 meter spring board and see how high they can go. That would be fun to watch. Put the bar way up there and see who can clear it.

What makes a sport Olympic is that it happens on every continent or something like that. Do people really get together in a pool or lake and see how fast they can swim the 200 meter butterfly. Not a chance. I want to know how far these people can swim under water. That is what Marines and SEALS do. That should be a swimming event. Michael Phelps -- let's see how many laps you can do without taking a breath.

Seventh, slam dunk contest. Those volleyball players are stars. Let's put the rim up there and let some people throw down. We would have some monster jams on a 10 foot rim. Kobe skips the dunk contest at the NBA All-Star Game. Put a gold medal on the line and he would be there. I think a volleyball player still might win.

Eighth, skipping rocks. Why not? They do that everywhere. I want to know how many times the people can do that. Put a gold medal on it.

Ninth, hot dog eating. We need it. That Japanese kid and Joe Chestnut from San Jose need to go for it with a gold medal on the line.

Tenth and finally, skydiving. Turn the light on and let the people race to the gold medal. You would be rewarded for pulling low and landing accurately. That would be some drama.

The tv ratings would go way up.

Other games considered but rejected -- beer bongs, spitting, free throws combined with archery, surfing, grocery bagging, blogging, NASCAR, and diaper changing. Please share other ideas you might have.

Comments

By Charlie in Esparto @ Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:27 AM

Gosh Matt...Shouldn’t you also should add 'Gladiator'...I know it is a Roman event and not Greek...But if your adding Jousting, Gladiators with various weapons would also be great...(Laugh) Charlie-san

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