BasiaUK Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 http://www.smh.com.au/olympics/news-london-2012/chic-silver-a-musthave-accessory-20120805-23o29.html I had to laugh when I read this article in the Sydney Morning Herald where the writer states that Gold medals are "trashy, gaudy and flashy" And how Gold medals "don't count like they used to" and how "Silver is now the new Gold" and subtly implying that the Gold Medalist is "egocentric, self-obsessed and prone to cheating". Methinks this might be a case of sour grapes on his part.......I'm sure if the Australian team had won more Gold medals it would be a different story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 With seven billion people in the world, coming second isn't so bad in the wider scheme of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleW Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Actually I think it is a brilliant article, very much the Australian sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasiaUK Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 With seven billion people in the world, coming second isn't so bad in the wider scheme of things. I totally agree! Any colour medal is a fantastic achievement in itself :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Clearly a micky take.... there will be some on here though who will think it is meant to be serious *waits for them to appear* :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasiaUK Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Clearly a micky take.... there will be some on here though who will think it is meant to be serious *waits for them to appear* :rolleyes: Oops......I didn't want to start any war of words, lol! I just found the article entertaining... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Too late lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Aussies love giving it...but have always hated taking it..says a lot to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I like giving and taking pb, so 'puff' there goes your theory lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I like giving and taking pb, so 'puff' there goes your theory lol You aint a true australian n though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 You aint a true australian n though. How do you figure that one out then? Or are you just winding me up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 ......thought it was hilarious...........a witty piece of journalism..........IMO.....and well done to all the athletes...........winners for partaking ...............medals a bonus............M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 How do you figure that one out then? Or are you just winding me up lol Though you were born in the uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 How do you figure that one out then? Or are you just winding me up lol Resist biting the bait Let's not have this thread derailed inside of the first page eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 ......thought it was hilarious...........a witty piece of journalism..........IMO.....and well done to all the athletes...........winners for partaking ...............medals a bonus............M Tink, my thoughts also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiam Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Actually I think it is a brilliant article, very much the Australian sense of humour. Funny one that! Making the best of a poor situation!:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Come on, obviously it's a tongue in cheek article - not a bad one, too Fitz and Richard Hinds are the stand out writers on the SMH and are doing a great job at the Olympics IMO - unlike some of their colleagues. People here have been joking about "Silver being the new gold" for a few days now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Though you were born in the uk Whart? Born australian, lived In the Uk for a long time.. Apology accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Whart? Born australian, lived In the Uk for a long time.. Apology accepted Right, now you've cleared that up for PB let's get back to topic as where PB and you are going clearly isn't. Thanks in advance, Mod me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shell15 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Yes boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Aussies love giving it...but have always hated taking it..says a lot to be honest. You seem to know all about that eh? Make some ridiculous statement, or post an edited cut and paste, and when "pulled" on it, fail to respond and then start another thread..............your "Blackpool" thread for example................fell flat on it's face eh? Says a lot to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieF8 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 You seem to know all about that eh? Make some ridiculous statement, or post an edited cut and paste, and when "pulled" on it, fail to respond and then start another thread..............your "Blackpool" thread for example................fell flat on it's face eh? Says a lot to be honest If you think the Blackpool one was funny, check out this classic.......:biggrin: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/chewing-fat/158815-gold-medals-er-million-population.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Aussies love giving it...but have always hated taking it..says a lot to be honest. Would that be all Australians? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Would that be all Australians? depends if the peddles are going backwards or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Actually I think it is a brilliant article, very much the Australian sense of humour. I'll agree its a light hearted article but its not that funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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