Sisterly Conversations on: Olympic Sexual Innuendos

"She has three snatches, and they all look really good."

Good day, fellow Olympi-fans!! We are back at you live from London 2012! Really though, we're in Alanna's living room. Pity.


Today I will be discussing the inadvertent sexual innuendos that commentators often come up with in the heat of competition. The quote that begins this post is one of them, coming from some men doing commentary for women's weightlifting: a truly majestic and delicate sport. I'm not too sure what a snatch is in terms of weightlifting (or really why we are even watching weightlifting, other than the fact that we. are. dedicated.) but the remarks about her three snatches were my inspiration for this blog.


As you can imagine, many sexual refs come into play in the sport of volleyball. For example, there were many gems tossed out during the US women's match against South Korea. I almost said North Korea, but I've heard they get really angry if you mix them up. Or is that North Korea that gets mad for being confused for South Korea? Whatever. At one point, the rather attractive announcer let the whole world know that "Kim got stuffed".


........nice.


Of course there were various references to hitting, killing and spiking balls, all which sounded equal parts painful and hilarious.


Perhaps my favorite came in the women's breaststroke where Rowdy Gaines (the only person whose name I can remember....because it's Rowdy) commented on how good the female swimmer's breast looked. Of course, he was talking about her stroke (I hope) but he should take the time to add the word "stroke" afterwards next time, just to be on the safe side. Unless he really was talking about her boob.  I mean, I don't know what he likes. 

That's all for now, lads and lassies! I'll leave you with the diving Brit that just appeared on my television screen.

Ohh Tom Daley. So glad you're 18.

Sisterly Conversations on: The XXX Olympiad!

Hello Sister Blog fans! It's been a while...and we are live from London 2012! OK, we aren't really there, but they should have let us go. We've really started to embrace the culture: using British accents, watching Harry Potter in between commercials, and driving on the wrong side of the road (that didn't work out well). Day 2 of the Olymps and the Sisters have become quite the commentators. So far, we have recorded and watched approximately 20 + hours of Olympic coverage. We've seen everything from Her Majesty parachuting with Daniel Craig, Mr. Bean playing the piano, Croatian basketball players (is that an oxymoron?), and of course our favorite so far, the U.S. Swim Team performing "Call Me Maybe."

Move over Bob Costas, we'll tell you all about our faves/key players to watch so far:

A special swimmer has really caught our fancy. You may think we are referring to Michael Phelps - the man, the legend, the Subway avocado spokesperson. Really it's all about the Lochte though. Ryan Lochte that is. I mean, what is there to say, really? He's good at propelling his body through the water...umm, he can hold his breath pretty good...and of course he has lots of other aquatic talents. But there is something else about this supreme Olypian that really impresses us. We aren't really sure what it could be. What do you think?

Heyyy-oooo...

We have also become comfortable with having girl crushes on Olympians. It is completely normal and healthy (12 out of 13 psychologists approve). Take me (Alanna) for example. I've developed quite an admiration for Natalie Coughlin. I'm convinced that if I had been an Olympian/swimmer/athlete of any kind, I would be like Natalie: she is classy, sophisticated (wears pearls when she swims  !! ), and choreographed the above referenced CMM (Call Me Maybe - thanks for the abbreviation Sarah Pace!) video. *Sigh* My Hero!!

Who's a bad-ass?...THIS girl!

V has also has a girl crush/slight obsession with her old pal from UT, Destinee Hooker (yes, that is the name her mother so graciously gave her). She says she hopes that Destinee Hooker and Kevin Durant, another UT athlete/Olympian (in case you've never heard of him) get married and have ridiculously tall, attractive, superhuman Olympic babies. What I think is that she will be jealous and really wants D. Hooks to be her BFF for life.

Real conversation/commentating between the Sisters during the Olympics Women's Indoor Volleyball game:

Alanna: There's D.Hooks! You were friends at UT?

V: Yep, I stood in line next to her in the cafeteria. I was like [looks 5 feet above her in awe as if trying to see Destinee's face].

We've also been using new "Phrases of Destinee" while watching volleyball:

"You can't escape Destinee."

"Destinee is in control!"

"Don't fast forward! You can't rush Destinee!"

What V looked like standing next to Destinee in the UT sandwich line.

That's all for now, our fellow Olympi-fans! Check in with the Sisters later in the games for more of our opinions on sports, muscular physique, and tea and crumpets!

Too-da-loo, mates!

We. Love. You.