Look Who's Blogging, Round 4

OK, so our Look Who's Blogging question in today's Current: What is your percentage level of addiction to the Olympic Games? Suzanne is a huge fan, even forgoing Episode 5 of her beloved Project Runway. (Not to worry — she taped it.) Patience and I, though, are not so enthusiastic. Patience writes that she's saddened by the spirit of Olympics past being overtaken by bulked up professional sports superstars. She misses the days when we all rooted for the amateur athletes, regardless of their country. I have a slightly different beef. I'm boycotting the Olympics. Why? Extreme uniform inequality. You know what I'm talking about: The women's volleyball teams? They're almost "nekked." The men? It's as if they're meeting at the mosque later for prayers. I'm not saying that the women's skimpy bikinis are bad. Those gals look great. But the men? Their shirts are up to their chins. Their shorts almost meet their knees. They might as well wear snowsuits. Even college frat boys have the good sense to strip to their board shorts during a Friday afternoon beer and v-ball bash. It adds a little excitement. A little showmanship. It's true for indoor volleyball, too. Look: And the gymnasts! Geeze, what's with all this male modesty? Show us a little thigh, for cryin' out loud! I'm just sayin'. Men, you've worked your tails off for your abs and other strong body parts. Don't hide them under a polyester-blend bushel. We demand skimpy uniform equality! In the meantime, at least we have Michael Phelps.

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